‘I’m so pleased and proud’: NI teen ice swimmer breaks multiple British records at international competition
A Co Down teenager has broken four British swimming records at an international-level championship, coming away from the competition with a raft of medals including gold and silver. Jessika Robson…
Newborn hospitalised after Dunnes Stores sold baby formula that was nine years out of date
A newborn baby was hospitalised after drinking baby formula bought in a supermarket that turned out to be almost nine years out of date. A court has heard it was…
‘If you to deny terminally ill people choosing when they die, then I question your level of compassion’
The topic of assisted dying wouldn’t be first on the list for a cosy fireside chat, but at his Groomsport home, Gavin Walker is only too keen to talk about…
Tim Dolighan cartoon, Jan. 20, 2025
Tim Dolighan Recommended Videos Tim Dolighan’s lateset cartoon for Jan. 20, 2025.
MLA urges Executive to act amid ‘shocking’ rise in domestic abuse crime against over-60s
An MLA has said that a significant increase in the number of domestic abuse victims aged 60 and above is “shocking”, after a report revealed it had risen by 15%.
Friends’ Slieve Donard igloo build smashes UK and Ireland height record: ‘It was a project years in the making’
Four friends with a shared passion for adventure have taken full advantage of Northern Ireland’s cold snap this month, breaking a UK and Ireland-wide record with an igloo they built…
RAC says thousands of drivers at risk because they don’t do 20p check
Only a third of drivers check the tread of their vehicle’s tyres at least once a month, a new survey suggests. The RAC, which commissioned the poll with charity TyreSafe,…
NI town’s peace line removed after nearly three decades as part of plans to regenerate area
A Portadown peace line that has been standing for 27 years has been successfully removed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) with local agreement. When justice functions were devolved to…
UK TikTok ban update after platform goes dark in the USA
The UK Government has given an update on its plans for TikTok after the social media platform went dark in the USA this weekend. There are “no plans” for a…
Sporting stars don’t all deserve our adoration but GAA president Jarlath Burns is a class act
He’s being tipped as a future President of Ireland, and speaking on RTE’s Late Late Show at the weekend, Jarlath Burns was certainly looking and sounding very presidential.