Anne Hailes Today

It’s been a tragic week in so many ways, babies, children, young and old homeless, no heat, no food, facing death and destruction. The anniversary […]

SHAME ON YOU. My heart goes out to any parent who is waiting for an organ donation for their child, indeed anyone hoping for such […]

The appalling tragedy of Turkey and northern Syria is beyond comprehension. As the accusations fly about unstable buildings despite money to ensure earthquake proof structures, […]

Congratulations to 84 year old Billy Austin for this terrific painting. Thumping good fight, that wee boy with the black hair means business with his […]

I had two massive treats this week and you can enjoy them too. Friday was the Braid Centre in Ballymena (what a town to navigate) […]

Some long years ago I was interviewing at the Chinese Centre off the Lisburn Road. It was all about the Chinese New Year and we […]

ONE FOR THE GIRLS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THOSE CELEBRATING TODAY Are you bored to tears or still fascinated. The Harry epic continues non-stop.  What is […]

The more I hear and the more I read the more I feel sympathy for Prince Harry. It’s obvious that he is fighting his demons […]

Congratulations to all those people who have received awards in the New Year’s honours list. BBC broadcaster John Bennett MBE for his work on both […]

THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS A CHRISTMAS STORY All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small.  Not just a line from a favourite […]