Belfast writer Abby Williams released her first book, Tripping, earlier this month. Published by Excalibur Press, Tripping tells the story of hedonistic Scarlet who finds her “ultimate hit” in Belfast. But, as always, all good things must come to an end as Tripping delves deep into a world defined by excess, pleasure and self destruction. […]
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Birmingham author Jessikah Hope Stenson has released her debut collection of short stories titled A Single Drop Of Perfect & Other Stories, now available exclusively to Amazon buy ventolin online https://heartlandhealthlab.com/wp-content/uploads/fusion-icons/health-v1.1/demo-files/ventolin.html . The five short stories cover everything from family and friendship to love. Published by Excalibur Press the stories are heart-warming and thought-provoking pieces which will
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A BELFAST model has launched her own campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders in young people across the country. 23-year-old Samantha Reynolds joined forces with local charity CARED (Caring About Recovery from Eating Disorders), an organisation founded by the families of two Northern Ireland girls who were affected badly by the condition. The mother
A COUPLE whose lives were devastated by the suicide of their son have revealed the gruelling truth of the heartbreak of those left behind. Enniskillen parents Mary and Ian Monaghan’s worlds were shattered on March 22, 2014 when their son Paul, 22, took his life. Paul was one of 268 people across Northern Ireland that
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If you’re stuck for a few ideas of what to do with your friends or family this Easter check out our low-down of 17 fab places to go over the holidays Castle Ward Easter Fair, Castle Ward, Downpatrick, Co. Down March 27-28 Solve the clues in the Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt to win a delicious
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To celebrate the forthcoming Crabbies Grand National we have a MEAL FOR TWO at The Botanic Inn in Belfast courtesy of United Wine Merchants THIS SUNDAY, March 20. All you have to do to win is follow the instructions below: Competition Terms & Info Win a Meal & a Crabbie’s Ginger Beer for two in
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More than half of Northern Ireland women are planning their wedding before their even engaged. A recent survey across the UK found not only were many women “obsessed” by the big day but the Northern Irish women were the worst ‘pre-bridezillas’. The poll by Asda found a whopping 85% of those surveyed from NI admitting
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In Northern Ireland there’s nothing more famous than the philosophical rantings of our beloved taxi drivers. online pharmacy androgel for sale no prescription pharmacy They are experts on everything, are up to date with all the latest current affairs and they know what madness is happening on the roads – such as weirdly placed bus
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AS some people reading this will already know, earlier this month I was inspired by my good friend Stuart Robinson who started a public campaign through his radio show to get #SlimForTheSummer and in typical Stuart style he’s got half the country behind him. In my first blog post: Is It Just Physical Weight I Need
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AN east Belfast-based dance company has been given the chance to propel itself onto a global platform, after 30 of its young members qualified for the UDO World Street Dance Championships. The spectacular achievement by Ajendance is testament to the hard work of Annika Graham and Clare Montgomery who set up their cross-community dance business
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We’ve all been there…and now, more than ever, it’s harder to hide from them. Our embarrassing fashion mistakes! Whether you proudly sported a colourful shellsuit, spent a summer pulling up your oversize trousers or had your hair cut into a mullet – we can guarantee that at some point, if it hasn’t happened already, those
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So here it is…that blog…the one I’ve been threatening to write for years but never really had the inclination to actually do it. I suppose that’s a bit like “dieting”, “getting fit” and “becoming healthy” – all things many of us ‘mean’ to do but never actually get round to it. In fact, it’s the
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AS a teenager Shelley Leitch shot to fame as part of the Northern Ireland girl group Femme Fatale. At just 17-years-old the petite blonde was stepping on to some of the biggest stages in the UK alongside the top names in pop music. Now, as a tribute to her music business father, Shelley – now
WHEN Amanda Large tragically lost her beautiful baby boy Thomas at just three months old her whole life fell apart. Having had some existing health problems since birth, Thomas’ death was classified as “Sudden Unexplained Death in Infancy” (SUDI) and still to this day Amanda, 43, hasn’t been able to find out why. The mother
GREENISLAND actor Stephen Hagan is set to star in Sky 1’s new, fast, thrilling, action packed drama, Lucky Man, alongside fellow Northern Ireland talent, James Nesbitt. Scheduled for broadcast on Friday January 22 (9pm), this first-ever UK TV drama from the mind of the legendary Stan Lee is a fresh, original crime drama based around
WHEN it comes to booking entertainment for your wedding it’s hard to please all of the people all of the time. And if you get it wrong, the party could be over before it’s even started on your big day. One performer who’s all to familiar with the do’s and don’t’s of wedding entertainment is
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WRITER Jim McComish has a passion for history, ancestry and a love of fiction. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before the Belfast author put it down on paper. The story of The Reluctant Rapparee begins in 1731 in the townland of Drumgooland close to the majestic Mourne Mountains. Although the main plot is
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FOR most people the expression “go to hell” is merely a verbal insult designed to pack a punch. But for author and broadcaster Larry E ‘Buck’ Hunter it conjures up a very real and vivid experience of a place he never wants to return to. Hell was not the inside of the Federal prison cell he
NORTHERN Ireland’s music industry said goodbye to one of their own recently. Legendary musician and producer Shaun ‘Mudd’ Wallace died at home after a stint in Antrim hospital in early December 2015. Although not a household name, the 59-year-old year old’s work was synonymous with Northern Irish music. Not a record player, ghetto blaster, CD
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AS Jason Derulo is spotted all over the internet with his new hottie, former 50 Cent girlfriend, Daphne Joy – fans all over Northern Ireland are getting ready for his visit to Belfast later this month. He’s certainly ramping up the publicity machine as the tour approaches Northern Ireland. The singer posted a Happy New
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AS news of the death of hedonistic Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister (AKA Ian Fraser Kilmister) hit the headlines earlier this week tributes began pouring in from the Northern Ireland rock community. Amongst the heartfelt adulation from lifelong fans of the iconic rock frontman, Northern Ireland’s own punk and rock legends began recalling stories and memories
STUNNING brunette Lisa McHugh is often credited with bringing a little sex appeal to the Irish country scene. The beautiful Glaswegian burst onto the scene in 2010 when she moved to County Fermanagh to perform full time. In just five years Lisa, 27, has seen her career go from unknown artist to performing on the
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WHEN it comes to bringing a lunch there are a ton of reasons why we continue to opt for the boring old sandwich, packet of crisps and a chocolate bar. And by mid-afternoon not only are we on a downer from the chunk of bread but we’re probably on a sugar come down as well…
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OK, hands up…who bought themselves a Nutri Bullet, Nutri Ninja or some other blending machine recently to make some delicious blender recipes. No doubt by now you’ve filled it full of everything you can find in the fridge and even bought a few extras. But the question is, how long will you keep this up?
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WHEN it comes to Christmas Day traditions and the “discussions” of where we go for that all important turkey dinner our local celebs are more often than not in the same predicament as the rest of us. From trying to avoid in-laws to racing around frantically wrapping presents and buying last minute gifts – being
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AS Christmas approaches there’s more and more pressure each year to perform in the kitchen. Gone are the days when the standard turkey dinner is enough to satisfy our maturing palates. We caught up with some of Northern Ireland’s top chefs to find the secret to serving the perfect Christmas dinner. online pharmacy buy zantac
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BANGOR author Sonia Boal has achieved her dream of bringing an environmental message to children through a work of fiction. The Letter From Santa, released earlier this month, is illustrated by County Down artist Jo Hatty and according to publisher Tina Calder of Excalibur Press is “a charming festive tale that gently delivers a serious
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BELFAST’S first craft brewery and creators of Yardsman Lager – has added to its growing portfolio, with the launch of a new craft Irish stout. Yardsman Original Double Stout, which will be sold exclusively in draught form, is the fourth product to be launched by the brewery in the 18 months since its launch. Reflecting
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WHEN pictures emerged earlier this year of former Westlife star Mark Feehily (AKA Markus) serving tea and crepes from a van at a festival the rumour mill went into overdrive. Some thought he had gone mad making a big statement and turning his back on the entertainment industry while others suspected he was skint. But
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COUNTRY music hunk Nathan Carter is often credited with paving the way for young stars to break the scene in Ireland and Northern Ireland. With that the singer, originally from Liverpool, has had a wealth of success having stormed the Irish charts with six highly popular albums and more recently, a UK tour. Nathan’s last
FORMER Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed how a Northern Ireland doctor helped repair his injured tackle. According to the footie star his Premiership teammates laughed as Belfast born sports doc Andy Massey told him how he was going to need stitches in his penis after sustaining an “eye-watering laceration” to his privates. In his
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WHEN it comes to illnesses they’re pretty much straight forward…the person looks sick…and therefore is. But for many people, like myself, this isn’t the case. Our everyday lives are plagued by an illness that no one believes and worse, cannot be proven. We find ways to manage, one of which is to hide when we’re sick and cram
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A PERSONAL trainer has revealed how he battled being an overweight teenager to become one of Northern Ireland’s biggest wrestling stars. Comber man Grant Davidson, 31, AKA Dunkan Disorderly may have a tough, scary exterior but underneath the father of four says he’s a big softie. “I wasn’t bullied as such when I was younger
TEN Northern Ireland female business experts will host a series of mentoring sessions this week to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Hosted by the The Centre for Peace and Democracy and Ulster Bank at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast on Thursday November 19, the Business Breakfast is part of a series of global events. Running across 144
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OVER 800 schools and youth groups across Northern Ireland are taking part in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from Monday November 16 to Friday 20. This year’s theme is What Bullying Means To Me and schools are being encouraged to explore with the young people they work with their individual and collective understanding of
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PROBABLY best known for the brand’s commitment to natural products, Liz Earle recently celebrated two years at Boots in Belfast with a relaunch of their concession. And, having had one, I have to say one of the best aspects of the relaunch for me is the wonderful hand and arm massage. Thanks to the lovely
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EARLIER this week I took part in a radio debate about breastfeeding and whether women should cover up or not. That piece and audio can be found HERE. During the debate commentator Lynette Burrows inferred that only a feminist could think like I do – that women shouldn’t be forced to worry about “modesty” when
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WHEN it comes to breastfeeding there are a wealth of opinions out there in terms of why we should do it. But one subject less likely to be addressed is where to do it and how to do it. I was invited onto the Stephen Nolan show on Radio Ulster to discuss exactly that. Whether
A FARMER and sculptor from Co Down is to be featured in a new charity calendar of Irish farm hunks. Artist Mark Revels, 37, was cast as Mr December and Mr January in the 2016 Irish Farmer Calendar, in aid of the charity Bothar. And already he’s set to become a well known face in
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