"She wanted shame to change sides and it has. Gisèle turned everything on its head. We weren't expecting a woman like this." #giselepelicot bbc.com/news/articles/…

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique has been found guilty in rape trial.

Thoughts and prayers are with this extraordinarily brave woman today. By standing up to her abusers in court, Madame Pelicot has given a voice to survivors.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sings "O, Holy Night" youtu.be/MkcBy-fNXUY?si… via YouTube Magnificent. Happy Christmas 🎄 everyone

Tonight’s walk home

Great to be back on ⁦BBC Radio Ulster⁩ with musician Paul Connolly and presenter Steven Rainey.

A Word of God for Monday, January 13th: As Jesus passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of people.” Then they left their nets.

Update… No power until the 5th Feb! That will be 12 days. This is an absolute disgrace. I have 5 small children to care for. I can’t heat their home, make them hot food, make a bottle for the baby, wash their clothes. What are our government doing to help everyone who need their

“The campaign has been endorsed by MLAs from all 6 main parties here at Stormont… I think the Minister for Health and Department of Health need to really take notice and engage.” You too can endorse New Script’s #Give5 campaign here 👉 nlb.ie/take-action/gi…

Well done to The Mas project for highlighting the need for trauma-informed support and an understanding that supporting women, rather than stigmatising them, will lead to better outcomes." Letitia Fitzpatrick NI Commissioner for Children and Young People WRDA Shankill Shared Women's Centre #NewScript for Mental Health

“There isn't enough to budget.” Fair play to Deirdre McCausland, a New Script activist, for speaking out on how Universal Credit causes poverty, and how it has impacted her family so deeply. bbc.in/3HaNDPQ

We support @StephensVoice call for safer prescribing. People have a right to know all risks #InformedChoice! Solidarity with families who have lost loved ones. Support #Give5 Step 2 ‘Be Active’ 👉 nlb.ie/take-action/gi… #PHADay #PrescribedHarm #HumanRights

Informed consent is everyone’s human right. J. of Medical Ethics publish largest ever survey. Results show medical pros exaggerated & risks downplayed for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Patients & families have a right to the truth & a right to be heard. 👇 bit.ly/4mQ9f3H

This is such sad news, delivered by Peter Whittle with typical clarity, positivity and bravery. Over the years Peter has emerged as a magnificent example of how an ordinary citizen, motivated by love of country, can create (from scratch) an entity that seeks to save our way of life.

A new book detailing the positive impact of the arts, community and storytelling on those who have experienced mental health trauma will be launched in Belfast this week. The Rest of the Story – Transforming Trauma to Voice, Agency and Leadership was launched at The MAC in

I haven't posted anything Bare Owl for ages so here's one heading out for the night

Proud to be in The Rest of the Story – Ground breaking anthology of mental health activist and survivors voices launched in Belfast capartscentre.com 2025/11/the-rest-of-the-story-ground-breaking-anthology-of-mental-health-activist-and-survivors-voices-launched-in-belfast/

Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 Would you ever consider a trip to Co Down? I'm running a book festival in May and you would be very, very welcome!

In summary: Stormont has just about managed to fund last year’s health service pay award with the help of the Treasury. Now the pay review body has recommend an around-inflation increase this year. It will cost £120m which Stormont says it doesn’t have. And round we go again.