Between rent, house prices, groceries and bills, it feels like having a decent standard of living is getting harder even if you work full-time. Northern Ireland used to have a reputation for being a more affordable place to live.

I came across the idea of bringing the UUP, Alliance and SDLP closer together ahead of the 2027 Assembly election, and it's an interesting one.

They clearly disagree on the big constitutional question, but surely there's common ground on things like NHS waiting lists, housing, jobs and getting Stormont to function properly. Most people have to deal with those problems regardless of whether they identify as unionist, nationalist or neither.

The tricky part is whether these parties could cooperate without losing their own supporters. And would voters actually see it as a meaningful alternative, or just three parties trying to protect their seats?

It's an interesting idea on paper, but making it work in practice would be a very different story.

Hello reddit friends!! My soon to be husband and I will be visiting your beautiful island during the week of St Patrick’s day!! We cannot wait! Looking for any tips and tricks as we are from the US with no experience in the UK or Ireland!

Thanks so much!!

Amanda :-)

The North Coast attracts huge numbers of visitors during the warmer months, and it's easy to see why. But between traffic, packed cafés, busy beaches and seasonal accommodation prices, I imagine the summer crowds can get exhausting for locals. It's great that the area brings in visitors, but the difference between peak season and the quieter months must be massive.

So my HDD just broke and before I decide to spend some big cash on just recovering I would like a company that checks what is wrong with it for free and then tells me how much will that cost and what are the chances of recovering as well as policy if recovering is impossible I will not have to pay. Anyone knows a company like that or had any experience with them?

Brought son to Manchester from NI for weekend last month. Hired Car. Parked in a retail Pk. Did some shopping for over 3hrs. Just received Parking Charge for 60 pounds from Smart Parking. is this a Con. Should i pay. There were no obvious signs

Looking for a decent calisthenics gym in belfast. One that is not crossfit or group training.