Hiscox takes £134m hit on LA wildfires after second year of record profit
Hiscox has said it will take a 170 million dollar (£134 million) hit from the Los Angeles wildfires which broke out at the start of 2025.
Investigation into NI Housing Executive proposed over increasing complaints
The public services watchdog plans to investigate the Housing Executive after an upsurge in complaints. The probe will be only the third launched under the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman’s…
Boycotts don’t work… that’s why I’ll be at the White House for St Patrick’s Day
On Monday, January 31, 1994 I took a late morning shuttle into Belfast International Airport from Heathrow, unaware it was to be the first of three flights that day.
NI traffic alerts: Delays on Westlink in Belfast due to broken-down vehicle
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more NI authorities failed to act on domestic abuse warning signs before woman’s murder, report finds Council ‘exploring’…
Five years on from NI’s first Covid case: ‘I remember wondering if it would reach here… I couldn’t have imagined what was ahead’
On New Year’s Eve 2019, Dr Connor Bamford took note of a new virus outbreak in Wuhan, China. The Queen’s University virologist marked it down as ‘one to watch’ in…
Tim Dolighan cartoon, Feb. 27, 2025
Tim Dolighan Recommended Videos Tim Dolighan’s latest cartoon for Feb. 27, 2025.
Tommy Conway addresses Bristol City ‘stick’ after goal in Middlesbrough’s win over Stoke City
Tommy Conway has addressed the “stick” he got from Bristol City supporters on his return to Ashton Gate after Middlesbrough bounced back from their defeat to the Robins with a…
Add one fruit to your daily diet to help ‘boost immune system and prevent colds’
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is widely acknowledged as beneficial for our health and integral to a balanced diet. But one particular fruit has been lauded by health experts…
Bangor band had ‘life-changing’ two weeks on tour around Europe with Snow Patrol
A band from Bangor have told of their “life-changing” tour with Snow Patrol after featuring as their main support act on their European dates.
More than a third of adults inactive in most deprived places – Sport England
More than a third of adults living in the country’s most deprived areas are not getting enough physical activity, according to new research by Sport England. The public body warned…