‘Premium’ property features 120 rooms and a restaurant, with owners eyeing further projects in Northern Ireland The former Radisson Blu in the gasworks is now called ‘voco’ and is owned by IHG Hotels and Resorts. This is the first voco location on the island of Ireland. Last year, the venue was acquired by Irish company … Read more
Much has changed in Belfast since the 1930s. Yet despite the Second World War, decades of Troubles and the sharp decline of heavy industry, the Short Brothers factory has continued to produce aircraft and components. But now the takeover of the plant’s owner, Spirit AeroSystems, by US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is raising questions about its … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Politicians and union leaders warned against the break-up of Spirit AeroSystems in Northern Ireland after Boeing’s $4.7 billion takeover of its former supplier left the region’s largest manufacturer in limbo. In addition to Boeing’s acquisition of … Read more
Liz Weir MBE (73), from Cushendall, was due to be a guest speaker at a literary event in Edinburgh on Friday evening. But despite arriving early that morning for the 1pm flight to ensure she could use the special assistance service, checking in on time and getting to the gate early, the pensioner was left … Read more
Jet2 has announced the return of popular trips to Iceland from Belfast International Airport for winter 2025/26. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their ‘once-in-a-lifetime trips’ to the destination, “revealing an exciting program perfectly timed for those wanting to experience the Northern Lights”. The airline and the city trip provider have organized more special … Read more
Image caption, The Enterprise rail service is jointly operated by Translink and Irish Rail Item information Author, Julie McCullough Role, BBC News NI journalist June 11, 2024 Updated 7 hours ago Rail passengers traveling on the Enterprise rail service from Belfast to Dublin could pay more than double what passengers traveling in the other direction … Read more
The ‘DeLorean Revival’ has been organized by enthusiastic local enthusiasts of the famous cult car, with co-organiser David Mathers revealing that 62 DeLorean vehicles will descend on Northern Ireland from across Britain and Europe tomorrow evening. “Just before last Christmas I spoke to Alistair Vanstone in England [co-founder of the DeLorean Club UK]and they have … Read more