Admiral John Byng went down in history as a man executed for a crime he did not commit. A commander of the British fleet sent to protect the garrison on Menorca in 1756, inadequate ships and equipment ...

Sandra Rodgers describes how she and her family escaped from the Costa Concordia cruise ship.

Bringing the family holiday forward to the spring half-term could make sense this year. Here's how some of the prices compare.

Holiday expenses are among the lowest in Europe, but there are ways to make your money go even further. Fred Mawer offers tips.

On Wednesday, the Beautification Advisory Committee learned the island’s 302 cul-de-sac medians will see some upgrades. Tim Pinter, public works director, announced a contract with Affordable Landscaping for the cul-de-sac medians to receive clean-up maintenance twice this year. In addition, 70 cul-de-sac medians will be refurbished from the ground up.

If the chilly Belfast winter has left you longing for some sunshine and dreaming of exotic climes, why not banish the post-Christmas blues and give yourself something to look forward to by planning your 2012 summer holiday? Related Stories Costa Concordia disaster may cost billions