John Mulgrew

Planning appeals in Northern Ireland are processed far faster, but key targets are still missed. Learn what changed, where delays remain and what’s next.

With some 8,000 new student bedrooms built in Belfast in the last decade alone, along with developments outside of the city, have we reached something of a saturation point? John Mulgrew takes a closer look

Lidl expands in Northern Ireland with new Ballycastle store, Dundonald pub and Belfast plans; see locations, jobs and timelines in detail here.

Meeting with Treasury sought to discuss reduction pilot scheme

Restaurant owner Tony O’Neill talks relaunching after refurbishment, rising costs, the impact of weight loss drugs on his menu, and getting back in the kitchen

Lidl targets new stores in Donaghadee and Ballycastle and starts building a Dundonald pub and off-licence. Read what this expansion means for shoppers.

Responsible Business Awards 2026 finalists in Northern Ireland revealed, from climate action to wellbeing at work. See who made the list and learn more.

Eric Ripert’s tuna carpaccio made simple at home with supermarket ingredients, step-by-step techniques and foie gras-free mousse. Learn how to plate it.

Large-scale Gruggandoo scheme sat in planning system for in excess of 500 weeks

The slice shop that brought queues to east Belfast has moved to a new space in the heart of the city centre. John Mulgrew goes to try it out.