Bushmills to sponsor Irish Open
With weeks to go until thousands of golf fans descend on the north coast for the Irish Open, a new sponsor has been announced for the event.
McCausland defends Girdwood plans
Published: Thursday, 24 May 2012
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has been criticised for a lack of social housing in new plans for the former Girdwood army barracks in north Belfast.
No warning as Belfast hotel closes
Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
A north Belfast hotel has suddenly closed its doors without notice, after finding itself on the brink of liquidation.
103 jobs could go at Halifax call centre
Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
More than 100 jobs are at risk at the Lloyds Banking Group-owned Halifax call centre in Belfast.
Clinton Cards' jobs lost in NI
Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Some 366 people across the UK will lose their jobs in the next few days in the first wave of store closures at collapsed retailer Clinton Cards, administrators have announced.
End to 'irresponsible' alcohol adverts
Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Pubs and clubs in Northern Ireland which promote alcohol irresponsibly could be named and shamed under a new code of practice.
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9 in 10 consumers in Northern Ireland are worried about the cost of their food and groceries.
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Minister criticised over barracks
Minister criticised over barracks
The Minister for Social Development has come in for some tough criticism over his plans for the former Girdwood Barracks in North Belfast.
The Minister for Social Development has come in for some tough criticism over his plans for the former Girdwood Barracks in North Belfast.
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Wednesday’s business brief
Wednesday’s business brief
Call centre staff have been cut and north Belfast hotel The Lansdowne has closed.
Call centre staff have been cut and north Belfast hotel The Lansdowne has closed.
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House sales stagnant
House sales stagnant
The property market in Northern Ireland is not getting any busier despite industry claims, according to the new house prices index.
The property market in Northern Ireland is not getting any busier despite industry claims, according to the new house prices index.
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Balmoral Show 2012
Balmoral Show 2012
The sunshine stayed away on day two of the Balmoral Show ...
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Occupy Belfast
Occupy Belfast
A former Belfast bank is taken over by protestors oppose ...
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Quinn HQ attacked
Quinn HQ attacked
Sean Quinn's former headquarters in Derrylin, Co Fermana ...
New housing index shows prices fall
Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
The property market in Northern Ireland is not getting any busier despite industry claims, according to the new house prices index.
'Radical action' to save town centres
Published: Tuesday, 22 May 2012
A call has been made for radical action to be taken to protect town centres across Northern Ireland, amid a warning that 2,000 local shops will otherwise be facing closure this year.
9 in 10 worry about shopping bills
Published: Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Nine out of ten shoppers in Northern Ireland are worried about the cost of groceries, according to the Consumer Council.
Record full-year profits for Ryanair
Published: Monday, 21 May 2012
Budget airline Ryanair has reported record full-year profits of €503m.
Bono shoots down billionaire reports
Published: Saturday, 19 May 2012
U2 rocker Bono has shut down rumours he is set to become one of the richest rockers in the world after Facebook's flotation on the stock exchange.
Balmoral Show ends at King's Hall
Published: Friday, 18 May 2012
The final day of events has drawn to a close of what could be the final Balmoral Show at the King's Hall in south Belfast.
Facebook makes Bono richest rocker
Published: Friday, 18 May 2012
U2 frontman Bono is set to become the richest musician in the world, with his shares in Facebook expected to return over US$1.5bn.
Rain leaves early closure pact
Published: Friday, 18 May 2012
Belfast nightclub Rain has left the voluntary agreement under which bars in the city shut at 2am, less than a month after it was put in place.
Awards recognise unsung heroes
Published: Friday, 18 May 2012
Remarkable family members have been honoured for their dedication in the first ever Ni4Kids Family Awards.
'Last Balmoral' unspoilt by bad weather
Published: Thursday, 17 May 2012
Bad weather didn't stop thousands of people attending the King's Hall on Thursday for day two of the Balmoral Show.
Distillery plan for Crumlin Road jail
Published: Thursday, 17 May 2012
A local lottery millionaire has revealed his plans to turn a wing of the former Crumlin Road jail into a whiskey distillery.