Stinking night for it but terrific win for Ulster Rugby at Ravenhill. Bring on whoever in the semi.

There is something different about #TheMasters. It can't be a year since that traumatic, rollercoaster last round by Rory. Do it again young man.

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

The 5th rise in eight years. Nearly £2 for a first class stamp and £1 for a second. And they wonder why fewer people are sending cards and letters.

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 - BBC News

Time to bring stuff in for #StormDave or should it be #StormRodders ?

Beyond good relations: building a Northern Ireland Peace Index

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#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peace #peacebuilding

In the world today it's hard to identify the April Fools joke from real news.

Ferry crosses the Mersey on final voyage after 66 years in service A special send off is held for the Royal Iris, which has ferried millions of passengers across the river.

I suppose everything changes and progress is progress; but this is sad to read.

Ferry crosses the Mersey on final voyage after 66 years in service - BBC News share.google/pPbgDvXKHcBg...

Lurgan: Delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive bomb to police station A senior police officer says it is "highly likely" that dissident republicans are responsible for the attack.

Dreadful. Policing here happens for and with all communities.

Lurgan: Delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive bomb to police station - BBC News share.google/H4GybNPbrRAX...

One in three domestic abuse victims in NI are men, new statistics reveal The Men's Advisory Project supported 1,069 male victims in 2025, with over 60% reporting suicidal thoughts, as Belfast conference calls for coordinated response to hidden crisis

Priority on VAWG is obviously right and even more needs done, but a reminder not to forget domestic violence victims who are boys.

One in three domestic abuse victims in NI are men, new statistics reveal

Humpback whale stranded again off German coast - just days after rescue The whale is reported to have become stuck again in Wismar Bay, north Germany, on Saturday, to the east of where it became stranded earlier this week.

Stranded on another sandbank. We're all rooting for this whale.

World Cup kit prices: Has cost of jerseys gone too far? BBC Sport explores the rise in the cost of kits for the 2026 World Cup, with insights from experts and fans.

£123 for a sports shirt. Scandalous pricing for supporters to be expected to pay. Same is true of price gauging in schools with PE kits.

World Cup kit prices: Has cost of jerseys gone too far? - BBC Sport share.google/WvUAoESSyM5s...

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah announces he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Not unexpected. Great servant to the club but the time is right. #LFC

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to leave at end of season - BBC Sport share.google/IpZa0Lcn8XZT...

Illustration of two hands holding up a card that reads - We're hiring!

New week... new job?

We're hiring an Engagement Officer for the #PEACEPLUS-funded Border People FLOW project:

• full-time, 3-year contract
• excellent retirement benefits plan
• hybrid working arrangements
• excellent holiday entitlement

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Apparently it was Pi Day yesterday. I suppose that creates infinite possibilities today.

Fair play. France deserved to win the #SixNations2026 best team. Great tournament this year. Won on the last kick of the last match. Bring on the summer series.

Nice to see this community activity and acknowledgement. Well done North West Cultural Partnership.

William Love: 'My composer grandfather was ahead of his time' - BBC News share.google/n4sABrMnyYrP...

Hate crimes: Race incidents in NI at highest level since records began Police say there were 2,260 race hate incidents recorded in 2025 - the highest level since records began.

Statistics again showing more race hate incidents and crimes than all the other hate categories combined. It asks what's needed? It needs leadership, education and arrests.

Hate crimes: Race incidents in NI at highest level since records began share.google/1oxZrbyxdz74...

AI willing to 'go nuclear' in wargames, study finds - amid 'stand-off' between Pentagon and leading AI lab Researchers pitted three leading AI models against each other in a series of wargames where they assumed the roles of fictional nuclear-armed superpowers.

AI prepared to go nuclear 95% of the time. Scary stuff.

HMS Saldanha: Wooden structure believed to be 214-year-old shipwreck Strong winds have revealed what some locals believe to be the remains of HMS Saldanha, which sank in 1811.

Wow. Discovery of the sinking 200+ years ago that led to Fanad Lighthouse.

HMS Saldanha: Wooden structure believed to be 214-year-old shipwreck - BBC News

HIA Inquiry: Memorial to child abuse victims makes survivors feel 'believed' The plaque, at Stormont's entrance hall, offers an acknowledgement and apology to those who suffered harm.

Important for survivors too long in coming.
HIA Inquiry: Memorial to child abuse victims makes survivors feel 'believed' - BBC News share.google/eyB258nF7Iug...

The end of an era. That generation shifted attitudes and understanding for diversity and inclusion.

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 - live updates - BBC News

Have to say when you look at what is happening in the world at the moment, men need to acknowledge and better challenge the behaviour of some other men.

'Churches should feel emboldened to counteract racism' - minister A service marking Racial Justice Sunday was held at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

Agreed.
'Churches should feel emboldened to counteract racism' - minister - BBC News

Flexible parking options @Belfastcity_air ? Surely you mean yet more expensive parking options as another big increase comes along?

Airport statement as new parking charge increase comes into force

A Quiet Love: The six-decade romance that defied divisions Marking a first for an Irish feature film, A Quiet Love was produced by a deaf and hearing team and incorporates both ISL and BSL.

A Quiet Love: The six-decade romance that defied divisions - BBC News

Tough ask but c'mon lads you can do it. #SixNationsRugby #FRAIRE

Looks like a thought-provoking event at Girdwood on 2nd March. I'm told all are welcome. Well done for supporting @Belfastpcsp @Belfastcc

Not sure where I got this, but I like it. Don't shirk the hard decisions.

Broughshane: Attack on house treated as race hate crime Police say a number of windows were smashed at the property during the attack in Main Street.

Dreadful. I hope anyone with information comes forward. We are better than this.

Broughshane: Attack on house treated as race hate crime - BBC News

McDonald's axes nearly all vegan options | Money blog McDonald's is cutting its vegan menu to just one burger. Read all about this and our look at why people are getting £3.99 messages from Instagram and Facebook, plus all the rest of today's consumer and...

Not sure many vegans will chose to go to McDonalds but it's a bit surprising nevertheless.