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Stena AB, owner of Stena Line, agrees to acquire Norwegian ferry operator Color Line. Sailings and bookings unaffected; completion expected in 2027.

Belfast chefs and restaurant owners are invited to Small Plates, BIG Flavours, a free breakfast event on Wednesday 28 October.

Claire Sweeney stars as Miss Hannigan at the Grand Opera House, 27–31 October 2026. Times, tickets from £35.50 and age guidance.

Ardmore Group has acquired 100% of London agency ModusBPCM, which reverts to the Modus name, with Rosie Pierce becoming Managing Director.

Peace Proms 2027 brings the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland to The O2 Belfast for three shows on 6 and 7 March 2027. On sale 9 November, 10am.

Mark Garside, Rob Sandrock and volunteer Lynne Allsopp join the Belfast Giants Hall of Fame before the Cardiff Devils game at The O2 Belfast on 11 December.

Business leaders are invited to become Honorary Chairs of the Belfast International Homecoming 2027 and help showcase Belfast to the world.

Over 300 local firms will pitch for new contracts at NI Chamber’s Meet the Buyer, hosted with Bank of Ireland at Affidea Stadium on 4 November.

Kaleidoscope Shared Stages brings young creatives together and gave rise to sell-out musical Pride and Prejudice and 80's Hits!, back at Waterfront Hall.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid won 2-1 at Camp Nou to cut Barcelona's lead to three points.

City of Derry Spartans' Judith Storm, a doctor and mum of four, sprinted past the leader in the final 400m in Dublin to win the Irish women's marathon title.