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A blue plaque has been unveiled to Belfast comedian Frank Carson.

Blue plaque unveiled to honour Frank Carson

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

I’m dreading the day my eight-year-old gets his first phone but this Mumsnet-backed app could help

This Mumsnet-backed app aims to help parents protect children online

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

Detective Constable David Reginald 'Reggie' Reeves.

'My brother was a hero': Portstewart man's family awarded Elizabeth Emblem

The late Norman Irwin receiving his BEM from the Princess Royal at Hillsborough Castle in 2025.

Family announces death of NI's oldest man, WW2 hero Coleraine's Norman Irwin BEM

The Yoto player gives children stories and music to enjoy during long autumn evenings.

The gadget that could make long, dark evenings easier for parents

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in 2025 with wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy sympathy for great rival and accepts illness risks life as a parent

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

Image from the Kells Sons of William Facebook page of William Young, who has died following a band parade in Rasharkin

Funeral details released for 'valued bandsman' William 'Booey' Young

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

A Yoto Player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and learning while parents enjoy a little more peace and quiet.

The children's gadget that gives parents priceless peace and quiet

The Yoto player can keep children entertained with stories, music and educational content without relying on a screen.

The children's gadget giving parents some much-needed peace

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The perfect flowers for every moment
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The Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent sleeps six and is reduced to £448.97 for GO Outdoors members

Berghaus six-person air tent is now under £450

The Yoto Mini gives children screen-free entertainment with stories, music and educational audio during summer holidays.

Why families are packing the Yoto Mini for summer holidays

Known as ‘the woman behind 2Taps’, Brenda O’Neill (61) co-founded the popular tapas restaurant in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter with her late partner Syd, and this week she has been remembered with immense fondness, being described as a wonderful mother, grandmother and business leader

'Our wee mummy taught us to work hard': Heartfelt tributes to NI businesswoman

Jamie Fleming, who was tragically killed in a two-vehicle road collision

Motorcyclist, 26, killed in Co Antrim crash is named by the PSNI

My son can't wait to try Yoto's free Trainline Draw Alongs for long journeys this summer

We downloaded this free Yoto Draw Along and can't wait to use it

The Momcozy Portable Bottle Warmer is designed to make warming baby feeds easier while travelling

Momcozy warmer now £64.59

Yoto Daily's Jake Harris shares why curiosity, laughter and storytelling are at the heart of every episode

Inside Yoto Daily with presenter Jake Harris

Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

Lyons hails ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to benefit fraud

Printerpix hardback photobooks can be personalised with photographs, text, layouts and a custom cover

Personalised hardback photobook drops to £1.69 with discount code

Why the Yoto Mini is my must-have travel companion for keeping kids entertained in the summer holidays

The screen-free travel gadget making summer holidays easier

The Big Sister XL beanbag brings informal, colourful seating to patios, lawns and relaxed garden corners

This giant outdoor beanbag is £50 and available in 12 colours
The oversized seat offers a softer alternative to garden chairs and can be moved between patios, lawns and indoor storage when the weather changes
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Keowns Jewellery and Crystals, located in Newcastle, has announced it will cease trading on September 1, 2026, bringing an end to 40 years in business. Credit Facebook

'Yes it's for real': Family-run NI shop to close after 40 years in business

Designed for kids or adults, these funky outdoor chairs are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors in comfort

These colourful floor chairs could become a family favourite this year

The compact ceramic BBQ is designed to deliver smoky charcoal cooking in gardens, patios and campsites

This compact kamodo ceramic egg BBQ is proving popular at under £60

PetSaver memberships are designed to help owners save money on repeat pet essentials including food, supplements and everyday care products

Pet owners could save money with new PetSaver memberships

Tommee Tippee baby bottle prep bundle

Tommee Tippee bundle brings feeding essentials together (aff)

Ad Feature Funeral directors mark 100 years of serving the local community

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

Leo Alves has signed a new contract to remain at Dungannon Swifts

Experienced campaigner extends stay with Dungannon Swifts

Enniskillen Town United celebrating a 4-0 victory over Rosario YC II in the fonaCAB Craig Stanfield Junior Cup final. (Photo by Irish FA)

WATCH: 'Family's at the heart' of Enniskillen Town United's Junior Cup joy

Katie Simpson's mother Noleen Mullan in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings, Stormont after the publication of an independent review following the murder of Katie Simpson in Co Londonderry in 2020.

Family of Katie Simpson ‘have taken heart’ from report findings

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Family of man killed trying to escape Long Kesh awarded 'significant settlement'

Helen Blythe has brought her campaign for Benedict’s Law to Northern Ireland

After losing her son, Helen Blythe fights for allergy reform in Northern Ireland

The average person spends just 84 minutes a day in the incredible outdoors

One in five Brits never spend a full day outside

The 2026 tour will visit over 40 locations across the UK.

Ad Feature Monster Truck Motorfest roars into 40+ UK locations for 2026 tour

Co Durham's Aran Sadler sadly lost his life in a racing accident at the Spring Cup motorcycle races. (Photo credit: Aran Sadler Racing)

Aran Sadler's family in heartfelt statement after fatal crash at Spring Cup

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

1,000 children aged 6-12 would eat three ice creams a day on holiday

The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge

The Harvester deal is available at more than 160 locations across the UK

Harvester three-course family meal for £55 with £40 saving

Ad Feature The locally respected support for families suffering a loss

Mums send an average of 13 cards and 15 gifts to loved ones each year

A card is created for a mum every second during Mother’s Day fortnight

Alexander Armstrong supports HP's Rapid Response Print Squad in London

Presenter Alexander Armstrong reveals his top 'dad mode' moments

Natalie McNally's family, including her parents Bernadette and Noel, arrive at Laganside Court in Belfast. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Family of Natalie McNally said murder accused was welcomed into their home

Tefal's Easy Soup maker has dropped significantly in price - and it's a brilliant kitchen accessory

Tefal Easy Soup maker drops to £58.99 with huge 55% Amazon discount

Natalie McNally, 32, was killed at her home in Lurgan a week before Christmas in 2022

Natalie McNally killed in ‘prolonged assault’, murder trial hears

A four-night holiday can be had for just £79 - if you're quick

Full list of £79 four-night family holidays thanks to discount code

This has to be one of the cheapest ways to head to the coast for your 2026 holiday

Full list of seven-night Parkdean Resort beach holidays under £200

The gorgeous Carmarthen Bay makes a perfect place for a family holiday

Seven-night UK family holiday drops to £169 thanks to a discount code

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