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A familiar face is back and it's brought a taste of Italy to popular Belfast food market
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
It's the highly anticipated Italian return everyone is talking about
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TripAdvisor names NI hotel one of the top in the UK for 2026
Co Fermanagh
Two hotels in NI were given the ‘Best of the Best’ title this year
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Line-up, timings, transport, parking and more for Belsonic 2026
Belsonic
Belfast is set to enjoy its biggest summer of music to date!
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Game Of Thrones star Conleth Hill to star in Peaky Blinders spin-off
Peaky Blinders
The series stars Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton as Duke and Charles Shelby as they find themselves in a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy
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NI shopping centre confirms opening of viral restaurant
Rushmere Shopping Centre
This will be the third location to open this year
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Popular comedians set to join cast of NI cop drama for new film
Hope Street
This special film will also include scenes filmed with Finnian Garbutt who died earlier this year after his battle with cancer
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Pizza chain opening 3 new stores in Northern Ireland and giving away free slices to celebrate
Food And Drink
"Our success is down to being local to homes, businesses and schools and to making great tasting pizzas with plenty of extra toppings"
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New 'groundbreaking' Belfast cafe pairing coffee dates with interactive diggers
Things to do Belfast
It is Northern Ireland’s first remote control construction café, complete with traybakes, specialty coffee and a sandbox
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Northern Ireland's lesser-known beaches to check out this summer
Antrim Coast
Some spots to check out when everyone is flocking to Helen's Bay or Downhill Strand
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'I was overweight most of my life, but my new Belfast restaurant will set the standard for healthy fast food'
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
NI chef Nathan Sno is hoping his new health food concept will shake up in the industry in Belfast
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Things to see and do when the sun comes out in Belfast
Things to do Belfast
Our wee city suits the good weather!
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The Belfast spot named as one of the UK's 'Top 100 Curry Restaurants' for 2026
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
The guide recognises those who not only deliver outstanding food, but have built communities, created jobs and upheld the highest standards of hospitality
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Game of Thrones and Blue Lights stars join cast of Belfast drama series Close to Home
Channel 4
Filming wrapped in Belfast last month
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Work begins at multi-million-pound entertainment complex at NI shopping centre
Co Down
It is set to feature 21 ten-pin bowling lanes, state-of-the-art amusements and pool tables and will create over 45 new jobs
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Blue Lights
Blue Lights series four wraps filming with special visit to Marie Curie Hospice - in pictures
"Television is a great form of escapism for me. It helps take my mind off everything for a while"
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8 outdoor activities for the kids within a 30-minute drive from Belfast
Family
Here is only a handful of the fun things to do while the weather is nice
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The two Northern Irish spots named as 'top trending' summer destinations by Tripadvisor
Travel
Some staycation inspiration
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52 gigs happening in Belfast in 2026 to look forward to
SSE Arena
So many great gigs coming up this year!
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26 things to see and do in Belfast in 2026
Things to do Belfast
Who needs a flight when we have all these amazing things on our doorstep
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What's On News
People take more photos of pets than spouses and children
The pictures are now being put to good use in a world record attempt
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Vet explains why picnic food makes 70% of dogs ill
What's On News
You may think food like sausages and pork pie would be fine for a dog to snack on
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Butlin's introduces new £1 a day lunch rule at all sites
What's On News
The change comes in time for the busy summer holidays
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A familiar face is back and it's brought a taste of Italy to popular Belfast food market
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
It's the highly anticipated Italian return everyone is talking about
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The Saturdays star Una Healy to headline Belfast Pride event
Belfast Pride
The former girl band member will take to the stage in Revolución de Cuba
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Things to do
Belsonic
Belsonic 2026 line-up, gate times, transport details, parking information and more
Belfast is set to enjoy its biggest summer of music to date!
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Dermot O'Leary loves tiny Belfast restaurant with 'amazing service' and 'quality food'
Belfast Restaurants
Dermot O'Leary has expressed his love for Irish food in his TV programme Dermot's Taste of Ireland, and there is one small restaurant in Belfast which is among his favourites
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New 'groundbreaking' Belfast cafe pairing coffee dates with interactive diggers
Things to do Belfast
It is Northern Ireland’s first remote control construction café, complete with traybakes, specialty coffee and a sandbox
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Major pipe band championships return to Belfast next month
North Belfast
The event will see 70 of the top pipe bands battle it out, each fighting for top spot in their grade.
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New immersive installation from artist Joe Caslin set to open in Belfast
Belfast City Centre
The installation explores the lives of young people in Belfast
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Family & Kids
In the Know
New 'immersive' drone light show in Lisburn giving alternative to fireworks displays
The event will also be marked with an evening of entertainment
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Win a £1,000 UK Holiday and Experience one of Britain's Top Staycation Hotspots for 2026
What's On News
One lucky winner could bag a £1,000 UK holiday voucher as Britain’s staycation boom continues in 2026, with St Ives crowned the nation’s most sought-after destination once again.
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Belfast Tattoo Convention is fun for the whole family, says organiser
Belfast City Centre
James believes it is important that the event provides "something for everybody" which is why the convention focuses on being a holistic, fun day out for families
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Urgent alert as baby food sold in Tesco and Dunnes Stores recalled as 'unfit for human consumption'
UK & World News
Anyone who has bought the product is advised to dispose of it and contact the manufacturer
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Disney On Ice to return to Belfast for magical new show this year
SSE Arena
The new Discover the Magic show skates into NI this December
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Food & Drink
Co Derry
Derry taphouse named Northern Ireland's 'Pub and Bar of the Year' 2026
Judges said it "offers a fresh, alternative take on the traditional bar"
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The ultimate summer cocktail guide - 44 delicious drinks to enjoy in the sun
Food & Drink
Recipe ideas for you to spice things up with when the weather is good
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The Belfast spot named in the top 100 UK restaurants at national awards
Belfast Food and Drink Scene
It has been named best in NI for the last three years
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Steve Aoki reignites Jaffa Cake debate at UK show
Food & Drink
Aoki is renowned for throwing cake into the crowd
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Deliveroo launches 6ft 7in Pizza Crouch for World Cup
Food & Drink
The Pizza Crouch limited-edition offering is available exclusively to Deliveroo Plus customers
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Music & Nightlife
Belfast City Centre
Belfast social photos show a Friday night out in the city centre
Were you snapped by our Belfast Live photographer?
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The Summer Series Belfast line-up, gate times, age restrictions, parking and more for new music festival
Custom House Square
It kicks off this weekend with Lush! Classical
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Disney brings Descendants tour Worlds Collide to UK with tickets out now
Music & Nightlife
Disney is also bringing Camp Rock and ZOMBIES to stages around the country
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Belsonic 2026 line-up, gate times, transport details, parking information and more
Belsonic
Belfast is set to enjoy its biggest summer of music to date!
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Belsonic 2026 full line-up and how to get last-minute tickets for your favourite artists
Belsonic
For anyone looking a fun night out this June, Belsonic has 10 big gigs lined up
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Theatre
Theatre
Northern Irish Olympic hero Mary Peters's sporting legacy to be celebrated in new play
The project brings together youth theatre and storytelling to celebrate women in sport and the power of perseverance
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West End star on why she rates NI's best place to live
Ballycastle
Ballycastle was named as the best place to live in Northern Ireland by the Sunday Times this week
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I Was The Voice of Gerry Adams brings laughs, but not its A-game
Waterfront Hall
The result is a production that is consistently watchable and intermittently very funny, but which stops short of being fully satisfying.
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East Belfast theatre company started in living room celebrates 10 years of creative magic
East Belfast
"I love getting to see the kids develop their confidence and seeing all their friendships"
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Comedy musical set in Belfast community centre to return to NI after two decades
Lyric Theatre
"I was actually told many times to not make this show about Belfast with international producers saying people won’t get it, and the comedy will be lost"
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Film
Netflix
Young Belfast actor to lead Netflix's new film Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
David McKenna will star alongside Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep and other huge stars in the C.S Lewis classic
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‘Gripping’ Irish folk thriller with Derry Girls icon finally lands on Netflix
Netflix
The 'excellent' thriller with stars from Derry Girls and Game of Thrones is streaming on Netflix now.
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The Devil Wears Prada director praises 'good sport' Rory McIlroy ahead of sequel cameo
Rory McIlroy
The Holywood man is one of several iconic cameos in the latest instalment of the movie franchise
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Jamie Dornan to play Aragorn in LOTR spin-off as fans make same comment
Jamie Dornan
Belfast actor Jamie Dornan will play Strider/Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, releasing December 2027, with fans all making the same comment about the casting on social media
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Short film shares the tale of the Lurgan woman who 'lived once was buried twice'
Lurgan
Co Armagh filmmaker Olivia Rose Beatty said it was the perfect story for her directorial debut
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