Tina Calder

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

Dedicated STEM Ambassador Recognised For Work With Young Civil Engineers In NI

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A passion and drive to make a difference has led to Aoife Campbell (Civil Engineer, Atkins) being named as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Northern Ireland STEM Ambassador of the Year. Since returning from New Zealand 2 years ago, following 18 months working as a Highways Engineer, Aoife felt compelled to share her experiences […]

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NI Manufacturer Launches Innovative Walker for Children with Additional Needs

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Lisburn – based manufacturer, Leckey, is delighted to announce the launch of the new MyWay+, an innovative, bespoke open frame walker that provides tailored support to all children with additional needs. Designed with the needs of the child as the primary focus, MyWay+ builds on the very best of the current MyWay walking frame, reimagined

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GALLERY: NI Charity Wraps Up The Magic Of Disneyland Paris For 12 Children Living With Life-Threatening & Life-Limiting Conditions

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The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust, a charity that makes dreams come true for children living with serious conditions that are either life-limiting or life-threatening, has taken 12 local children to Disneyland Paris this week where they will spend three days. The trip, which was last organised in 2015, has

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Top Tips For Hospitality & Businesses To Save Money On Energy Bills From SaveMoneyCutCarbon

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SaveMoneyCutCarbon recently launched an industry-first manifesto for businesses, introducing a six-step plan to achieve lower energy bills and deliver tangible results, as well as a 12-month programme called EcoWise, aimed at encouraging staff to learn and employ practical changes in their home and workplace, the money-saving platform offers crucial relief to businesses in a perilous

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5 Top Tips To Make Sure Your Proposal Remains A Surprise To Your Partner

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Planning a proposal is both an exciting and difficult time. Not only will you feel anxious about the response when the moment arrives, but it’s also a challenge keeping it a secret – especially if your partner is observant. online pharmacy buy topamax no prescription with best prices today in the USA However, experts in

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Dehydration Nation: How much water should we really be drinking?

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Staying hydrated is crucial in optimising our bodily functions, from transporting nutrients around our bodies to increasing our energy levels. Yet despite this, people in the UK seem to struggle to regularly drink enough water. A recent TikTok trend, #WaterTok, sees users share their latest hacks to make hydration more appealing by adding sugar, sweets

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Armagh Observatory And Planetarium To Present Robinson Medal For Science To Astronomer Royal

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May 2023 Globally recognised astronomical research institute, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, is set to present the Robinson Medal for Science to the Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, at a formal reception to be held at Dublin’s Bank of Ireland building, College Green, on May 26th. The Astronomer Royal will deliver the associated Robinson Lecture in Dublin

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Homepreneurship: How to Make Money from Home with Side Hustles

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In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, the concept of traditional employment is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when your income was solely dependent on a 9-to-5 job or a single source of revenue. The rise of the internet and the advent of remote work have opened up a world of possibilities, allowing

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More Than 50% Of People Avoid DIY Because They Simply Can’t Do It

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According to a recent survey commissioned by waste removal experts HIPPO, over half of Brits (52%) avoid DIY due to their lack of skills, while 46% admit to simply not having the confidence. On a mission to help Brits access their inner DIY hero, HIPPO has partnered with TV presenter – turned self-taught DIY enthusiast

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Apparently The Average UK Adult Hasn’t Decluttered In 2.5 Years!

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Research of 2,000 adults revealed 67 per cent confessed they’ve got plenty of clutter but refuse to get rid in case they might need it again one day. And books, old clothes and random cables and cords are among the most common unused items. Thoughts of how to tackle it take place an average of

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Here Are 35 Ways Over 70s Can Stay Young Including Laughing Everyday

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A study of 1,000 over 70s found they swear by a varied diet, laughing daily – and an active sex life to stay young. Nearly three quarters (72 per cent) feel years younger than their actual age and are far more active than they imagined they would be. Socialising with pals, having a strong skincare

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Armagh Observatory Reveals Record Footfall Increase

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Globally recognised astronomical research institute, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, has announced that it welcomed a record 72,000 visitors during 2022/23. This is a significant increase from its annual average of between 50,000 and 55,000 visitors and includes a surge in non term time footfall. The unprecedented rise in visitor numbers comes as the organisation continues

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Do You Have A Goal? Here Are The Top 20 Goal Trends Among Adults In The UK

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Desperate to let your hair down and do something bonkers? – this randomised fun generator could be the answer. A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent have pledged to make some kind of change in their lives over the coming months. With short-term targets ranging from ‘little’ things like reading more books to

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Dale Farm Celebrates £50,000 Fundraising Milestone For Cancer Focus NI

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Dairy cooperative Dale Farm has reached a significant £50,000 fundraising milestone for its corporate charity partner, Cancer Focus NI. Over the past three years team members at Dale Farm have been supporting Cancer Focus NI by organising a vast range of activities and initiatives from ’12 Days of Christmas Giveaway’, to the Dunman Golf Day

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1 In 4 Adults Admit The Only Time They Read Is On Holiday: Are You Surprised By This?

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A survey of 5,000 adults found they go abroad an average of once a year, reading an average of 2.3 books each time. Favourite genres when enjoying some downtime away include mysteries (30 per cent) and thrillers (29 per cent), with men more avid holiday readers than women. And those in Belfast and Brighton are

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Tech Company Teaches Pupils Money Management Basics

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Two team members from a Holywood-based cloud technology company recently partnered with Young Enterprise to deliver an educational programme to children at a nearby primary school. 3EN’s CEO, Dale Cree, and senior sales consultant Matthew McDowell joined forces with Young Enterprise, Northern Ireland’s leading enterprise education charity, to teach children at Holywood Primary School about

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Here Are The Top 10 Heart Health Symptoms People In The UK Have Experienced But Not Investigated

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A leading cardiologist has revealed the top 10 heart health symptoms you should never ignore – including sweating with light exercise, nausea with chest ache, and being tired on waking. Dr Ameet Bakhai, a consultant cardiologist at Spire Bushey Hospital, revealed other signs that could indicate your heart is in less than tip-top condition, including

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15 Most Intense Moments In Life Revealed: What Are Yours?

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Life’s most intense moments have been revealed – including getting married, meeting your celebrity crush and watching a team play a make-or-break match. A poll of 2,000 adults found, on average, they experience 11 of these situations each year, with moving house, going through a breakup, and getting a promotion also high on the list.

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CGI Shares Further Details On Expansion Plans In Northern Ireland

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CGI, the global IT and business consulting services firm, has further outlined its Northern Ireland expansion plans at a stakeholder briefing in Belfast today. As previously announced in February 2023, investment in a Centre of Digital Excellence in Belfast will see the Canadian headquartered company add at least 50 NI based roles to its existing

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Call For Public To Sign Up To 2023 Active Travel Challenge

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This June people across Northern Ireland are encouraged to leave their car at home and take part in the Active Travel Challenge in a bid to be more sustainable, save money and to boost physical and mental health. From a trip to the shop to the commute to work, the Active Travel Challenge encourages the

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Selling Feet Pics & OnlyFans Are UK’s Most Popular Side Hustles

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In the last few years the ‘side hustle’ has gone from eye rolling-inducing, inspirational LinkedIn fodder to something most people will need just to turn their oven on. Thanks to the cost of living crisis, there is a greater need to generate extra income and, with the rise of platforms like OnlyFans, Passion Digital wanted to look

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Here Are The Top 30 Foods Children Will Turn Down

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The foods children are most likely to turn their nose up at are Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. A study of 1,000 parents of 5-11-year-olds revealed the top 30 foods kids are particular about, including broccoli, tomatoes and spinach. Others complain about eating mushrooms, avocado and fish. It also emerged 14 per cent of the

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TV Chef Andi Oliver Serves Up Culinary Feast With Ulster University Students

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Ulster University, in partnership with the Oxford Cultural Collective, staged a Culinary Salon: a series of dinners hosted by some of the UK and Ireland’s most acclaimed and admired chefs and food writers. The events, which are staged in the Academy Restaurant at the Belfast campus, celebrate the cultural diversity that characterises our contemporary hospitality

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Are You Clueless About Your Gut Health? Here Are 11 Gut Symptoms To Look Out For

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Millions of adults are ‘clueless’ about gut health – and are not aware of how much your gut health can affect sleep, mood, and energy levels. Even though 82 per cent agree it’s important to look after this part of the body, the poll of 2,000 adults found nearly half (47 per cent) don’t know

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New NI Tech Business Expands Team With New Partnership

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Recently launched IT solutions and document technology leader Innovative Workplace Solutions (IWS) has announced further expansion in Northern Ireland, with the addition of a new office supplies business to its portfolio. Red Workplace Solutions, a well known Northern Ireland office supplies business led by Rosemary Hamilton in conjunction with Christine Rankin has joined forces with

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Here Are The 5 Things Researchers Say Hinder Family Time, Do You Agree?

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The typical family spends just six hours-a-week together as long working hours and digital devices keep them apart. A study of 2,000 mums and dads, with children at home, found their work shifts are the top cause of hindering family time (56 per cent), as well as homework (29 per cent) and social media use

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Shortcross Gin Renews Partnership With Down Royal

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Down Royal Racecourse has renewed its partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading craft spirit, Shortcross Gin. The agreement will see the Co. Down-based company become the racecourse’s exclusive Irish Gin partner, giving the brand naming rights for Down Royal’s premium hospitality suite. ‘The Shortcross Gin Suite’ will give the brand a presence amongst the 50,000 racegoers

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Are You Among The Homeowners Who Want To Embrace The Outdoors This Year?

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A study of 2,597 adults on the property ladder found that despite many returning to offices, 16 per cent still intend to turn an existing shed or outbuilding into a home study. While 16 per cent have plans to install a new garden room to use at their leisure, whatever the weather and 14 per

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1 In 5 People Worried About Their Retirement Because Of The Cost-Of-Living Crisis

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A poll of 2,000 working adults aged 45 plus, found the current economic climate seen 12 per cent take ‘drastic action’ to ensure they can still have the post-employment life they hoped for. More than one in four (28 per cent) have considered or made the decision to downsize – something they may not have

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Are You Too Messy For Your Partner? Could You Be On The Way To A Break-Up?

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Research of 2,000 adults in a relationship revealed 47 per cent argue on a weekly basis about clutter in their home, with 30 per cent claiming the amount of clutter their other half builds up gives them the ‘ick’. And 23 per cent have admitted their partner’s approach to tidiness has put a strain on

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If Northern Ireland Didn’t Make It Into The Top 20 UK Hotspots For This Summer, Where Did?

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A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the favourite destinations on people’s holiday lists after 50 per cent said they plan to book a staycation this year over jetting abroad – due to the cost of living. Yorkshire was named the most popular place this year, thanks to its picturesque coastal towns and rolling dales. Cornwall,

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