‘People still value their local newspaper’: New edition of Down Recorder to hit shelves two months after it closed

The Mourne Observer newspaper based in Newcastle in Co Down has announced that it will be publishing a Down Recorder edition each week - just two months after the publication closed its doors. It was ...

From peace hero to PR liability: How Queen’s University’s lauding of George Mitchell backfired spectacularly

George Mitchell’s political base from where he grew to become a significant figure in US foreign policy was the State of Maine.

Wales boss Steve Tandy calls for unity after Six Nations thrashing by France

Steve Tandy called for national unity after Wales suffered another demoralising defeat to France in front of their lowest Guinness Six Nations home crowd. There has been turmoil in the Welsh game on ...

Coleraine new boy reveals what he thinks should be the priority for Premiership clubs moving forward

Coleraine new boy Mark Coyle says playing surfaces should be at the forefront of minds in any discussions over seasonal change.  The former Shelbourne skipper says he’s in no position to tell clubs in ...

‘I felt like I was drowning after Mum’s death, but this EP saved me’: Conleth Kane on agony behind new record

Singer-songwriter Conleth Kane has told how recording an Erasure-inspired EP became his “lifeboat” following the death of his beloved mum.

Charity shops: what can and can’t you donate?

It can be incredibly satisfying, having a proper clear-out, especially when you know that lots of the stuff you no longer want or need could go to a charity shop. But not all donations are equal, and ...
Opinion

Proscribing Palestine Action was the act of a dictatorship that shames Starmer’s Britain

The proscription of Palestine Action was never about national security and always a purely political act. It trampled on the rights of the people the government is meant to represent. On Friday the ...

Championship title race a three-way fight as leading trio all pick up crucial wins in promotion bids

The Playr-Fit Championship has become a three-way shoot-out for promotion, with Limavady United, H&W Welders and Annagh United involved in a tense fight to make the Sports Direct Premiership.  All ...

Portadown defender Baris Altintop sets sights on European football after stunning League leaders Larne

Portadown defender Baris Altintop is targeting more surprises on the back of one of the shock results of the season.

Belfast-born property tycoon shocked to be subject of emails between Epstein and Andrew’s personal assistant

Paddy McKillen had no idea he featured in messages between disgraced financier and an aide to the former Prince Andrew ...

Mitchell Fossier’s double sinks Belfast Giants as title race tightens after weekend split

Mitchell Fossier’s double prevented the Belfast Giants from extending their lead at the top of the Elite League as the leaders split their weekend double-header with the Nottingham Panthers at ...

‘I wanted to play him’: Crusaders boss praises striker’s goalscoring comeback against Bangor

Crusaders boss Declan Caddell hailed Fraser Bryden’s return to action after the 21-year-old striker scored his 19th goal of the season.