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Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

ICRIR chief commissioner Sir Declan Morgan

Culture of ‘fear’ at speaking out found within legacy body

A showcase of Ulster-Scots musical culture takes place on Belfast's Titanic Slipway tonight as part of the all-Ireland Fleadh.

Huge Fleadh show sees marching bands take centre stage

The Good Friday Agreement was seen as a model to break down the barriers that continued to divide people

Letter: Culture and politics have failed NI people

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Lyra McKee’s sister Nichola Corner, centre, spoke powerfully outside the court

Letter: Culture of silence on murders must end

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London

Cadbury &More has partnered with social media star, Nella Rose, to launch a ‘Bed Retreating Service'

A third of Gen Z would happily book a day off work to 'bed rot'

Chris Clarke is the new head of compliance

Ad Feature Bloomsbury Money appoints new head of compliance

Ad Feature SXSW London unveils 2026 festival conference agenda and speakers

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Richie Murphy's Ulster message 'scoreline shouldn't dictate how you play'

Everyone needs to visit Malta at least once. The Barcelo Fortina Malta hotel.

Why Malta needs to be on your 2026 bucket list

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

I went to Hong Kong and was blown away by a truly great world capital

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London
As the iconic lyrics from a screaming Noddy Holder boldly suggest, 'It's Christmas!' And it definitely feels like it now after a fun and festive-filled weekend of shopping, eating and making merry in the heart of the Big Smoke.
Daniel Bailey

The Music Box is your ultimate guide to the world of music

How to get the biggest music stories straight in your inbox

Mirabello Bay Luxury Resort

Discover Crete's hidden gem: Luxury and family bliss at Mirabello Bay

What have been some of 2025's biggest movies that had disappointing returns at the box office, as we near the end of the year?

The 10 shocking box office busts that left Hollywood reeling in 2025

Across the UK, these spectacular trees have significant in literature, film, history and more

The 10 contenders for UK Tree of the Year - with votes closing soon

City dwellers spend 10 minutes longer outside than those in suburban areas

City dwellers spend longer outside than those who live in villages

For many blind people, this will be the first time they have been able to truly experience a photograph

Ad Feature Touch: Beyond Vision – An exhibition where photographs can be felt

Spend two nights in the magical markets of Paris for just £119 per person, with return flights included

Paris Christmas market break with flights and hotel from just £119pp

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson at PSNI Headquarters in Belfast

Heavier fines might be needed to curb NI 'epidemic' of speeding

From music theory to dance floor 'bangers' - the history of the mash-up isn't as simple as the days you'd take a risk downloading a track from Limewire hoping it was the right song... and not a virus.

How mash-ups went from court room drama to dance floor fillers

Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

Almost half of women faced sexist insults playing sports, study shows

Following the success of our conferences across the UK, National World Events is proud to launch the 2025 Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference. Picture: Ross Johnston / Newsline Media

Launch of 2025 Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference
Following the success of our conferences across the UK, National World Events is proud to launch the 2025 Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference.
Valerie Martin

From 'brat' to 'bichota,' these words used by pop superstars have now become part of everyday conversation - or soon will be.

The pop-star words that have made their way into 'polite' conversation

The list offers culture and authenticity for holidaymakers looking to travel to these unique edges of the world

Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year

1. Charles Bridge, Prague

I popped to Prague and it was alive with the sound of music

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

Working From Home

Seven essential tips to prevent your business from failing in the age of remote ...

They are considered the favourites to win Eurovision 2025, but just what is KAJ's Bara Bada Batsu about?

Eurovision 2025: Meet KAJ and learn their song, Bara Bada Batsu

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy reveals Masters congratulations message that left him starstruck

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Rydal Mount (Credit: Ashdown Jones, The Lakes and Lune Valley)

William Wordsworth's Victorian cottage on Lake Windermere up for sale

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

Stuck for travel inspo? Take this quiz to find your next destination

HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Titanic Belfast is hosting over 90 leading tourism and cultural organisations for a two-day summit to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the UK’s visitor economy. Board members from organisations across the UK including St Paul’s Cathedral, National Museums of Scotland, National Museums NI and National Trust are pictured on the iconic staircase within Titanic Belfast’s conference and banqueting suits alongside CEO Judith Owens MBE and Bernard Donoghue OBE, Director of ALVA

Over 90 leaders attend two-day summit in Northern Ireland

Could Central Cee walk away with Best Male Act and Song of the Year at the MOBO Awards this year?

MOBO Awards: final list of performers and nominees for 2025’s ceremony

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Celebrate Lunar New Year on a budget with DIY décor and festive feasts

Two-thirds of Brits would fail the citizenship test

Ad Feature Two-thirds of Brits stumped by UK citizenship test, research shows

I visited the alpine city of Innsbruck, taking in all the history, culture, and skiing that the city had to offer.

I visited a beautiful alpine city that is fantastic for a ski break

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

The Xunantunich ruins in Belize

Belize is a nature-lover's paradise, with reefs, rainforests and ruins

21 per cent of Brits never speak in the native tongue when abroad

Three in 10 Brits admit they can't pronounce foreign words correctly

Restaurants and retailers are capitalising on the 'K-Wave' through rapid delivery as orders of East Asian food on Just Eat has grown 23 per cent year on year

Ad Feature Korean culture charms Brits as ‘K-Wave’ injects £3.5bn into economy

Spotify have unlocked hours of audiobooks for Premium subscribers.

Spotify teases Wrapped release date - when will it arrive

Spotify Wrapped

Spotify’s favourite day to release Wrapped - based on past years

One of the singers of McFly, Danny Jones probably needs no introduction. He was one of the coaches on The Voice UK earlier this year - moving up from The Voice Kids. But he is best known for his role with the popular pop-rock band - his band mate Dougie Poynter won I’m a Celebrity in 2011.

What time does I’m a Celeb finish tonight - how long is the episode?

Research of 2,000 women said they would feel embarrassed and judged by their manager if they admitted the truth

One in four women afraid to tell boss real reason they are sick

Spotify Wrapped has been released for 2021. Picture: Spotify

How many songs are on a Spotify Wrapped playlist?

Watch: I went from budget to full luxury travel experience in Dubai

I stayed at the Mercure Dubai Deira hotel - a hotel that is for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences to really experience the true side of the destination. (Photo: NationalWorld/Mark Hall/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a hotel in Dubai's Old Town - the side you should visit

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