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Annie's tirade on fame-making TV talent shows is music to my ears
Yay for Annie Lennox. The former Eurythmics star has had a pop at the "feeding frenzy" of British celebrity culture and at so-called "talent" shows on the telly.
These tough guys and their obsession with mirrors are a sad reflection on modern man
I think we can all agree that men are evil. Their preening at the gym has undone them.
How Sean and his friends are making sure these eggs are never poached
Hats off to Ardglass man Sean Clifford who patrols a Caribbean beach protecting leatherback turtles. Well, it's nice to have a hobby.
Should Pippa bank on making it up the aisle with new love?
Aw jeez, don't tell me another royal wedding is in the pipeline. Surely, we're all out of pomp after the recent extravaganzas?
Michelle, there's no doubt that this horse meat scandal will run and run
The situation is as follows: bucks have been passed, folk have been standing over your meat, and farmers have been jumping through hoops.
iDon't know about you, but maybe it's time to park this drive for more Apple gadgets ...
I regret to announce that, should it ever come about, I won't be buying an iCar.
Romance is on the cards, but do we really believe in love?
My researchers tell me that today is Valentine's Day. Well, whoop-de-doo. At least the garage is still open for flowers. Florists should get their own back and diversify into petrol.
Why Glynis is still arresting sight
You may remember a TV show called Dempsey and Makepeace. I don't recall it myself as, generally speaking, I'm far too busy for that sort of thing.
Why relationships can sometimes go Brits up
Spat ahoy! The latest celeb fight is between Britney – I forget her second name – and Jeremy Timberlake, her former squeeze.
How rogue gene was one giant step for man
How intriguing to read about a gene found in rural Ulster folk that turns them into giants.
I believe we need church for atheistsTen virtues: Alain de Botton
I envy and sort of admire the church at the end of our street. Of course, I've never been in. But it looks nice in winter, all lit up. And, come to think of it, I've been into the adjoining hall – to vote.
I'm sick of women's insults about man flu
Man flu: did you ever hear the like? That we, the tough, heroic gender should whinge about feeling poorly is an intolerable slur, regardless of whether or not it's true.
Violence on TV can make us fat: now that's really depressing news
Good news is no news. Isn't that the case? One looks down the list of headlines online and it's murder, murder, war, rape, disaster, fatal accident and, finally, a talking penguin.
Posh is a battered fish out of water
Victoria Beckham and I have much in common. For a start, we're both on an alkaline diet. And we've both recently been in a chippie.
What a stout fellow the heir to the throne really is
Many people believe the Royal Family belongs behind bars, so it was sporting of Prince Charles to blunder into one.
There's no need to tear your hair out over rising impotence survey
Bald. Fat. Impotent. Shock new figures paint a damning picture of modern man. His head: hairless. His gut: overflowing. His marital apparatus: malfunctioning.
Don't tell Madge she's weaker sex
Women are getting weaker, according to new research. Hell's bells. As someone who finds Madonna's biceps intimidating, and who wouldn't much fancy arm-wrestling Kylie, I find that hard to believe.
Here's some advice that's not to be sneezed at
Let's talk about mucus. I'm with the Chinese on the subject of nose-blowing. It's disgusting and should never be done in public.
It's time to sing praises of guitars
London local paper The Guardian reports that guitar music is coming back. But it adds: "Sadly, it's likely to be rubbish."
Our high streets will be virtually empty if we keep shopping online
Let's face it, for many products, the last place you'd do your shopping is a shop.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Voice of Pomeroy pops home
Rapturous reception for Andrea
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Bus plunges into river, killing 30
A bus has veered off a highway and fallen into a river in central Peru, leaving at least 30 people dead and nine missing.
Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies
James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.
FBI uses drones for surveillance
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate", the bureau's director has said.
Latest Sport
Australia name team to face the British and Irish Lions in first test
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Howley: Best to come from North
Rob Howley has declared that the British and Irish Lions have yet to see the best of George North after the Wales wing was passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia.
O'Connor to start for Australia
Australia have picked James O'Connor at fly-half for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium with Kurtley Beale included on the bench.
Latest Showbiz
EastEnders role for Jamie Lomas
The ratings war between EastEnders and Coronation Street will become a family affair when actor Jamie Lomas, whose wife Kym plays Weatherfield regular Michelle Connor, arrives in Albert Square.
Leech fired after colleague's coup
The Apprentice's first abdicating project manager Jason Leech has said if he had stayed in his role the rest of the team would have eaten him alive.
Woody launches tree-friendly paper
Woody Harrelson is putting his paper where his passions are.
