Lifestyle

Exploring the ideas and shared interests that shape Northern Irish life beyond politics, including through sport, music, careers, fitness and art

Housing market works well for many, but not well enough for all

Northern Slant GuestFebruary 25, 2019

Mark Graham, Chief Executive at Co-Ownership, shares his thoughts about the housing market in Northern Ireland, housing policy, challenges facing buyers and how... Read More...

BusinessFeatured ArticleLifestyle

Brexit at the border: “Business will cope – we need to face up to our responsibilities”

Connor DalyFebruary 16, 2019

“It is still not clear how ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ a Brexit we are going to get, but no matter what happens, and whether we like it or not, there are going to be signi... Read More...

Featured ArticleLifestyle

Northern Lens: Decisive moments at Belfast City Hospital

Allan LEONARDJanuary 18, 2019

At the Tower Gallery in City Hospital, I arrived with some time to spare in advance of the official start of an exhibition of street photography by Tuck Goh. I ... Read More...

Featured ArticleLifestyleNorthern Lens

Why has Uber struggled in Belfast?

Michael AvilaJanuary 13, 2019

As a former Uber driver from the U.S. and a patron of the app seemingly since its existence, I have often wondered why Uber has had difficulty gaining traction ... Read More...

BusinessFeatured ArticleLifestyle

The reality and consequences of trauma in Northern Ireland

Don’t Mention the War: Exploring Aspects of the Legacy of the Northern Ireland TroublesJanuary 12, 2019

This short extract is from chapter 3 (The reality and consequences of trauma in Northern Ireland) from the upcoming e-book by Vicky Cosstick entitled Don’t Ment... Read More...

Lifestyle

How Finn McCool gives me hope

Steve McGookinJanuary 6, 2019

I have a confession to make. I moved back home from the US a couple of years ago and Saturday night was my first Belfast Giants hockey game. I know I’m coming t... Read More...

Lifestyle