New aerial photos reveal the impressive scale of Belfast Grand Central Station as it nears completion. Over the summer, significant track work was completed to connect the rail line to the new station, which is set to open in phases this autumn. Once fully operational, the

We welcome BrewDog to Belfast, but #LinenQuarter is also a Living Wage Foundation supporting district and we will be writing to the company to invite them to reregister. linenquarter.org/services/curre…

18 months ago we launched #GreatExpectations - a £350,000 street dressing scheme for Great Victoria Street. The aim was to improve a derelict area and attract investment in conjunction with the opening of the Grand Central Station. Progress is encouraging with six major capital

Bringing traditional seaside experiences into the heart of the city was a great success - it even rained. Enjoyed feeding the donkeys & nor did the wet weather put off the crowds of local animal lovers!

“The tech sector prides itself on being innovative and forward thinking, but it’s dragging its heels on social mobility” How do we help young people from a working class background break into technology? thetimes.com/article/288989…

Lovely morning for diving 🤿 #Ardglass

The final of our inter-company Pétanque tournament is underway. 28 companies have been honed to the final two Invest NI Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke

Delighted to present a trophy and £250 Hastings Hotels gift card to the winning Pétanque team Northern Ireland Chest Heart & Stroke A really close match with Invest NI runners up 13 points to 9. Thanks to all 28 companies taking part and the Court is open all year round for practice and prep for 2025!

Small acts of advocacy matter and I was pleased Department for Infrastructure responded (following their most recent budget allocation) to replace the flashing zebra crossing beacon next to Ward Park (the entire pole & light had been destroyed following a RTA). Two Belisha beacons - named after

A wake-up call on today’s BBC Talkback about the huge constraint NI’s inadequate wastewater system is having on house building and other development. Very important discussion for now & the future William Crawley Brian Pope Justin Cartwright @markspence001 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Diving the wreck of SS Empire Tana #portaferry

If you are waiting for a taxi tonight because the last bus or train has already gone, then read this article. The case for late night public transport is compelling and the demand for action is now. viewdigital.org/interview-ever… via VIEWdigital

Yesterday wasn’t the best day for photos, but I finally made it to Ballyquintin Point - the most Easterly part of Ards & North Down, just past Portaferry. There’s a rugged walk and nature reserve. The scenic loop is good on a grey day but must be spectacular in the sun.

Our Chief Executive, Kieran Donoghue, shares his insights in agendaNi magazine Economic Report on positioning #NorthernIreland for long-term success. Read the full article here: agendani.com/positioning-no…

The terrible beauty of Queen’s Parade. Decades of neglect but surrounded by magical enchantment. Our duty as local Councillors is to be true to the potential that is Bangor. They demolished this area as a boy, I hope to help rebuild it as a man.

A planning application for GF cafe at Ewart, Bedford St, has been approved. In 2019 our LQ vision identified this spot as potential public cafe with storyboards & artefacts telling story of #LinenQuarter. It would be lovely to realise that ambition with leaseholder Deloitte NI

Final day of our summer programme ended with a mobile petting zoo. Not entirely sure how wrapping a boa constrictor around your neck adds to well-being, but I survived 😮‍💨 Thanks to Party Animals from Newtownards and great fun was had by the youngsters from Puddleducks, NOW

Fanfare for new Belfast Grand Central Station - but why no date from Translink for when trains will operate? Northern Ireland Travel Magazine | Chris McCracken bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Belfast Restaurant Week is back! And this year we have an even greater focus on bespoke experiences. We also want to support our outstanding food & drink offer - a remarkable story of Belfast's reinvention & resilience. Join us to celebrate 7-13 Oct lcnonline.co.uk/belfast-restau…