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How Ulster emigrants made an impact on NZ

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:10:55 GMT

NORTH Island and South Island, New Zealand’s two main islands, may soon be officially renamed as Te Ika-a-Maui (‘The Fish of Maui’) and Te Waipounamu (‘the waters of Greenstone).

Is austerity really bad for our mental health?

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:59:05 GMT

A NEW book by leading political economist David Stuckler and physician Sanjay Basu reveals ground-breaking research that argues austerity is seriously bad for our health.

Retelling of one of the greatest upsets at the Grand National

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:54:22 GMT

Foinavon: The Story Of The Grand National’s Biggest Upset by David Owen is published in hardback by Bloomsbury, priced £18.99 (ebook £13.67)

Truths and mistruths of our violent history

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:53:22 GMT

The year 1641 has always cast a long and dark shadow across our history. Even now, almost four centuries later, the events of that year remain disputed and very much a raw nerve to the psyche of the communities on this island.