Life

Lynette Fay: Say a prayer for anyone doing exams – and a high five to them too

Life 18 May, 2019

Nutrition with Jane McClenaghan: Attitudes to food can mean healthy minds as well as bodies

Life 18 May, 2019

Eating Out: The Lighthouse Bistro a place that's at the top of its Game Of Thrones

Life 18 May, 2019

Jake O'Kane: The Jeremy Kyle Show and its ilk appeal to our freak show fascination

Jake O'Kane

THERE was a time when travelling freak shows toured the country, charging an entrance fee to members of the public who wished to view unfortunates with unusual physical characteristics.

Travel: Come to Extremadura and you'll soon be planning your next trip

Tony Bailie

CLOSE to the top of the tower of the 13th century church of Santa Maria, among carvings depicting Bible scenes, is a stone shield celebrating the might of Athletico Bilbao.

Sleb Safari: Pete Doherty, a hedgehog and an infected finger

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Uganda a safari destination where you get so see charismatic wildlife up close

Health see all »

20 Questions on Health and Fitness: Turning 35 an epiphany for UTV's Paul Reilly

Gail Bell 15 May, 2019

1 Up and at it – what is your morning routine? I'm a bit of a creature of habit.

Not just a tremor: 10 early symptoms of Parkinson's disease you should know about

15 May, 2019

AROUND one in 500 people in the UK are affected by Parkinson's disease, but many of us are still in the dark when it comes to spotting the signs and symptoms, whether in a loved one or ourselves.

Workers won't discuss mental health issues with managers, study suggests

Alan Jones (PA) 15 May, 2019

EMPLOYERS are being urged to do more to tackle mental health issues at work after studies warned of lost productivity and a reluctance to discuss problems.

Ask the dentist: All dental teams now trained to deal with severe allergic reactions

Lucy Stock 15 May, 2019

WITH the rise in allergies in recent decades all dental teams are now trained to deal with a patient if they are unfortunate enough to suffer a severe allergic reaction in the dental surgery.

Celebrity see all »

Weekend: Quotes of the Week

18 May, 2019

"Work is really a big word for what I actually do on the night.

TV Quickfire: Alan Carr on hosting new panel show There's Something About Movies

Gemma Dunn 13 May, 2019

HOW MUCH FUN WAS THE SHOW TO MAKE? IT WAS so much fun.

Showbiz Quotes: Adrian Dunbar on playing Ted Hastings, Kylie on not having kids

11 May, 2019

"I'm not going to get anything better than Ted.

TV Quickfire: Dancing on Ice's Matt Evers on baring all for TV charity strip show

Georgia Humphreys 06 May, 2019

THIS SHOW SEES YOU PERFORM A STRIP TEASE.

Family & Parenting see all »

Sorry you had to stand Lulu but get used to it, good manners are a thing of the past

Marie Louise McConville 18 May, 2019

Oh dear, Lulu's not happy.

Leona O'Neill: Lay off Meghan and the new royal baby

Leona O'Neill 14 May, 2019

AFTER months of Meghan Markle bump watching, the new royal baby she shares with Prince Harry has finally arrived.

Anita Robinson: Child's play isn't fun for today's snowflakes

Anita Robinson 14 May, 2019

I notice in passing on a mid-morning bus to Belfast, primary school pupils out for morning break in the playground, swaddled like Russian dolls in their duvet coats, carefully minded by a couple of classroom assistants - a few running or kicking a ball round a small tarmacked yard with a high fence, but most of them just standing about.

Playful parenting: 5 ways to help children learn through play

14 May, 2019

PARENTING isn't just about looking after your kids – it's about having fun and playing too.

Fashion & Beauty see all »

On trend: Things to consider when buying a hat

13 May, 2019

Millinery fashion giant Mr Tony offers advice on choosing a formal hat.

Fashion: Our pick of the coolest swimsuits for kids this summer

13 May, 2019

WHETHER you're staycationing with the family or have booked and paid for some guaranteed sunshine, the essential new addition to every child's holiday wardrobe is a swimsuit.

Fashion: 11 of the trendiest spring jacket buys on the high street

15 Apr, 2019

RETAILERS call it 'transitional'.

Zara to reopen in Belfast next week

Marie Louise McConville 26 Mar, 2019

Good news Zara fans

Food & drink see all »

Putting Miguel Barclay to the test: Can you really make vegan meals for £1?

18 May, 2019

FOR many of us, the ideal midweek supper is cheap, quick, and easy to throw together.

Nutrition with Jane McClenaghan: Brain food – what to eat if you're doing exams

Jane McClenaghan 11 May, 2019

EXAM season is fast approaching, and students everywhere are cramming in as much revision as possible.

Craft beer: Heaney Irish pale ale brings out the poet in me – well, almost

Paul McConville 11 May, 2019

WHENEVER I write about the beers which come out of Heaney Brewery, I often feel the pressure, self-imposed of course, to top and tail it with some introspective quote from the rich canon of Bellaghy's most famous son.

Netting a Bargain: McDonald's app discounts; Sainsbury's petrol vouchers; Tesco Clubcard special offers; free cinema tickets with sweets

Jonathan Campbell 04 May, 2019

- DOWNLOAD and install the McDonald's smartphoneapp from Google Play or the Apple App Store and until May 5 you can avail of three different spend-and-save discounts.

Environment see all »

Stephen Colton's Take on Nature: A ghostly tale from Fermanagh

Stephen Colton 18 May, 2019

WHILE bird surveying recently near Mullaghfad Forest, Co Fermanagh, I used the solitude and time to reflect on the surrounding natural environment.

Tony Bailie's Take on Nature: We are destroying a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem

Tony Bailie 11 May, 2019

THE beach and oak are among the last to shed last year's crumbling brown leaves as new foliage pushes forward, while the knotted black knuckles on the ash are opening up to release moist newborn fronds.

Stephen Colton's Take On Nature: May is when all things seem possible

Stephen Colton 04 May, 2019

THE recent rush of warm Easter sun and south-easterly breezes helped return our swallows safely, after their long and perilous journey from South Africa.

Take on Nature: Into the Connemara wilderness

Tony Bailie 27 Apr, 2019

WALKING through Connemara it is possible to forget that you are living in the 21st century.

Holidays&Travel see all »

Travel News: Father's Day in Donegal, Game Of Thrones deal, Croatia and Wales

Jenny Lee 18 May, 2019

Game Of Thrones deal at Fitzwilliam This summer and experience some of the most iconic locations in the Seven Kingdoms with an overnight stay at the five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel in the heart of Belfast.

Uganda a safari destination where you get so see charismatic wildlife up close

Sean Sheehan 04 May, 2019

WALKING in rural Uganda is unlike a safari of the traditional kind.

Travel News: Algarve, Kos, Dalaman and free Disney dining

Jenny Lee 04 May, 2019

Dine for free at Disney with American Holidays Whether you want to experience Toy Story Land or get up close to wildlife at Disney's Animal Kingdom, there has never been a better time to book you 2020 break to Walt Disney World Resort.

Breaks: Wexford strawberries a taste of summer in Ireland's Sunny South East

22 Apr, 2019

STRAWBERRY sellers line the roadsides as soon as you hit Wexford and Ireland's Sunny South East in summertime.

Motors see all »

Mazda MX-5: ‘Daddy, can we do that again?'

William Scholes 27 Mar, 2019

Mazda’s lightweight MX-5 roadster is a passport to motoring memories - and it’s (maybe) even better than a McLaren, says William Scholes

Toyota Corolla: Return of the king

William Scholes 20 Mar, 2019

The world's best-selling car is back in Northern Ireland showrooms after a 12 year absence. William Scholes finds out if the new Toyota Corolla has been worth the wait

Seat Tarraco: Seven-seater aims for spot at SUV top table

William Scholes 13 Mar, 2019

Seat has a new range-topping model - the smart Tarraco seven-seat SUV, says William Scholes

Suzuki Vitara: The family SUV with added Boost

William Scholes 06 Mar, 2019

The Suzuki Vitara is a highly appealing small SUV, says William Scholes - and now comes only with high-tech Boosterjet engines

Gardening see all »

Gardening: Innovative, eco-friendly and smart gardening products of the year

18 May, 2019

Want a composter with a difference? Or a light that doubles as a Bluetooth speaker? Or even a pot or seed tray made from bamboo? These are just some of the finalists for the RHS Chelsea Product of the Year title which may take your fancy in the coming months, whether you're looking for the practical, the sustainable or the high tech.

The Casual gardener: Spring's bluebell bounty under threat from Spanish interloper

John Manley 18 May, 2019

SNOWDROPS, daffodils and bluebells – this is the triumvirate whose flowering marks each stage in the transition from the coldest time of the year to the warmest.