‘It’s needless death’: Ugandan activists decry restrictive abortion laws
Abortion is generally illegal in Uganda, and fear of imprisonment leads many to resort to extreme and unsafe practices. At a vigil in Kampala, people hold candles and read the…
Twenty autumn cocktails to try out as the nights start to draw in
If you’re looking to ditch the summer spritz and switch to something more warming and fiery this autumn, ginger mead might be just the thing to buy for your drinks…
No sign of Police Ombudsman’s return to work as ‘domestic incident’ probe goes on
An investigation into an alleged domestic incident involving Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson is ongoing — almost a year after it was launched.
RHI pledge torn up: I’ve only contempt for politicians who set up scheme, says farmer as every claimant to have payments halted
Nine years ago, insider information from the Stormont department running the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme made its way to those profiting from it. The message was simple: The loopholes are…
Visit nostalgic Windrush front room inside Bristol pub
The social history of the Windrush Generation will come to life throughout October in a unique ‘front room’ exhibition which will tour across three cities, starting in Bristol. As part…
‘Emily knows how to deal with bad news’: A year since her kidnapping by Hamas, Emily Hand is learning to enjoy life again
It has been a year since nine-year-old Emily Hand was seized by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza for 50 days. It has taken until now for her to be…
Bristol Rovers predicted team vs Wycombe: O’Donkor pushing for first start with changes expected
None of these predicted teams have been straightforward to put together so far this season, but you certainly feel as though this weekend’s game at home to Wycombe Wanderers is…
Airlines are hell-bent on milking every penny from the customer
Yet another of those daft viral videos filmed on a plane in the US took off like a Boeing 747 this week.
The heat is on: Paula McIntyre warms up with a gently spiced curry
As the evenings draw in and there’s a pronounced chill in the air, there is nothing as warming and soothing than a gently spiced curry. There are times when I…
Wartime Ireland is brought to life in colour
Through extensive research, myriad photos presented in The Emergency have been painstakingly hand-colourised without the use of AI by photographer John O’Byrne, showing what life on the island was like…