During the various lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have reported that they can hear birdsong in a way that they have not been able to for some years. This is now being extended in an art installation … Continue reading Birdsong is On Chorus at Irish Rail stations
The Ohio Department of Health tweeted a video illustrating the impact of social distancing using ping pong balls and mouse traps. Let’s all take notice of it and maintain the social distancing to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2. The Government … Continue reading Social distancing works: keep at it everyone
It is over two-and-a-half years since the Northern Ireland Assembly last sat. In that time, many issues have come and gone, and many more are threatening the public services in Northern Ireland through the inaction of the main parties in … Continue reading Assembly gathers to pretend to care about Northern Ireland
Andrew McFarland Campbell explains that when families reject their LGBT members, gay clubs like Orlando’s PULSE are so important to the LGBT community. Continue reading Gaudy shirts and ill-fitting jeans: a response to Orlando
With a new Northern Ireland Executive in office at Stormont following the recent election, it was hardly a surprise that there would be policy changes forthcoming. The new Health Minister, Sinn Féin’s Michelle O’Neill has taken a bold step and reversed the former policy … Continue reading Gay blood ban lifted by Sinn Féin Minister for Health
The number of homophobic incidents recorded by the Police Service of Northern Ireland has jumped by 12% in the last year, according to figures released in August. Catríona Ruane MLA, of Sinn Féin, raised the issue of homophobic crime at … Continue reading Homophobic incidents in the North of Ireland up by 12%
Unexpected charges on your mobile phone bill have long been a problem for people holidaying across Europe, and in some places for those who live close to another country. But today, finally, the European Parliament voted to abolish these roaming charges. … Continue reading Mobile phone roaming charges abolished by EU
The simple question for all members of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive is: Do I support the achievement of political ends by purely peaceful means or by terrorism and acts of violence? Continue reading Time for the politicians to decide: in or out of the Executive?
Following a report of an alleged suspicious approach in East Belfast on 21st May 2013, the Police Service of Northern Ireland has determined that there was nothing untoward in this instance. However, the PSNI has said, If parents are concerned … Continue reading Suspicious Behaviour? If you’re concerned please report to Police
“It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Sir W Garth Morrison, KT, CBE, RN, Vice-President of The Scout Association and former Chief Scout went home earlier today.“After a brief illness, bravely borne, Sir Garth passed … Continue reading Gone home: Sir Garth Morrison KT CBE
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