Hi °C | Lo °C Why sexism is still all in a day’s work for women
If ever there was a political party which matched the photofit of the perfect libby-luvvy-lefty lobby, it's the Lib Dems.
In sickness and health, HM is a role model
No matter about the internet haters, the Queen’s brief stay at King Edward Hospital in London with a stomach bug is a matter of concern for all of us.
Her stew, washing, wisdom ... Mum really is the word this Sunday
It was my mum who brought up the subject. I’d just handed her two bunches of daffodils (£1 each) when she declared: “That reminds me, there’s to be no big gift on Mother’s Day.”
We've got so used to bitterness we think it's normal
Do you think when they wake up in Durham or Aberdeen or Limerick, let alone Rouen or Liege, citizens are as assailed by 'crisis' on the airwaves coupled with 'euphoria', as we are here?
Why won't all the (not so) young dudes stop criticising Bowie?
I don't know what it is about David Bowie but the prospect of a new album, the first in 20 years, has certainly brought out the – almost exclusively male – music nerds/anoraks.
Richard's still a golden star
Awards ceremonies can be funny old things.
We won't get rid of bigotry until we cross divide
We're in one of those moments of history where events run counter to popular prejudice.
Has Catholic education body learned nothing from our history?
So, now we know that the Catholic Council for Maintained Schools thinks that planning to murder a senior RUC man and attack a police station is no impediment to teaching in a Catholic school.
Kate, just keep your clothes on
I like the Duchess of Cambridge. She's been a huge asset to the Royal Family and has helped repair a lot of the damage done by Diana, Charles, Andy, Fergie et al.
A question for new Pope: what does Christianity stand for now?
Tomorrow begins the Christian season of Lent and it opens in extraordinary circumstances for the Christian church.
Kelly is a girl that Brooks no criticism ...
Katie Price normally picks her enemies with care – people who Joe Public finds every bit as annoying as her, such as Jodie Marsh, Kerry Katona and Frankie Boyle to name but a few.
Philippa, a young woman who was braver than most of us
The death of Constable Philippa Reynolds should give us all pause for thought.
Not just rhyme but also reason from Heaney on flags
Politicians, even presidents, represent the people for a certain time but the poet represents the people for all time.
It's easy to be smug about Gazza, but many face same battle
For those who have even heard of him, or haven't forgotten him, Paul Gascoigne may be either a fallen hero or an estate boor simply fulfilling his sorry destiny.
Kimberley's just a little too naked ambition
It's just that the whole venture seems to be reeking of desperation before it's even properly under way.
A story always going in One Direction
Trust the red tops to know what presses our buttons. Forget about the Euro referendum and flegs, the real story centred on 'Blonde Waitress' Courtney Webb, known for some reason as CJ.
That's such a load of trash, Joanna
Most debates in life boil down to a face off between pragmatists and idealists (or "ideologues" if the pragmatists are feeling especially ratty). And by temperament I'm firmly in the pragmatist camp - nothing's perfect, right.
Why Liam really does understand the big picture
Liam Neeson's visit to Ballymena yesterday was magical. A bona fide Top Five all-action movie star was in the City of the Seven Towers to be given the freedom of his hometown.
That moment when Prods in the room tend to go quiet ...
It's clear now that the flag issue is not going to fizzle out and that, barring an astonishing about-face, the rest of this year at least will be characterised by 'trouble'.
Time to give 'hottest women' polls the cold shoulder
Upmarket lads' mag GQ has landed itself in a bit of hot water. Compiling its latest Sexiest Women poll, the US edition has unleashed a storm of controversy by listing women under their ethnicity and nationality.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
Zumba dancer and Ulster husband on terror charges
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
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Net giants told to curb child porn new
Internet and technology giants including Google and Microsoft are to be summoned to a meeting in Westminster where they will come under "unrelenting" pressure to do more to tackle online child porn.
Experts discuss UK weather patterns new
Leading scientists and meteorologists are meeting at the Met Office to discuss the UK's unusual weather patterns in recent years.
Latest Sport
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Lions keeps the life in Brian new
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Kinnear: I'm smarter than Toon Army
Joe Kinnear risked alienating the Newcastle fans further by claiming to have "more intelligence than them".
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Perry talks Brand, Mayer with Vogue
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Cryer: Sitcoms do not need jokes
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