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Derry Girl Louisa Harland "frickin phenomenal" according to Hollywood co-star

Celebrity 01 December, 2023

Foodie finds: Street Hawker, Napoleon Coffee, Busen burgers and Stock boxes

Food & drink 01 December, 2023

Belfast Squid Game contestant risks all for disabled daughter on hit Netflix show

TV and Radio 29 November, 2023

Prime Video reveal air date for new Graham Norton gameshow LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland

TV and Radio 29 November, 2023

Blindboy to perform in Derry as NI Science Festival announce headline acts

Stage 30 November, 2023

**Drive:** Bentley Continental GT celebrates 20th anniversary in globe-trotting style

David Roy

Snow joke as James Nesbitt Christmas movie shines light on poverty

Jenny Lee

"I've always wanted to be in a Christmas movie," says James Nesbitt, whose dream came true this year in the new Sky festive comedy thriller, The Heist Before Christmas.

Casual Gardener: Beech life - and death

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Thursday: Fashion & Beauty
These are the essential loungewear trends this winter

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Thursday: Health
Do you need to winter-proof your sleep? Experts explain how

Nov

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Thursday: Food & drink
These are the best wines to complement your Christmas celebrations

Nov

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Thursday: Faith Matters
'Tis the season to be... stressed? 6 ways to cope with Christmas anxiety

Nov

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Wednesday: Health
Davina McCall says intermittent fasting is her secret – what is it?

Nov

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Monday: Food & drink
Mary Berry's red velvet sandwich cake

Health see all »

Agony advice

Fiona Caine, PA 05 Dec, 2023

Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine answers another set of reader dilemmas.

Why do I need to pee so much? Here's when to get it checked

Lisa Salmon, PA 04 Dec, 2023

A doctor talks to Lisa Salmon about the possible causes of frequent urination.

Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

01 Dec, 2023

What is the HIV-preventing PrEP drug and how can you get it?

Abi Jackson, PA 01 Dec, 2023

As a study affirms it is ‘extremely effective', here's a closer look at the breakthrough HIV-preventing drug.

Entertainment see all »

Claire Sweeney: I signed up for Dancing On Ice to battle menopause anxieties

Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor 06 Dec, 2023

The actress will compete on the ITV show next year.

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize after turning roller coaster into mammoth

Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter 05 Dec, 2023

Previous winners include Sir Grayson Perry, Sir Steve McQueen and artist Damien Hirst.

Johnny Depp on ‘benevolent' Bunnyman being focus of new art collection

Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter 05 Dec, 2023

Previously Depp used the Bunnyman as a sign of the authenticity of his work.

Grand Theft Auto: Controversy surrounds the popular gaming series

Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent 05 Dec, 2023

The next instalment, Grand Theft Auto VI, has been confirmed for release in 2025.

Family & Parenting see all »

Having a single parent doesn't determine your life chances – the data shows poverty is far more important

Amy Brown Professor of Child Public Health, Swansea University 27 Nov, 2023

When to give your child their first mobile phone – and how to keep them safe

Andy Phippen Professor of IT Ethics and Digital Rights, Bournemouth University 24 Nov, 2023

Lynette Fay: Is there a correct way to parent?

Lynette Fay 13 Nov, 2023

I have lost count of the number of times that I have heard myself sounding like my mother, as I try to be a parent to my now four-year-old.

The 'Mas mums' driving change in perinatal mental health

Gail Bell 26 Oct, 2023

"MOTHERHOOD can bring such joy but it can also bring tragedy, a world of turmoil and a host of mental health issues.

Food & drink see all »

Cranberry tart with hot toffee sauce recipe

Prudence Wade, PA 06 Dec, 2023

This sweet and sour dessert has just the right amount of decadence.

Yule log with Grand Marnier recipe

Prudence Wade, PA 06 Dec, 2023

Caramelised hazelnuts turn this dessert into an absolute showstopper.

Don't like Christmas pudding? This is what chefs think you should have instead

Prudence Wade, PA 06 Dec, 2023

From Yule log to spiced ice cream, there's no need to stress if you're avoiding plum pud this year.

Chestnut pavlova with caramelised apples recipe

Prudence Wade, PA 06 Dec, 2023

Pavlova is a light and delicious alternative to the stodginess of Christmas pudding.

Columnists see all »

Anne Hailes: This iconic Belfast city centre building wants to give you a hug this Christmas

Anne Hailes 04 Dec, 2023

King Charles III may think he has the most prestigious address in London but I've news for him – try calling at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast for a real treat.

Jake O'Kane: Never mind Charlie's Bar going viral and beating John Lewis – here's what really happens in pubs at Christmas...

Jake O'Kane 02 Dec, 2023

You know we’re in the descent into Christmas madness when the television starts playing sickly sweet advertisements from the likes of John Lewis, where a little boy grows an alternative Christmas tree in the shape of a gigantic Venus fly-trap which vomits presents.

Brian Feeney v Alex Kane: Are the DUP to blame for crippling power-sharing?

01 Dec, 2023

Columnists Brian Feeney and Alex Kane are today debating who is to blame for the failure of power-sharing at Stormont.

Anne Hailes: I went to buy a piece of shin and ended up talking turkey – and learning the secret to cooking the perfect Christmas dinner

Anne Hailes 27 Nov, 2023

I went to buy a piece of shin and ended up talking turkey.

Holidays&Travel see all »

Christmas gift ideas for globetrotters

Sarah Marshall, PA 06 Dec, 2023

Find the ideal present for travellers.

Following the three kings to Oman on the trail of frankincense

Aine Fox, PA 04 Dec, 2023

Tracing the footsteps of the Biblical Maji, Aine Fox goes on the trail of the renowned resin in Muscat.

The best places to go on holiday in 2024

Sarah Marshall, PA 29 Nov, 2023

As a new year dawns, these are the trips to consider for the months ahead, says Sarah Marshall.

Why Dubai tops the list for a winter sun break

Hannah Stephenson, PA 27 Nov, 2023

Whether you want glitz and glamour or just time by the pool, the Emirate city takes some beating, says Hannah Stephenson.

Motors see all »

Bentley Continental GT celebrates 20th anniversary in globe-trotting style

David Roy 06 Dec, 2023

THE extended celebrations marking 20 years of Bentley's Continental GT drew to a close last week when a specially-made anniversary baton was returned to Bentley HQ in Crewe - the birthplace of the Continental GT – after completing a lap of the world. The Bentley baton's global tour included stops in...

Hennessey's VelociRaptoR 6x6 is three-tonne, six-wheeled, half-million dollar behemoth

David Roy 22 Nov, 2023

YOU might remember my recent road test of the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, in which I extolled the head-turning qualities of the latest 290hp ‘performance' version of Ford's best-selling load-lugger, writes David Roy. While the double-cabbed, twin-turbo V6-powered Ranger Raptor pick-up is most certainly...

Newton Emerson: We're driving towards safer, slower roads with compulsory speed limiters on new cars from 2024

Newton Emerson 09 Nov, 2023

The distressing rise in road deaths across Northern Ireland and the Republic is part of a global phenomenon.

Vauxhall Astra GSe: PHEV power-up still lacks hot hatch cred

David Roy 08 Nov, 2023

I DESPERATELY want to love the new Vauxhall Astra: not only is the Vizor-faced mk8 the best-looking version of Vauxhall's veteran hatchback since the mk2 of the 1980s, it's also available as an attractively styled Sports Tourer: any manufacturer still offering a nice, large family-friendly estate is...

Celebrity see all »

Derry Girl Louisa Harland "frickin phenomenal" according to Hollywood co-star

Jenny Lee 01 Dec, 2023

Best known for playing Orla McCool in the award-winning Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls, Louisa Harland is one of the hottest property in stage and screen at the minute.

Blindboy to perform in Derry as NI Science Festival announce headline acts

Jenny Lee 30 Nov, 2023

Limerick satirist, musician, podcaster, author, and TV presenter Blindboy Boatclub, will bring The Blindboy Podcast to Derry’s Millennium Forum in February as part of The NI Science Festival.

Nicola Coughlan goes from Derry Girls to Doctor Who

Sophie Clarke 15 Nov, 2023

Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan is set to step into the Tardis as she guest stars in the Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special.

Noah Kahan and Hozier bring a Western angle to Northern Attitude in new collaboration

Sophie Clarke 02 Nov, 2023

The collaboration Indie music fans always knew they needed has finally happened. American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has announced a brand-new collaboration with Hozier.

Environment see all »

Take on Nature: The loneliness of the early morning birdwatcher

Stephen Colton 02 Dec, 2023

Birdwatchers and others from the wildlife community frequently spend time researching in remote outdoor landscapes for long periods of time, often beginning at unearthly hours to observe and monitor their species of interest.

Emissions inequality is getting worse – here's how to end the reign of the ultra-polluters

Nicholas Beuret Lecturer in Management and Ecological Sustainability, University of Essex 01 Dec, 2023

Climate change challenges all of us

The Irish News 01 Dec, 2023

This week's cold snap means that most of us will have been more focused on keeping our homes warm than addressing the challenge of global warming.

COP28: how bad is climate change already and what do we need to do next to tackle it?

Piers Forster Professor of Physical Climate Change; Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate, University of Leeds 29 Nov, 2023

Gardening see all »

Casual Gardener: Beech life - and death

John Manley 01 Dec, 2023

The Dark Hedges were, as every article about the distinctive tunnel of trees tells you, "made famous" by the TV series Game of Thrones. Its appalling climax notwithstanding, I was a fan of the HBO blockbuster series and, as regular readers of this column will know, I'm also a big fan of trees. While...

Casual Gardener: Blooming marvellous accolade for Glenarm Walled Garden

John Manley 24 Nov, 2023

An award for Glenarm Castle Walled Garden is recognition of a labour of love over two decades

Casual Gardener: Let's learn to love leaves

John Manley 17 Nov, 2023

Belfast City Council has a plan to plant one million trees by 2035. Undertaken with a range of so-called partners ranging from the Woodland Trust and Conservation Volunteers to the PSNI and Invest NI, the council is currently on the look-out for locations that can accommodate anything from a handful...

Casual Gardener: Keep your green fingers active with autumn planted garlic

John Manley 10 Nov, 2023

Garlic is hardy and actually grows when all else around is dead or hibernating, so it's the perfect crop for keeping your green fingers active until spring arrives

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