Tina Calder

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Health And Wellbeing Festival Set For Belfast THIS Sunday (Nov 8)

A FESTIVAL celebrating health and wellbeing will open its doors in Belfast this weekend. The first TONIC Health & Wellness Festival event at T13 in the Titanic Quarter will take place this Sunday (November 8) and is set to feature a range of health and wellbeing exhibitors, practitioners, workshops and talks. From highlighting a range of […]

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9 Complementary Therapies Available In NI To Get Excited About

THERE was once a time when complementary health was thought of as nothing but a string of old wives tales with no real substance to them. However, in recent years, various studies and research projects- as well as first hand case study testimonials – have given credence and rise to the real health benefits of a

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Comment: Are We Really That Surprised A 15 Year Old Was Able To Hack A Giant Computer?

WHEN the news broke earlier this week that a 15-year-old computer whizzkid managed to hack communications giant Talk Talk I have to admit I was neither surprised nor incensed. Like many people, I gave a little giggle at the fact the teen was from Northern Ireland. I smirked a little thinking about the brat sitting in

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Model & TV Presenter Katie Larmour Launches New Textiles & Homewares Brand

BELFAST beauty Katie Larmour is well known on the local social scene, for years she’s been the face of corporate and fashion campaigns across the country. As a teenager her petite figure and gorgeous looks made her one of the most sought after models in the city. From Belfast City Council and the Pretty In

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Bullies Made Beauty Sarajane Feel “Worthless” But Bellydancing Restored Her Confidence

A BELFAST performer who was called “stupid” by a primary school teacher and taunted by other kids has revealed dancing restored the confidence stolen from her at a young age. Since childhood Sarajane Bryans, 25, battled bullies in the playground and heartless teachers who made her feel “worthless”. From scathing comments on her academic achievements

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Award Winning Independent Film The Blood Harvest Premieres In Belfast

AN independent filmmaker will premiere his latest horror flick in Belfast this weekend. George Clarke, 38, is best known for the 2008 zombie movie Battle of the Bone and his subsequent string of low-budget gore fests including The Knackery, Splash Area and Onus. The Blood Harvest, a last minute movie made for less than £500,

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Diagnosed With A Pituitary Tumour, Tessa Completely Re-Evaluated Her Life

WHEN former DJ Tessa Greer decided to give up life behind the decks it wasn’t because she’d fallen out of love with the music. For years the 43-year-old was working unsociable hours in high stress environments while bringing up children. But just over a decade ago Tessa was diagnosed with a Pituitary Tumour causing her

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Do You Know An Outstanding Student Who Dedicates Their Free Time To Helping Others?

AN awards programme which rewards post-primary students for outstanding acts of volunteerism and the positive contribution they make in their local communities and further afield is calling for applications. On Friday this week applications for The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards 2016 programme will close marking the ten year anniversary of the scheme. The annual awards

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Health Firm Says Tackling Work Place Stress MUST Be A Priority

DISCUSSIONS around stress in the workplace were once a taboo. If you couldn’t handle the heat you were told to get out of the fire. That was before it was really understood just how much stress could affect someone’s mental and physical health. Today it is said that 40 million working days per year are

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Health And Wellbeing Festival Set For Belfast’s Titanic Quarter

A FESTIVAL celebrating health and wellbeing will take place in Belfast next month. Organised by sound therapist Tessa Greer, the first TONIC Health & Wellness Festival at T13 in the Titanic Quarter on Sunday November 8 will feature a range of health and wellbeing exhibitors, practitioners, workshops and talks. From highlighting a range of health

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Despite Five Decades In The Business Music Legend Declan Sinnott Reveals He Still Gets Nervous

IRISH music legend Declan Sinnott has revealed he’s a big fan of modern artists such as Ed Sheeran. And the musician, who has toured with Christy Moore for almost three decades, believes moving with the times are essential. Declan, 65, who released his second solo studio album: Window On The World earlier this year, has

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The Fall star Bronagh Waugh Takes The Leap Into Politics For New BBC Radio Show

FORMER Hollyoaks star actress Bronagh Waugh is taking a step into politics. The actress, who has been best known recently for her role as Sally Ann Spector in the BBC’s psychological thriller The Fall, has joined the DUP. However, voters shouldn’t get excited because it’s all just an act. As she gets set to hit

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Celebrity Chef John Torode Cooks Up A Storm In Belfast

MASTERCHEF star John Torode cooked up a storm in Belfast recently as he arrived at St George’s Market to give a special cookery demonstration. The celebrity chef gave onlookers top tips on how to prepare two dishes from his new cookbook My Kind Of Food. Hundreds of foodie fans watched as the Australian-born presenter was

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Prince Charming Calum Best Says He’s “Anxious” About Doing Panto In Liverpool

CELEBRITY Big Brother star Calum Best has revealed he’s “anxious” about his forthcoming theatre debut. The handsome son of Belfast footballing legend George Best will play the role of Prince Charming in Cinderella at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre. Running at the venue from December 10 until January 3 Calum admitted he was “anxious” but “excited” to

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Legendary Playwright Brian Friel Is Laid To Rest In County Donegal

LEGENDARY playwright Brian Friel was laid to rest at Glenties Cemetery in Co. Donegal as tributes continued to pour in from the world of arts and entertainment. But one tribute from rising filmmaker Laura Gaynor stood head and shoulders above the celebrity adulation for the Tony Award winning writer. Born in Killyclogher, near Omagh, Co. Tyrone

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Larne Star Keith Semple Making It Big In America As He Secures A Place On Team Adam On The Voice US

A FORMER Northern Ireland reality TV star making it big in America. Larne born Keith Semple has made it through the blind auditions in The Voice America and landed a place on Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine’s team on the show singing the Bon Jovi hit I’ll Be There For You. The performer shot to

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Walk Along The Coast

Did You Know A Walk Along The Coast Can Help You Sleep Better: Here Are The Facts

A  walk along the coast could help you sleep better. According to research by the National Trust’s a walk by the coast will have you sleeping on average an extra 47 minutes as well as providing you with feelings of calm (83%), happiness (82%) and a sense of escapism (62%). The survey found that 70% of people

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The Fall Actress Niamh McGrady Reveals She’s A “Ninja Badass”

HOLBY City and The Fall actress Niamh McGrady has revealed when it comes to shooting she’s got her eye on the target. The brunette beauty, who is best known for her roles as Danielle Ferrington in The Fall and Mary-Claire Carter in Holby, shocked crew members on location when she proved just what a great

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The Corrs Are Back! And They’re Taking To The Stage In Belfast In January

AFTER a decade in the shadows Irish showbiz family The Corrs are back and they will close their UK Tour in Belfast. On Sunday the band played their first concert in ten years at Hyde Park in London. The band will then release their new album White Light on November 27 on East West Records. This

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Ed Sheeran Fans: You NEED To Read This, Special Film To Be Screened In Belfast

THE Odyssey Cinemas are one of a few cinemas across the world that will be screening a special Ed Sheeran event live. The pop singer is to screen a documentary charting his rise to fame and include performances from some of his biggest concerts to date. Jumpers for Goalposts tickets go on sale today (Thurs Sept 17)

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Local Designer Crafts Perfect Piece To Showcase Victoria Square’s Fashion & Beauty Events

BELFAST hub of high street and designer style Victoria Square has launched its forthcoming series of fashion events by showcasing a local designer. University of Ulster student 21-year-old Elina Vitola from Dungannon, was commissioned to design a skirt made entirely of leaves for the launch of Victoria Square’s Autumn/Winter fashion events taking place later this

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A Lidl Bit Of Style That’s Bang On Trend For Autumn/Winter 2015

WHEN it comes to fashion sometimes the best pieces can often be found where we least expect it. Over the last decade that has never been truer, with the High Street churning out some big bang on trend styles at a fraction of designer prices. We’ve come to accept that it’s perfectly ok to team

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Hundreds Set To Gather For The All Ireland Pole Dance Championships

BELFAST will welcome the largest group of pole dancers to the Mandela Hall next week for the All Ireland Pole Dance Championships. Over 300 spectators will attend to see 35 professional and amateur pole dancers and athletes from all over Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK take part in the massive competition on Saturday September

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Miss Ireland Beauty Queen Sacha Livingstone Says She’s Proud To Be A Modern Day Feminist

A NORTHERN Ireland beauty queen who was crowned Miss Ireland recently has revealed she wants to represent a “modern day woman”. Stunning model Sacha Livingstone, an English Literature student at Ulster University, says taking part in the competition was “empowering”. She believes it’s possible to have feminist ideals and look good on the catwalk. The

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World First As BabyDay Event Set To Host Over 80 Baby Friendly Events In Belfast

NORTHERN Ireland is to host the world’s first ever day dedicated to babies and young children. Hosted and organised by the Replay Theatre Company, a Belfast-based charity catering for younger audiences since 1988, BabyDay launched at the Ulster Hall last week. On Sunday September 27 over 70 unique events will take place across Belfast in

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FashionWeek TV Presenter Katie Larmour Reveals Her Top Tips Ahead Of AW15 Shows

AS we gear up for 2015 autumn/winter Belfast FashionWeek which returns to the city from October 15-18 we caught up with FashionWeek TV presenter Katie Larmour. Businesswoman, designer, model and presenter Katie has been with FashionWeek since its inception 20 seasons ago and says she finds the event to be “growing in popularity” season after

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Starring In Musicals & Being In An ABBA Tribute Makes Karen Rush One Busy Mum

ACTRESS, singer and dancer Karen Rush is what’s known in the business as a “triple threat”. As someone who has an all-round talent she’s had a varied career in entertainment. From serious stage productions and musical theatre to performing in an ABBA tribute act Karen has left no stone unturned in the business. Now, in

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Rock Superstars U2 Announce Six Homecoming Shows In Belfast And Dublin

U2’s sold out iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE European Tour 2015 will finish with six home shows – two in Belfast on November 18 & 19 and four shows in Dublin on November 23, 24, 27 and 28. It is the first time the band will perform songs from their recent album Songs of Innocence to a

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Fans Of La Guns In Northern Ireland Need To Check Out Details Of This Gig

IF you were a fan of LA Guns then get set to relive those years all over again as founding member Tracii Guns is headed for Belfast. LA Guns Tracii Guns will close his UK tour in Belfast at Voodoo on Wednesday September 16. For the tour Tracii has assembled a true all-star band, featuring

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After His Horrific Accident, Daniel Thought His Acting Dream Was Over – Now Hes Touring The Country’s Top Theatres

WHEN Craigavon actor Daniel May narrowly missed losing his life after crashing through a commercial window he thought his dreams of the stage and screen were over. The 31-year-old actor lay devastated in a hospital bed recovering from surgery that seen his left arm sewn together with nearly 50 stitches both internal and external. Despite being

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16 Big Events Now On Sale For 2015 At The SSE Arena, Belfast

LAST week the Odyssey Arena reopened as the The SSE Arena, Belfast following recent news that the energy company SSE Airtricity – who have already sponsored venues in Glasgow (SSE Hydro) and Wembley, London (SSE Arena) – signed a 10-year contract with the iconic venue. So, to celebrate the reopening following extensive refurbishment works currently ongoing, here’s

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Sexy Glamour Girl Arriana Sets Up Her Own Photographic Studio In NI

WHEN it comes to the glamour industry they don’t come more photogenic than the sexy seductress Arriana Flo. Relatively new on the local modelling scene at just 21-years-old she’s already taking the business by storm. And the Donegall born model is a beauty with brains. Arriana, who currently lives in Carrickfergus, is doing so well

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#NoFlysOnUs – September Events Across Northern Ireland

Sometimes it’s hard to get to grips with everything that’s going on across the country…so, in order to help – here’s our big fly posting wall. The great thing is, nobody will come and paint over your hard work…. If you want to see your September gig appear here just email [email protected].  If you don’t

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County Down Man With A Global Dream Became Millionaire During Trip Of A Lifetime

A COUNTY Down man who vowed to visit every country in the world has managed to become a millionaire whilst living his dream. Johnny Ward, 31, left Northern Ireland in 2006 to begin ticking places of his 193 country list. But just a short time into his trip, the entrepreneur realised he could earn money

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10 DV8 Must Haves Ahead Of Their Belfast Fashion Week Show

FOR over 20 years DV8 have been offering a local choice of branded and own brand clothing. Specialising in everything from general fashion to footwear and accessories the shop, based in High Street, Belfast, will be taking part in this year’s West Coast Cooler Belfast Fashion Week next month. With high street and online offerings

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GALLERY: 6,000 People Brighten Up The City With Color Run

AN explosion of colour brightened up Belfast’s Titanic Quarter recently as The Color Run returned to the city. 6,000 runners of all ages took part in what has been dubbed the “happiest 5k on the planet”. online pharmacy buy antabuse online cheap pharmacy online pharmacy zovirax for sale no prescription pharmacy According to its organisers

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