Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

Struggling with hair loss? Here’s what to focus on: Leading expert Bridgeen King

After decades of experience in the hairdressing industry, Bridgeen Keen pivoted to become a hair loss and scalp expert. Her hair loss and hair replacement clinic in the Slieve Donard in Newcastle has helped to restore confidence in men and women in Northern Ireland and beyond, with sites in Belfast, County Down, and Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. As well as sharing some of the secrets behind her business success, Bridgeen is also passionate about breaking the stigma around hair loss. She joined Cathy Martin to talk all things hair loss, defeating the stigma, and her plans for the future.

Give My Head Peace: Comedies axed as BBC makes deep cuts

Perforated Ulster, Give My Head Peace, and The Long and the Short of it, all produced by the Hole in the Wall gang are being axed by the BBC. The Blame Game has also been culled.The BBC is making major cuts across the corporation as budget cuts take hold.BBC bosses say they have to make difficult decisions – but the cuts mean there will be no more local comedy on our screens.Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Tim McGarry and Damon Quinn and Michael McDowell from the Hole in the Wall Gang.

Ammi Burke: Solicitor's legal showdown with her former employer

The Burkes are back, but this time it’s not Enoch grabbing the headlines, it’s his sister Ammi.In 2019, Ammi Burke was dismissed from her role at one of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms, Arthur Cox, after just over three years with the company.Seven years, multiple legal battles and countless court appearances later, Ms Burke wants her job back. She and her former employer are facing off at the Workplace Relations Commission.So, what exactly happened between the two sides? And why is a dispute that began years ago still rumbling on in court today?Tessa Fleming is joined by court reporter Seán McCárthaigh as Ammi Burke takes on her old employer.

Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims in their own words

The PSNI has released the audio statements of Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims, Victim A and Victim B.Their voices have been artificially generated to protect the victims’ identity.On Thursday, the former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of 18 charges of child sex abuse.

Co Down greengrocer celebrates 32 years in business by moving to bigger store

Co Down greengrocer celebrates 32 years in business by moving to bigger store

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Jeffrey Donaldson asks question in Parliament on day he is accused of Westminster rape

Jeffrey Donaldson asks question in Parliament on day he is accused of Westminster rape

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Inside Belfast’s new vintage bus afternoon tea experience

A vintage London bus has been given a new lease of life in Belfast. Co Antrim couple Denise and James Bott have launched Belfast Original Tours, combining luxury afternoon tea with a sightseeing tour of the city aboard a restored 1963 AEC Routemaster. From the Titanic Quarter to the Peace Wall, the experience aims to showcase Belfast’s landmarks while celebrating how far the city has come. Take a look inside Belfast’s newest tourism venture.

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Transport plan proposes new pedestrianisation across Belfast city centre

A draft transport plan is proposing new areas of pedestrianisation across Belfast city centre.The Eastern Transport Plan 2035 sets out a vision which includes a two-way Glider route along Donegall Place and Royal Avenue as well as a city centre-wide 20mph speed limit and an expanded segregated cycling network.It proposes a new public realm space in the Bridge Street area and a pedestrianised zone on Donegall Square West among other measures.Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins hailed the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 for opening people’s eyes to “what we could have”.She said no decisions have yet been taken, and encouraged the public to read the plan and give their views to feed into the process.

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