Tina Calder

Journalist, commentator, author and content creator specialising in showbiz, entertainment, business, trade, human interest and lifestyle.

These 5 Foods Could Be Giving You Bad Body Odour

Health and nutrition experts at Prepped Pots powered by Musclefood.com have revealed how consuming food and drinks like garlic and caffeine can cause us to smell. Body odour can come down to many factors from medication, hormones and underlying conditions. The foods which we consume also play a large part in our body odour with certain foods …

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Terry Bradley Shines Spotlight On Young Talent With Bradley Art Prize Competition

Renowned artist Terry Bradley has launched the 2024 Bradley Art Prize giving hundreds of budding young artists a new chance to showcase their work in Belfast and Brussels and win a share in a total prize pot worth £4,000 for themselves and their school or college. Following unprecedented success last year and specifically designed to …

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Madness Set For 2024 Custom House Square Show

After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie, one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness, announce their ‘C’est La Vie’ summer tour with a Custom House Square, Belfast show on Friday 9th August 2024.   The huge 19-date tour will call at Margate, Southampton, Plymouth, Newcastle, …

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Two Door Cinema Club Set For Custom House Square Summer 2024

Two Door Cinema Club have announced a massive concert for summer 2024 with a show at Custom House Square, Belfast on Thursday 15th August 2024.   Mixing guitar-driven hooks with a dancey, electronic polish, Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema Club first gained attention with 2010’s Tourist History and singles like What You Know, Something Good Can Work …

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Golden Goodie Bag For One Lucky Visitor At 2023 Mallusk Christmas Market Unveiled

Mallusk Enterprise Park will open its doors to support over 20 local entrepreneurs, 3 charities and provide free Santa Grotto visits to 100 local children on the evening of Wednesday 29 November. The local businesses and enterprises showcasing their locally made products and services at the pop up festive Market include local artists Dionne Pollock, …

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Mallusk Enterprise Park To Transform Into Festive Market To Support Over 20 Local Businesses This Week

An indoor market with over 20 stalls and a pop up Santa’s Grotto will transform the local enterprise agency at Mallusk on Wednesday November 29. The evening event will offer visitors the chance to pick up handmade presents and enjoy a night out supporting the business community in the countdown to Christmas. Hosted and supported by …

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Appeal For Pledges To Protect Wildlife This Winter As Initiative Nears 5000 Target

Ulster Wildlife’s ‘Let Nature In’ campaign, in partnership with Hughes Insurance, has reached an important milestone with 2217 households in Northern Ireland embracing wildlife-friendly activities in their outdoor spaces thus far. However, with a target of 5,000 households to reach, Ulster Wildlife is calling on more people across the province to open their hearts and …

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Finnebrogue Jingles All The Way To Asda

Finnebrogue has worked with Asda to produce ten new Christmas products, bringing the total number of listings for the Downpatrick based company to 36, across fresh meat, meat-free, chilled, frozen meat, and party food. The new seasonal products, which are exclusive to Asda and will be available across the retailer’s stores in the UK include Extra …

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Tech Consortium Strikes Gold With International Trade Award

An international consortium of tech innovators is celebrating its success at the inaugural International Trade Awards, organised by the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&T). The Technology Enabled Trading Alliance (TETA) picked up the ‘Innovation in Trade Award’ in recognition of its blockchain solution for the food industry. Spearheaded by Northern Ireland blockchain innovator …

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Second Speedmaster XL 106 To Double Capacity At Belfast-Based Green Packaging Company Biopax

Biopax aims to double its printing capacity with a second Speedmaster XL 106. This sustainable carton packaging, paper wraps and self-adhesive labels solutions company is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It has been working primarily in the UK and Irish markets, preparing ‘green’ packaging solutions for the food, beverage and non-food sectors. As part of …

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Celebrate Christmas With Festive Arts Events In Ards & North Down

Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Arts and Heritage Service has some fantastic festive events on offer this Christmas season. Shoppers are invited to two unique festive shopping experiences where they can browse and purchase beautiful, handcrafted products created by local artists and makers. The special events which will be located in North Down Museum, …

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Let’s Count With CCEA’s Refreshed Learning Resource

Did you know that, in Northern Ireland, the population of Country Antrim is more than 10 times that of County Fermanagh and that in 2021 Ahoghill and Whitehead were ‘census twins’ because they both had a population of exactly 3,537 people?   Let’s Count! is a learning resource developed by CCEA in partnership with Census 2021, supported by NISRA, …

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All Aboard The Christmas Express With A Personalised NSPCC Letter From Santa

This year, take your little ones on the ‘Christmas Express’ – Santa’s magical flying train, with a personalised NSPCC Letter from Santa. In return for a donation, Santa will write a personalised Christmas letter to your little one featuring enchanting stories and illustrations, and lots of details that only Santa could know – such as …

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Catalyst Launches Inclusive Innovation Programme ‘STRYVE’

Catalyst has formally launched its new inclusive innovation project STRYVE, which is aimed at young people aged 16-25 years old seeking to gain skills, qualifications and experience that will provide them with a pathway towards employment. STRYVE, which is being delivered in partnership with the Rio Ferdinand Foundation and funded by the International Fund for …

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Belfast Optician Geoff McConville Honoured As Freeman Of The City Of London

Geoff McConville, a respected optician based on Chichester Street in Belfast, has been granted the esteemed title of “Freeman of the City of London” by the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. This honour acknowledges Geoff’s remarkable contributions to the field of eye care, and in particular, his continuous investment in cutting-edge technology. Geoff’s commitment to …

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Students From Ireland & NI Collaborate On EU/UK Youth Citizenship Workshop In Derry~Londonderry

Students from Ireland and Northern Ireland are taking part in a Citizenship Workshop hosted at Nerve Centre in Derry~Londonderry this week (6-10 November), as part of the EU/UK Youth Stronger Together programme. Media industry professionals are mentoring the Media, Journalism and Performing Arts students, from North West Regional College (NWRC), to create media content that …

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McKeever Hotel Group Set for Growth Under new Leadership Structure

McKeever Hotel Group, the Antrim-based hospitality business, has revealed its strategic three-year plan, which includes the growth of its operation on an all-island basis and across its existing hotels in NI and Donegal. The ambitious strategy, which coincides with the Group’s 30th anniversary, aims to increase turnover to £60million though the next three years, with further …

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Ballymena Girlguides Challenge Politicians On Mental Health Crisis

Girlguides from the 1st Cullybackey Guides Unit have tackled local politicians on their response to a recent survey which revealed the happiness level of girls and young women in Northern Ireland is at a 15 year low. The issue was raised at Girlguiding Ulster’s Parliament Week event, held at Stormont, where a group of guides and …

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Farrans Awarded Contract For Inspired Villages £45m Phase 1 Sonning Common Retirement Community

Building and civil engineering contractor, Farrans Construction, has been appointed by Inspired Villages to begin construction of a £45m retirement community in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire. Farrans’ first phase of works will include 73 high-quality, bespoke homes for over 65s and a state-of-the-art wellness suite within the village centre. The Sonning Common scheme, once delivered …

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Great Expectations Project Aims To Restore Great Victoria Street

A determined regeneration effort is now underway to restore Southern Great Victoria Street and Shaftesbury Square. Partners Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID), Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities have come together with the private sector to help revive the Golden Mile – once the city’s most bustling and vibrant stretch. Billed …

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Ulster Bank Announces £100,000 Package Of Support For Organisations Facing Cost Of Living Challenges

Twelve charitable organisations have received a ‘helping hand’ from Ulster Bank to try and alleviate pressures brought about by the current cost of living challenges.  Foodbanks, heating hubs and other care providers have each been given a share of Ulster Bank’s £100,000 Helping Hands Fund so that they can continue to offer the services and …

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More Than 39,300 Food Parcels Distributed By The Trussell Trust In Northern Ireland As Need Continues To Soar

New figures released by the Trussell Trust reveal that 39,334 emergency food parcels were provided to people between April and September by food banks in the charity’s Northern Ireland-wide network. This is the most parcels that the network has ever distributed at this point in the year and represents a 23% increase from the same …

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Jet2.com & Jet2holidays Announce £500,000 Apprenticeship Fund To Support Partners

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced a £500,000 Apprenticeship Fund to help charity and not-for-profit partners develop their workforces. Following the announcement of 70 new apprentice positions at Jet2.com and Jet2holidays earlier this year, on top of over 100 apprentices already in employment, the UK’s largest tour operator and third largest leisure airline is making almost £500,000 in apprenticeship funds available to …

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Michelle Dowd Realeases New Single “Ain’t My Vibe”

Ain’t My Vibe is the new single from Northern Irish singer/songwriter Michelle Dowd. This is Dowd’s third single of the year following the pop/soul inspired track Healing and the dance smash Love is Love. The song was co-produced by Dowd alongside frequent collaborator and producer, Paul McNeilly. “There’s a juxtaposition between the music and the …

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Top Tips On How To Cut Costs, Save Money And Keep Warm This Winter

With the darker nights drawing in and temperatures dropping across the UK, the temptation to flick on the heating and cosy up by the fire has arrived. Despite the new energy price cap leaving some bills to cost less than last year, there are still many ways you can reduce the costs and keep expenditure …

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10 Top Tips For Reducing Your Food Costs This Winter

With the high cost of food a concern for 95% of consumers in Northern Ireland, the Consumer Council has put together some tips to help save you money at each stage of your food shop. “We know from our consumer research that households in Northern Ireland are already changing their shopping, cooking and eating habits, …

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Four Months To Go Until IoD NI Women’s Leadership Conference

The Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland has joined forces once again with leading law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, to launch the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference. Returning to Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on Friday 8th March, the conference is expected to be another sell-out event, attracting over 500 delegates and participants. The theme for the 2024 …

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Portadown Interiors Specialist, The Deluxe Group, Launches A New Mini Irish Pub In The Us

The Deluxe Group, a global leader in crafting bespoke interiors for the luxury hospitality, theme park and cruise line sectors, has delivered its first Pub Óg, a custom-built, prefabricated Irish pub, to a client in the United States.  The delivery follows on from the Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris’ recent visit to The Deluxe Group’s …

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Mcaleer & Rushe Wins 420-Unit Student Accommodation Contract In Liverpool

McAleer & Rushe have been appointed by Fusion Group to deliver 420 new residences at a 7-storey purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) scheme in Liverpool, Fusion’s first student residence in the city. The scheme will transform the vacant Hondo supermarket site, located on Upper Duke Street in Liverpool’s ‘Knowledge Quarter’, and runs adjacent to the Ropewalks …

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Ulster Bank Supports Local Businesses To Track Their Carbon Emissions

Businesses are aiming to reduce their carbon footprint with the help of Ulster Bank Carbon Planner. The easy-to-use tool, created to help all businesses, not just Ulster Bank customers, gives recommendations on how to reduce carbon emissions and tackle rising fuel & energy bills. Launched in response to customer feedback which highlighted some businesses are unaware …

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Are You A Good Neighbour? Here Are The Tell Tale Signs You Are!

New research has revealed as many as three quarters of people in the UK (70%) insist their community is closer than it ever has been before. In fact, four in ten (40%) think the cost-of-living crisis has helped bring their community together, while 70% say they have grown closer due to the challenges of the …

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Duran Duran Announced As Headliners For Latitude 2024 In UK Festival Exclusive

In a UK festival exclusive, the iconic British band Duran Duran has been unveiled as the headliners for the 2024 edition of the Latitude Festival. The announcement coincides with the release of the band’s critically acclaimed new gothic-themed album, Danse Macabre, which made its debut in the UK Top Five this week. The band is set to …

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NI Company To Deliver Leeds Bradford Airport’s New £100 million Terminal Regeneration

Northern Ireland construction company Farrans Construction has been appointed to deliver a new project with Leeds Bradford Airport. The airport has announced over a £100m investment into a vital regeneration of its terminal facilities which will dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. Approved by Leeds City Council, the …

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Jewson On The Hunt For Sustainability Champions In Belfast

Tradespeople, builders and installers across Belfast who are working towards a more sustainable future are being urged by national builders’ merchant Jewson to enter the inaugural Making Better Homes Awards. Jewson launched the free-to-enter awards to celebrate those in the industry who are working hard to create homes that are more energy efficient and comfortable. It comes …

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Ards Arts Centre Opens New Exhibitions For November

Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards is delighted to welcome two new art exhibitions this November: In Search for the Past, a joint exhibition by Maria and Anna Horvathova and Curious Carnival, a solo exhibition by Anna Donovan. Having graduated with an MFA from Belfast School of Art in 2023, Maria and Anna Horvathova have been developing their practices …

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Vertiv Invests In Manufacturing Facility In Northern Ireland To Support Growing Demand Driven By Ai And Digitalisation Trends

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced that it is making a significant investment in a manufacturing facility in Campsie, Derry / Londonderry, creating approximately 200 skilled jobs and contributing to the Northern Ireland economy. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, Vertiv’s investment will further strengthen Northern Ireland’s highly developed …

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Check Out These Luxury Celebrity Pads For Sale Including Elton John, Travis Kelce & Paul Anka

Ever wonder how the other half live? Check out these sprawling celebrity pads for sale at Top Real Estates: Elton John Is Selling His Huge Atlanta Condo Elton John has been performing in the United States since 1970 when he did his first American concert. Elton eventually became so busy with his music, television, films …

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Christmas Has Arrived At The Middle Aisle In Lidl Northern Ireland

That time of the year is fast approaching when we think about decorating our homes with twinkling lights, wrapping gifts to place under the tree and spending quality time with our families playing board games as Christmas carols play softly in the distance – it really is the most wonderful time of the year. At …

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Deluxe Festive Favourites Landing In Lidl Northern Ireland This Christmas

As the countdown to Christmas begins, excitement builds, and children count down the sleeps until Santa arrives, but for parents and adults alike, preparation is key. For those who like to host, wine and dine guests at this time of the year, Lidl Northern Ireland has a gift for you, as the retailer’s Christmas food …

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