New York City closes tunnel supplying half its water for big fix
A stretch of aqueduct that supplies about half of New York City’s water is being shut down through the winter as part of a two billion dollar (£1.49 billion) project…
Brave Carryduff worn down as Burren book late slot in county final
Burren maintained their bid to dislodge Kilcoo from their proud perch in Down by getting the better of Carryduff in a dramatic Championship semi-final at Pairc Esler, Newry. Carryduff, though,…
Belfast singing sensation Isla hopes to represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision
Northern Ireland viral sensation Isla McManus is one step closer to representing Ireland at Junior Eurovision 2024 after performing in Irish — which she only started learning this summer. The…
Raising public confidence in PSNI is a huge conundrum
When the current Chief Constable of the PSNI took over the position on a permanent basis, almost a year ago, he said instilling confidence back into the force was one…
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is when house sales may get an autumnal lift
The autumn housing market is in up and running — and there are already positive signs that it could be a busy season. Mortgage rates have been edging down, with…
NI singer Jack McGee to link up with Tom Jones after wowing judges on The Voice UK
A singer from Northern Ireland has caught the eye of the judges and made it through to the next round of the Voice UK. Derry lifeguard Jack McGee (20) took…
How secondhand clothes took Zimbabwe by storm – and hammered retail
The country’s clothes manufacturers are taking a beating from imported ‘preloved’ clothes and a struggling economy. Customers rake through a pile of secondhand clothes for sale at Mbare market in…
Callum Devine makes splash in Cork but it’s Keith Cronin who is Irish champion
Callum Devine won Sunday’s curtailed Cork ‘20’ International Rally due to biblical rain – but it was not enough for the Claudy man to retain the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship…
Most Canadians say governments must do more on residential school legacy
As the country marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, new polling is showing a clear majority of Canadians feel both governments and individuals should do more to recognize…
Sometimes, only a scone will do… but where has the cheapest?
An explosion in café culture in Northern Ireland in the last decade or so has really elevated our tastes when it comes to sweet things. Bun hybrids like cruffins (a…