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Belfast laid out below in all its glory, with sweeping views across the city from the Grand Central Hotel.

An hour from home - why have I not discovered Northern Ireland before?

Arwen Hunt

Teenager in major floristry award final

Jordan Jones has joined fellow ex-Tic Sean McGurk in the north east

Jones joins fellow ex-Tic at non-league outfit

Malcolm Denmark, CEO of Media Concierge Group

Media Concierge delivers £12.9m EBITDA since National World take over

Cecil's story is featured in the new series of 24 Hours in A&E, after he came off his motorbike in a 130mph crash (Picture: Channel 4)

A night in A&E can make you feel better about the world

Michael O'Neill will remain as manager of Northern Ireland

Former Latics star makes huge exit decision

Sign of the times: It's welcome back to Northern Ireland for Bryn road racer Rob Hodson

Wigan racer opens up on making emotional return to Northern Ireland

Christian Reynolds, managing director of Wrightbus; Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester; John McLeister, Wrightbus sales managing director for UK and Ireland

Mayor Burnham commissions dozens of electric buses

The 2026 Challenge Cup gets underway this weekend

The four Wigan and Leigh clubs set for Challenge Cup action this weekend

Dale Taylor returns to the Brick this weekend in Blackpool colours

'Outrageous' - Lowe lifts lid on how Taylor joined Blackpool and not Latics

Last chance to book Will Aid appointments in Lancashire

Last chance to book Will Aid appointments in Lancashire

The job market was described as "challenging"

Tens of thousands of 'economically inactive' people in borough

Liam Byrne applauds the Wigan Warriors fans

Warriors man named in long-haul Ireland squad for autumn Tests against Wales

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Liam Byrne of Wigan Warriors

Byrne to depart Warriors at season's end with Super League switch confirmed

New Chick ‘n’ Dip from Domino’s is hatched in feathered takeover.

New Chick ‘n’ Dip from Domino’s is hatched in feathered takeover
Domino's has gone clucking mad as a flock of delivery drivers dressed as chickens sped through the streets this week, to celebrate the launch of its brand-new offering: CHICK ‘N’ DIP.
Stephanie Bateman

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Cash gift is the most popular way to mark the announcement of their children’s grades - according to parents

Parents plan to dish out nearly £500 to celebrate teens' exam results

Eateries in Wigan have the most improve hygiene ratings in the North West

Borough eateries have the most improved hygiene rating

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Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Wigan drivers amid Storm Floris

The Met Office shares advice on how to stay safe in a storm, as amber and yellow wind warnings are in place.

How to stay safe in Storm Floris as wind warnings in place

Food hygiene ratings across the region have been revealed

Revealed: The best and worst places in the North West for food hygiene ratings a...

Ryan Peake

Golfer Ryan Peake relishes chance to play The Open Championship

Fran Henshaw

Overdue invoices top 1.8 million in North West as pressure mounts, R3 research s...

Nice-Pak has already eliminated plastics from its wet wipes

Wet wipes firm's no-plastics policy stands it in good stead

Wales ban plastic- containing wipes

Welsh Government bans plastic-containing wet wipes, Wigan manufacturer leading t...

Adam Long in action for Latics against Northampton in 2020

Academy product makes Northern Ireland switch
Wigan Athletic Academy product Adam Long has joined Northern Ireland outfit Coleraine.
Paul Kendrick

Bernard Lawrence

Grandad, 45, took his own life after heart condition diagnosis

Temperatures surge to mid 20s - are we experiencing a Spanish plume?

Watch: Spanish plume explained as UK temperatures surge to mid 20s

The aurora borealis, or northern lights, are visible in parts of Scotland and get more spectacular the further north you go.

Where northern lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued

Dale Taylor celebrates his equaliser at Northampton with James Carragher

Lowe assesses hopes of keeping hold of Taylor

Northern Ireland woman woke up with a badly swollen eye on her wedding day after being bit by an insect.

I had a swollen eye on my wedding day after being bit by an insect

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada.

Dad’s priceless reaction to daughter’s surprise return from Canada

Fran Henshaw

North West overdue invoices rose by 13.4% this winter, R3 research shows

Sindbad submarine.

Wigan woman who went on Egypt sub days before it sank “in disbelief”

A couple walk in heavy rain on the South Parade Pier, in Portsmouth.

Watch: Met Office map shows where thundery showers will hit UK

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Sunny sky.

Watch: When and where double-digit temperatures are forecast

A man walks through fog as the sun rises.

Watch: Met Office map shows temperatures forecast for UK today

Man looks at his bills.

Watch: 576 UK postcode areas eligible for a DWP cold weather payment

An estate agent's "sold" board stands outside a residential building.

Watch: Map shows the areas where house prices are rising the fastest

Woman walks in stormy conditions.

Watch: Met Office issues 3-month weather outlook for UK

Strong winds forecast as Storm Éowyn to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office expands yellow wind warning for UK

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Flooding near Exeter in 2023.

Watch: Red alerts issued for 164 areas where flooding is “expected”

Driving in the snow.

Watch: Map shows how snow, sleet and rain will move across UK tonight

Car drives along snowy road.

Watch: Further snow possible - where and when it could snow next

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

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