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Queen's University Belfast students head to Florida for NASA lunar robotics competition
A team of ten engineering students from Queen's University Belfast is travelling to Florida to compete in a NASA challenge involving lunar …
Northern Ireland introduces graduated driver licensing to improve road safety for young motorists
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to implement graduated driver licensing, requiring learners to gain six months of expe…
Eight winners announced for the 2026 BBC Northern Ireland Make a Difference Awards
The annual awards have recognised eight individuals and groups from across Northern Ireland for their contributions to local communities, r…
Other Voices music festival returns to Londonderry for its 25th anniversary
The Other Voices festival is returning to Londonderry for a two-day celebration of music and culture after a decade-long absence. The event…
Northern Ireland economic growth outpaces UK and Republic of Ireland in second quarter
Official figures show Northern Ireland's economic output grew by 2.3% in the year to June, outperforming both the UK and the Republic of Ir…
Lisburn mother and daughter complete Belfast Half Marathon together
Anita Rydout, who was diagnosed with severe global developmental delay as a child, finished the 13.1-mile race alongside her mother, Martin…
Londonderry clergyman Robert Miller appointed as chaplain at Hampton Court Palace
Archdeacon Robert Miller will become the first cleric from the island of Ireland to serve as chaplain of the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court …
Japan Society in Northern Ireland marks 30th anniversary with Belfast festival
The Japan Society in Northern Ireland celebrated its 30th anniversary with a matsuri festival at W5 Belfast, featuring traditional music, d…
Female engineering student numbers rise in Northern Ireland as industry roles diversify
The number of women studying mechanical engineering at Queen's University and Ulster University has grown significantly over the last decad…
Rower Daniel Collins can compete as Irish in British Indoor Championships after rule U-turn
Northern Ireland-based rower Daniel Collins has been granted permission to compete as an Irish entrant in the British Rowing Indoor Champio…
Martin O'Neill to receive freedom of the borough from Causeway Coast and Glens Council
Martin O'Neill, originally from Kilrea, is being awarded the highest honour from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for his career in…
Northern Ireland manufacturing grows as demand for data centre power equipment rises
Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector grew by 9% in the second quarter of this year, significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.2%. This…