Tim Dolighan cartoon, Aug. 19, 2024
Tim Dolighan Tim Dolighan’s latest cartoon for Aug. 19, 2024.
It was humbling, says NI Specsavers boss of his work treating patients at makeshift clinic in Kenya
An Antrim optician has recently returned from a two-week visit to Kenya, where he was setting up an eye-testing clinic.
Emergency measure to avoid prison overcrowding activated in North of England
Emergency plans to avoid prison overcrowding have been activated in the North of England as more rioters are sentenced. Operation Early Dawn, a long-standing plan which allows defendants to be…
Office star Creed Bratton bringing night of comedy and music to Belfast
Office star Creed Bratton has said the average age of his audiences has changed since the US version of the hit comedy became popular.
Home aquariums can be some-fin really special
As children many of us will have kept a goldfish in a bowl, a little ornamental bridge and maybe a plastic plant for decoration. But those days are long gone…
Troubles victims shouldn’t be treated so shabbily
It’s never a surprise to hear the line from government at Westminster “it’s a devolved matter”, particularly when the topic they’re being asked about is of a sensitive nature. It’s…
Budgeting lessons for your teenager before they head to university
The newfound independence at university can be overwhelming for many teenagers who are used to relying on their parents for food, laundry and money. Meals and clean clothes don’t just…
My Money: Fiona Heaney – ‘Anything that brings you happiness is a good investment’
Fashion designer Fiona Heaney grew up in Omagh. After studying at the National College of Art and Design, she worked in Australia and then became a buyer with Dunnes Stores,…
Gerry Adams’ bid for trip down memory lane at the Maze
Gerry Adams wanted to visit the Maze in 2001 for “nostalgic purposes”, according to newly declassified government files.
A clothing line like no udder: NI mum spots gap in market for women’s farm wear
Women have been integral to agriculture for generations but farm wear is still traditionally geared towards men.