Lisa McGee, the acclaimed writer behind the hit TV series *Derry Girls*, is set to release her new show, *How to Get to Heaven from Belfast*. This latest offering from McGee continues her knack for blending darker themes with humor, a style that has become her signature. Unlike typical comedy premises, the new series begins… Continue reading How to get to heaven from Belfast: 'It's a murder mystery, but funny'
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Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is anticipated to keep interest rates unchanged during its first meeting of the year. The key tool the committee utilizes to manage inflation—which tracks how prices rise annually—is the Bank rate, with the goal of maintaining inflation near the 2% target. This rate serves as a significant… Continue reading Bank of England expected to hold interest rates
Why did Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leave Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
The long-running saga surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s residency at Royal Lodge has finally reached its conclusion. After more than two decades, Andrew, who once held the titles Duke of York and prince, departed Windsor under cover of night, with removal trucks quietly transporting his belongings to Norfolk. This marked not only the end of his occupancy… Continue reading Why did Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leave Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
Who is Peter Mandelson?
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Period blood test could be alternative to cervical screening, study says
Researchers have suggested that testing menstrual blood for signs of cervical cancer could serve as an accurate and convenient screening method. Traditionally, the NHS cervical screening test requires a healthcare professional to collect cells from the cervix, but about a third of women invited for this screening do not attend. The new method involves collecting… Continue reading Period blood test could be alternative to cervical screening, study says
Access to Work: 'My support worker hasn't been paid for six weeks'
Support worker Lauren Toovey has not received payment for six weeks while continuing to support George Baker, who has congenital muscular dystrophy. Together, they work closely as George runs The Disability Union, an organisation advocating for thousands of disabled individuals. Lauren describes her role as serving as George’s “arms and legs in an office,” helping… Continue reading Access to Work: 'My support worker hasn't been paid for six weeks'
My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working
Journalist Eve Simmons experienced a profound upheaval when her husband unexpectedly asked for a divorce just six months after they got married, despite being partners for nine years before tying the knot. She recalls the moment as devastating, describing it as if “the bottom had fallen out of my world.” However, with hindsight, Eve now… Continue reading My break-up blindsided me. Here's how to tell if your relationship isn't working
Robbie Williams: social media would have 'seen me off' in the 90s
Robbie Williams, an iconic figure in British music for over thirty years, is embarking on a new tour this week to celebrate his extensive career. As he prepares for the Long 90s tour, which focuses on smaller venues reminiscent of the early days of his solo journey, Williams is taking a moment to reflect on… Continue reading Robbie Williams: social media would have 'seen me off' in the 90s
ED waits: 'Inhumane' waits at Royal Victoria Hospital emergency department
Vanessa Andrews, who lives with partial paralysis after suffering a stroke in 2024, recently spent 20 exhausting hours in the emergency department (ED) at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast during the Christmas holidays. Her experience left her deeply disturbed, describing the atmosphere as “inhumane.” She witnessed many elderly patients sitting for prolonged periods on… Continue reading ED waits: 'Inhumane' waits at Royal Victoria Hospital emergency department
Black bag fly-tipping rise across Wales 'horrible' and 'lazy'
Residents in parts of Wales are increasingly troubled by the rising issue of black bag fly-tipping, describing its effects on their communities as both “horrible” and a sign of laziness. Alice Gardner, who lives in Cardiff, reports that the amount of black bag waste dumped on her street has tripled since she moved there two… Continue reading Black bag fly-tipping rise across Wales 'horrible' and 'lazy'