Winter

Economy minister Gordon Lyons has announced the reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payments

Stormont minister Gordon Lyons confirms winter fuel payments will be restored

Kevin Winters

Kevin Winters obtains order compelling 'X' to reveal identity of account holder

Closeup photo of household alcohol thermometer showing temperature in degrees Celsius

Temperatures fell to -5C last night but will reach between 7C and 10 C today

People’s shelves are empty, so food banks can’t be - Lynda Battarbee

A Great Range of Sicilian Wine Styles

On the Grapevine: Bring on the sunshine with fine Sicilian wines

Food bank

People’s shelves are empty, so food banks can’t be - Lynda Battarbee

Sitting on the couch at home.

Watch: What and when is Blue Monday and how to combat low spirits

Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday in January.

How to beat Blue Monday - tips to look after your mental health

Heated jackets can be worn as an inner layer or an outer layer

Cheapest heated jackets: Buy baking hot body warmers for less than £25

Dreo heaters have had their prices slashed just in time for the cold snap

Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

(Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Martin Lewis' MSE Charity giving away £1000s in winter funding grants

Some of Amazon's heating tech is better than half price this week

Huge discounts have landed on Amazon's winter warming tech

Volunteers pack emergency food parcels

Think of your local food bank this Christmas – Emma Revie, Chief Executive of Tr...

The Bob and Brad Lite Foot Massager

Review: This foot massager is a dream come true for cold winter nights

Winter is the perfect time to stock up on items that will keep your car running in a cold snap

I'm a car expert and these are the Aldi Specialbuys I'm excited about

Christmas drinks offers include exciting options and deals for 2024

Top Christmas booze deals for presents and parties
Latest booze best offers and deals on gin, rum and new Christmas cocktail drinks
Alison Brinkworth

Four ways you can improve your gut health this winter - according to an expert.

Four ways you need to look after your gut health this winter

Londonderry man Darren Dougherty with his father James, who died from COPD

NI man whose father died from COPD encourages others to get checked

Round-up of the best Black Friday fashion deals

Best women's clothes fashion deals so far for Black Friday 2024

Joseph Joseph and Kenwood savings among Amazon Deal Days offers

I scoured Amazon Prime Day offers and found Joseph Joseph from £10

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

Aldi Specialbuys for October are here

I've seen preview of Aldi October deals - here's all you need to know

Wild swimmers highlight their favourite dry robes

Best dry robes wild swimmers love with deals from £50

Autumn brings new trends in nail varnishes at Palette London

Five top nail polish colours set to be big this Autumn and Winter

Get ready for colder weather and pick your perfect Oodie™ wearable blanket

Autumn's almost here - so it's time to update your Oodie collection!

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus puts over 450,000 seats on Sale Now from Belfast

Diona Doherty's new theatre show, Sex in the City Hall, promises to be the ultimate girls' night out

Diona Doherty gives Sex and the City an Ulster Twist
If Diona Doherty had to be one of the four Sex and the City girls, she reckons she’d be Miranda, the pragmatic, no-nonsense lawyer.
Helen McGurk

The sun sets on our first day skiing in Geilo, Norway.

I braved the cold and discovered the magic of skiing in Geilo, Norway

How to keep your dog safe during walks in the snow.

How to keep your dog safe as yellow and amber weather warnings issued

An occasional tipple with Raymond Gleug

An occasional tipple with Raymond Gleug

Using a spring tine rake to scarify the lawn.

Top tips for a lush lawn

The Winter Solstice is also known as the shortest day of the year.

Timeline of increased daylight as we move away from Winter Solstice

Robins love crushed peanuts

RSPB NI: What to feed our feathered friends this Christmas

Raymond Gleug suggest cheery wines for cold days

Wine recommendations from Mr Raymond Gleug

A Christmas fairy at Belfast City Council

Belfast Christmas tree lights switched on for festive season on November 18

Fashionistas will find a lot to Louvre at Victoria Square this September as the centre debuts ‘Parisian Promenade’, a captivating new Autumn/Winter fashion show concept, that will unveil this season’s latest trends

Fashionistas will find a lot to Louvre at Victoria Square this September

Leo and Finn with Quentin Blake illustrations at WWT Castle Espie, Co Down

Sir Quentin Blake joins forces with WWT Castle for illustrated trails

Love Island 2023 summer start date ‘confirmed’ as show set to return within ‘weeks’

Love Island summer start date revealed - and there’s not long to wait

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s down jackets for snow

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s puffer jackets for snow

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Protecting plants from the cold is vital in winter (photo: Adobe)

Protecting plants from bad weather in cold snap

Blackbird Turdus merula, juvenile male perched on an apple tree

Fall in love with nature this February

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best electric blankets UK: kingsize, double, single and dual control options from Argos, Amazon and Dreamland

Best electric blankets to keep you warm through winter

Deaths from asthma and COPD are more likely to occur between December and March than during the summer months

Ways to protect yourself from the dangers of asthma, Covid and COPD this winter

Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats

Best women’s puffer and down coats for winter 2023

For people living with dementia across Northern Ireland, Alzheimer’s Society says the cold spell coupled with the cost of living crisis, may bring added anxiety and challenges

Seven top tips to help support somebody living with dementia in cold weather

Decathlon calls for ‘movement breaks’ at work

Best winter running shoes for women from On, Salomon, New Balance

10 of the best ladies’ trail running shoes from On, Adidas, Saucony

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

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