Joe O’Neill, chief executive of Belfast Harbour, has been named Business Leader of the Year at Belfast Chamber’s Belfast Business Awards at ICC Belfast. See the full winners list.

Glentoran have appointed Everton legend Duncan Ferguson as First Team Manager on a multi-year contract, with Gary Bollan joining as his assistant at The Oval.

Duran Duran returned to Belfast for the first time in 22 years at The O2 Belfast on Sunday 18 October 2026. Our review, setlist and why Belsonic should bring them back.

A Band With No Name play The Belfast Barge, Belfast on Wednesday 21 October 2026, then Bennigans Bar, Derry on Friday 23 October. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Lewin’s second-half equaliser earned Leeds a 1-1 draw with Manchester United at Elland Road, extending United’s winless run to six matches.

Seán Murray's Lost City opens the 26th Belfast Film Festival on Thursday 29 October at Cineworld, with the director and cast attending. Stephen Rea receives the Réalta Award the same day.

Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in two rounds at London’s O2 Arena to retain his WBO heavyweight title, opening up a possible unification fight.

Belfast Giants beat Glasgow Clan 4-1 at The O2 Belfast in the Challenge Cup, with goals from Pearson, Lee, Conway and Goodwin.

Five-star review of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice at Cahoots Theatre, Belfast — dazzling effects and Philippa O’Hara as Gunda. Until 25 Oct 2026, tickets £15/£12.

The Script bring The Man in the Arena Tour to The O2 Belfast on Monday 2 November 2026 with special guest James Morrison. Doors 6.30pm. Tickets on sale now.

As the Belfast Giants gear up to defend their Motorpoint Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) title, the club proudly unveiled its new set of 2026/27 jerseys, marking the start of an exciting new era as O2 ...

Henry Walker scores twice as Ulster beat Zebre Parma 21-40 in Parma for a bonus-point Challenge Cup win and their first victory of the 2026/27 season.