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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Calls for Urgent Action as 71.6% of Cancer Patients Miss 62-Day Treatment Target

Love Belfast - October 1, 2026

Ultimate What’s On Belfast October 2026: Westlife, Arena, Theatre, Sport & Halloween

Cancer Focus NI Welcomes Major Expansion Of Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

The Addams Family poster for Ulster Operatic Company at the Grand Opera House Belfast, 29 September to 3 October 2026

Review: The Addams Family Brings Wicked Humour and Plenty of Heart to Belfast’s Grand Opera House

Chef Niall McKenna in chef's whites holding a NITA 'Become an Apprenticeship Ambassador' sign on a Belfast street, alongside two others, one holding a megaphone

Niall McKenna Named Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance’s First Apprenticeship Ambassador

Love Belfast - September 29, 2026

Northern Ireland 0-0 Hungary UEFA Nations League match graphic at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland Held By Hungary As Unbeaten Nations League Start Continues

Perfectly Pure marks 10 years with new wellness supplement range.

Perfectly Pure Marks 10 Years in Business With Launch of New Wellness Range

LoveBelfast graphic: Linfield claim big away win, Coleraine 1 Linfield 3, Moore nets his first Blues goal

Linfield make a statement at the Showgrounds with 3–1 win over Coleraine

Inga Donaldson of Love Belfast and Maeve Colgan of Cancer Focus NI hold a #BeBreastAware frame at Belfast City Hall for the Go Pink partnership.

Love Belfast backs Cancer Focus NI’s Go Pink campaign this October with announcement of charity media partnership

Love Belfast - September 24, 2026

Petrol Price Shock: Northern Ireland drivers paying almost 30% more — LoveBelfast graphic

Petrol Price Shock: Why Northern Ireland Drivers Are Paying Almost 30% More Than a Year Ago

Guests at Rockport School’s 120th anniversary Jazz on the Lawn celebration

Rockport School Celebrates 120 Years with Running, Music and Family Fun

Tapas at 2Taps Winebar — celebrating 21 years in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter

2Taps Is 21 — A Family Cathedral Quarter Favourite Hits Coming of Age

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland Calls for Urgent Action as 71.6% of Cancer Patients Miss 62-Day Treatment Target

Love Belfast - October 1, 2026

Culture

Ultimate What’s On Belfast October 2026: Westlife, Arena, Theatre, Sport & Halloween

Love Belfast - September 30, 2026

Event

Premier League Darts returns to Belfast in February 2027

Love Belfast - September 25, 2026

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Alex Warren announces Belsonic Belfast show for June 2027

Business news

Love Belfast backs Cancer Focus NI’s Go Pink campaign this October with announcement of charity media partnership

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What’s On in Belfast This Weekend (25–27 September)

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Young Enterprise NI Sets Out 2030 Vision to Deliver 500,000 Learning Experiences for Young People

Love Belfast - October 1, 2026 0

Business and education leaders come together to explore how collaboration can equip the next generation with the skills to succeed

Top Northern Irish Buildings Included in Heritage List

October 1, 2026

Waterfoot Hotel in Derry-Londonderry Acquired by Local Hotelier

October 1, 2026

Moy Park Profit Hits Record £126.1m as Workforce Falls by 1,092

September 30, 2026

South Yard Square Opens as New Community Space in Titanic Quarter

September 30, 2026

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Rod Stewart Announces Final Tour With Dublin And Belfast Concerts In April 2027

Love Belfast - September 28, 2026 0

Sir Rod Stewart is bringing The Final Encore to Dublin’s 3Arena on 23 April and The O2 Belfast on 27 April 2027, with Howard Jones joining him as special guest.

Christmas

Sleeping Beauty Cast Revealed for Belfast’s Waterfront Studio Panto

Love Belfast - September 27, 2026 0

Johanna Johnston will play Aurora in Sleeping Beauty at Belfast’s Waterfront Studio, which runs from 20 November 2026 to 10 January 2027.

U2 Play Surprise Dublin School Concert 50 Years After Forming

September 26, 2026

Stamptown Is Bringing Comedy Chaos to Belfast’s Ulster Hall This November

September 25, 2026

Alex Warren announces Belsonic Belfast show for June 2027

September 25, 2026

John Garrity Brings Seated Sessions to The Black Box in Belfast

September 25, 2026

Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour with Dublin 3Arena Concert

September 24, 2026

MK adds second Belfast date after Telegraph Building show sells out

September 24, 2026

Rugby Pod Live hits Waterfront Hall with Smit, Madigan and Ferris

September 22, 2026

Amble Sell Out Belsonic Belfast as All Three 2027 Irish Shows Reach Capacity

September 18, 2026

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Stockdale Set for 150th Ulster Appearance as Murphy Names Side for Glasgow

Love Belfast - October 1, 2026 0

Jacob Stockdale will make his 150th appearance for Ulster when Richie Murphy’s side face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday 3 October. The Ireland...

Northern Ireland Ready for Ukraine Test After Unbeaten Nations League Start

October 1, 2026

Ulster Rugby’s December at Affidea Stadium: Bayonne, Ospreys and Connacht

October 1, 2026

BetVictor Northern Ireland Open 2026: World Snooker Returns to Waterfront Hall

October 1, 2026

Glentoran v Linfield: Boxing Day Big Two Derby Set for The BetMcLean Oval

October 1, 2026

FOOD & DRINK

Wingstop UKI Brings Back Fan-Favourite Hot Honey, and Turns Up the Heat With Hot Honey Sriracha

September 30, 2026

Niall McKenna Named Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance’s First Apprenticeship Ambassador

September 29, 2026

Zizzi Unveils Christmas Menu In Belfast, With Free Prosecco Offer For Early Party Bookings

September 29, 2026

2Taps to round off 21st birthday month with a family celebration in Belfast

September 24, 2026

McDonald’s puts £2m into Glengormley and Abbey Centre — 20 new jobs

September 23, 2026

Acclaimed Chefs Showcase Island of Ireland’s Food Scene in New Tourism Ireland Campaign

September 17, 2026

Hotels

Waterfoot Hotel in Derry-Londonderry Acquired by Local Hotelier

October 1, 2026

Galgorm Collection Launches First-of-Its-Kind Childcare Initiative for Team Members

September 28, 2026

Culloden Estate & Spa named AA Hotel of the Year for Northern Ireland 2026

September 22, 2026

Redcastle Hotel Donegal Gets Spooky with great value Halloween breaks for families from €245 for a family of four

September 18, 2026

The Old Inn Crawfordsburn Review — Possibly Our Best Meal Here Yet

September 15, 2026

FIRST LOOK: Inside Leaping Hound as Roe Valley Resort celebrates its new era

September 10, 2026

BELFAST GIANTS

Belfast Giants

Free Friendship Four Tickets Available for Schools and Groups in Belfast

Belfast Giants

Belfast Giants’ Unbeaten Start Ends With 4–1 Challenge Cup Defeat to Glasgow Clan

Belfast Giants

Five From Five: Giants Come From Behind to See Off Flyers

Belfast Giants

Friendship Four returns to Belfast this November as 2026 match-ups confirmed

Ulster Rugby

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Ulster Welcome Munster to Belfast for First Home Derby of the Season

Rugby

Ulster Without Three Backs for Glasgow Trip After Edinburgh Defeat

Business news

Slim’s Healthy Kitchen Fuels Ulster Rugby’s Next Generation Of Talent

Rugby

Ulster’s comeback cannot excuse the damage done against Edinburgh

Linfield FC

Linfield make a statement at the Showgrounds with 3–1 win over Coleraine

Love Belfast - September 26, 20260

Football

Frizzell, Shields and Moore score as Linfield end Coleraine’s 14-game unbeaten run and draw level at the top of the Premiership.

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Review: The Addams Family Brings Wicked Humour and Plenty of Heart to Belfast’s Grand Opera House

Love Belfast - September 30, 2026 0

There is something wonderfully reassuring about spending an evening with a family more dysfunctional than your own. Secrets, teenage romance and marital disagreements might...