Tina Calder

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

10 Things Across Northern Ireland This Month

If you’re looking for something to do later this month here are just some fantastic events you might want to check out: Seedheads Arts Streets Walking Tour, Belfast, Country Antrim, 21 January. Explore the changing face of the city through its ever-evolving street art. On this gently paced, two-hour guided walking tour, you’ll see the […]

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Friends Of Parkview Make A Splash With Down Royal Racecourse

Crossing the finish line as the official charity partner of Down Royal for 2023, Friends of Parkview, the charitable organisation which supports Parkview Special School, revealed the total would go towards improving the school’s on-site hydrotherapy pool, a facility that is essential for the health and well-being of its pupils. online pharmacy buy ventolin no

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Jet2.com & Jet2holidays Achieve Quadruple Success At Globe Awards

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have triumphed once again at the Travel Weekly Globe Awards, scooping an unprecedented four awards. For the eighth consecutive year, Jet2holidays was awarded the Best Short-Haul Operator at an awards ceremony held at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. The UK’s largest tour operator was also recognised for its partnership approach to working with independent travel agents by voting Jet2holidays as Best

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Aspiring Firefighters Encouraged To Apply For Belfast City Airport Apprenticeship Programme

Belfast City Airport has announced it is currently accepting applications for its prestigious ‘High Flyers’ Apprenticeship Scheme, providing a unique opportunity for individuals to join the Airport’s fire service. This initiative offers successful applicants the opportunity to gain invaluable on-the-job experience and qualifications in various areas, including aviation firefighting tactics and techniques, LGV advanced driving of

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Bake-Off Poll Sees Mums Triumph As Nation’s Top Bakers In The Family

A family bake-off poll by Camp Coffee has taken place to definitively answer the much-debated question of who claims the star baker apron in the family. And the winner is… our cherished mums with nearly a quarter of the votes (24%). The poll which highlights the nation’s love for baking, popularised by shows like The Great

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Girl Boss Or Girl Doss? Over A Third Find Career-Related ‘Hashtags’ Damaging And Limiting

Two in five professionals (39%) have found the recent rise in career-related hashtags – such as #GirlBoss – to be damaging and limiting for young people. The trend – driven by social media – has seen the emergence of short and snappy ‘hashtags’ to describe emerging workplace trends. These have been a combination of seemingly

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Armagh Shines As A Top Destination For Finance Graduates In The UK

A recent study by InvestinGoal has identified Armagh in Northern Ireland as a leading county for new finance graduates. This analysis, based on nearly 9,000 finance sector job listings, offers fresh insights into the best regions in the UK for those embarking on a finance career. Armagh, ranking seventh with a score of 71.46 out

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Light Physical Activity From Childhood May Combat Cholesterol Risks, Study Finds

A groundbreaking study has revealed that increased sedentary time from childhood to young adulthood significantly raises cholesterol levels. However, light physical activity (LPA) may effectively reverse this adverse effect. The study, a collaborative effort by the University of Bristol, the University of Exeter, and the University of Eastern Finland, was published in the Journal of

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Cliste Hospitality Expands Its Portfolio Into NI With Its First Acquisition In Belfast

Cliste Hospitality is pleased to announce the acquisition of Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast in partnership with Warren Private. The hotel will be rebranded temporarily as The Gasworks Hotel and will undergo a £3.5 million refurbishment over the next 9 months. This investment in the hotel will include a complete refurbishment of the hotel reception, bar

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Senior Leadership Promotion For 3EN’s Longest Serving Team Member

Laura Blacklock has been appointed chief client relations officer (CCRO) at Holywood-based cloud-computing company 3EN. The move comes as 3EN makes changes to its senior leadership team ahead of the new year. 3EN is one of Europe’s most qualified Oracle NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions partners. Its cloud technology helps businesses to drive growth through improving

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Anthony Toner Continues Latest Tour With Another 6 NI Dates

Celebrated singer-songwriter Anthony Toner is set to enchant music lovers across Northern Ireland with six additional dates on his latest tour. This series of live shows comes in celebration of his fourteenth release, “Ghost Notes Vol 2”, a carefully curated collection of cover songs that showcase Toner’s distinctive musical style. Having already graced stages in

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Comedian Jake O’Kane To Finish Northern Ireland Tour In Belfast

Renowned comedian Jake O’Kane is set to conclude his latest Northern Ireland tour in Belfast, promising a spectacular show filled with humour, satire, and no shortage of sharp wit. Known for his annual multimedia roundup of the year’s events, O’Kane’s show is a much-anticipated event in the local comedy calendar, drawing audiences from across the

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Comedy Hit Give My Head Peace Announces New Northern Ireland Tour

Northern Ireland’s beloved comedy troupe, the Give My Head Peace gang, is set to return with a brand-new show, promising a riot of laughter and sharp satire. The ensemble, comprising iconic characters like Da, Cal, Ma, Billy the Peeler, Dympna, Pastor Begbie, and Sandy the Kneebreaker’s Barman, is renowned for their unique comedic take on

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Sepultura Announces Final Farewell Tour With Historic Belfast Show – Celebrating 40 Years Of Metal Mastery

After an illustrious career spanning four decades, Brazilian metal icons Sepultura are set to bid a grand farewell to their fans with a monumental 40th-anniversary tour, culminating in a highly anticipated performance at The Telegraph Building in Belfast on 10 November 2024. This follows closely on the heels of their Dublin show at the 3Olympia

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Millions Of Workers Considering Second Job Due To Rising Costs & High Interest Rates

Recruitment and Employment Technology Company, CareerWallet recently published an extensive workplace survey to give a true overview of working life globally and how the jobs market is being impacted by economic factors including rising costs of goods and interest rates. The report has highlighted that as employees are continuing to be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis more than

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Natural World Products Provides Tree-Mendous Environmental Workshops To Local Schools

Ireland’s leading organics recycling firm Natural World Products (NWP) joined Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) to mark National Tree Week with educational tree planting workshops in local primary schools. Primary seven pupils from Friends’ Prep Primary School and Moira Primary School joined NWP’s Community Outreach Manager, Sharon McMaster, to plant native saplings in their

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Data Shows Singles Are Turning To AI To Eliminate Loneliness

Social Discovery Group – the company behind over 40 online dating and social discovery sites and apps, with a focus on AI technologies – today reveals its report on how the loneliness epidemic is impacting the way singles are using dating apps. The study found that 67% of users turned to dating platforms and artificial

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Belfast Ranks Seventh In The List Of The Best UK Cities For Foodies, According To New Research 

New research has discovered the top 10 cities in the UK for foodies, with London taking the top spot. Women-only tour company Solo Female Travelers Tours analysed data from TripAdvisor, including the number of Michelin star establishments, vegetarian-friendly restaurants and vegan-friendly restaurants in each UK city. Index scores out of 10 were awarded for each factor based

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Listen To Villagers & Lisa Hannigan Knock ‘The Little Drummer Boy’ Out Of The Park This Christmas

Villagers and Lisa Hannigan have covered the Christmas song The Little Drummer Boy. An exquisite rendering of the Christmas classic, Conor O‘Brien and Hannigan’s vocals beautifully complement each other against a serene and atmospheric setting. Talking about the choice of song, O’Brien said: “Since I was a little boy this song by Katherine Kennicott Davis

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AbbeyAutoline Staff Help Raise £150K For NI Hospice

AbbeyAutoline, celebrating its 50th anniversary, has raised a staggering £150,000 for Northern Ireland Hospice as part of parent company Prestige Insurance Holdings’ longstanding association with the local charity. Staff from across the business helped raise the funds for the charity through a variety of company-wide initiatives including a Give As You Earn (GAYE) staff contribution scheme. The dedicated employees also co-ordinated

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Six-Figure Investment And 15 New Jobs As MINISO Opens Third Store With Bank Support

Globally recognised lifestyle retailer MINISO has officially opened its third store in Northern Ireland in Rushmere Shopping Centre, creating 15 new jobs as part of a major expansion plan supported by Ulster Bank. It represents the third MINISO store opening in Northern Ireland this year, including Belfast’s CastleCourt in May and Ballymena’s Tower Centre in

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Kennedy Centre Unveils Belfast’s First Permanent Pride Pedestrian Crossing In Support Of The LGBTQ+ Community

Popular shopping destination, Kennedy Centre Belfast, is showcasing its support to the LGBTQ+ community with the installation of the city’s first permanent Pride pedestrian crossing at its West Belfast premises. The enhanced crossing, which has been painted with a new, inclusive LBGTQ+ Pride flag, was unveiled to the public last month. The move follows similar

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Ubloquity And Mccolgan’s Partnership A Recipe For Food Innovation Success

ubloquity, a leading technology firm based in Banbridge, has joined forces with McColgan’s Quality Foods to pilot a new blockchain enable platform that will ‘revolutionise’ the BRCGS audit process for food manufacturers. The project has secured the backing of Digital Catapult at UK Research and Innovation, which supports business-led innovation and product development. Based in

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Skyrora & Spirit To Enhance Future UK Orbital Launch Capability

Skyrora and Spirit AeroSystems announced a collaboration on orbital launch capability. The companies celebrated the announcement at the UK Space Conference in Belfast last month, home to Spirit’s largest UK manufacturing facility. UK-based, launch-vehicle manufacturer, Skyrora is developing an agile, end-to-end, launch service to provide access to space for small satellites globally. Having conducted a

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Did You Know That Food Can Affect Your PMS? Here’s How!

Health and nutrition experts at Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com have researched foods that can help ease premenstrual symptoms such as cramps, bloating and sadness as well as pointing out which foods to avoid. PMS refers to the symptoms a woman experiences around a week or two before her period. These symptoms can be both physical and

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Mills Selig Recruits Newly Qualified Solicitors Signifying Further Expansion Of The Law Firm

Mills Selig has offered permanent positions to their newly qualified solicitors having completed a 2-year training contract with the local law firm in tandem with their studies at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies. The appointment of four new solicitors signifies further growth across Mills Selig’s corporate, property, licensing, and banking teams. The expansion is

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United Wines Goes Global With Exclusive NI Drinks Distribution Deal

United Wines has agreed an exclusive deal with drinks company Global Brands to distribute its popular ‘ready to drink’ (RTD) brands VK, Hooch and Shake Baby Shake in Northern Ireland. The agreement will see United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, expand Global Brands’ presence in the Northern Ireland on- and off-trades by securing listings across the

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One In Four Living With Chronic Pain Have Tried At Least Three Different Medications To No Effect

Sudden changes in temperature in the winter may intensify symptoms for the quarter of UK adults (26%) struggling with chronic pain. According to the British Pain Society, 5.5 million sufferers report living with high-impact chronic pain and struggle to participate in daily activities – with back pain, arthritis and joint pain being the most prevalent. Now with

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NSPCC Welcomes Change In Law Coming Into Force In NI Which Better Protects 16 And 17-Year-Olds From Sexual Exploitation

The Department of Justice NI’s announcement last month of the coming into force of a change in law making it illegal for faith group leaders and sports coaches to have sex with 16 and 17-year-olds in their care has been hailed a landmark step by the NSPCC. The child protection charity gained widespread political and public support

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NIHF Fundraiser Raises £3,445 For Macmillan Cancer Support

The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation (NIHF) Fundraiser, which was held at the Hospitality Exchange Gala Ball, has raised £3,445 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discussing the donation NIHF President Eddie McKeever said: “We’re thrilled that our members gave so generously to support Macmillan Cancer Support. Cancer can affect people’s lives in many ways, including their physical health,

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10 Simple Ways To Boost Property Value

When it comes to selling your home, your asking price isn’t only shaped by location, size, or condition. Homeowners may be pleasantly surprised to learn that other factors can significantly increase their property’s value. In a competitive housing market, standing out from the crowd is important. Property experts Martin & Co, installation manager at Heatable, Patrick Garner,

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New Year, New You? Here Are The UK’s Biggest Exercise Goals

A new analysis of Google searches around exercise aspirations has revealed which muscle group people hope to improve the most with their workouts – and it turns out its abs. The research, pulled together by fitness experts Lift Vault, collated Google search volume for over 300 keywords related to muscle group-specific workouts, routines and advice, spanning

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What’s Your Favour Diet Cheat Meal? And How Long Does It Take To Burn Off?

New data has revealed which foods are the most popular ‘treats’ for UK health enthusiasts and how long each takes to burn off through exercise. The findings, pulled together by sports nutrition experts Bulk.com, analysed the top 100 most popular posts under the hashtags #cheatdayeats, #cheatdaymeals, and #cheatday to find which meals were most popular

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How Are You Sleeping? Belfast’s Most Googled Sleep Condition Is Sleep Apnea

The study also revealed the sleep issues that the UK searches for the most. The analysis undertaken by bedroom furnishings experts Bed Kingdom focussed on Google search volume data for common sleep disorders such as Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), and Sleep Apnea to identify the most frequently searched conditions across the UK. The study also

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Are You Worried About Your Stomach Fat? New Research Reveals Belfast’s Biggest Body Insecurities

A new analysis of Google searches around weight loss aspirations has revealed which body part people hope to shred fat from the most – and it turns out flat stomachs are the goal. The research, pulled together by fitness experts Lift Vault, collated Google search volume for over 300 keywords related to weight-loss suggestions and muscle

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Annual NI Children To Lapland Trust Trip Brings Joy To 85 Families

The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust embarked on its much-anticipated annual Lapland trip recently bringing joy, excitement, and holiday magic to 85 children facing terminal illness and life-limiting conditions. This heartwarming journey, made possible through the generous collaboration of TUI, Belfast International Airport, Swissport, Santa Park and Wild Nordic in

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Lidl Northern Ireland Trolley Dash Raises More Than £80,000 For Local Charity Partner NSPCC

Lidl Northern Ireland shoppers have raised more than £80,000 in support of the retailer’s charity partner NSPCC Northern Ireland, with its annual festive fundraiser, Christmas Trolley Dash. Now in its tenth year, the fundraising initiative received phenomenal widespread support from generous customers across Lidl Northern Ireland’s 41 stores nationwide. For two weeks in November, Trolley Dash tickets

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Christmas Giving Campaign Reveals Nearly 1 In 8 Children In NI Growing Up Deprived Of The Basics

To support its annual Secret Santa campaign to help the country’s most vulnerable children, Action for Children worked with NatCen to analyse official government data on children living in material deprivation, collected before the worst of the cost of living crisis and energy price shock. It found nearly one in eight (12%) children in Northern Ireland –

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Santa Brings Christmas Magic To Children At Royal Belfast Hospital

A dusting of festive magic was sprinkled throughout the wards of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children this week, as Santa brought the Christmas spirit to the children ahead of official events in the city centre this weekend.  Arranged by CastleCourt, with a sleigh full of presents from The Entertainer toy shop, Santa spread his

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