Queen’s Belfast joins €300m European Solar Telescope project to study the Sun
Queen’s University Belfast is joining a €300m European Solar Telescope project that aims to transform research into the Sun and space weather.
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Author: The Belfast Desk
Northern Ireland employment rises as median monthly pay reaches £2,508
Northern Ireland employment and earnings have increased, with 820,600 PAYE employees and median monthly pay reaching £2,508, according to NISRA.
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BetMcLean Cup and NIFL Premiership results: Linfield win at Larne as cup ties deliver goals and penalties
Linfield beat Larne 2-1 in the Premiership as Glenavon, Limavady, Moyola Park and others advanced in the BetMcLean Cup.
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Northern Ireland Open results: Allen, Zhao and defending champion Lisowski knocked out
Mark Allen, Zhao Xintong and defending champion Jack Lisowski were among the notable names out as the Northern Ireland Open continued in Belfast. See all Tuesday results and Wednesday’s fixtures.
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Northern Ireland Open results: Trump and O’Sullivan among Monday exits
Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan were among the big names eliminated as the Northern Ireland Open continued in Belfast on Monday, 19 October. See the full list of results.
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Armagh Georgian Festival returns this November with Christmas markets, light shows and historic celebrations
Armagh Georgian Festival returns from 26–29 November 2026 with Christmas markets, spectacular light shows, Georgian Day celebrations and family entertainment.
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Man in his 20s dies following four-vehicle collision on Armagh Road near Newry
A man in his 20s has died following a four-vehicle collision on the Armagh Road near Newry. Two other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
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Two men charged following series of vehicle thefts in Derry
Two 25-year-old men have been charged following a series of vehicle thefts in Derry. Both are due in court on Tuesday 20 October.
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Police appeal after distinctive gold jewellery stolen in Whitehead burglary
Police are investigating a Whitehead burglary in which distinctive gold jewellery, including a lion necklace, and cash were stolen from a home.
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£1.8m funding scheme opens for Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations
Northern Ireland community and voluntary organisations can apply for grants of up to £50,000 through a new £1.8m Department of Health funding scheme.
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