summer

The Francis family. From left Hannah, Charlie, Annie, Amy and Warren, with their dog Blossom, in the Stormont estate on the evening of Sunday September 8 2024, as a hot summery spell of weather at the start of the weekend turned back to a more normal autumn. Pic by Ben Lowry

NI basked in hot Mediterranean weather this weekend but is now back to autumn

Children are always direct. One of my friend’s boys asks: “Why is the water that colour?”

Jonny McCambridge: Algae blight stunts a family day out

Chamomile tea.

Gardens: Grow your own herbal tea

Your Back to School checklist with Aldi Specialbuys starting at 99p

Aldi Specialbuys Back to School edition

There are lots of things that can make us more vulnerable to sunshine. (Photo: Pexel, Maggie Zhan)

'I'm a doctor - these 5 things mean you're more at risk of sunburn'

He is alleged to have stolen from Sainsbury's

Shoppers share excitement at Sainbury's meal deal summer addition

Reviewer Alison Brinkworth keeping cool in hot weather

I forked out on tower fan that's cured my hot weather sleepless nights

Aldi is offering beach product deals as families prepare for Summer holidays like in Cornwall, pictured

Aldi beach Specialbuys just made Summer holiday shopping even cheaper

​End of Summer is based on a bestselling book by crime writer Anders de la Motte

Saturday TV choice: End of Summer (BBC4, 9pm)

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelm

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

Cabin bags to fit under seats of easyJet and Ryanair flights have been popular on Amazon(Photo: Getty Images)

Easyjet and Ryanair cabin bag bestsellers rated as 'great'

Dua Lipa performing on stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.

How to see Glastonbury's best acts on tour near you

An expert shares 8 top tips on how to get your kids to sleep this summer. (Photo: Tim Graham/Getty Images)

8 tips on how to get your kids to sleep during the summer

Sunglasses of all shapes and sizes on the high street

High street sunglasses: Our pick of the best for you to choose from

Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

Cheapest 10 London theatre shows to see this Summer from £17.90

Asda NI is helping tackle loneliness during summer of sport

Delivery drivers wear ‘Happy to Chat about the game’ badges to help tackle lonel...

Ahead of the busy sports calendar this summer, Asda has relaunched it’s ‘Happy to Chat’ initiative, which offers its delivery drivers in NI the option to add a ‘Happy to Chat about the game’ badge to their uniform to let customers know they’re happy to have a quick chat with them whilst their shopping is being delivered.

Laura Magennis

Holidaymakers and commuters have faced a summer of disruption, with staff shortages, strikes and other issues causing mass cancellations and delays to flights and train services. Picture by Iana Kolesnikova/Adobe

Best non-iron holiday clothes to pack that shoppers 'love'

New Look's Summer outfit has been trending

New Look beach outfit trending as celebs sport playful fashion

Kitting your garden out with gadgets can be a great time-saver

We list the garden gadgets that can help you out in your outdoor space

Al fresco dining can be a delight during the summer

Live the outdoor life at home - and how to save £10 at Dunelm

Cabin bags come in a lots of shapes and sizes

We rate the top cabin bags and carry-on cases in a range of categories

Trending dresses for the summer: top styles you can buy right now (Canva Images)

High street summer dresses available to shop now

Refresh your makeup bag this summer with these 5 essentials you can buy on the high street (Canva Images)

Refresh your makeup bag this summer with these Boots essentials

River Island: 7 Daily complete outfit ideas for your Summer holiday that won’t break the bank (River Island)

Seven affordable summer holiday outfits from River Island

Jacqueline Jossa and In The Style: EastEnders actress launches new occasion wear range. Picture: In The Style

EastEnders actress launches new fashion range

The must-have beauty products to get hot girl summer ready including Nuxe, Sol de Janeiro and La Roche Posay. Pictures: LookFantastic/Nuxe

Hot girl summer beauty buys

Get your garden looking like this

Expert Reveals 7 Tips To Get Your Garden Summer-Ready

Don't be unprepared for the hot Summer weather, start getting your garden into shape with these simple expert tips.

Joshua Houston

Primark Northern Ireland reveals plans to lower prices on hundreds of kids summer essentials to help with cost-of-living crisis

Primark NI reveals plans to lower prices on hundreds of kids summer essentials

Children will be off for a full six weeks this summer.

UK summer holidays: When do they start and how long are they?

An Occasional Tipple with Raymond Gleug

An Occasional Tipple with Raymond Gleug: ​School is back...hurrah!

Susan Calman

Friday: Susan Calman’s Summer by the Sea (Channel 5, 8pm)

National Rum Day: Top rum based cocktails to make at home

Every Taylor Swift song in The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3: will the show return?

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2: Does Susannah die?

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2: teaser trailer announced

Glastonbury 2023: left to right, Slash from Guns N’ Roses; Lizzo and Axl Rose from Guns N’ Roses. (Photo: Getty Images)

Glastonbury 2023: Star of the show is a woman whose name we don’t know

One of those who took part in last week's Lisbane annual tractor run. Picture: Darryl Armitage

Watch: Summer’s fine weather breaks ahead of Lisbane annual tractor run

Make Father's Day special

Celebrate the great British summertime this Father’s Day with hand picked hotels

Belhaven Beach

Summer Solstice 2023: Top ten UK locations for sunrise views

Celebrate the arrival of Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

Top European locations to celebrate Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice 2023: what is it and when is it?

Brits feel this summer may be the best one yet

Top 50 summer moments - including eating outside and BBQs

Here’s the best ways to look after your phone on holiday

Top ways to keep your devices safe on holiday

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79

Here are the best ways to keep your children safe in a paddling pool for a fun summer

How to keep your children safe in a paddling pool this summer

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

Aldi launches huge garden sale with jacuzzi pools for less than £150

Aldi launches huge garden sale with jacuzzi pools for less than £150

musicMagpie has revealed 6 ways to keep your tech safe at a festival

6 ways to protect your devices against being stolen at festivals

Best SPF for faces UK: SPF50 protection and moisturising sunblock

Best SPF for faces UK : SPF50 protection and moisturising sunblock

Content creator Summer Reeves loves bottled water and was excited when she found a bargain deal online - 10 Evian water bottles for £3. But all was not as it seemed.

Teen fuming after buying £3 Evian deal only to get doll-sized bottles

 Costa Coffee summer menu 2023: Full list of food and drinks coming to the chain

Costa Coffee summer menu 2023 - full list

Caffè Nero’s summer menu has two new ‘secret’ additions

Caffè Nero’s summer menu has two new ‘secret’ additions

Christopher Briney as Conrad and Lola Tung as Belly, sat together by the ocean at sunset (Credit: Dana Hawley/Prime Video)

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 2: poster, release date and cast

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer