We all know that certain styles and cuts of clothing suit certain figures better than others, and this is especially true when it comes to wedding dresses. So, before you start hunting Pinterest and flicking through glossy magazines, make sure you don’t fall in love with the wrong style of dress for your body shape. […]
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With the summer holidays in full swing some families might be planning adventurous getaways and relaxing retreats. But if you’re not heading away this year it’s worth remembering that the Northern Ireland coastline is full of some spectacular hidden gems that can cater to a wide variety of tastes. Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-filled water
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Established over 50 years ago, Queen’s Film Theatre is Northern Ireland’s only arthouse cinema, showing a diverse range of films for a diverse audience. In recent years they have relied heavily on their clever use of Facebook in order to drive audiences to the theatre. Ellen Reay has been the Marketing Coordinator at Queen’s Film
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The global Coronavirus pandemic was unprecedented. It has had a significant impact on our working and social lives and has been responsible for a high number of deaths throughout the UK. As necessary but restrictive lockdown measures are eased to help secure the UK’s economy, workforces across the country return to a “new normal”. For
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In many cases your website is your shop window, the place people will go to find out more about you and your product or service before making the decision to buy. Getting it right is imperative to ensure your potential customer moves through your customer journey to convert into a solid sale. Damien Maddalena is
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In recent years, the popularity of LinkedIn has grown exponentially. What once started as a digital CV website has now grown into one of the most popular professional networking platforms in the world. With over 562 million users from over 200 countries and growing at a rate of two new users per second, the social
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Create an Instagram account, they said. It’s the answer to all your marketing problems. It sounds easier said than done, and it is. Mark Ashbridge is Co-Founder of one of Belfast’s best-known coffee shops, Established Coffee (ESTD). In 2020, the business celebrated six years in business, as well as achieving over 25,000 followers on Instagram
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Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking that branding is something that’s only for the bigger players, and they couldn’t be more wrong. For over ten years, Steve Neill from The Foundation has helped small and medium sized businesses tell their brand stories and communicate with their key audiences. He believes in using
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When it comes to creating content for your business it’s easy to resort to a “do it yourself” attitude. Sometimes it’s just simply quicker than trying to grapple with third party contractors who just don’t get your business. Or, maybe you just don’t have the budget for the luxury of getting help. Whatever reason you’re
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*Including updates correct as of 15th April 2020. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was introduced by government at the end of March. Michelle Tyson, Director of recruitment agency, Tyson Wilson Ltd, gives a breakdown and overview of some of the key points from the government guidance. Michelle said: “The coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented and is
As part of most business digital marketing strategies blogging has been put high on the list of priorities. But, more often than not, it’s something that’s either put off, set to the side or procrastinated about. As a result businesses are missing out on the chance to truly maximise this fantastic digital marketing resource. Tina
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With so much emphasis now being put on digital marketing it’s essential that businesses know how to best take advantage of advertising platforms online. Gil David, the Founder of Run DMG, has spent over 13 years in sales, marketing, and business management, as well as over 5 years running Facebook adverts for a wide range of
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When it comes to marketing your small business it’s not always easy to find the time to dedicate to a sustained campaign. However, making a few small changes and setting aside some regular time can help businesses to start seeing a difference sooner rather than later. Andi Jarvis, the Founder of Eximo Marketing, holds an
Karen Calder (32), originally from Belfast but now living in Kilkeel, started getting pains in her neck at 19 years of age. Over time, this progressed into prolonged periods of generalised pain all over her body. Finally, after many years of attending her GP and asking for referrals to specialists, Karen was diagnosed with mild
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A spectacular six-bedroom property in Stranmillis is now on the market that is guaranteed to be a sumptuous family home or an attractive investment opportunity. Including a separate apartment on-site, 1A Richmond Park, Belfast has luxury and practicality. The BT9 property, which is priced at offers over £550,000, oozes with opulent finishes throughout, including a
In years gone by, it was common for users to go to websites directly by typing the specific URL in the address bar. However, recent estimates indicate that between 81 and 93% of users find their desired destination through a search engine. As a result, digital-savvy businesses have realised that in today’s cluttered marketplace, it
NXT UK Superstar, Paul Gallagher (Tucker) from Belfast and Wrestling.ie star, Grant Davidson (Dunkan Disorderly) from Comber, recently took on the IFA Penalty Shoot Out Challenge at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. The pair were challenged to beat comedian Shane Todd’s score of 57 mph. Paul said: “I respect what Shane
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A number of bloggers and aspiring bloggers from across Northern Ireland will be kick starting a new 6-week blogging course at Lisburn City Library tonight (Thursday 1st November). The course comes hot on the heels of Libraries NI’s first ever Blogging Inspiration Session at Ormeau Road Library, Belfast last month where ten established bloggers revealed
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Northern Ireland’s ultimate Dolly Parton tribute is back as Donna Stewart is once again brings the songs and show stopping performances of the Queen of Country to stages across Northern Ireland. After a temporary break following ill health the 47-year-old is once again donning the Dolly wig to bring a packed show of fan favourites
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Ten bloggers in Northern Ireland will reveal the secrets of their success at Libraries NI’s first ever Blogging Inspiration Session at Ormeau Road Library, Belfast, this Thursday, 18 October. Presented by TrainingMatchmaker.com the bloggers, vloggers and podcasters will reveal their motivation, why they started and share top tips on what has helped them become successful. The event
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NORTHERN Ireland charity, The Wider Circle, will re-launch a professionals book on trauma at their forthcoming conference. The event titled ‘PTSD, Trauma, Stress & Resilience: Revolutionary approaches to treating Trauma and PTSD’ will take place on October 23 at the Corrs Corner Hotel, Newtownabbbey. During the conference organisers will relaunch a new and updated version
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The annual SOMA Festival kicked off yesterday in Castlewellan and the surrounding area running until Sunday July 22. Featuring a wide range of entertainment including walking tours, creative workshops, a Body & Soul weekend hosted by TONIC Health and Wellness, the Festival will also see 15 live music events taking place at venues across the
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Beach cover-ups can include pretty sundresses, comfy playsuits, and simple kimonos that you can throw on over your beachwear, swimsuit, or bikini. They are multi-functional, and are a must-have for any holiday wardrobe. The great thing about cover-ups is that most of them can be worn at home too, whether it’s for a walk on
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From voluptuous curves, to athletic and toned frames, women come in all shapes and sizes, which can make shopping for swimwear and beachwear an intimidating experience. We’ve scoured the best the high street has to offer to bring you nine pieces of fashionable swimwear to suit all shapes and sizes: 1. New Look – Black
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Everyone’s mood is perking up with the warmer weather and brighter sunshine, but it also means it’s time for us to consider how to take care of our skin and protect it from the sun’s harmful rays. Protecting your skin is about much more than just slapping on a bit of sun cream, especially if
We’re all fans of the classic smokey eye, a gorgeous cat-flick, and a sultry red lip, but it’s easy to fall into a tired and boring makeup routine. There’s no better time to shake up your look and try something new than a change of season, so here are our top six makeup trends to
Frank and Honest recently announced their commitment to become the first national coffee brand to move to 100% compostable coffee cups, and now they have joined forces with the Ulster University to launch a competition asking their fashion students to create a wearable garment using only Frank and Honest compostable cups in their design. Fergal
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The hugely popular Legends of American Country show is set to make its welcome return to The Cabaret Supper Club on Easter Sunday April 1. The show has enjoyed huge success with over 100 sold-out shows at prestigious theatres all across the UK, and features four fantastic singers: Joe Monroe, James McGarrity, Rod McAuley and
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One of Northern Ireland’s largest restaurant chains, Four Star Pizza, are on the hunt for local and ambitious talent to grab a slice of the action by becoming business entrepreneurs and running their own franchise. The company are planning to increase its number of NI stores from 12 to 30 by 2019, and is actively
When it comes to colour this season “pink is the new black” and you won’t be able to get enough of it. The blush colour palette that has been popular for a couple of years is here to stay, and it’s bringing a tonal cacophony of pink shades with it. From rosy ruffles to bubblegum
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TV Presenter, Barra Best, returns with a new three part series that takes viewers on a journey around the coast of Northern Ireland. Barra, a self-confessed land lover, has to find his sea legs, swap his weather charts for sea charts, and trade his home for a journey on board the yacht, Nebraska. Taking on
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When it comes to fashion, there is one thing we know for sure – fashion trends may come and go, but monochrome reigns supreme. While styles may change from season to season, staple black and white pieces are classic and elegant, and can be dressed up, or worn casual, depending on the occasion. Whether you
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many singletons are preparing themselves for the onslaught of awkward “so why are you still single?” questions from friends and family. If you are the friend or family member who asks these questions, it’s worth remembering that Valentine’s isn’t all love hearts and teddy bears for everyone. While some people celebrate
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While most of us prefer to follow a recipe when cooking, at least until we become more comfortable with a dish to the point where we can make our own little additions, soup is one of those fantastic throw-it-together meals that you can make with whatever you have in our fridge. Almost any vegetable will
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Many people love vegetables but there are others who struggle to get more of them into their diet. Regardless of which camp you’re in when incorporating veggies into your meals it makes sense to try and get as much nutrition out of them as possible. Levels of fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and
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They may be a staple in most diets and, in fact, at times blamed on being the “boring” part of a meal with people choosing to stick to the same few ways to cook potatoes. However, potatoes are an incredibly versatile food and as a result are often the staple of many lunch and dinner
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Last month it was revealed that almost 40,000 pints of blood were wasted in Northern Ireland in the last five years. According to the investigative website The Detail since 2012, around 250,000 pints of blood were delivered to NI hospitals, but almost 15% of those were recorded as wasted due to technical reasons such as faults in storage or expiration.
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The Out to Lunch Festival is kicking off this weekend from the January 5-28, bringing with it a much needed cultural bite to what is notoriously the longest and darkest month of the year. Celebrating 13 years of successful festivals, the utterly unique and totally boutique Out to Lunch experience provides a cultural feast of
If you want to pick up a gift for someone special, fancy getting your hands on some delicious and speciality homemade foods, or just want to soak up a festive and fun atmosphere, there’s no better place to do all three than at a Christmas Market. Here are 11 upcoming markets for you to enjoy:
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