26th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
On the 22nd May 2006 Belfast's city airport was renamed in commemoration of the legendary footballer George Best.
George Best was Belfast's most famous sports hero. Best was really the best! He was said to be the best fo...
19th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
Even as recently as the mid 1990's the majority of people seemed to function just fine without owning a mobile phone. The world continued to turn, people kept up with one another and generally nobody gave a second thought t...
16th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
Traditionally, anyone with a house to sell in the U.K. would use an Estate Agent. As they were ranked 2nd in a Radio 4 poll of "least respected workers" (M.P.'s were 1st!), for many people they are seen as a necessary evil....
15th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
From Valentines Day (14th February) 2006 a signature is not good enough for you to purchase goods in the UK using your debit or credit card. Chip and PIN technology has been around for years, but before now it has still bee...
14th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
Alicante is perhaps best known as the gateway to the Costa Blanca, famed more for its airport than for the tourist trapping provided by more familiar neighbours, Benidorm and Denia. Most visitors to Alicante use the town as...
14th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
Malaga is famed as one of Europe's top locations for the more discerning tourist. With much to offer the golfer, yachtsman or shopper, Malaga is renowned as a high class sunshine spot. Although the attractions of Malaga are...
08th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna
According to the Nationwide Building Society, the UK housing market has made a "strong start" in 2006, with the biggest rise in house prices for 18 months, rising by 1.4% in January. This was seen by the Nationwide as part...
