Spirit of N. Ireland Awards

Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards 2019: We’re looking for your nominations 

The search is on for Northern Ireland’s unsung heroes who have changed your life or the lives of people in your local community.

In pictures: Fans look the part at Belfast Film and Comic Con 2019 

It was a one day wonder and quick as a flash but this year’s Belfast Film and Comic Con still managed to produce a few marvels.

I got a laugh and a smile: Jamie Mulgrew has a pop at referee's performance during Linfield's League Cup win 

Linfield skipper Jamie Mulgrew took a swipe at referee Andrew Davey’s handling of Saturday’s BetMcLean League Cup Final.

League Cup final player ratings: How Linfield and Ballymena United performed as Callacher leads the way 

Linfield edged a tight Bet McLean League Cup final on Saturday evening despite a spirited performance by Ballymena United

Cold water is a great leveller, says pool boss 

The decked outdoor pool on the western outskirts of Armagh city is a labour of love for Ian Conroy (54) who originally planned to have a pond in his backyard five years ago and now runs an outdoor ice swimming club instead.

Watch: Sunday Life reporter takes bone-chilling plunge and gets lowdown on ice-swimming 

When the boss suggested I go ice-swimming for a feature article I thought he was joking.

Exclusive Gerry Adams in deathbed visit to paedophile brother Liam 

Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has paid a deathbed visit to his dying paedophile brother Liam Adams.

'Something in the air,' says Tyrone's Dancing with Stars star Cliona Hagan over Snapchat 'interesting pics' 

Co Tyrone country singer Cliona Hagan's sexy Samba on Dancing With The Stars Ireland has attracted saucy snaps from male fans.

Video: Widow's anguish as Pat Ward pal charged with his murder: 'The pair were like brothers' 

The grieving widow of Pat Ward has revealed the man charged with his murder was like a brother to the slain amateur boxer.

Paradise islands: Turks & Caicos is a holiday of a lifetime 

Nestled at the south-eastern edge of the Bahamas island chain lies one of the most spectacular beach holiday destinations in the world. We had watched the sun set more than 12 hours earlier - an equally spectacular sight that will live long in the memory.

Kia succeed with estate car 

Estate cars are known for their practicality and withstanding what even the most disgruntled children can throw at them. What they often lack, though, is style.

The Fall star Niamh McGrady: I've suffered from anxiety all of my life 

The Fall star Niamh McGrady has revealed she has battled anxiety and depression throughout her life.

Race row Liam Neeson's Ballymena award not under threat 

Race row movie star Liam Neeson's hometown honour is not under threat after his controversial "black b*****d" remark.

Former Love Island contestant Sinead Hegarty linked to Caroline Flack's ex 

An ex-Love Island hopeful from Tyrone has been romantically linked to the former fiance of the show's presenter Caroline Flack.

Exclusive Gavin Whyte reveals mum's tears over drunken sex act in Belfast street 

Shamed Northern Ireland star Gavin Whyte has revealed he received a police caution over his shocking lewd behaviour which was seen by millions on social media.

Roy Carroll can come back from injury woe, insists former Northern Ireland team-mate 

Linfield goalkeeper Roy Carroll has a decision on his hands over whether his incredible career is over or not.

30 Protestants murdered by UVF terror thugs since Northern Ireland ceasefire 

The murder of Ian Ogle is believed to be the 30th killing of a Protestant by the UVF since the loyalist terror group declared its ceasefire in 1994.

Co Antrim actor Stephen Hagan channels his inner Italian for Netflix role as Leonardo da Vinci 

Co Antrim actor Stephen Hagan's latest role playing artist Leonardo da Vinci meant channelling his inner Italian.

Hy-powered: Hyundai's i30 Fastback N 

Dial back a few years and the thought of Hyundai embedding itself as an established competitor in a performance car segment would be laughable - but the success of the i30 N has proven that wrong.

Nadine Coyle joins patrol on the Soft Border as BBC comedy returns to screens this week 

Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle joins a host of home-grown celebs as hit BBC comedy Soft Border Patrol returns to screens this week.

Flab to fab: Mum who struggled to get waistline back after baby hails new weight-loss treatment 

A Holywood mum who struggled to lose weight after her second child was born has brought treatments favoured by the A-list here.

Audi Q3: 3 is a magic number 

The UK's car buying community is gobbling up compact SUVs at a fearsome rate, with the likes of the Volvo XC40 and Jaguar's E-Pace showing that people really do like a premium badge and a high ride height more than most things.

Former Linfield boss Warren Feeney a shock candidate for Cliftonville job 

A one-time hate figure for Cliftonville fans is willing to enter the lions’ den of Solitude to try and resurrect the fortunes of the stalling Irish League club.

Northern Ireland's next big stars - why 2019 will be a pivotal year for these young hopefuls 

Northern Ireland never fails to deliver fresh new talent year on year.

Bronagh Waugh on her mum coming out as gay and meeting dad for first time aged 23 

Coleraine actress Bronagh Waugh has revealed how she first met her Canadian father when she was 23.

Dissident internal security debrief found hidden in perfume bottle - handwriting matched with PIP application, court hears 

A convicted former IRA hijacker hid secret dissident terror notes in a perfume box, a court has been told.

Irish FA should put money into Irish League clubs - not pressure for summer switch, says Linfield chairman 

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern has insisted that the Northern Ireland Football League and the clubs who compete in it should make the decision on the future of the football calendar here and not be pressurised by the Irish FA or international manager Michael O’Neill.

Top of the food chain: Search on for Northern Ireland's best eateries 

The search for Northern Ireland's top hospitality hotspots is well under way - from Michelin-starred restaurants to quaint country pubs.

Carl Frampton: One of these two top fights will bring me back for another world title bid 

Watching Andy Murray break down in his press conference about whether to try and play on or not, I could relate exactly to the emotions he was going through.

Exclusive Northern Ireland rich list: The 30 wealthiest people revealed 

Euromillions jackpot winners Frances and Patrick Connolly are the new entries in the Northern Ireland top 30 Rich List.

Land of giants: Can Toyota's off-roader take the rough with the smooth? 

What's the most iconic off-roader of all time? Two names come to mind immediately: Land Rover and Land Cruiser. The former was best embodied in the Defender, which went out of production in 2016 after decades - and had morphed largely into a pricey, fashionable status symbol.

DUP blundering on Brexit and border poll has to have 70% support, says Professor Jim Dornan 

The professor dad of actor Jamie Dornan has hit out at the DUP over their political strategy.

I'm a big Louvre of Paris: The City of Love explored from the Shangri-La 

I have just eaten the best Chinese meal I have ever tasted in the best hotel I have ever stayed in with the best view in the world.

Girlfriend of shamed Cliftonville striker Jay Donnelly says 'I'll stand by my man' 

The girlfriend of shamed Cliftonville star Jay Donnelly is standing by her man after he was jailed for sharing a sexual image of a child.

Coronation Street's Charlie Lawson says united Ireland inevitable 

Coronation Street star Charlie Lawson has admitted it was "highly likely" he would have joined a loyalist paramilitary group had he not left Northern Ireland to become an actor.

Top gear for 2019: the models to keep an eye out for 

Set to be a year of stand-out new arrivals, the Sunday Life motoring team spins through the models to keep an eye out for in the coming 12 months.

Keith Barry: When Morgan Freeman challenges you to hack his brain, that's a whole other ball game 

It's not every day that you get to "brain hack" the 'Voice of God' is it?

Coronation Street star Kerri's delight at tribunal win against Northern Ireland Opera for holiday pay 

CORONATION Street star Kerri Quinn has told of her relief at securing a landmark ruling over holiday pay rights for actors in Northern Ireland.

Glentoran sell land for £1m and hope to seal further investment this year 

Glentoran's well-documented financial problems could be coming to an end after the club agreed to sell two pieces of land at The Oval for a combined sum of £1 million.

New Audi A1: Simply one-derful 

The Volkswagen Group is brilliant at making the most of what it has - and the A1 is a chief example. Using the same MQB chassis and engine architecture enjoyed by the latest VW Polo and Seat Ibiza, it's a really premium product that bears only a passing resemblance to its siblings - and every resemblance to its bigger brothers within the Audi range.

Game of Thrones spin-off to begin filming in Northern Ireland this autumn 

Filming on the new Game of Thrones spin-off will begin in Northern Ireland in the autumn after location shoots in the Canary Islands.

Jimmy Nesbitt thankful for start Cold Feet gave him 

James Nesbitt was "moved" filming the new series of Cold Feet as it gave him the chance to reflect on his own career.

Carl Frampton's toughest week: Jackal talks toll of defeat, the look from daughter on revealing loss and what future holds 

Carl Frampton has opened his heart about his week from hell after suffering a bruising defeat in his world title fight in Manchester.

Queen B: Mrs Brown reigns supreme as she keeps Christmas Day TV ratings crown 

Mrs Brown's Boys has beaten the Queen to win the Christmas Day TV ratings battle in Northern Ireland for a sixth successive year.

Clean sweep: Renee Starbuck's shock at award honour for tireless work at Queen's 

This is the cleaner who will have another thing to polish thanks to the New Year honours list.

ZZ tops: BMW's long history of great roadsters continues with stunning new Z4 

The convertible market usually takes one of three directions. First there's the half-baked, chopped-up hatchback or saloon, then there's the super-sporty soft-top, and finally there's the comfortable and glitzy cruiser.

Exclusive Revealed: Karen Bradley's £8k freebies - Northern Ireland Secretary of State's gifts 

Secretary of State Karen Bradley has enjoyed nearly £8,000 worth of freebie trips to Premier League matches, the FA Cup final and a theme park, Sunday Life can reveal.

Carl Frampton: Here are the stats that prove I'm in perfect condition and primed to become a world champion again 

When a fighter prepares for a big fight, there are normally little doubts — it’s only natural — but I can honestly say that I will be challenging IBF World featherweight champion Josh Warrington with an overwhelming sense of pure confidence — based on facts.

Josh Warrington explains how Michael Phelps has provided his inspiration in lead-up to Frampton fight 

Josh Warrington knows he is entering the deep end when defending his world title against Carl Frampton this Saturday night, so who better to take inspiration from than the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps.

Northern Ireland target two old foes for October international friendly 

Old foes Slovakia and the Czech Republic are in contention to face Northern Ireland in an October international friendly.

Smart choice: EQ ForTwo is nimble, easy to drive and quick to charge 

In a motoring world quickly converting to electric, Smart has been ahead of the game. In fact, it was the first manufacturer to announce it would be moving from an all-combustion engine to a vehicle line-up consisting of only fully-electric cars.