Helen Mcgurk

A handloom weaver from the Irish Linen Centre in Lisburn has been shortlisted in the prestigious UK Presidents’ Award organised by the Heritage Crafts Association.

Down Royal Racecourse once again dazzled in style as fashion enthusiasts from across Ireland showcased their autumn chic at the highly anticipated Ladies Day, part of the renowned Ladbrokes Festival of Racing.

Volunteer Now, is highlighting the impact that being a volunteer befriender can have on people experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness during this Befriending Week, which runs until November 7.

Action Cancer, Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity, has unveiled its upcoming fundraising expedition, a remarkable trek through the breathtaking Escambray Mountains of Cuba.

​Unmarried people may be around 80% more likely to be depressed than those who are married, new research suggests.

A woman who was in the centre of Omagh on August 15, 1998, when the Real IRA bomb exploded, is one of the contributors taking part in a poignant exhibition to mark the 65th anniversary of the mental health and wellbeing charity, Inspire.

​A Co Down mum, whose daughter has severe asthma, is backing a new campaign to raise awareness of what to do if a child has an asthma attack at school.

Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT) is calling on families, walkers, fitness enthusiasts and those looking for a fun and meaningful day out to take part in its annual ‘Walk to Scotland’ fundraiser, happening on Sunday, November 17.

Do people still drink milky, malty, or warm chocolatey drinks before bed, drinks like Ovaltine, Horlicks and Coca? Or is it more likely that a glass or two of wine is the sedative of choice these days? Probably.

Back in the 1970s, posters of popstar David Essex, all curly black hair and twinkly blue-grey eyes, adorned bedroom walls everywhere.