Tina Calder

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

Psychic Energy Healer Louise Reveals Her Remarkable Journey In New Book

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AT just three years old Louise Maginnes began having visions and hearing things other people couldn’t. By her teens Lisburn woman Louise, 38, was sensing tragedy and predicting the death of people’s loved ones. online pharmacy buy zoloft no prescription with best prices today in the USA Now a spiritual energy healer and psychic medium […]

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NI’s ‘King’ Is Bringing His Blue Suede Shoes To Bangor

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EUROPE’S leading Elvis tribute singer, Jim ‘The King’ Brown is bringing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s biggest hits to Bangor. For over two decades Jim has been entertaining Elvis fans with some of the star’s biggest and best known hits. Now he’s looking forward to taking to the stage at the Marine Court Hotel

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Get On Board For The Titanic Maritime Festival

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Ahoy me hearties! Get on board for Belfast City Council’s free Titanic Maritime Festival which takes place at Queen’s Quay and Titanic Quarter on the weekend of Friday 16 – Sunday 18 June. The Maritime Festival is organised by Belfast City Council and supported by Tourism NI, Q Radio and Translink. The annual event features

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Belfast Singer Gareth Dunlop To Appear In New Movie

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A BELFAST singer songwriter has been cast in a new movie – as himself. Gareth Dunlop, 29, shot to fame after songs from his debut EP were used in big TV shows such as Bones, Nashville, House, One Tree Hill and Switched At Birth among others. And it didn’t stop there, after his trip to

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The Belfast Book Festival Returns With 100 Live Events Across 11 Days

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With 11 days of 100 live events and workshops, get ready to celebrate the wonderful world of books at the 7th Belfast Book Festival. Running from June 7-17. This year’s festival features a unique, diverse and highly creative programme; catering for a wide range of interests and exploring many topical themes.  Through authors, workshops, music,

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The Power of Video Marketing – Free Promo Videos Up For Grabs For NI Charities

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When it comes to promoting your charity or community organisation and engaging with stakeholders, users and the general public we live in ever-changing times. From social media and email marketing to on-street promotions there’s a plethora of ways in which charities seek to engage with people using their services as well as the individuals and

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Young People More Loyal To Their Phone Than Their Partners

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Young people across the UK are more loyal to their mobile phone network than their PARTNERS, a study has found. The survey discovered that smartphone-mad 18-30 year olds spend an average of four years and two months with their network, compared to just three years and nine months in romantic relationships. And despite a long

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Comment: Was The ‘Mum Paying Son To Revise’ Story All That It Seemed?

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Earlier this month I was invited onto the Stephen Nolan radio show online pharmacy clomid with best prices today in the USA to discuss the recent news story of a woman in England who was PAYING her son to revise for his A-Levels. And on first glance I got pretty wound up about the idea.

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Are These The Features We Want To See In The Home Of The Future?

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Self-cleaning toilets, a television which chooses programmes for you – and a robot that delivers breakfast in bed are all features we hope to see in the home of the future. Windows which tint automatically in the sunshine and a wardrobe that irons clothes while they are hanging up also made a list of inventions

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Keeping Up On Cosmetics Costs UK Women £10 BILLION a Year

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Image-conscious women in the UK spend more than twice as much money every year on looking good than they do on feeling good, a study found. Research revealed stocking up on the latest cosmetics and hair products in a bid to keep up appearances sets the nation’s females back more than ten BILLION pounds a

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Visual Artist Aly Harte Opens Debut Exhibition

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Belfast visual artist Aly Harte exhibits a collection of her latest works inspired by the beautiful seascapes of Irish coastlines both north and south. City Artist. Country Born. Sea Inspired realises eight original pieces inspired by memories that she has had with her family past and present, and invokes a reminiscence that everyone can relate

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9 Fantastic Ebooks Just 99p Each From Local NI Authors

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This weekend to celebrate the bank holiday local publishing company Excalibur Press is offering a range of its titles for just 99p each on ebook. From poetry, short stories and ‘how to’ guides to fantasy, historical, drama and crime fiction there’s certainly something for everyone amongst these books. So here’s a round-up and details for

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MEET THE ARTIST: Gareth Dunlop, Belfast

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Belfast singer songwriter Gareth Dunlop, 29, shot to fame after songs from his debut EP were used in big TV shows such as Bones, Nashville, House, One Tree Hill and Switched At Birth among others. And it didn’t stop there, after his trip to Nashville to pursue his music Gareth bagged himself an American agent

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Hothouse Flowers Star Liam O Maonlai Opens Up About His Rollercoaster Career

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FROM dealing with unexpectedly reaching the heights of the pop charts to his father’s death at the height of his fame Hothouse Flowers singer Liam Ó Maonlaí has had a roller coaster career. Famed for songs such as Don’t Go and I Can See Clearly Now the Hothouse Flowers defined an era of music in

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Holywood Harmony Festival Expansion Plans Underway

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ORGANISERS of the Holywood Harmony Festival have announced a series of expansion plans that will see the festival grow in size over the coming weeks. The three-day line-up of the volunteer-run event has already announced big name acts such as Hothouse Flowers, Ulaid & Duke Special, Gareth Dunlop, Dana Masters and The Emerald Armada. Running

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Ireland’s Largest Wood Fired Pizza Oven Open for Business

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It’s Curtains Up For NI’s Newest & Most Exciting Theatre School

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As Ireland’s newest Theatre Academy prepares to open it’s doors on this week, two of the biggest stars from Broadway and the West End paid a visit to show their support and host a special pre-opening masterclass. NI’s very own Rachel Tucker, along with Kenneth Avery-Clark, principal and Co-Founder of the American Musical Theatre Academy,

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McAtamney’s Traditional Butchers Teams Up With We Slim Together to offer Healthy Living

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Watching your weight and eating healthily needn’t be a chore this summer, thanks to the latest partnership between We Slim Together and McAtamney’s Traditional Butchers. Come rain or sun, sizzling sausages and juicy burgers can definitely be a part of your summer menu whether you are looking to lose, maintain or just take control with

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Eamonn Holmes Hotly Tipped For I’m A Celeb

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Eamonn Holmes has entered the betting to appear on this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here at telling odds of 5/2 with Betway. The 57-year-old broadcast journalist is back in the public eye thanks to recent appearances on Good Morning Britain and the odds suggest ITV are likely to snap him up

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Former Top Of The Pops Dancer Who Sold “1690” Number Plate To Paisley Releases Memoir Book

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Former Legs & Co dancer and Vogue model Patience Bradley has always been savvy in business having carved a successful career for herself in modelling, dancing and now as a dog trainer. But in 1981 she made a sale to a top Northern Ireland politician that she says she’ll never forget. “Before I got married

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Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Is Back With Fab New LineUp

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Northern Ireland’s most dynamic arts festival hits its landmark birthday with all the bravado and naïve swagger of a typical 18 year old. Yes, the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast returns from the 27 April – 7 May to transform Belfast’s city centre with an exuberant riot of live music, comedy, spoken word and visual

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Whole Host Of Acts Lined Up For Moira Calling Festival

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Organisers of Moira Calling – The freshest independent music festival outside of Belfast – have just revealed the acts that will be hitting the main stage at this year’s festival. Now in its second year, Moira Calling (which takes place on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 September) has upped the stakes from last year, delivering

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Guns N’ Roses Headed For Slane Castle In May

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Guns N’ Roses return to Slane Castle on Saturday 27th May for their sold-out concert with their Not In This Lifetime Tour, 25 years since they last played the legendary venue. Royal Blood, Mark Lanegan & Otherkin have just been added to the bill as special guests. Speaking this morning, Lord Henry Mountcharles stated “I

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Integrated Primary School & Nursery Honoured With Best Nursery In Belfast Award

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Belfast’s Hazelwood Integrated Primary School and Nursery has scooped a Families First Award for Best Nursery, receiving recognition for the work with children with special needs as well as the overall achievement. online pharmacy purchase singulair no prescription with best prices today in the USA The prestigious award acknowledges the work of the staff team

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Inspirational Slimmers Shortlisted For NI Awards Announced

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We Slim Together members and the wider public have been nominating inspirational heather eaters for the 2017 We Slim Together Inspirational Award, Sponsored By Oh So Lean. With record entries and over 100 nominations made, 20 We Slim together members have excepted the nomination and will now be shortlisted, and independently judged by, inspirational model

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Dance Music Legend Carl Cox Confirms Belfast Summer Date

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Northern Irelands’s Underground Dance Music institution SHINE, team up with CHSq to host the biggest ever SHINE event in the 22 year history of the brand. For this monumental outdoor show in the heart of Belfast City Centre, SHINE have secured the long awaited return of the ‘King’ of Underground Dance Music, CARL COX for

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Foy Vance & Amy MacDonald To Perform At Custom House Square In Belfast

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Foy Vance returns to Belfast, following two sold out nights at the iconic Ulster Hall, to headline his largest ever show at Custom House Square, alongside a hand picked of special guests & friends including Amy MacDonald, Ryan McMullan, David C Clements. Foy Vance is a critically acclaimed singer and songwriter hailing from the land

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Alternative Rock Band Boyce Avenue Set For Ulster Hall Date

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US acoustic / alternative rock giants Boyce Avenue will take to the stage at the Ulster Hall, Belfast on Friday November 3. The bands most recent album Road Less Traveled was released in April 2016. Boyce Avenue is comprised of the three Manzano brothers – Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (guitar, vocals) and Daniel

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It’s Time To Go Barbecue Mad As Hillmount Opens New Showroom

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Radio presenter Carolyn Stewart of U105 joined Robin, Alan and Edith Mercer to launch their Weber® World showroom at Hillmount which offers barbecue fans an extensive range of barbecues and accessories, all displayed in a stunning new showroom. Robin Mercer, Hillmount, said, “We’re really excited to be launching this experience to our customers. Our Weber®

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Belfast Film Festival Unveils Eye-Popping 11 Day Line-Up

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Belfast Film Festival has unveiled its eye-popping 11 day line-up of unforgettable movie moments from March 30 to April 9. The Festival has already revealed its coup of bringing Hollywood star John Cusack to the city to receive the Réalta Award for Outstanding Contribution to Cinema. Tickets for the event at Movie House Cinemas sold out

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27 Easy To Do Hairstyles That Will Revamp Your Look

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When it comes to our hair, there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in a rut which leaves us looking exactly the same morning, noon and night. How many times have we looked in awe as a colleague, friend or family member creates yet another perfect look that seems effortless, stylish and….well….fabulous? Surprisingly, it’s not actually

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Moira Calling Promises A Dramatic “Free Friday” For Festival Goers!

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Following the storming success of last year’s inaugural event, organisers of Moira Calling – The freshest little music fest outside Belfast – are offering this year’s festival goers an extra Friday FOR FREE! Last year’s Moira Calling took place in the idyllic setting of the County Armagh countryside and featured headliners such as Hudson Taylor,

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Ulster Bank Puts Faith In 3 Inspirational Young Entrepreneurs

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Art students from Clounagh Junior High School launched a new three-year sponsorship between Young Enterprise and Ulster Bank by showcasing their entrepreneurial skills at the Bank’s Portadown branch. The year 9 and 10 pupils operate a 24-strong production and retail company called Handcrafted with Love and recently won Best Overall QuickStart Company at Young Enterprise’s

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The Balmoral Show Is Back With A Packed 4-Day Schedule

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This year’s four-day Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and showmanship plus a packed entertainment schedule and will from May 10-13. The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) today launched the 149th Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank. This year’s Show will provide an exciting mix of food, farming excellence and

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