PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: 200 shooting stars to dart through night sky
The Perseid meteor shower promises to be even more spectacular than usual this year.
View ArticleiPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon
After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
View ArticleWATCH: Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments
American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
View ArticleMental health investment boost urged as suicides rise 19%
The number of suicides has increased by almost a fifth in Northern Ireland, statistics revealed.
View ArticleAir Waves Portrush Poppy Drop
An Act of Remembrance was held as part of the Air Waves Portrush International airshow
View ArticleMillions of Brits now happy to live a solitary existence
Millions of Brits are now happy to live a solitary existence, according to new research.
View ArticleAbandoned dog and pups rescued from dangerous roadside
These adorable puppies and their mother have been rescued from a laneway outside Lisburn after being abandoned by an ‘irresponsible and uncaring individual.’
View Article10 best outdoor games we used to play that our kids have never heard of
If you were born in the 70s, 80s or even 90s games like British bulldog and Red Rover might strike a chord, but have kids of today even heard of them?
View ArticleRoald Dahl Day celebrates 100 years since author’s birth
Exactly 100 years ago today Roald Dahl was born and children and adults around the world will be coming together to celebrate the life and works of the much-loved author.
View ArticleWhat happens when beloved programmes and stars leave the BBC
The Great British Bake Off is making the move from BBC to Channel 4, a path often take by stars and shows in search of pastures (and payslips) new.
View ArticleHow good are you at lipreading? Take the test
People around the country are being challenged to see how they would cope without their hearing to mark Lipreading Awareness Week.
View ArticleInvasion of 200 billion daddy long-legs on way, warn experts
Billions of daddy long-legs are set to hatch out this autumn in a “boom of food” for wildlife - including a giant variety spreading north because of climate change.
View ArticleDon’t give a dog a bone, vets tell pet owners
Despite that satisfied look on their faces when they are busy gnawing away on them, dogs should not be given bones, vets are increasingly warning.
View ArticleFatty fears turning men into gym bunnies
The desire to look like musclebound Hollywood hunks such as Hugh Jackman or Vin Diesel could lead to gym bunnies overdoing it and damaging their health.
View ArticleGolfing sensation Tom McKibbin targets onesie world record for the Northern...
Teenage Golf sensation Tom McKibbin isn’t content with breaking world records on courses around the world.
View ArticleSpar Midget Gems contaminated with splinters of wood
Convenience chain Spar has removed packs of its own brand Midget Gems because it may contain splinters of wood.
View ArticleHousework, handbags and heels cause back pain in young women
High heels, heavy handbags and housework could be behind young women suffering serious back pain while still in their 20s, suggests new research.
View Article286 stray dogs put to sleep in NI last year
The number of stray dogs reluctantly put to sleep in Northern Ireland last yearwas 286, the Dogs Trust annual Stray Dog Survey has revealed.
View ArticleOne-size-fits-all cure for the common cold on its way
A cure for the common cold could be on the horizon, according to new research.
View ArticleThree Frankie and Benny’s restaurants to remain open in NI
Three Frankie & Benny’s restaurants are to remain open in Northern Ireland, the restaurant chain have confirmed.
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