Tina Calder

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News in Brief: Taking In Neighbours’ Parcel Amongst The Best Ways To Settle Into New Community, Study Says

Taking a parcel in for a neighbour, inviting next door round for a cup of tea and having a pint in the local pub are some of the best ways to settle into a new community, according to a study. Researchers also found simply saying hello, having a coffee with the neighbours and getting a […]

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Entertainment Briefs: Amy Winehouse’s Dress Sold For £180,000

The dress worn by Amy Winehouse during her final stage performance has sold for more than £180,000 at an auction of the late singer’s estate. The entire sale raised more than £3million from over 800 items including clothing, handwritten notes and accessories that became staples of her image. Many of the headline items attracted bids

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Showbiz Briefs: Paul Mescal And Phoebe Bridgers Have Appeared To Confirm Their Relationship After Months Of Speculation

Actor Paul Mescal and American singer Phoebe Bridgers have appeared to confirm their relationship after months of speculation. The pair were first spotted last summer at a cafe in County Cork, and have now been pictured together at the 2021 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. The Irish actor, who is best known

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News in Brief: The UK Is Pledging £290m To Help Poorer Countries Cope With The Impact Of Climate Change

The UK is pledging £290m to help poorer countries cope with the impact of climate change, as the COP26 climate change summit enters its second week. Government ministers from around the world are in Glasgow for more talks. They will discuss how to support poorer countries and if reparations for damage from natural disasters should

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Showbiz Briefs: Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast Leads Nominations For The British Independent Film Awards

Sir Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast leads nominations for the British Independent Film Awards alongside thriller Boiling Point. The autobiographical film about Branagh’s childhood in Northern Ireland racked up 11 nominations, including Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress and Best Support Actor. Jude Hill has also been nominated for breakthrough performance. The winners will be announced at an

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Showbiz News: Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John Are Being Tipped To Get The Christmas Number One

Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John are being tipped to get the Christmas number one. They’ve paired up for three festive tracks including Merry Christmas, which is a 7/4 joint-favourite. YouTuber LadBaby has been given the same odds by bookies after topping the charts for the last three years. William Hill has odd for Adele

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News in Brief: UK Visitors Will Be Able To Travel To The US For The First Time In Nearly Two Years

UK visitors will be able to travel to the US for the first time in nearly two years when the border reopens today. The first flights took off from Heathrow at 08:30 – but all UK visitors over 18 will have to provide proof of vaccination to enter the US. American travellers have been able

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Showbiz Briefs: Christine Lampard Has Announced Her Own Clothing Collection With A Well-Known Brand

Presenter Christine Lampard has announced her own clothing collection with a well-known brand. The 42-year-old posted on her Instagram Wednesday morning to reveal her new partnership with British brand, Wallis. Captioning the announcement, the TV host said that followers should keep their eyes peeled for November 12th.   Hear more news and showbiz from me,

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News In Brief: Budget Squeeze Has Left Third of Adults Savings-less

A third of adults do not have enough emergency savings to cover three months’ bills, a study has discovered. Which? said putting money aside was becoming harder as rising costs squeezed budgets. It found one in four people surveyed had less than £1,000 tucked away.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina Calder,

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Entertainment Briefs: Striker Marcus Rashford Named Person of the Year

Man United striker Marcus Rashford has been named Person of the Year for getting poorer children reading. Marcus, who has campaigned to end child poverty, launched a book club to promote literacy. He also teamed up with publisher Macmillan Children’s Books, which donated 50,000 titles, including Rashford’s own, You Are A Champion, to those in

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News In Brief: Push For Vaccine Booster Opens Opportunity To Book A Month Prior To Eligibility

The NHS has renewed its push to drive up booster uptake, with people now allowed to book their appointments a month before becoming eligible. They will only be able to receive it once they do become eligible, but the new measure could help them ensure they get inoculated as soon as their group is called.

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News in Brief: The Return of Christmas at the Cathedral

Christmas at the Cathedral returns this December. On Friday 17th and Saturday 18th of December at St Anne’s Cathedral, celebrated singer and producer, Peter Corry will perform at St Anne’s Cathedral. A third show on Friday has just been announced after the first two shows sold out in record time. Tickets are available now on

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News in Brief: People Who Regularly Game Found Four In 10 Spent More Time Gaming During The Last Year And A Half

A study of people who regularly game found four in 10 spent more time gaming during the last year and a half – playing an estimated 40 per cent more in a typical week than pre-pandemic. An average of 17 hours and 48 minutes was spent on their console during the average week during the

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News in Brief: You Can Now Explore The Wreckage Of The Famous Titanic Ship On A Submarine Tour

If you want a holiday with a difference, you can now explore the wreckage of the famous Titanic ship on a submarine tour – if you have £96,000. Tour company OceanGate Expeditions say that the experience will be part of an eight-day trip from Newfoundland in Canada, taking nine people at a time. The trip

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News in Brief: We’ll Ask For Help And Advice More Than 6,000 Times In Our Life

We’ll ask for help and advice more than 6,000 times in our life – going to friends for relationship advice, dad when moving house and mum for parenting tips. Over the course of a standard week, we’ll ask for help or advice twice – that’s around 104 times a year. We’re most likely to go

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Showbiz News: Simon Cowell Has Ended His Decade-Long Feud With Gary Barlow

Simon Cowell has ended his decade-long feud with Gary Barlow as the singer is named as a judge on his new show. Simon spoke to Gary last weekend in clear-the-air talks. Gazza is the new judge on his talent show Walk the Line, with Simon saying: “He’s the best man for the job.” He joins

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News in Brief: US President Joe Biden Has Left Scotland After His Visit For The COP26 Climate Change Summit

US President Joe Biden has left Scotland after a two-day visit for the COP26 climate change summit. Biden used his final address to hail the progress made at the summit so far but also criticised China and Russia’s leaders for not showing up. The president said the vast majority of world leaders viewed the conference

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News in Brief: The Slow Food Campaign

The Causeway Coast and Glens is Northern Ireland’s first accredited Slow Food destination, Taste Causeway, the collaborative network of local food and drink businesses was awarded the accolade by the global Slow Food Movement following a rigorous assessment process. To launch and celebrate this prestigious award Taste Causeway are running a six month programme of

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News in Brief: Three Out Of Five Of Us Would Willingly Run Into A Burning Building To Save Our Pet

Three out of five of us would willingly run into a burning building to save our pet, a new survey’s revealed. The poll of cat and dog owners also showed that 81% wouldn’t think twice before saving their pet from danger. Six in 10 of us would willingly fight another person to save our four-legged

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News in Brief: Just Half An Hour Of Daily Exercise Helps To Keep Depression At Bay

Just half an hour of daily exercise helps to keep depression at bay, a study has revealed. Experts found activities such as aerobics, dance, gym workouts and yoga all protected against the blues. A person’s risk of suffering a new episode of depression fell by 17% for every four hours exercise they did each week.

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Showbiz Brief: Harvey Goldsmith Has Hit Out At The Cost Of Adele’s Gig Tickets

Concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith has hit out at the cost of Adele’s gig tickets, with some priced at £579. General admission for the star’s London shows in July next year is £90, which the veteran gig guru says is “expensive enough”. Tickets for Adele’s pair of British Summer Time gigs in Hyde Park include primary

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News in Brief: A Member Of The Group Of Scientists Advising The Government On Coronavirus Has Stepped Down From The Role

A member of the group of scientists advising the government on coronavirus has stepped down from the role. Sir Jeremy Farrar has been part of the independent Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) since the start of the pandemic. He said he had left at the end of October so he could focus on his

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News in Brief: Gallery 545 Is Presenting An Exhibition Double Bill On The Malone Road In The City This Month

Belfast art gallery Gallery 545 is presenting an exhibition double bill on the Malone Road in the city this month. Two exciting exhibitions will run in different locations featuring over twenty accomplished artists based in Northern Ireland, showcasing a curated selection of affordable original artworks. Harrison Chambers will host the Artists on the Rise Pop-up

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Showbiz News: Ed Sheeran Has Been Named The Country’s Richest Star

The drinks should be on Ed Sheeran — he’s been named the country’s richest star under 31 for the third year in a row. With his album = now out, and its accompanying singles soaring in the charts, Ed’s bank balance is overflowing at £236.5million. He’s miles ahead of Harry Styles — second in Heat’s

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News in Brief: Greta Thunberg Has Told Young Protesters That Politicians Attending COP26 Are “Pretending To Take Our Future Seriously”

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has told young protesters that politicians attending COP26 are “pretending to take our future seriously”. The arrival of world leaders in Glasgow for the COP26 summit triggered a series of demos across the city. Greta attended one of dozens taking place. She told fellow activists it was all a load of

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Showbiz News: Bake Off Is Back

Bake Off is back tonight… It’s Caramel Week and the Bake Off tent is dripping with melting sticky stuff. The showstopper involves the creation of something called a Sugar Dome, the kind of thing that surely only exists to torment baking show contestants.   online pharmacy https://calcuttaheartclinic.org/newv/snna-new/cenforce.html no prescription online pharmacy buy kamagra-polo online cheap

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News in Brief: Unvaccinated People Are 32 Times More Likely To Die From Covid Than Those Who Have Been Double-Jabbed

Unvaccinated people are 32 times more likely to die from Covid than those who have been double-jabbed, a study finds. Their mortality rate in England is 849.7 per 100,000, compared with 26.2 for fully inoculated people, according to the Office for National Statistics.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina Calder, on online

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Showbiz Briefs: Adele Is The Person We’d Most Like To Sit Next To On A Long Haul Flight

Adele is the person we’d most like to sit next to on a long haul flight, according to new research. She’s topped this year’s fantasy travel companion poll with 28% of the vote, ahead of new Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker who was in second place on 21%. Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow in

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News in Brief: Made In Belfast Reopens on November 4th

A familiar face in Belfast’s hospitality scene is set to a return to its Cathedral Quarter this week. The eclectic restaurant, Made In Belfast, will open its doors once again in the historic Cathedral Quarter on November 4. Opening from Thursday to Sunday from 12pm to late, the latest menu will have tasty options for

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Showbiz Briefs: Simon Cowell Is Stepping Back From TV

Simon Cowell is stepping back from TV to spend more time with his family.  buy prednisolone online https://healthandvitalitycenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/prednisolone.html He’s scaling back his on-screen presence after two decades as one of the biggest faces on television.  online pharmacy https://rootsandwingspsychology.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/proscar.html no prescription Simon, who’s been ever-present on the X-Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, will be replaced by

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News in Brief: A New Platform For Businesses In The Property Sector Is Set To Launch At The End Of This Year

A new platform for businesses in the property sector is set to launch at the end of this year. Northern Ireland’s first online resource of its kind, the NI Property Hub, will help bring business together under one roof to showcase the products and services they supply to the property sector. For more information, visit

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Showbiz Briefs: A Flat In New York’s “Ghostbusters Building” Has Gone on Sale This Halloween For £3.8 Million

A flat in New York’s “Ghostbusters Building” has gone on sale this Halloween for £3.8million. The 55 Central Park West building featured as the home of Dana, played by Sigourney Weaver, 72, in the 1984 movie, and where the Ghostbusters fought Marshmallow Man. Built in 1929, the block’s real-life residents have included Ginger Rogers and

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News in Brief: Walk-In Sites Across The UK Will Now Be Offering Booster Jabs

Walk-in sites across the UK will now be offering booster jabs to those already double vaccinated, as the NHS attempts to increase take-up ahead of winter. From today, anyone who has had their second dose at least six months ago will be able to turn up at one of the hundreds of vaccination sites with

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News in Brief: Tumble Circus Will Return To Belfast’s Writers’ Square This Christmas

Award-winning circus company Tumble Circus will return to Belfast’s Writers’ Square this Christmas. Running from December 17 right the way through to January 3 Tumble Circus Winter Circus show is an all-human performance with everything from comedy, fun, hilarity and professional circus performance to amazing aerial skills. For more information go to www.TumbleCircus.com   Hear

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