‘Something I’ve dreamed about’: Big kick from rookie helps football Huskies to a roller-coaster win
Lukas Scott pictured it in his mind many times — his foot, high pressure, an arching ball, three points, a win. But the University of Saskatchewan Huskies’ rookie kicker had…
Mouse repellent spray with ‘pleasant smell’ promises pet-safe way to rodent-free home ‘in two weeks’
As autumn approaches, it’s not just us humans who are starting to feel the chill. Mice, rats and other rodents often seek shelter in warm buildings and homes to escape…
Review: myFirst Camera 50 is a great way of fuelling kids’ creativity safely
In a world of often toxic social media, as parents we all want to protect our children from the worst of it. However, taking a strict approach could hamper their…
‘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…
‘British people do not want a nanny State micromanaging our lives – we need freedom to make our own choices’
As a Conservative, I am genuinely concerned about our overreaching and ever-expanding State. Sir Keir Starmer’s recent declaration that “the State will take back control of people’s lives” is not…
“We sold our house for this”: Cruise passengers ‘stranded’ in Belfast before 3-year long trip
Randy and Kit Cassingham completely uprooted their life and sold their home in Colorado to live full time on a cruise ship. The first of its kind, The Odyssey, operated…
Paramilitary gangs stealing Troubles books and chancers nicking shoes — how shoplifters make retail workers pay a heavy price
Is it any wonder Tesco bosses across the water gave their new anti-theft robots a Northern Irish accent? As years of dodgy TV dramas and films have established, if you…
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…