News

Belfast neurotech firm secures £6m investment to fund global expansion

Neurotech firm Neurovalens has raised £6m in an investment round to help fund its expansion in global healthcare markets, it announced today.

Meet the Belfast woman who’s now a pizza master in Qatar: ‘It started as a hobby...’

Belfast woman Andrea Corcoran left the city over 20 years ago and has travelled the world discovering exotic foods and developing her own recipes.

IRA’s Stormont spy ring material included map detailing Castle Buildings zones, passwords and security info

When busted in 2002, the IRA’s Stormont spy ring had gathered a host of material which could be useful to terrorists – including a map of Castle Buildings with instructions about its zones, passwords ...

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ‘arson attack’ on Armagh pub

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a pub in Armagh.
Opinion

Why it’s the Premier League’s duty to call time on the traditional Saturday 3pm kick-off

Even for an Irish League zealot like myself, it’s hard not to be seduced by the allure of the Premier League. Friday night’s curtain-raiser between Champions Liverpool and Bournemouth was a gripping ...

Emergency services at scene of ‘frightening incident’ as fire crews tackle NI pub blaze

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an ongoing fire at a pub in Armagh. A local MP has referred to it as a “frightening incident for those in the vicinity.” Fire crews are tackling the ...

Emergency services at scene of NI pub blaze

Emergency services are currently at the scene of an ongoing fire at a pub in Armagh. Fire crews are tackling the fire at the Toby Jug bar in the Irish Street area of the city this evening. It is ...

Bangor rider taken to hospital after red flag crash as Manx GP qualifying is abandoned

Northern Ireland rider Andy McAllister was taken to hospital following a crash on the opening lap of qualifying at the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man on Monday night.

Lifeboat rescues four people after large vessel grounds in Lough Erne

Lifeboat crews have rescued four people in Co Fermanagh after an 11-metre vessel grounded in Lough Erne. Carrybridge RNLI deployed a lifeboat at around 5.30pm on Friday after receiving reports of a ...

Meet the woman who has celebrated 50 years serving east Belfast community at Tesco and Stewarts

An east Belfast woman has been hailed as a “fantastic ambassador” for Tesco as she celebrated a 50-year career yesterday.

Twice appointed, twice stood down: Nathan Rooney’s time at Larne was messy and embarrassing

Nathan Rooney has twice been appointed Larne manager. And twice he has lost the job. First he was re-located within the football club and now he is out for good. All in the space of nine months. What ...

Poots hits out over Burke family’s bid to ‘doorstep’ him at church service

The DUP’s Edwin Poots has accused the Burke family of “doorstepping” him after they turned up at his church on Sunday evening.