Ideas

London office opening

Ad Feature Meiyume opens new London beauty innovation hub in Mayfair

This screen riser is ideal for keeping desktop clutter stored away

This bargain desk organiser could transform your home office setup

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick invites you to have a blooming great day out at Spring Plant Fair.

Grow Your Garden and Ideas at the Spring Plant Fair This April

Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Ad Feature Religious leaders highlight key themes at Boao Forum 2026

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

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it

Gift ideas for men and women

Valentine’s Day gift ideas that take the stress out of choosing

Bangor Castle will be leased out to the private sector under new plans from the council that owns it. Photo: Discover Northern Ireland

Scrap hotel move, calls 'Keep Bangor Castle in public hands' petition

Beautiful gifts and personalised presents are a speciality for Not on the High Street - our fashion expert takes a closer look

This website turns gifting into an art form - and it’s addictive

The main reason for introducing new routines before the turn of the year was in the hope it would help them to settle into healthy habits

An expert says you should ‘soft-launch’ New Year’s resolutions early

Men’s Christmas gift ideas 2025: unique finds he’ll actually love including Perfect Draft, Star Wars and Boots

Men’s Christmas gift ideas that he’ll actually love

Christmas gifts for boys, girls and little ones who deserve something extra magical this year

Christmas gifts guaranteed to make kids happy

The Bushmills Trust

Bushmills Old School Restoration: Community Invited To Share Memories And Ideas

Education Minister Paul Givan launched a consultation on sweeping changes to GCSEs and A-levels today.

School exams revamp could scrap AS-levels and hold tests to end of two years

Salter's Digital Pet Food Scale is a game-changer for anyone with a portly pooch

Salter Digital Pet Food Scale review: smart bowl now 20% off with code

Fiona Bennington from Catalyst, Niall Devlin from Bank of Ireland and Claire Kelly from Catalyst are pictured at the Innovation Centre in Titanic Quarter where the INVENT shortlist was announced

INVENT finalists revealed as NI’s brightest innovators compete for £56,500 prize
From smart saddles to plastic-free beauty, wearable tech to wellness breakthroughs..12 groundbreaking startups from across NI compete at Catalyst’s flagship awards
Claire Cartmill

Ards and North Down Mayor Gillian McCollum and council chief executive Susie McCullough outside the western face of Bangor Castle. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

Bangor Castle hotel plan: Huge extension on cards to double number of bedrooms

Stevan Patterson with a booklet called "Time to Act"

Committee formed to advocate for the retention of the historical St. Lucia Barra...

Eight in 10 teenagers believe a university degree is critical to success/

Majority of teens still see a university degree as key to success

Playing at the beach and walking around the zoo topped the list

The top 20 'kids' activities that parents secretly love

Which zodiac signs get the most – and least – attention from prospective dates?

What star sign are you? It might make a difference to your love life

Catalyst’s leading competition for aspiring entrepreneurs, INVENT is officially open for 2025 applications with a top prize of £25,000 set to be claimed by the overall winner. Pictured is Ryan Lafferty, CEO, Dia Beta Labs Ltd, Fiona Bennington, director of entrepreneurship and scaling, Catalyst Niall Devlin, head of business banking NI, Bank of Ireland and Claire Kelly, INVENT programme manager, Catalyst

NI business hub opens application for INVENT 2025 with £55k prize fund

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Mark Johnston, Johnston Financial Solutions

Why many NI firms struggle to access finance

(Photo: Pexels)

The 7 expert secrets to starting a successful business in 2025

(Photos: Pexels)

How to fund your side hustle - top ways to finance a passion project

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear
A group of young female entrepreneurs who are tackling period poverty with underwear that costs just £4 have won a prestigious business award.
Richard Jenkins

Gareth chose a mushroom pasta dish for one of his four meals

I've just ordered four meal kits for £3 and I can't wait to try them

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

NI holistic metabolic disease management start-up crowned winner of INVENT 2024

The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

A poll of 1,000 mums and dads with children aged 0 to 16, found 51 per cent have identical or similar lunches on weekdays

Parents and kids stuck in a lunchtime rut eating the same meals daily

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Bathroom revealed as a hotspot for creativity

30% of Brits would back defaulted plant-based menu in NHS hospitals

Father's Day experience for 2024

Father's Day: Memorable experience gifts starting at just £25

Dads just love cooking up a treat on a barbecue

We pick out the best Father's Day gifts for dads who love to barbecue

The ultimate Father’s day gift guide 2024

Unionism seems to have failed to grasp the importance of always being positive in politics; you must be the yes candidate, the go-ahead ones offering a bright shiny, future and change for the better, writes James Dingley

James Dingley: Unionists must learn to think if they want to save the Union

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

ITV axe major talent show weeks after finale

What is Threads? Celebrities join Twitter rival

Holly Willoughby

Huge ITV star tipped to host Strictly Come Dancing

Ed Sheeran’s rare demo CD made while at school expected to sell at auction for massive sum

Rare Ed Sheeran demo CD made in school goes to auction

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry bizarre interview requests for Spotify podcast revealed

What will the next platty joobs be?

Coronation abbreviations - what will the next ‘platty joobs’ be?

Aaron Dessner teases new music with Taylor Swift

For those looking to head to Disney World Orlando next year can bag a bargain with this new offer

Disney World launches early booking offer with free park access

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Image: Spyrakot via Adobe Stock

Mother’s Day on a budget: 9 thrifty ways to show you care

Instagram star The Lunchbox Mama has revealed a series of packed lunch ideas that will feed kids for a week all for under a fiver.

Mum shares savvy packed lunch ideas that feed kids for a week

There are plenty of ways to show your beloved you care this Valentine's Day without having to empty any off-shore bank accounts

How to impress your Valentine on a budget

Letters to editor

Letter: Past religious education seemed to be about rote learning

Interior design experts have explained what the latest trends are for 2023

6 interior design trends to we’ll be seeing more of in 2023

News you can trust since 1737

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice