For fifty years, Good Morning Ulster has been Northern Ireland’s morning companion, providing the soundtrack to countless breakfasts and commutes. As BBC Radio Ulster’s flagship news programme celebrates its golden anniversary, its legacy of broadcasting excellence continues to shape the region’s morning conversations. The Journey From its inception, the programme aimed to elevate local coverage […]
Katie Piper gets ‘artificial eye’ after acid attack
Katie Piper, a TV presenter and former model, has revealed that she will be getting an “artificial eye” more than 16 years after suffering from a severe acid attack that left her with permanent scarring and severe injuries. The decision to opt for the prosthetic eye shell comes after “many years of battling” with her […]
Actor Anthony Hopkins’ home ‘destroyed’ in LA fires
Welsh-born acting legend Sir Anthony Hopkins has lost his Pacific Palisades home to the devastating wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles, adding his name to a growing list of celebrities affected by the disaster. The 87-year-old double Oscar winner’s residence now stands as a stark symbol of the fire’s destruction, with only a brick chimney and […]
Ad filmed at TV stars’ wedding banned over smoking
An advertisement for a clothing brand featured reality TV stars Vicky Pattison and Ercan Ramadan on their wedding day and has been prohibited for promoting smoking. The ad, shared on their Instagram accounts in October, showed the groom and groomsmen smoking cigars. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld two complaints, stating that the ads were […]
Gavin & Stacey script signed by stars up for grabs
“Imagine getting your hands on a Gavin & Stacey script, signed by the cast and the director. One lucky raffle winner will do just that after Robert Wilfort, who plays Jason in the show, donated his script to a theatre company in Chesham and Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. The Christmas Day episode of Gavin & Stacey […]