Election campaign was as good as Sinn Fein could have hoped for
Just three years ago, an article typical of the time began thus: “Some time in the spring of 2025, the smiling president of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald, is likely…
Former boys’ home deputy manager in court on historic sex abuse charges
This is the former deputy manager of a boys’ home accused of sexual abuse against a male dating back more than 40 years.
Renowned artist ‘devastated’ by council plans to demolish gallery to make way for social housing
World-renowned artist Terry Bradley says he is devastated at the prospect of being forced out of his flagship gallery in Bangor.
Justin Kluivert reveals practice made perfect for ‘beautiful’ penalty record
Justin Kluivert reflected on the “beautiful” moment he entered the Premier League record books. The Bournemouth forward became the first player to score a hat-trick of penalties as he fired…
Gregg Wallace says accusations made by ‘middle-class women of a certain age’
MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has said accusations about him making sexual comments towards staff and guests have come from “middle-class women of a certain age”. The 60-year-old responded to the…
A sad farewell to two giants of broadcasting, Ken Reid and Big T
Ken Reid would have loved it. Even amidst the sadness of his funeral, I know us UTV types who were gathered in Ballymena had a wry smile on our faces…
Disappeared victim’s affair almost sparked bloody feud between republican rivals
IRA victim Joe Lynskey’s affair with a married woman brought rival republicans to the brink of a bloody feud.
Bristol’s best curry house: vote for the city’s best curry as top three announced
Earlier this month, we asked you what Bristol’s best curry house is. Many places in our city specialise in this type of cooking and we are on the hunt for…
Safety fears over lack of fire alarms in 5-storey Bristol building
Safety fears have been raised over a lack of fire alarms in the corridors of a five-story block of flats. Zoe Ogbourne made a formal complaint to Abri Housing Association,…
Stagnation once again – no Sinn Fein in Irish government as coalition continues
Micheál Martin looks set to return as taoiseach, with Fianna Fáil edging ahead of Fine Gael in a general election that looks certain to return a coalition between the parties…