Life

Is it good for you or bad for you? Uncorking the truth about moderate drinking

Life 13 August, 2020

Lockdown restrictions have impacted men's mental health – Samaritans

Life 13 August, 2020

The GP's View: We must improve the care we give older patients

Life 13 August, 2020

Foyle Bridge tyre drag: 'I want people to know, they don't have to do that lonely walk'

Maureen Coleman

WHILE driving to work across the Foyle Bridge in Derry one morning, Jay Kiernan noticed a man crouching over, with one hand clinging onto his bike.

Stormont sign-language interpreter Kristina Sinclair: Silencing my phone was a game-changer

Gail Bell

1 Up and at it – what is your new morning routine? Our routine has not changed much.

Katie Price did not have bunion surgery, ok?

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Sleb Safari: Kate Beckinsale and the mystery of the bunny rabbit

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Sleb Safari: Joe Swash and his night as a garden gnome

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Sleb Safari: Gemma Collins merits her very own 8pm #ClapForCollins

Health see all »

As obesity raises dementia risk, here's how to lose weight in your 20s, 30s and 40s

Liz Connor (PA) 13 Aug, 2020

IT'S common knowledge that obesity raises your risk of many serious health conditions – like diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers – but a new study has revealed that people who carry unhealthy excess body fat earlier in life could be putting their brain at risk too.

What is my adult rash and just how serious is it?

Liz Connor (PA) 13 Aug, 2020

THERE are many different kinds of rashes out there; some can be mild and harmless, while others could be potentially life-threatening.

Steve Backshall: We should be shouting from the treetops about the benefits of nature

13 Aug, 2020

STEVE Backshall valiantly tries to make himself heard above the din of crying, screaming and laughter in the background, as he describes his adventures exploring some of the world's most remote destinations.

Seven ways to keep fit and well in older age

Lisa Salmon (PA) 13 Aug, 2020

Both medics and fitness experts like Diana Moran, ‘The Green Goddess' of 80s breakfast TV, agree that much of ageing well is down to looking after yourself, keeping active, eating healthily and staying socially connected.

Entertainment see all »

Best Home Cook adds spice with celebrity recruits

13 Aug, 2020

The show, with Mary Berry as one of the judges, will be filmed with social distancing.

Alison Steadman appears in first images from drama set in Doctor Foster universe

13 Aug, 2020

Life explores themes including love, loss, birth and death.

Cuba Gooding Jr wears Black Lives Matter mask to court

13 Aug, 2020

The Oscar-winning Jerry Maguire actor wore the mask backwards for the proceeding before flashing the wording on the inside at reporters as he left.

EastEnders return date revealed after long hiatus

13 Aug, 2020

The new episodes have been filmed with cast and crew at a social distance.

Family & Parenting see all »

Twelve ways to make sure your child is ready to start school

Lisa Salmon 11 Aug, 2020

IT'S been the longest educational break in living memory, and only now, after more than four months at home, is it time for most parents and children to start thinking about returning to school.

Ask The Expert: How can I keep my child learning over the summer?

Lisa Salmon 11 Aug, 2020

Q: I'M WORRIED my young child isn't learning anything over the summer holidays – what can I do to help her? A: Leonor Stjepic, chief executive of the Montessori Group, which offers education based on self-directed activity and hands-on learning in nurseries and schools, says: "With months of nursery and school closures, it's understandable parents may be concerned about disruption in learning.

Leona O'Neill: Schools are re-opening but Covid-19 is still a threat to our children

Leona O'Neill 11 Aug, 2020

SUMMER is almost over and, as it stands, all our children will return to school full time at the beginning of the new term as normal.

Anne Hailes: 'Because I say so' doesn't work says parenting expert Cai Graham

Anne Hailes 10 Aug, 2020

THERE'S one thing that amazes me – there is no manual for parenting.

Fashion & Beauty see all »

On Trend: Rainbow nails

10 Aug, 2020

Why settle for one nail polish shade when you can have five? From subtle to showy, the possibilities are endless.

Five of the coolest pyjama sets for hot summer nights

Katie Wright 10 Aug, 2020

WHILE there's lots to love about hot summer days, when the world is bathed in sunshine and everyone seems in a better mood, sweltering nights are another matter entirely.

On Trend: 7 travel-inspired fragrances to lift your mood

03 Aug, 2020

It's well known that our sense of smell is closely linked with memory, which is why the aroma of sun cream can remind us of happy, hazy days on the beach, or even the slightest whiff of fish and chips can conjure childhood trips to the seaside.

Fashion: Seven stunning high heels to help you rediscover the joy of dressing up

03 Aug, 2020

AT FIRST, we loved not having to decide on a different outfit to wear to work every day during lockdown – it meant one less thing to worry about.

Food & drink see all »

Headline

10 Aug, 2020

Fado Friendship Reserva, Portugal, £7, Centra This wine is a powerful trilogy of the Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah grapes.

Nutrition with Jane McClenaghan: How to eat your way to a good night's sleep

Jane McClenaghan 08 Aug, 2020

A GOOD night's sleep can leave us feeling refreshed, revived and ready to start the day with a spring in our step.

Netting a Bargain: Boots £5 off £20; VoucherCodes exclusive discounts; free Subway drink when you buy 6in sub

Jonathan Campbell 08 Aug, 2020

- SAVE £5 for every £20 you spend on selected beauty brands in a single transaction at Boots.

James Street Cookery School: Tomato Galette and Orecchiette, Mozzarella and Tomatoes

08 Aug, 2020

THIS week's recipes are delicious, tomato-based dishes.

Environment see all »

Stephen Colton's Take on Nature: The battle crow could teach us a thing or two too

Stephen Colton 08 Aug, 2020

THE presence of three Hooded crows squabbling over a pilfered heel of bread in my local Church grounds brought to mind recent conversations with two former teachers from my secondary school days.

Take on Nature: Stop acting the maggot – it could help save our ancient heritage

Tony Bailie 01 Aug, 2020

THE idea that a structure which has stood for more than 5,000 years should be in danger of collapse because of people clambering on top of it is a sobering one.

Take on Nature: Uncovering history in forager's paradise the Mound of Down

Tony Bailie 18 Jul, 2020

WHEN is a hill not a hill? When it is a fairy fort, of course.

Take On Nature: Ophelia's weedy trophies

Stephen Colton 11 Jul, 2020

THE much-needed rains of late, carried by soft westerly winds, have brought a lushness to our countryside.

Holidays&Travel see all »

Put parts of Spain on travel green list, Spanish government urges

30 Jul, 2020

Spain is trying to persuade the UK Government to put some Spanish regions on its safe travel list.

Tom Kelly: Sustenance, scenery and history on the road home

04 Jul, 2020

THERE is an Irish proverb which says "Nil aon tintean mar do thintean fein": "There's no fireplace like your own fireplace".

Air bridges 'will be announced by end of June'

Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent 16 Jun, 2020

Air bridges enabling holidaymakers to travel overseas without entering self-isolation when they return will be announced by the end of June, British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has indicated

Airline passengers advised to check in all luggage to help slow spread of coronavirus

Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent 11 Jun, 2020

Airline passengers are being "strongly encouraged" not to take any hand luggage on flights as part of measures to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Motors see all »

BMW iX3: Where's the spark?

William Scholes 12 Aug, 2020

ONCE upon a time, it seemed as if BMW was going to lead the way in electric cars, even going to the bother of establishing an 'i' sub-brand, writes William Scholes.

Faster charging for I-Pace EV

12 Aug, 2020

JAGUAR has updated its excellent I-Pace electric car with a new infotainment system and faster charging.

Starship Ariya, Nissan's 'force of wonder'

William Scholes 12 Aug, 2020

IT might look like it has been beamed from the future but you will be able to buy this striking all-electric SUV from Nissan within months, writes William Scholes.

Fully-loaded Transits

William Scholes 08 Aug, 2020

IT is so ubiquitous and has been around for so long that it is easy to overlook just what a brilliant thing the Ford Transit actually is, writes William Scholes.

Gardening see all »

Gardening: How to make a water feature work in a small garden

08 Aug, 2020

FANCY a water feature in your garden but don't have much space? Don't worry, you can still enjoy a tranquil rippling pool or fountain to provide an eye-catching highlight, a magnet for wildlife, and give a home to aquatic plants which will add colour and form to the scene.

Gardening: How to boost your veg patch through crop rotation

01 Aug, 2020

DO you know your brassicas from your legumes, or which veg can be grown side by side? Ahead of National Allotments Week (August 10-16, nsalg.

The Casual Gardener: Never give a sucker an even break

John Manley 01 Aug, 2020

THIS year for the first time ever I've been able to eat the fruit from my cherry tree.

Gardening: Six mistakes to avoid when growing veg in containers

01 Aug, 2020

WITH outdoor space at a premium, we are increasingly growing edibles in pots, ranging from tumbling tomatoes and cut-and-come again lettuces, to peppers, herbs and even potatoes.