When an author’s work is labelled as existential and surreal the casual reader may look away and head for the latest bestseller or cookbook. When it comes to writers such as Christopher Owens that would be a mistake, as evidenced in his latest book, Soineanta Maskirovka. The book tackles a life lived normally that comes […]
Belfast writer has launched his latest work, Soineanta Maskirovka in a book that both intrigues and entertains. Evolving out of a hidden desire to create, Christopher Owens’ work exists between conscience and the sub conscience. “After all, the impending apocalypse needs someone to document it,” he said. Much like his previous works A Vortex of Securocrats and “dethrone
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The 4 Corners Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an eclectic programme of events to Belfast from 31 January to 9 February 2025. With this year’s theme of Home?, the festival promises to inspire thought, connection, and community through a diverse range of art, music, discussion, and faith-based events. Among the highlights of
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A Belfast doula has launched a free ebook aimed at helping women improve their fertility following pregnancy loss. Nicola Morgan, a birth and postnatal specialist, has released Optimising Fertility After Loss: The Ultimate Guide, which offers practical nutritional advice and lifestyle tips to support women on their journey to conception after experiencing the heartbreak of
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Northern Ireland is home to some of the most epic Halloween experiences. Be part of Europe’s largest Halloween Festival as the Walled City welcomes the spirit of Samhain through its historic gates for a festival like no other. Search for paranormal activity at the Crumlin Road Goal, explore where monsters meet magic at the Marble Arch
Queen’s University, Belfast is once again crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It rises five places to hit the national top 30 ranking 26th. The university where the Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney studied opened a centre in his honour this year. Ulster
Dobbies Garden Centres is embracing the autumn season with a series of free-to-attend events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores throughout October, including Grow How, Little Seedlings Club and Little Seedlings Holiday Club. These seasonal activities aim to inspire gardening enthusiasts of all ages to embrace the wonders of autumn, while learning valuable gardening tips
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By Nicola Morgan In today’s world, we are fortunate to have access to remarkable medical advancements. From the discovery of penicillin to the development of X-rays and MRIs, these innovations have transformed healthcare, saving countless lives. Hospitals and doctors are invaluable when medical emergencies arise, but should childbirth be treated as a medical event? Is
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One of the most anticipated new bars in Belfast, Amelia Hall on Belfast’s Howard Street opened to the public on Saturday 7th September. The beer hall, pizzeria, and terrace has undergone a series of trials to test kitchens, bars and systems to make sure there were few teething issues when it opened. Owners, the Ringland
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The Dunadry Hotel & Gardens has enhanced its appeal to the visitor and corporate markets with the opening of The Cellar, a private venue to showcase and taste an extensive range of premium Irish whiskeys and fine wines. The new venture, which represents an investment of £100,000 by the McKeever Hotel Group, centres on the
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