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. No longer do you have to rely on just your bright lipstick to stand out from the crowd and, if […]
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 you want something classic, romantic, uplifting or slow, there’s bound to be a love song out there to fit your
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 combat the dark circles so they don’t stop me from looking my best. Here’s five ways to get rid of
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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 genres, these festivals will brighten up the summer, whether the sun is out or not! Here are 24 to check
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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 own lip gloss from the comfort of your home. A go-to homemade lip gloss is this honey shine. It not
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 that extra wow-factor, such as something personal to your loved one, it can be hard to find. Carly Curley of
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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 isn’t hard to find across Northern Ireland this month, indoors and out, for all the family. Before the weather gets
TENNENT’S VITALÂ 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 to showcases a wide variety of music from pop and rock, to rap and indie, whilst bringing some of the
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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 an air show or firmly on the ground at Amoy Races, or even on the water, there’s something for everyone.
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 Bann recently won a £20k Ulster Bank Skills & Opportunities funding award to help them implement an extensive employability and
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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 home in Cornwall, is back in Northern Ireland with ‘Waypoint’ his outstanding solo exhibition at the Market Place Gallery, Armagh.
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 anniversary this year Ulster American Folk Park tells the story of emigration from Ulster to America. Showing authentic Ulster cottages
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 ‘Eel-Eat’ week will culminate in the third annual River to Lough Festival. The elite of Northern Ireland restaurants have signed
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 acts as part of Dalriada Festival at the Rock The Castle show. Acts including Glamslam, Qthe Quo and Dolly’s Rockin’
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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 became a food author and natural health practitioner. At her kinesiology practice, Roisin helps people deal with food intolerances. Roisin
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 exceptional and I cannot speak highly enough about it. As restaurateurs it is thrilling to know that we have world
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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. Even better, you can find it at your local Tesco.  When Jacquelyn Stewart was diagnosed with skin cancer, she
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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, set in the picturesque surroundings of the 19th century house and gardens, will combine a number of intimate performances throughout
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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 food we are ensuring our bodies are getting the right food at the right time. “Eating local food is so
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 as adding five additional pack sizes for their drinks ranging from 250ml to 1.25 litres, CocoMojo are launching three brand
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 was a problem abroad in terms of genital mutilation, arranged marriage and human trafficking. But I was wrong. Everyday Sexism
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 the last nine years has plenty to celebrate. Last year he was the winner of Belfast music shop Dawson’s song-writing
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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, a neurological disorder, causes immense suffering among patients. In the road for recovery, only two forms of therapy are recommended
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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 about it. Anyway, you’ve always wanted to see Slovakia… Like most people, I have a seemingly endless list of countries
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 increase their physical activity, claiming that “fear of activity” has fierce negative impact on patients. However, there’s plenty of evidence
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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 to answer a few questions… Where did the idea for The Reluctant Rapparee come from and how did this idea
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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 leave you feeling healthier and happier in a physical sense, self-development courses can give provide the mental and emotional boost
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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 short story seems to be the easy alternative of writing a novel, don’t be mistaken. Packing in all of the
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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 year looked at 2,000 people from around the UK in relationships, including 1,000 parents of children under seven. In Northern Ireland
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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 faces. A survey of 2,000 parents by George at Asda earlier this year revealed some awful moment for parents: 1.
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 up with the latest taste trends while fitting in with changing lifestyles. The nostalgia value of sweets has always been there
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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 some days when their teenager doesn’t leave the comfort of their room in an entire 24 hour period. Four out
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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 nutrition, a cheeky cigarette at the office Christmas party and excessive alcohol can contribute to a host of serious eye
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, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The cadets will begin a fourteen month training course during January with FTEJerez, a leading flight
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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: “The company programme provided me with a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in aspects of business you wouldn’t learn otherwise.
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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 the gift. And on the big day? It’s ripped open in a frenzy of excitement – and promptly discarded in
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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 and found that other common traits include going out shopping for the day and only returning with stuff for the children,
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 the ‘rules of engagement’ when popping the question to your other half over the festive period. The poll found that one
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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 funded the cycle training which will be delivered by Sustrans from the end of January as part of the ‘Leading
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