Laura Grainger
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Throwback pics show more nights out at Network, Enigma & more
The craic was 90 even beyond the border when it came to these haunts → Read More
Toys every kid had on their Christmas list in 60s-70s Belfast
Some aren't so different to what kids ask for today → Read More
From Band Aid to Mr Blobby: Christmas number ones from past decades
In the run up to Christmas 2022, we look back at the Christmas no. 1s of 2012, '02, '92, '82, '72 and '62 → Read More
In pictures: Christmas in Northern Ireland throughout the years
Neither the Troubles nor a pandemic could stop us from going all at this time of year → Read More
Throwback pics show NI nights out at Kelly's, Paradise Lost & more
The nightlife scene of the 90s and early 00s remains unmatched → Read More
Iconic Late Late Toy Show moments that everyone remembers from previous years
This year's show airs at 9.35pm tonight on RTE One → Read More
Step back to 1990s Belfast with throwback photos of the city
These photos capture the heart of Northern Ireland during a transformative decade → Read More
Old club pics show Northern Ireland nights out at Coach, Lush & more
Take us back to when heading out with £20 felt like you were loaded → Read More
Lost McDonald's items we'd love to see back on UK & Irish menus
With changing times come changing tastes - and fast food is no exception. The items on McDonald's menu constantly shift depending on the season, region or general demand. Apart from a number of permanent fixtures that stand the test of time and location, what you order today could be gone tomorrow. From seasonal/limited edition items to items we thought were popular enough to keep around… → Read More
Photos from the 1990s-2000s show nights out at the Met, Traks & more
Belfast isn't the only place where the night out craic was 90... → Read More
NI fans remember their favourite Peter Kay moments as Belfast tickets go on sale
Over a decade since his last performance here, tickets for Peter Kay's return to Belfast go on sale today. The Bolton-born comedian recently announced shows all over the UK and Ireland as part of his first stand-up tour in 12 years. Fans in Northern Ireland were thrilled to find two Belfast dates had been added to the schedule, with the 49-year-old set to perform at the SSE Arena in February… → Read More
Things everyone remembers about childhood Halloweens in Northern Ireland
As the age-old saying goes: "What're'ye dressin' up as?" → Read More
Throwback photos show class nights out at Box, M Club & more
Nights out just aren't what they once were. Don't get us wrong, Belfast's nightlife is still thriving. But between lockdowns keeping us off the dancefloor, the pandemic costing us some of our favourite venues, and a cost of living that just keeps climbing, going "out-out" isn't the same as it was even five years ago. By contrast, the 1990s to 2010s were some time for a Belfast night out.… → Read More
Fatal affairs, exorcisms and photobomber phantoms: Antrim's most haunted castles and hotels
The county is full of reportedly haunted sites, many of which can still be visited → Read More
Remembering 'farmgate': the time a Bangor farmer chased Rihanna off his field
The singer had been filming a music video when the farmer took issue with her "inappropriate" outfit → Read More
RIP Coolio: The "down to earth" rapper who blew Castlederg away in intimate gig
Grammy Award-winning rapper Coolio has died at the age of 59. The rap icon, best known for his chart-topping 1995 hit 'Gangsta's Paradise', was reportedly found unresponsive at a friend's house in Los Angeles, per TMZ. Tributes have been pouring in from all over the globe for the star, who visited Belfast 15 times. Coolio was no stranger to Ireland, frequently gigging on both sides of the… → Read More
Women's role in shaping the Northern Ireland we have today
Women of all backgrounds played a pivotal role in both civil rights activism and the peace process → Read More
Step back in time to past Armagh with old photos of the county
These pictures capture the Orchard County through the years → Read More
Old photos capture life in County Tyrone down the years
Take a look at how the Red Hand County has changed over the last century → Read More
The 1970s bops that brightened a dark period in Northern Ireland
These iconic songs inspired the generations to come → Read More