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Visual mockup of the Reception at The Bedford Hotel, Belfast A landmark Belfast building has been brought back into use following a multi-million-pound private investment, with The Bedford Hotel now open for bookings from May 2026, creating more than 100 jobs and strengthening confidence in the city’s hospitality and tourism sectors. The hotel is located within the Grade B1 listed Scottish Mutual Building at Donegall Square, a Scottish Baronial-style property dating back to 1

Finalist in BBC NI’s House Of The Year, Knots Landing, Ballymena Images: BBC NI / Elyse Kennedy A striking detached new build near Ballymena has been named the second home to secure a coveted place in the House Of The Year final, placing the property firmly in the national spotlight. Knots Landing, located outside Ballymena, impressed judges in the current BBC Northern Ireland series, earning its place among the five standout homes competing for the prestigious title. Celebra

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s Ben-my-Chree vessel The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced a significantly enhanced ferry timetable for 2026/27, strengthening maritime connections between Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man and opening up new opportunities for passengers, freight operators and businesses on both sides of the Irish Sea. The new three-vessel schedule, which is now on sale, marks the first time in more than 15 years that the Isle of Man has o

Shane and Maria Hourican from Business Exhibitions (BizEx) Ltd, organisers of the All-Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show in Dublin Northern Ireland’s outdoor travel enthusiasts are being encouraged to make the short journey south this January, with organisers of the All-Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show offering free entry to NI residents travelling to Dublin for the event. Running alongside the popular Holiday World Show Dublin, the All-Ireland Caravan, Campin

Christmas cheer is officially on the horizon, and according to Tesco’s latest festive survey, households in Northern Ireland are once again proving that they like to do things a wee bit differently. The supermarket giant surveyed people across the UK to uncover Christmassy habits, traditions and food preferences. While 92.73% of people in Northern Ireland plan to celebrate Christmas this year, the findings suggest that the Province takes its own approach to festivities — part

This is absolutely the easiest way to cook your Christmas ham and it is ‘deeelicious’! This recipe is from my ebook ' Easy Christmas ' - you can visit my shop by tapping here ! I have a guide to adjust the cooking times depending on the size of your ham and also a guide for your turkey too. Enjoy! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS… 1 gammon roast 150ml boiling water 2 eating apples, cut into large chunks 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp Demerara sugar INSTRUCTIONS… 1. Soak the raw

Brie and cranberry is the elite festive flavour combo for me, and add it to some garlic bread, and you have the most unreal snack that is bound to be a crowd-pleaser! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS… 1 garlic bread baguette Half a wedge of brie, sliced Cranberry sauce Grated cheddar or mozzarella INSTRUCTIONS… • Place the garlic bread on a sheet of greaseproof paper inside your air fryer or on a baking tray if using the oven. • Pull the slices apart gently. • Add abo

U is for Upside-Down Pineapple Cake! It's a retro 80s throwbacks for 'U'! This is a really moist sponge (know you all love that word S), and I actually think it's an underrated bake. Enjoy! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS… For the upside down part: 50g butter, room temp 50g light soft brown sugar 7 pineapple rings in syrup or own juice, drained and keep 2 tbsp of the pineapple juice/syrup 7 glacé cherries For the cake: 200g butter, room temp 200g golden caster sugar

Is this the most classic bake of all time!? It's the easiest bake there is and an absolute staple at childhood birthday parties so T had to be for top hats . I've been making them with my two-year-old nephew lots recently (he's a big fan) and when you make them with good quality chocolate, they are actually so good. The big question is... do you choose a white or pink marshmallow one? Has to be white for me!! Jill Stewart ( @jillbakes_ ) INGREDIENTS… Makes 12 110g share bar

It's an all-in-one self-saucing Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP) recipe that's so easy to make and it's unreal. I think of myself as a bit of...

Ryanair has confirmed the completion of its rollout of larger free carry-on bag sizers across all 235 airports in Europe, giving...

Pictured (L-R) Constable Donna Tolan, District Licensing Officer, Ryan Rankin, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Queen's, Willie Jack,...

‘R’ is for Rhubarb Crumble! A rhubarb crumble is a classic for a reason - perfect for this change in weather and delicious with sweet...

Host and curator of this year’s Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show, Rebecca McKinney in The Braid Theatre The Ballymena Autumn Fashion Show is...

Jeananne Craig, event host, actor Seamus O’Hara and Liz Steele, Culture & Heritage Tourism Manager at Tourism NI, pictured at the launch...

‘Q’ is for Quiche! ‘Q’ was a hard letter but I reckoned quiche was the best option, even if it is a savoury bake! My dad had loads of...

Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...

Cotters Park, Antrim A planning application for the retention of “high-end” glamping pods at a County Antrim site has been approved by...

RNLI Lifeguard Emmy Torrens RNLI lifeguards were kept busy on Cranfield Beach, County Down, on Saturday (16 August) after warm weather...

Chicken Pesto Pasta meal-prep friendly salad & (485 calories and 38g protein per portion). Perfect for meal prep or for lunches. You’ll...