Appointments: Richard Palmer 

Richard Palmer has become junior vice president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Appointments: Noel Rooney 

Noel Rooney has been appointed as fire risk assessor for Fire Risk NI, where he will play an integral role in business development.

Appointments: Laura Slevin 

Laura Slevin has been appointed as the business development manager for Flex Language Services where she will be focusing on driving new business and maintaining existing business.

Appointments: Catherine McClelland 

Appointments: Imelda McMillan 

Imelda McMillan has been appointed senior vice president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Appointments: Michael Robinson 

Michael Robinson has become president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Hobbit Country 

The extraordinary landscapes of New Zealand are once again commanding the attention of cinema-goers, with the first instalment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy returning to a destination that first cast a spell over the Lord of the Rings films a decade ago.

No need to look silly 

With the addition of the flagship hybrid model to the Yaris range, Toyota can claim the only car in its segment to offer a choice of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains.

Appointments: Beata Trojnar 

Beata Trojnar has joined Lucas Love Healthcare as healthcare recruitment and compliance administrator.

Appointments: Andrew Hynes 

Andrew Hynes has joined Lucas Love Healthcare as a recruitment consultant.

Appointments: Stephen Martin 

Stephen Martin has joined Lucas Love Healthcare as a recruitment consultant.

Appointments: Margot Slattery 

Margot Slattery has been appointed managing director of Sodexo Northern Ireland.

Appointments: Terry A'Hearn 

Terry A’Hearn has been appointed the chief executive of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Appointments: Henry Fletcher 

Henry Fletcher has been appointed chairman of Larne Enterprise Development Company (Ledcom), its first new chairman in 20 years.

Appointments: Noel Burke 

Noel Burke joins the team at Niavac as technical sales and design manager.

Appointments: David Kells 

David Kells joins audio-visual expert Niavac as highly experienced senior service delivery manager, with a decade in service delivery.

Savour Jutland 

Going in search of Danish cuisine outside of Copenhagen, Tim Walker is left salivating at the creative use of traditional ingredients and amazed by Michelin's oversight.

A finely tune icon 

The designers of the latest Golf have managed to create a premium feel, enhance performance and up the car's eco credentials while retaining its identity, say Jim McCauley

Appointments: Patrick Minne 

Patrick Minne has joined Charity Bank — the UK’s only FSA regulated bank set up to invest depositors’ money in loans to charities and social enterprises — as its NI manager.

Appointments: Liam Nellis 

Liam Nellis, the former CEO of IntertradeIreland, has joined the board of Connect Telecom as an executive director.