The new Castlecourt shopping centre on Royal Avenue in Belfast opened for business this morning. It is said to be the largest single property development ever in Northern Ireland.

Report shows Castlecourt shopping centre.

Shoppers entering.

Official opening ceremony performed by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Reginald Empey.

Brass band marching throughout the centre.

Shops inside the shopping centre.

The reporter is Michael Fisher.

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