Family

Ian with the crown cake he designed for the royal visit to Newtownabbey.

Glengormley baker makes cake for royal visit

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

Autism NI Lisburn Support Group Secretary Paula McClinton and her family, along with volunteer Alana Carlisle and her partner.

Autism NI’s Lisburn Support Group enjoys a family fun day

There are some great accessible locations across Northern Ireland that the whole family can enjoy.

The ultimate guide to 35 disability friendly spots worth visiting across NI

Successful cured fish products from North Coast Smokehouse in Ballycastle

Delicious cured fish handcrafted by enterprising Ballycastle couple

Lesley McCaughan owner of Follow Coast is pictured at the new Portrush premises

Follow Coffee brews up a storm with Portrush’s Follow Coast

Plans for the proposed Merrow Hotel & Spa development on the Ballyreagh Road, Portstewart are continuing to move forward, according to the company behind the project. Given it’s location on the North West 200 start finish line, it is fitting that the Merrow Hotel & Spa will become the new home for the NW200 team, and will also offer exhibition space for the world famous road race. Computer generated aerial view of the proposed Merrow Hotel & Spa

Developer reaffirms commitment to Merrow Hotel & Spa project in Portstewart

The Covernet team gather at the iconic White Rocks to celebrate their recent success at the UK’s Best Workplaces Awards. Based in Coleraine, this is the second consecutive year the company have ranked the highest in Northern Ireland and have featured in the top 20 of all UK businesses in the small category. Pictured are David Kemmy, Jim Campbell, Lee Stuart, Jack Gourley, Paul Hassan, Gemma Laird, Enda McVey and Mia McNeill

NI firm strikes again at the UK’s Best Place to Work awards

Causeway Coast and Glens Council Mayor Cllr Ivor Wallace has the honour of cutting the ribbon at the official opening of the Riverside Hotel Coleraine pictured with Karen Yates CEO Causeway Chamber of Commerce along with Rajesh Rana, director of the Andras House Hotel Group

Andras Hotels open Riverside Hotel Coleraine

Makaylah Thomas, Adeline Lansdell, Noeleen Thomas and Rebekah Thomas

Foster carer initiative which keeps families together is hailed as a lifeline

Alex Thomas, Bushmills master blender, explained: “We are obsessed with our ingredients, our processes, and the wood we put our whiskey in. Oak has been our infatuation for over 400 years.”

Bushmills Irish Whiskey marks 415th anniversary with two new rare single malts

An artist's impression of what the new business units will look like at Kilcronagh industrial estate, Cookstown.

Cookstown open for business: work starts on industrial units at Kilcronagh

Council Chairperson Cllr Cora Corry and Gary with Golden Retriever and Labrador cross Buster support Guide Dogs NI’s Open Doors Campaign.

Many businesses are still refusing access to guide dog owners

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK

Be sure to visit this weekend to claim your special prize

Ad Feature Sweet Dreams Craigavon: special opening week offers

Mrs Angela McCann, Head of Communities, LCCC; Alderman Stephen Martin; the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Cllr Scott Carson; Mr Adrian Bird, Director, The Resurgam Trust; Dr Paul Mullan, Director, Northern Ireland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund; Cllr Aaron McIntyre, Chair of Leisure & Community Development Committee, LCCC ; Mr David Burns, Chief Executive, LCCC; Cllr Jonathan Craig and Mrs Louise Moore, Director of Leisure & Community Wellbeing, LCCC.

A new lease of life for former Lambeg Primary School thanks to National Lottery

The Forget-Me-Not Bereaved Parents’ Focus Group has organised a farm fun day to try to bring together families whose children and babies have sadly passed away before or after birth.

Farm fun day in Dundonald for bereaved families

Ulster regional finals winner

GALLERY: Great success for Northern Ireland firms at Irish Restaurant Awards

Lord Mayor of ABC Borough Council, Councillor Paul Greenfield at one of the new Changing Places facilities with Clare Weir, Community Sport Active inclusion officer and Philip Cassidy, Gosford Park manager.

Changing Places facilities installed at Gosford Forest Park and Lurgan Park

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

Planning approval for Let's Go Hydro in Carryduff

Lisburn Councillor raises concern of 'dangerous precedent'

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time

Bronagh Rafferty, creator of the Confession Box

Garvagh artist Bronagh designs 'Confession Box' drinking game

Dogs need their teeth brushing regularly to keep them healthy (photo: Adobe)

How to brush dogs teeth for healthy fresh mouth

Jack Russels are now the favourite of King Charles and the Queen Consort

What you didn’t know about the royal dog of choice – the Jack Russell

A young woman sits in the park with her dogs and shows them love (photo: Adobe)

Choose right pet partner and show some loving

Thanks to Tiktok Kathryn Reid's creations are being shipped all over the world

Life on the farm inspires jeweller Kathryn Reid

Most pets will be happy with a home temperature of 18 to 20C (photo: Adobe)

Experts reveal how to keep your pets warm this winter

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals

Getting the most out of your freezer (photo: Adobe)

Nine ways to get the most out of your freezer

hairman Jonathan Patton with members of the Forget-me-not group and Bereavement Midwives Susan Stitt and Jacqueline Dorrian.

New memorial ‘Woodland Tree Planting Project’ has been launched in Dundonald

The late Denis Lynn, the inspirational founder of Finnebrogue Artisan

Finnebrogue Artisan wins top UK awards for food manufacturing excellence

Don’t panic if your dog has a sseizure, but don’t go near your dog’s mouth - they may accidentally bite (photo: Adobe)

Dogs and how to deal with epilepsy conditions

Barry and Alan Whale Project

Having whale of a time with latest fishy project

Pass on the kindness

Random Acts of Kindness Day: Here are the top things you can do to show kindness

Front row left to right: Pup of the year -Mrs Olive Taylor’s Chow Chow, Dancing Queen Mi Li Pa Kennel at Taylorian, Dog of Year - Karen McDevitt & Billy Henderson’s Rough Collie, CH Denfris Discovery For Caronlea (ImpRus), Veteran of Year - A,L,&T Douglas, (handled by Tracey Douglas, Australian Shepherd Dog, IR CH Allmark Naughty But Nice. Back row: Maud Orr (committee) Kenny Stevenson (President) Mr Alastair Baillie (Judge), Heather Salmon Wilson (Hon Secretary) Ian Wilson (Show Manager)

The best of breed were on display at the Lisburn & District Canine Society show

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Grooming your dog can bring you closer to your pet (photo: Adobe)

They call it puppy (other pets are available!) love

Millennials are most likely to share the love with a partner (photo: Adobe)

Millennials most likely to share the love

Mr Blue Sky, one of the dogs currently being cared for by Dogs Trust, enjoying a Valentine’s meal thanks to Lily’s Kitchen.

Top tips from the Dogs Trust on how to show your pet some puppy love

In Ghana February 14 is National Chocolate Day (photo: Adobe)

Valentine’s Day passion celebrated around globe

Exercise has many benefits including helping with digestion and improving joint mobility (photo: Adobe)

Hacks to combat the signs of ageing

NI World Top Stories

Katie and Jamese McCloy from Glenshane Country Farm and Ciaran Doherty, Head of Regions and Investment at Tourism NI, officially launch Country Barn at Glenshane Country Farm.

Glenshane Country Farm unveils new visitor experience

The Dromore Road, Lurgan, is currently completely blocked due to a single vehicle road collision.

Road in Lurgan blocked following collision

Dungannon Magistrates Court.

Young Tyrone joiner told police cannabis belonged to a friend