The average Northern Ireland diesel price is now 193.3p a litre, the highest since the Iran war began. Belfast averages 191.6p and Dungannon is cheapest.

East Belfast boxer Ray Close, the former European champion who twice pushed Chris Eubank all the way, has died aged 57. Tributes and funeral details.

Jacob Stockdale is set for his 150th Ulster cap at Glasgow on Saturday (5.30pm), plus Irish Premiership fixtures, the Giants and NI v Georgia on Monday.

Ciaron Brown scores twice and Isaac Price heads home as Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3–0 in Trnava to go three points clear in Nations League Group B2.

Belfast Giants bounce back with a 3–1 Challenge Cup win at Dundee Stars, as Nicolas Guay, Ciaran Long and Christian Berger score ahead of Sunday's rematch.

Cahoots presents The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Cityside Retail and Leisure Park, Belfast, 10–25 October 2026, part of Belfast International Arts Festival.

Jet2 puts Winter 27/28 Christmas Markets flights on sale from Belfast International, with twice-weekly services to Krakow and Vienna. Almost 6,000 seats.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators play Custom House Square, Belfast on Sunday 4 July 2027. Presale 8 October, general sale 9 October, 10am.

Zizzi's new autumn menu lands from 29 September with Sticky Pig Fonduta, Chicken Cacciatore, Five Cheese Gnocchi, new desserts, drinks and coffee.

Medical packaging maker Nelipak is investing £480,000 in skills at its Derry plant, backed by £135,000 from Invest NI, to boost manufacturing productivity.

The FA says the Manchester City verdict has significant implications for the game's integrity as City prepare to appeal and sanctions remain undecided.

Empower Girls returns to ICC Belfast on 20 April 2027 as Aflac NI and TechFirst aim to inspire more Year 8 girls into tech. Registration is open.