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 ...

‘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.

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 ...

NI traffic alerts: Westlink blocked after crash

Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. A crash on is currently impassable in lanes one and two. It has taken place past the Broadway on-slip heading towards York ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Derry City’s Patrick McClean urges team to improve slow starts ahead of Bohemians clash

Defender Patrick McClean insists Derry City need to ensure they start games on the front foot ahead of Bohemians visiting the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Friday night. The 29-year-old believes ...

Mystery over departure of Presbyterian Church’s safeguarding chief

A senior safeguarding official with the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is understood to have left his position. Dermot Parson was the director of the Council for Social Witness. The exact ...

Fallen Belfast terror boss involved in row at club mulls move to Derry as rivals close in

Fallen dissident chief Carl Reilly is running out of places to hide.

‘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.