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Lynette Fay: Why November means Armagh for a dyed-in-the-wool Tyrone woman

Life 17 November, 2018

James Street Cookery School: Beans, chorizo and pancetta; meatball and white bean cassoulet

Life 17 November, 2018

Eating Out: Move over, burgers – sausages are the stars at HappyDOG

Life 17 November, 2018

Jake O'Kane: We all misspeak but Donald Trump has taken it to a whole new level

Jake O'Kane

WE ALL, on occasion, misspeak. I’m the man who asked a woman when her baby was due, thinking she was pregnant, only to find she wasn’t. I’m the idiot who, while extolling the virtues of royal jelly on The Blame...

Five reasons why Rotterdam ought to be your next foodie destination

HANG on tight if you sit out the back on a water taxi in Rotterdam.

Sleb Safari: Have you met Sr Bruno Tonioli?

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Monday: Entertainment
Corrie's Charlie Lawson: I need to reassess my life after mini-stroke

Health see all »

Ask the Dentist: I wish they all could be Californian – for the sake of our kids' teeth

Lucy Stock 14 Nov, 2018

HERE'S hoping that we are going to go all Californian.

Six amazing health benefits of seasonal Brussels sprouts

14 Nov, 2018

THEY'RE the vegetable that split opinion at the festive dinner table more than any other but there's good reason why your mum insisted on making you endure a forkful of Brussels sprouts on Christmas Day.

Mary Portas: 'I don't work weekends, I don't work evenings'

12 Nov, 2018

BY HER own admission, straight-talking businesswoman Mary Portas, TV's queen of shops, who has helped shopkeepers turn their struggling businesses around and advised the government on the future of high streets, has mellowed.

Sugar cravings? Nutritionists share their top tips for slashing the sweet stuff

07 Nov, 2018

FROM yogurts and breakfast cereals, to sauces and breads, sugar can be particularly difficult to eliminate from your diet, as it's often lurking in many everyday supermarket foods.

Celebrity see all »

Celebrity quotes: Miley Cyrus on losing her home to wildfires, Matt Goss on Bros

17 Nov, 2018

"My house no longer stands but the memories shared with family & friends stand strong.

Largest selection of Andy Warhol art in Ireland is unveiled in Dublin

Aoife Moore 09 Nov, 2018

THE largest selection of Andy Warhol's work to be shown in Ireland has been unveiled in Dublin.

Celebrity Quotes: Sara Cox on her radio gig, Jim Carrey on fighting global evil

03 Nov, 2018

"Can't wait to start my dream job.

Quotes: Rami Malek on Freddie Mercury, Becks on marriage, Steve Coogan on Stan Laurel

27 Oct, 2018

"I appreciated taking a leadership responsibility, because that's what Freddie [Mercury] would have done.

Family & Parenting see all »

Ask the Expert: My son only reads online text – could this affect his reading skills?

13 Nov, 2018

Q: MY 15-YEAR-OLD son never reads fiction, although he does read plenty of online text.

Retailers SuperValu and Centra offering lucky kids a dream Christmas trip to Lapland

13 Nov, 2018

PARENTS keen to inject a little extra magic to their children's Christmas experience this year can send a postcard to Santa – in the hope he might invite them for a festive visit to Lapland.

What's On: Christmas parades, Armagh piping festival and running with your pooch

Jacqueline McGonigle 13 Nov, 2018

ANTRIM Glengormley Lights Switch on and Christmas Market takes place this Saturday.

Marie Louise McConville: I have no time for whingers who don't know how lucky they are

Marie Louise McConville 10 Nov, 2018

I really can't stand whingers.

Fashion & Beauty see all »

Fashion: Want to make like Meghan with a tailored dress? Here are our top ix picks

12 Nov, 2018

Six ways to make like Meghan – seen here in black double-breasted tuxedo dress by Canadian brand Judith & Charles – in a tailored dress.

Fashion: Six essential items men should have in their wardrobe as we head into winter

12 Nov, 2018

LOOKING back at the catwalk collections from this season's menswear fashion weeks, there's a common theme – the 1970s.

Fashion: 'Midaxi' skirts are big news for autumn – here's how to style this tricky trend

05 Nov, 2018

YOU'VE heard of the midi, and of course the maxi.

Netting a Bargain: Subway BOGOF; Omniplex 10%; Fat Face spend and save; Gap app 5%

Jonathan Campbell 03 Nov, 2018

- FROM 11am to 7pm on Saturday November 3, buy a six-inch sub at Subway and get a second free.

Food & drink see all »

Netting a Bargain: Ikea advent calendar £10+ vouchers; O'Neills £5 voucher; Coffee Direct 15% off; Converse 30% discount

Jonathan Campbell 17 Nov, 2018

- BUY an advent calendar from Ikea for £2.

How to put a twist on classic dishes – according to two MasterChef winners

17 Nov, 2018

THE latest series of MasterChef has kicked off with Greg Wallace, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti putting professional chefs through their paces.

Netting a Bargain: Free Sky movie with chocs; 20% off H&M, Gap and New Look gift cards; 10% off H&M homeware; Argos 3-for-2 toys; Snapfish photo gift 50% off

Jonathan Campbell 10 Nov, 2018

- HERE'S a sweet deal for movie fans who have Sky.

Why you can't beat buying fresh produce in a proper food market

10 Nov, 2018

BOROUGH Market is arguably the most famous food market in Britain.

Environment see all »

Take on Nature: The challenges of climate change are not insurmountable

Tony Bailie 10 Nov, 2018

READING the comments on a news story last week brought home one of the core problems faced by environmentalists who are highlighting climate change – I couldn't care less.

Take on Nature: Goldeneye a reminder that winter days can yield moments of beauty

Stephen Colton 03 Nov, 2018

WITH the golden gown of the mighty beech almost gone and the rush of arctic air last weekend, the transition from autumn to winter is nearly complete.

Tony Bailie's Take on Nature – a ridge too far on Divis and Black Mountain

Tony Bailie 27 Oct, 2018

EVEN in among the traffic, bricks and mortar of Belfast city centre you never have to move too far to see the mountains calling you into their wilderness.

Take on Nature: A trek in the Atlas Mountains separates the wolves from the sheep

Tony Bailie 13 Oct, 2018

“IF YOU climb to that ridge and keep walking south you will reach the Sahara Desert, but it will take you a week,” says the guide.

Holidays&Travel see all »

Travel News: Sestriere, Derry, Limerick and all-inclusive late deals

Jenny Lee 10 Nov, 2018

Spend Christmas on the ski slopes in Italy Offering slopes suitable for all abilities, as well as a vibrant festive atmosphere, Sestriere resort, in Italy's western Alps, could be the perfect place to spend an unforgettable Christmas.

A welcoming and tasty stay in Enniskillen

05 Nov, 2018

THEY say Ireland is a friendly nation – yet countless gloomy lunchtimes spent navigating lengthy shopping queues and busy cafés with rarely a welcome or thank you, let alone conversation, has left me pondering whether this is really true on countless occasions.

Travel News: New York, Malta, Monaghan and Scotland

Jenny Lee 03 Nov, 2018

:: Jet off to New York SHOP 'til you drop, ice skate, experiment with a range of cuisines, or take in the amazing pre-Thanksgiving and Christmas atmosphere New York has to offer with Jet2CityBreaks.

Courchevel skiing with cheery, egalitarian bunch taking on the might of a mountain

Margaret Carragher 27 Oct, 2018

ORDINARILY, you wouldn't expect to find an airport crammed with private jets and helicopters in the middle of a ski resort – but then Courchevel is no ordinary ski resort.

Motors see all »

Honda CR-V: Now with added room

William Scholes 07 Nov, 2018

Honda's CR-V was one of the first modern SUVs, and now there is a new, even larger version with the option of seven seats or a hybrid drivetrain, says William Scholes

Hyundai Santa Fe: Quality control

William Scholes 24 Oct, 2018

Hyundai's new Santa Fe masters the seven-seat family SUV brief with style and quality, says William Scholes

Seat Ateca: Hitting the family SUV sweet spot

William Scholes 17 Oct, 2018

The Seat Ateca blends style and practicality in an appealing family-sized SUV package, says William Scholes

Mazda MX-5: The definitive article

William Scholes 10 Oct, 2018

Mazda has treated its MX-5 sports car to a power boost and other upgrades. It makes the roadster even more addictive, says William Scholes

Gardening see all »

The Casual Gardener: Why poppy love ought to endure beyond November

John Manley 17 Nov, 2018

I IMAGINE most readers thought last weekend they'd bid good riddance to poppies for another year, but like a rogue exchange of gunfire after the armistice, I've decided to keep them on the agenda, for a short while at least.

Gardening: Fed up with urban smog? 5 pollution-resistant plants to help you breathe

17 Nov, 2018

AS THE effects of pollution on human health become ever more apparent, here is a quick guide to five smog-resistant plants: 1.

Gardening: Plant identification and advice at your fingertips – 4 of the best free apps

10 Nov, 2018

WANT to identify a plant? Need advice or just want to connect with other gardeners? Here are four of the best apps to save you time and answer those gardening conundrums.