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Sibling success as 2Taps celebrates 20 years: 'Starting at the bottom taught me the realities of hospitality — the graft, the long hours, and the importance of teamwork'
How I went from kitchen porter at 15 to leading one of Northern Ireland’s most loved tapas bars..'Starting at the bottom taught me the realities of hospitality'
Love Your Local: Welcoming over 3 million customers and creating more than 250 jobs, Jarron O'Neill Watson looks back on 20 years of 2Taps, one of Belfast’s most loved Spanish tapas bars
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December 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sibling success as 2Taps celebrates 20 years: 'Starting at the bottom taught me the realities of hospitality — the graft, the long hours, and the importance of teamwork'
'There is always room for improvement': New Northern Ireland CEO introduces himself to all 2,000 workers and outlines his vision
New Northern Ireland CEO introduces himself to all 2,000 workers and outlining his vision..'Now we need to be laser-focused'
Wrightbus new CEO thanks workers for their hard work throughout 2025 at a mass gathering..’I’m proud to be leading you all at such a pivotal time’
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December 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
'There is always room for improvement': New Northern Ireland CEO introduces himself to all 2,000 workers and outlines his vision
Meet the Northern Ireland self-taught baker turning a hidden Belfast furniture store café into a bakery school and more
Northern Ireland’s cult sandwich spot plans major expansion including bakery school with £75k crowdfund..'People will travel to find quality'
Award-winning founder of The Focacceria marks standout first year with £75,000 crowdfund to fuel ambitious expansion plans
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December 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Meet the Northern Ireland self-taught baker turning a hidden Belfast furniture store café into a bakery school and more
'We congratulate each of them': Belfast commercial law firm announces five solicitor promotions
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Northern Ireland commercial law firm announces five solicitor promotions..'We congratulate each of them'
Belfast commercial law firm announces five solicitor promotions
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December 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
'We congratulate each of them': Belfast commercial law firm announces five solicitor promotions
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Unique whiskey crafted in Newry to mark Wicklow’s ‘Granite Village’
Unique whiskey crafted in Newry to mark Wicklow’s ‘Granite Village’
Newry-based Two Stacks Irish Whiskey blenders and bottlers has created a unique whiskey in collaboration with the people of an historic village near Dublin.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Unique whiskey crafted in Newry to mark Wicklow’s ‘Granite Village’
'Opportunities like this don’t come often!': Construction starts for 24 luxury apartments on landmark North West 200 circuit
Work begins on 24-apartment development at one of the most prominent sites on the North West 200 circuit..'Opportunities like this don’t come often — don’t miss out!'
The former Metropole Hotel site — a long-derelict Portrush landmark — begins its transformation as construction starts on the long-awaited One Metropole development
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December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
'Opportunities like this don’t come often!': Construction starts for 24 luxury apartments on landmark North West 200 circuit
Labour Relations Agency releases new Christmas guidance for employers
Labour Relations Agency releases new Christmas guidance for employers
The Labour Relations Agency has published updated guidance to help employers navigate the festive period with confidence and professionalism.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Labour Relations Agency releases new Christmas guidance for employers
Striking Guinness workers warn of St Patrick’s Day supply hit amid pay dispute
Striking Guinness workers warn of St Patrick’s Day supply hit amid pay dispute
Striking workers at a Guinness packaging plant have warned of potential St Patrick's Day supply shortages if the brand's owners fail to resolve a pay dispute.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Striking Guinness workers warn of St Patrick’s Day supply hit amid pay dispute
Council backs off from 'pay to file planning objection' bid
Council backs off from 'pay to file planning objection' bid
A council has backed away from asking Stormont to force people to pay up if they want to object to planning applications in their area.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Council backs off from 'pay to file planning objection' bid
Fancy cruising the Caribbean with access to the very best Irish whiskey..? Northern Ireland woman has it covered!
Fancy cruising the sun drenched Caribbean in 2026 with access to the very best Irish whiskey?
Fancy cruising the sun drenched Caribbean in 2026 with access to the very best Irish whiskey?
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December 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Fancy cruising the Caribbean with access to the very best Irish whiskey..? Northern Ireland woman has it covered!
A study of 34,000 reviews finds Northern Ireland shopping centre tops the UK for parking complaints during the festive rush
Northern Ireland shopping centre tops 'parking naughty list' after being named UK’s worst in new festive study
Despite praise for its shops and atmosphere, a study of 34,000 Google reviews finds Belfast’s Victoria Square tops the UK for parking complaints during the festive rush
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December 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A study of 34,000 reviews finds Northern Ireland shopping centre tops the UK for parking complaints during the festive rush
Choice celebrates one of their longest established sheltered living schemes in Northern Ireland
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Choice celebrates one of their longest established sheltered living schemes
Choice Housing marked a significant milestone at its Bangor sheltered living scheme celebrating forty-five years of Tughan Court, which is located on the Bloomfield Road.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Choice celebrates one of their longest established sheltered living schemes in Northern Ireland
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'How we’ve grown': Northern Ireland friends return home to lead new architects studio in Belfast
Northern Ireland friends return home to lead new architects studio in Belfast..'We’re committed to growing around the right people, at the right pace':
GT3 Architects, an AJ100 firm with offices in Newcastle and Nottingham, has chosen Belfast for its third home
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December 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
'How we’ve grown': Northern Ireland friends return home to lead new architects studio in Belfast
Shadow of axe falls on protected wood again as housing project restarts
'Arguments will have to be made again to ensure this site is saved': A protected wood could be back under the shadow of the axe after developers relaunch a bid to build a housing project over it
The shadow of the axe could be hovering over a protected Co Down wood once again, after moves to build a housing project over it were back on the cards.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Shadow of axe falls on protected wood again as housing project restarts
Historic Northern Ireland family bakery opens new festive location...'The wait is over'
Historic Northern Ireland family-owned craft bakery and coffee shop opens new festive location...'A huge thank you to our very first lovely customers'
The family-owned craft bakery, established in 1979, opens new shop at Bloomfield Shopping Centre just in time for Christmas
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December 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Historic Northern Ireland family bakery opens new festive location...'The wait is over'
'Continuing the story of this much-loved clinic' 60-year-old Northern Ireland family-run dental practice braces for growth with expansion and rebrand
60-year-old Northern Ireland family dental practice braces for growth with £400,000 boost: 'This investment allows us to continue the story of this much-loved clinic'
Slieve Commedagh Clinic in Newcastle has transformed its high street presence with a £400,000 investment, adding two new surgeries, modern facilities, and extra staff to better serve the local communi...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
'Continuing the story of this much-loved clinic' 60-year-old Northern Ireland family-run dental practice braces for growth with expansion and rebrand
NI med-tech firm wins US approval for Modius Lean weight-management device
Northern Ireland breakthrough as Modius Lean brain-stimulation device secures US approval for weight management..'it's a significant milestone for us'
The FDA ruling marks a major milestone for Neurovalens, whose device demonstrated clinically meaningful weight-management benefits in a 241-participant study
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December 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NI med-tech firm wins US approval for Modius Lean weight-management device
'We’re on the right track to building something truly special': Northern Ireland repair firm breaks into 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 on its first attempt
Northern Ireland repair firm breaks into 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 on its first attempt..'We’re on the right track to building something truly special'
First-time entry marks a major milestone for the newly launched franchisor, whose fast-growing 26-strong network and purpose-driven model have impressed EF100 judges
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December 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
'We’re on the right track to building something truly special': Northern Ireland repair firm breaks into 2026 Elite Franchise Top 100 on its first attempt
Economy Minister visits CGI’s new Belfast Centre of Excellence
Economy Minister visits CGI’s new Belfast Centre of Excellence as global tech firm expands NI footprint
Visit highlights CGI’s expanding digital, AI, cybersecurity and data expertise, and its growing role in delivering high-value jobs and transformative public-sector programmes across Northern Ireland
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December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Economy Minister visits CGI’s new Belfast Centre of Excellence
'We're simplifying how people move their possessions around the world': Belfast firm takes over London competitor amid booming luggage-shipping demand
Northern Ireland luggage-shipping firm expands global footprint and adds seven-figure revenue boost following acquisition of London competitor..'We believe this combination unlocks substantial growth ...
My Baggage’s latest deal for undisclosed sum accelerates international growth and expands partnerships across rail, aviation and tour-operator sectors
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December 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
'We're simplifying how people move their possessions around the world': Belfast firm takes over London competitor amid booming luggage-shipping demand
Take a first look inside Northern Ireland's new multi-million-pound King Pins complex
Get set to be bowled over...take a first look inside Northern Ireland's new multi-million-pound 30,000 sq ft King Pins complex
Bowling and entertainment brand King Pins is gearing up for its highly anticipated Belfast opening this Friday with a first look tour of what the ginormous 30,000 sq ft venue - spanning two floors in ...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Take a first look inside Northern Ireland's new multi-million-pound King Pins complex
Plans for former Finvoy Fun Farm submitted to Council
The fun farm formerly comprised a tea room, indoor soft play area, visitor centre, animal pens and outdoor play area
Plans for a change of use at a former fun farm outside Ballymoney have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Council.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Plans for former Finvoy Fun Farm submitted to Council
Plans for 24 social housing units in Limavady
The application is for a mix of three-storey units, two maisonettes and two semi-detached dwellings
Plans for a 24-unit social housing development in the Edenmore Road area of Limavady have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Council.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Plans for 24 social housing units in Limavady
Yes to part-demolition of Northern Ireland shopping mall for £7m 'urgently needed social housing'
Approval granted for part-demolition of Northern Ireland shopping mall to make way for £7million 'urgently needed social housing'
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors unanimously approve social housing scheme on Castle Mall site, bringing 39 new dwellings and a boost to town centre regeneration
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December 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Yes to part-demolition of Northern Ireland shopping mall for £7m 'urgently needed social housing'
Concern over potential abuse of free EV charging at NI leisure centre
Concern over potential abuse of free EV charging at South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon
Concerns have been raised that one particular motorist is allegedly using the EV charging stations at South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon all day to charge up their vehicle for free.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Concern over potential abuse of free EV charging at NI leisure centre