Tina Calder

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

Comment: Westminster & Weinstein Scandals: There’s A Deeper Issue To Be Tackled

There’s a revolution happening and one I wholly celebrate. Across the UK and US victims of sexual violence, abuse, discrimination and harassment are standing up to be heard. They’re telling their stories and people are finally listening. It may be a case that those in the public eye are jumping on the bandwagon of the […]

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The Shocking Statistics Of Northern Ireland’s Suicidal Kids & Teens

Children’s charity Childline carried out almost 387 suicide counselling sessions last year involving children from Northern Ireland. The figures, released today, show an increase from 2015-16 when 349 young people received counselling from the free and confidential helpline. Across the UK, the NSPCC’s round-the-clock service delivered 22,456 counselling sessions – up 15 per cent from

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Could You Be The 1 In 5 People Suffering From Low Levels Of Vitamin D ?

Most of us know what our vitamin D levels are regulated usually by the sun. Getting a few good rays a day can be very beneficial to your health. However, rarely do we take into consideration what happens when we move into the autumn and winter months where not only do we tend to stay

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Country Star Nathan Carter Confirms 2018 Belfast Show

Country music hunk Nathan Carter has announced one of his biggest solo dates yet in Northern Ireland. The Wagon Wheel star will take to the stage at the SSE Arena, Belfast on Saturday 24 March 2018. online pharmacy strattera no prescription online pharmacy zithromax no prescription Tickets for the fully seated show (doors 6.30pm, show 8pm)

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Meet The Artist: Noelle Lucas, Coleraine

Singer songwriter Noelle Lucas began singing at around seven years old and hasn’t stopped!  In fact she even started writing short stories, poetry and songs from a young age. Now the 31-year-old Ballymoney born artist is juggling being a mum of two, the owner of Best Artificial Gardenware and her music career “I’ve written many

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Savvy Businessman & Country Music Hunk Nathan Carter Reveals The Secret Of His Success

When it comes to the Irish country music scene you’d be forgiven if you thought it wasn’t a cut-throat business that required its artists to be constantly evolving. For years fans have been witnessing a shift in energies and styles with some artists crossing from pop and rock as well as folk and trad. It’s

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“I Never Felt Thin Enough Or Successful Enough” Mindfulness Counsellor Brenda Shankey Reveals Her Journey To Happiness

Brenda Shankey might be a household name across Northern Ireland having been photographed at some of the biggest social parties for the best part of a decade. But behind the 46-year-old’s giant smile and perfectly presented exterior she had been hiding a secret. Brenda first shot to fame as a Belfast business woman who stepped

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Hilary Gore Was Terribly Unhappy With Her Life, She Felt “Fat & Frumpy” And Desperately Tried To Be Invisible, Now She’s A New Woman

At her heaviest Hilary Gore, 46, from Portglenone was 16st 12lbs.  She was living on anti-depressants, pain killers, inhalers and admits she was desperately unhealthy. On the outside she seemed happy with her life but inside it was a different story. “I was big bubbly Hilary who secretly inside was dying a slow death” she

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Belfast Man Nigel Kane Found Love In The Most Unexpected Place, Now He & His Wife Martha Travel The World Together

It was through a passion for travelling that Co Antrim man Nigel Kane found the love of his life. Little did the 52-year-old know that he would meet the woman of his dreams whilst booking a holiday. Now, Nigel and his wife German-born Martha (31), have turned their mutual love of travelling into a business

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XFactor Star Hayley Norton Battles Anxiety & Depression Daily But The Hit Show Has Given Her A New Lease Of Life

Standing on stage in front of XFactor judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne, Louis Walsh and Nicole Scherzinger Belfast singer Hayley Norton oozes confidence. But behind the confident exterior Hayley, 21, has a daily battle with anxiety and depression that has plagued her since childhood. Hayley shot to fame on the ITV talent show when she

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Beta Blockers & Anti-Depressants Were Lesley Bolton’s Staple Diet Until She Turned Her Life Around

AFTER years battling high blood pressure, Ill-health and depression Antrim woman Lesley Bolton knew she had to lose weight to avoid life-threatening complications. Now after shedding more than six stone she has her life under control and looks forward to the future as a confident healthy woman. The turning point came after she joined the

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X-Factor Star Debye Gaskin From Descendance Has The Last Laugh Over Bullies

BELFAST X-Factor star Debye Gaskin has revealed how music saved her after suffering at the hands of bullies from a young age. online pharmacy buy flomax no prescription with best prices today in the USA Debye (40) who appeared on the programme alongside daughter Hayley Norton (21) as Descendance has been at the centre of

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XFactor Mum Debye Gaskin “I Would Jump In Front Of A Bus For My Baby Girl”

  Their dramatic split on X-Factor last night left hardly a dry eye in the house but for Belfast mother Debye Gaskin it’s resulted in a battle with internet trolls. Today we’re delighted to announce Debye as our newest BAM Magazine contributor.  She’ll be bringing you all the low-down on this year’s X-Factor series as we

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Young Farmers David Jamison & Peter Allen Ploughing Their Way To The Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships

When it comes to farming no one knows the challenges ahead better than the young generation of farmers across the country getting ready to step into the forefront of the industry –and challenge for the top prizes in ploughing. For most young farmers agriculture is a way of life but the changing nature of the

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After A Battle With Leukaemia Young Farmer Andrew Gill Came Back A Winning Ploughman

Getting involved in ploughing is something Andrew Gill could have never envisaged this time last year. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in June last year and after a lengthy battle and heart complications Andrew is looking forward to the challenge of the 74th Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships this weekend. A beef

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Family Fun At Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships This Weekend

While the competition is sure to be fierce at the Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships which hosted the Six Nations Vintage Ploughing Contest, families and children of all ages will have an activity packed Saturday in the County Down village of Donaghcloney. While most eyes will be on the horse, vintage and modern tractor ploughing

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Internet Sensations The Grass Lads To Appear At Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships

This year’s Northern Ireland International Ploughing Championships is set to welcome internet sensations the Grass Lads. Made up of Conal (17) and Lorcan (12) Murray along with Matthew (16), Caolan (15), Connor (9), Jack (9) and Charlie Gill (6) the farm mad County Down boys have now had millions of views of their home-made videos

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“Superstar Lady Gaga Tweeted My Art” says Belfast X-Factor Star Hayley Norton

While Hayley Norton and her mum Debye Gaskin have been lapping up the limelight on X-Factor as Descendance, it turns out that Simon Cowell isn’t the only fan of Hayley. Mega star Lady Gaga also a fan – of her art. Talented Hayley (20) submitted her art to Lady Gaga’s site, and it not only appeared

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Will Sharon Osbourne Split Belfast Mother/Daughter Duo Descendance On X-Factor Tonight?

A mum and daughter duo from Belfast are set to take the X-Factor by storm tonight as the judges decide it’s time for them to go their separate ways. Debye (40) and Hayley (20) may have two decades between them in age but as most people know the pair are like sisters or best friends

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New Study Reveals Treating Insomnia Could Reduce Mental Health Problems

Treating insomnia with online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could reduce mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia, according to a large randomised controlled trial published in The Lancet Psychiatry. The Wellcome-funded study was conducted by researchers at the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, University of Oxford. It found that sleep disruption is a

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Ulster Rugby ‘Converts’ to Local Crisps

Ulster Rugby has announced a partnership with Glens of Antrim Potatoes which will see it become the sole supplier of potato crisps to the Kingspan Stadium. The creation of the crisp range is a recent venture for the company which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year. The products, including a sweet potato line, were launched

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Radio Royalty Tony Blackburn Set For Brief Stint On Northern Ireland Airwaves

Iconic DJ and broadcasting legend Tony Blackburn will join the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister as guest of honour at the official launch of the brand new Q Radio Headquarters, located in the heart of Belfast. As well as his official opening duties, the man whose voice launched BBC Radio One and who

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Would You Like To Appear On BBC2’s Eggheads? Show Producers Are Looking For NI Contestants

Are you ready to win a cash prize for your quizzing capabilities? BBC2 show Eggheads is looking for contestants from across Northern Ireland to take part in it’s 20th series with Jeremy Vine. The programme, produced by 12 Yard Productions, is searching for teams to take on the general knowledge geniuses to win a CASH

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New Ireland To Miami Flight Launched By Aer Lingus

Renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and Cuban-inspired cuisine, the ‘Magic City’ of Miami marks Aer Lingus’ thirteenth direct route to North America and will operate as a three times weekly service from Dublin year-round. Together with Orlando, Aer Lingus now flies daily to Florida direct from Dublin. Growing its long haul network

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Allied Bakeries Celebrates New Contract With Asda

Allied Bakeries has secured listings to supply its new Sunblest Reduced Sugar Pancakes to all 16 of Asda’s Northern Ireland stores. The contract expands on Allied Bakeries’ existing relationship with the retailer, which sees the East-Belfast based bakery supply 80 branded and own-label products to Asda. “The new Sunblest Reduced Sugar Pancake was created in

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10 Things To Do In Northern Ireland – Sept 11-17, 2017

From Afternoon Tea to Tea Dancing there’s plenty to do across the country from September 11-17. Here are just 10 events worth checking out, for more events log onto www.DiscoverNorthernIreland.com: 1. BBQ & Blues Supper Club, Newtownards, Co. Down, 16 September At the unique setting of Cloud 9 at Ards Airport this event will feature

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Ricky Warwick & Damon Johnson Set For Limelight Show

Rock duo Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson are pleased to announce a headline Belfast show at The Limelight 2 on Sunday November 5. Warwick and Johnson first met and became band mates when they joined forces in Thin Lizzy in the fall of 2011, and their creative partnership evolved when, along with Scott Gorham, they

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Oktoberfest Beer Festival Set For Belfast’s Custom House Square Next Month

Next month Custom House Square will be taken over for the biggest beer festival of the year in Belfast The popular festival spot will be home to a brand-new Oktoberfest event from Thursday October 19 to Saturday 28. In partnership with Bavarian beer Erdinger, the 10-day event will offer discerning beer drinkers, beer lovers and

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Tribunal Awards £11,840 To woman In Disability Discrimination Case Against Charles Hurst Ltd

A woman who brought a case against her former employer under the Disability Discrimination Act has been awarded £11,840 by an Industrial Tribunal. The Tribunal found that Charles Hurst Limited failed in its duty to make reasonable adjustments for Marie-Claire McLaughlin, who was employed by the company as a Customer Service Advisor. The case was

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Former Vogue Model Teams Up With Local Group To Help Stop The Torture Of Animals In Asia

Former Vogue Model and author, Patience Bradley, is backing the campaign to help stop dogs and cats being eaten in Asia through support for the Northern Ireland Protests Against the Dog Meat Trade in China group. A car boot sale will take place on Sunday, 3rd September at Murlough Beach, Dundrum to raise funds for

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Pictures Released Of Liam Neeson In Latest Movie

The first production shots of Ballymena born superstar Liam Neeson as top FBI Deputy Director Mark Felt have been released. Last year the Hollywood actor sported a new slender figure to take on the role of the whistleblower known as ‘Deep Throat’ who helped uncover the 1974 Watergate scandal. The scandal eventually led to Richard

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One Million Lego Bricks Shipped In For Belfast Show

Over a million Lego bricks were shipped to Northern Ireland this week as the BRICKLIVE fan show got underway. Taking place at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast the BRICKLIVE event runs until Sunday August 6. online pharmacy robaxin no prescription pharmacy Families from across Northern Ireland descended on the exhibition centre as creative kids

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The Biggest LEGO Show In The UK Lands In Belfast (Aug 3-6) – Details Here >>

BRICKLIVE, the UK’s largest LEGO® event has landed in Northern Ireland. Taking place at Belfast’s Titanic Exhibition Centre from August 3-6, the event will include various ‘bricktastic’ features and more than one million bricks – making it the ultimate day out for families and LEGO® fans. buy keflex online buy keflex online no prescription BRICKLIVE

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COMMENT: Is it possible to protect both cultures in Northern Ireland without eroding one or the other?

One thing I’ve always loved about Northern Ireland is the rich, colourful and interesting polarised cultures that exist here. As a child I was integrated into my own family culture but sent to an integrated primary school by parents who, although had their own personal beliefs and values, were passionate about ensuring their seven children

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Rocker Vivian Cambell To Receive NI Music Prize

Vivian Campbell will receive this year’s Oh Yeah Legend Award. The event which runs alongside the NI Music Prize, recognises the exceptional contribution of a musician or music industry figure from Northern Ireland. It will be the culmination of this year’s Sound of Belfast festival, which will run from 2 – 11 November, and will

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NI Chef Headed For Saturday Kitchen With GoT’s Yara Greyjoy

Ian Orr, the multi award winning Chef Patron of Browns Bonds Hill Group, is set to make his BBC One Saturday Kitchen debut on Saturday 5 August at 10am. Starring alongside presenter Matt Tebbutt, Ian, whose restaurant was awarded Best Food Tourism Experience in Northern Ireland for 2017, will be cooking a top secret dish to

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