Lip Plumpers 101 – What Works And What Doesn’t
Thanks to the likes of Kylie Jenner, lip plumping is now a “thing”. Lip plumpers are used to make the lips appear fuller and are taking the beauty world by storm for their magical powers….
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10 Of The Most Popular First Dance Songs
Choosing your first dance song can be tricky – it’s all about the balance between something special and something you’d like to dance to, as well as a track the guests will enjoy too. Whether…
5 Ways To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
There’s not a lot worse than waking up, glancing in the mirror and discovering dark circles under your eyes. It always seems to happen at the worst possible time. I’ve found a few ways to…
The Ultimate NI Festival Guide: 24 Festivals To Check Out This Summer
This summer there’s a whole load of festivals you’ll be wanting to attend, with some of the biggest names in music travelling over to Northern Ireland to put on incredible shows. For fans of all…
6 Easy Steps To Make Your Own Lip Gloss
Lip gloss is a girl’s best friend and so useful to keep in your bag wherever you go. Whether you’re after shiny lips, tinted lips, or lips that smell incredible, you can easily make your…
Loads Of Amazing Birthday Cakes You Can Buy In Belfast
What makes a special day even more special? Cake, of course! With so many beautiful cakes on the market these days we’re often spoilt for choice. But if you’re looking for a cake that has…
7 Places To Take The Kids This Month
You know the feeling, the kids are back at school and after all that waiting for the summer holidays to end so you could have some freedom, you begin to miss them. Some quality time…
11 Awesome Songs You’ll Hear At Tennent’s Vital 2016
TENNENT’S VITAL is one of Northern Ireland’s favourite music festivals and has hosted huge names such as Snow Patrol, Eminem, The Killers, Foo Fighters, The Stone Roses and The Script. Starting in 2002, the festival continues…
5 Things To Do This Summer In NI
Are you looking for things to do this summer across Northern Ireland. If so there’s plenty of festivals and events for thrill seekers and airshow fans alike. Whether you want your head in the clouds at…
Meet Kathy Dickie: Owner And Founder Of Angel Cake Bakery
Born and bred in Coleraine, mum of two Kathy Dickie founded and manages Angel Cake Bakery which is based in one of West Bann Development’s enterprise units. Located in the Killowen area of Coleraine, West…
Renowned Potter Returns Home For Craft Month
Celebrated Northern Irish potter Jack Doherty will return to Northern Ireland to open August Craft Month 2016 with a major new exhibition on 28th July. Doherty, who has forged a remarkable international reputation from his…
Must See Museums
The Ulster American Folk Park, Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and Ulster Museum are hosting an array of interesting exhibits and events throughout the summer to recognise historical anniversaries amongst other celebrations. Celebrating its 40th…
Eel-Eat Inaugural Restaurant Week
This summer the first ever restaurant week aimed at celebrating Lough Neagh Eel will run from Saturday 25 June to Saturday 2 July. Lough Neagh Eels have been awarded for their heritage, tradition and authenticity and the inaugural…
NI’s Top Tribute Stars Get Ready To Rock The Castle This July
Dolly’s Rockin Country Club presents the tribute party of the year at ROCK THE CASTLE at the Dalriada Festival this July. On July 17 Glenarm Castle in Co Antrim will host Northern Ireland’s top tribute…
New Cookbook Porridge Is An Aphrodisiac Provides Quick And Easy Recipes That Could Improve Your Health
Roisin Armstrong, a Northern Irish Kinesiologist, has released her first cookbook Porridge Is An Aphrodisiac. The book showcases delicious, healthy and simple recipes for wholesome dishes. After her own experience with chronic fatigue and stress, Roisin…
What Makes Northern Ireland’s Food And Drink So Special?
As part of Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink 2016 Michelin starred restaurateur, Michael Deane has been speaking out about the excellent local produce in Northern Ireland. Michael Deane said: “Northern Ireland’s produce is…
Meet Northern Ireland’s Fastest Growing Healthfood Company: Squeeze Wheatgrass
Artisan health company Squeeze Wheatgrass is helping consumers over Northern Ireland eat cleanly. As more and more people wish to improve their health, there’s been a boom in healthy eating and the consumption of superfoods….
Music Box Presents: Peter Corry’s Twilight At The Trust
Peter Corry and The Music Box, in association with The National Trust, will present a unique evening of entertainment in the stunning setting of Mount Stewart in County Down later this month. This one-off event,…
Eating Locally Can Prevent Food Allergies
A Northern Ireland food allergies expert has revealed that eating local food not only tastes good but can help prevent illness and intolerance Kinesiologist Roisin Armstrong said that by committing to buying and cooking local…
You’ll Go Nuts For This Local Product
The Lisburn based company CocoMojo have been leaving their healthy, feel-good mark on the beverage industry for years and now are gearing up for the launch of their brand new products and packaging. As well…
Booked In With Jess: The Sexism Chat
I am a feminist. I believe that both sexes should be treated equally within our society. Until recently I thought that in the UK this was already the case, more or less. I thought sexism…
Rock-N-Roll Psyche Nurse Simon Murphy To Take On America
A BELFAST law student turned psychiatric nurse has been given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take his music to Nashville. Simon Murphy, who despite having a law degree has been working with mentally ill patients for…
Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland Hold A Successful Event Opposing PACE Trial
HOPE 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland fought the PACE trial in a recent event in Belfast, saying that biomedical studies – not biopsychosocial – should be the leading principle in research towards recovery. ME,…
5 Top Tips To Travelling On The Cheap
It starts off with a niggling desire to visit that spot in Iceland where your friend took that really cool photograph or see the Caribbean so you can understand why your brother won’t stop raving…
The Scandal Of The £5M PACE Trial For ME: What Can Be Done?
Over 11,000 ME/CFS patients have signed a petition calling for an independent review of the PACE Trial. The PACE Trial is a £5 million study promoting the view that ME/CFS patients can recover if they…
Q&A: Author Jim McComish Tells Us About His New Book The Reluctant Rapparee
JIM McComish has always been interested in cultural heritage and his debut novel The Reluctant Rapparee aims to transport readers into 16th – 17th Century Ireland. He took a break from writing his second book…
Want To Find A Zest For Life This Spring, Here’s How
IN the New Year many people are trying to reinvent themselves and improve their lives in some form, with the most obvious and important aspect being their health. While dry January and other detoxes can…
10 Secrets Of Short Story Writing To Help You Craft The Perfect Tale
IN recent years the revival of the short story has had many writers eagerly turning to their keyboards. But writing a short story is harder than it seems and can be a frustrating experience. While a…
New Parents Spend Less Time Together But Have More Sex
NEW parents have less quality time together, go on fewer date nights, say ‘I love you’ less often than before they had children and experience fewer romantic gestures. A study commissioned by Care.com earlier this…
Do You Have An Embarrassing Child?
THE average child will embarrass their mum and dad a staggering 576 times during their school years. Kids making inappropriate comments, repeating swear words and commenting on their parents’ size will lead to frequent red…
Everything You NEED To Know About Sweeties…Yum Yum
CONFECTIONERY historian Tim Richardson has created a timeline to show how our love of sweets has developed over the centuries. He said: “Throughout history, many sweets have maintained their allure and popularity because they have kept…
How To Get Your Teen’s Bedroom To Smell Nicer
PARENTS of teenagers only see them for three hours in every 24 hour period, according to new research. Pringles Candles conducted the study of 1,000 parents and teenagers and discovered that a third of parents say there are…
Six Top Tips To Boost Your Vision In 2016
MUNCHING on mince pies and glugging mulled wine over the festive period can play havoc with your waistline. But did you know that over indulging can also have an adverse impact on your eyesight? Poor…
Aer Lingus Welcomes 12 New Recruits for Pilot Cadetship
AER Lingus welcomed its newest group of recruits for the 2016 Cadet Pilot Training Programme recently after receiving over 2,800 applications for 12 available places. This year’s group of twelve recruits hail from Republic of Ireland,…
Entrepreneurial Carrickfergus Teen Recognised By Young Enterprise
YOUNG Enterprise presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Erin Tweedie from Downshire School in Carrickfergus, for her dedication to the organisation and for representing Young Enterprise at number of events over the past year. Erin said:…
Surprise Surprise, Research Finds Kids Prefer Playing With The Box On Christmas Day
IT’S a Christmas tale many long-suffering parents of young children will be all too familiar with. You traipse round the shops endlessly searching for this year’s eye-wateringly expensive must-have toy, then head home to painstakingly wrap…
Top 20 Signs You’re A Mum
CONSTANTLY being in a rush, looking tired, and spending your life thinking about food and what to cook are the key signs of being a mum, says a new study. Researchers polled 2,000 British mums…
Top Tips For A Cracking Christmas Wedding Proposal
THERE will be more than ‘five gold rings’ being sung about this Christmas – as almost 800,000 Brits are set to propose over yuletide, research has found. The figure came from a study which compiled…
Free Cycle Training For Belfast Health Trust Staff Ahead Of New Belfast Bike Stations
STAFF at Belfast Health and Social Care Trust have been given the Christmas gift of on-road cycle training to help them get on their bikes in the New Year. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has…
‘The Star Wars Effect’ Leads 80s Product Revival
STAR Wars fans are leading an eighties revival, with sales of popular gadgets from the decade soaring in the run-up to Christmas. Old favourites such as the ZX Spectrum and Meccano have seen a huge…
Top Tips To Giving Your Pet A Stress Free Christmas
A HOME bursting with friends and family, fancy decorations and tasty treats sounds like the perfect Christmas. However, Pets at Home is warning pet owners that a home full of new people, new foods and new presents…
Top 10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland This Holiday Season
NOW the kids are off school and many families across Northern Ireland are looking for some precious quality time together, Tourism Northern Ireland have compiled a list of events taking place every week. Top 10 Things…
Christmas Doesn’t Begin Until You’re Driving Home, Research Finds
PEOPLE in the UK are preparing for Christmas chaos on the roads as festive travellers make their way home to see family and friends. According to a new study, commissioned by leading audio entertainment provider…
Lidl Renews Partnership With The Mac
Lidl Northern Ireland has renewed its sponsorship of the The MAC’s Christmas programme for a third year, promising yet another magical Christmas at the MAC. Áine McVerry, Director of Communications at the MAC said: “We have…
Lurgan Singer Conleth Kane Releases New Single Titled River
CONLETH Kane’s cover of River, originally by Joni Mitchell, is taking Northern Irish radio by storm. Kane made the move to London back in 2003 to study at the prestigious Conservatoire of Musical Theatre ‘ArtsEd’, whose past…
Strategies Are Needed To Prevent Suicide, Says Health Company
A Northern Ireland healthcare company has criticised a recent study by Ulster University into the pressing need for suicide prevention. The Health & Wellbeing Co, who specialise in delivering a range of talking and physical…
Oh Yes It Is! It’s Rumpelstiltskin At The Mac This Christmas
THIS Christmas, the MAC is set to spin a new twist on the much-loved fairytale of Rumpelstiltskin. This is the venue’s fourth Christmas show and is proudly sponsored by Lidl. Based on the Classic Brothers…
Ulster University Uncovers First Ever Profile Of Deaths By Suicide
NEW research at Ulster University has uncovered a pressing need for suicide prevention work to specifically target people in Northern Ireland who have difficult life experiences. In the first study of its kind in the…
The Psychology Of Carnism: Why Do We Eat Meat?
HAVE you ever considered it strange that you can stroke your beloved pet with one hand and eat a pork chop with the other? Why do we eat cows and pigs but not dogs and cats?…
Local Estate Agents Keep Homeless Warm
JAMES Duggan Estates are giving homeless people a helping hand this winter by teaming up with the East Belfast Mission’s Hosford Project, and providing a winter warmth pack every time a customer completes on a…
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