Time To Potter Around
Mid and East Antrim ceramic workshops for you with Potter and Bunny By Jade Hamill If you’re looking for a creative pursuit or hobby, then you have come to the right place. The next time…
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Lord Mayor Signs Up For Cycle Training With Sustrans NI
Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Kate Nicholl is jumping on her bike in the coming months to take part in road safety cycle training led by Sustrans. The UK wide charity works to promote cycling…
Warm Welcome Awaits Sir Mo At Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Four-time Olympic champion, Sir Mo Farah, is the latest in a long list of world famous names bound for Mid and East Antrim this summer as the Antrim Coast Half Marathon brings a stellar programme…
7 Places Across Northern Ireland You Can Get Your 1st Vaccination This Weekend
The Big Jab Weekend promotion this Saturday and Sunday sees Northern Ireland’s mass vaccination centres once again offering walk-in first jabs for all adult age groups. That’s on top of ongoing vaccinations at walk-in pop-up…
“Latest Covid-19 Figures Are Deeply Concerning” Says Health Minister Swann
The right time to get your Covid-19 vaccination is right now, Health Minister Robin Swann has emphasised. “The latest figures on our Covid-19 dashboard are deeply concerning, both in terms of deaths and new cases,”…
Marathon Effort is Motivated by Cool FM
An innovative spin-off station which aims to inspire, motivate, and support the thousands of fitness fans and fundraisers who are preparing for this year’s Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon, has been launched by Cool FM….
New Software Developed By Queen’s To Capture Worldwide Cancer Data Launched
CanStaging⁺, a user-friendly tool aimed at facilitating the recording of comparable cancer staging data worldwide, has been launched. The tool has been developed by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR),…
£8 Million Avoniel Redevelopment Almost Complete
Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl has visited Avoniel to view progress on the £8 million redevelopment, ahead of its opening in October. The transformation of the former Avoniel Leisure Centre site aims to address…
Heart-shaped Flowerbed in Support of NHS Organ Donation Unveiled at Falls Park
Lord Mayor, Councillor Kate Nicholl, joined Dáithí Mac Gabhann and some of his family in Falls Park this week to unveil a new floral bed, to raise awareness of organ donation. The heart-shaped flowerbed, located…
Better Food, Better Mood From New Healthy Snack Company Benergy
New healthy snack company, Benergy, has a mission statement Food Impacts Mood, as they deliver a range of healthy snack options including breakfast pots that are all plant-based. Available online, in selected gyms and shops,…
Top Motivators For Exercising Revealed By New Survey
The top motivators for exercising have been revealed as wanting to beat a partner’s personal best, fit into old clothes, and to shake off a bad mood. A study of 2,000 adults reveals the top…
Survey Reveals Most People Clueless About Reading A Compass & Putting Up A Tent
According to a new survey adults in the UK are clueless about how to carry out a string of outdoor tasks such as reading a compass or putting up a tent. The poll of 2,000…
Heartburn & Hiccups: Why These Symptoms Could Be Something More Serious Than A Casual Annoyance
In recent years the incidence of diseases like oesophageal or gastric cancer are on the increase. Thanks to the stresses and strains of modern life – in some cases unhealthy diets, an overabundance of processed…
Study Reveals How Our Moods Affect The Foods We Eat
New research has found the top foods that can instantly put you in a better mood. A new survey of 2,000 Americans analysed the relationship between our moods and the food we eat and found…
Hayfever Season Causing Anxiety With People Who Fear Being Judged For Their Allergies
Over half of Americans feel judged when they have to sneeze in public, even when they’re masking up, according to new research. The survey polled 2,000 Americans to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted…
Infected Blood Inquiry Welcomed By Friends and Families of Haemophilia NI
The Infected Blood Inquiry is currently examining why men, women and children in the UK were given infected blood and infected blood products. The enquiry will look at the impact on the families of those…
BBC NI Tells The Story Of Derry Football Club’s Big Comeback
Bombscares, Benfica and the Brandywell Stadium. This is the story of a community that needed to catch a break and how its football club, exiled from the league for more than a decade, was brought…
Lord Mayor Launches 100 Mile Challenge To Celebrate NI Centenary
Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey launched a campaign today to get the public running, walking or cycling 100 miles to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland. Joined at City Hall by community groups…
Meet The Blogger: Katie
Katie (27) is a Fabric Sales Assistant from Lisburn. Her lifestyle blog Life With Ktkinnes offers advice on wellness, self-love, and self-acceptance, as well as book reviews, TV and film recommendations. Why did you decide to become…
OG Cancer NI Spring Wellbeing Meeting For Patients & Survivors Moved Online
OG Cancer NI, the oesophageal and stomach cancer charity, will hold its Spring Wellbeing meeting online on Saturday, March 27 at 11am, with leading medics and members of the charity taking part. The meeting, which…
CATCH It Early Campaign Launched By OG Cancer NI To Encourage Early Diagnosis
Northern Ireland charity OG Cancer NI today warned people with symptoms of oesophageal and stomach cancer to contact their doctor as soon as possible as they launch their “Catch It Early” 2021 awareness campaign. More…
Meet The Blogger: Lyndsey Milligan
Lyndsey Milligan (36) is a Beauty Therapist and Salon Owner from Belfast. Her blog Lyndseysworld is about Beauty, Mental and Physical Health. Why did you decide to become a blogger/influencer? I started doing YouTube when I was housebound…
Glentoran FC Announce Support For Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid’s Latest Awareness And Fundraising Campaign
The East Belfast based football club have announced their involvement in the charity’s campaign which strives to raise awareness of the shocking reality of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland and raise funds to support their…
Review: W7 Stay At Home Self-Care Pack
Staying at home never felt so good with the W7 Stay At Home Self-Care Pack. This skincare range from W7 has left my skin feeling fresh throughout lockdown. My skin has been prone to breakouts…
It’s Official: Dancing Really Is The Best Medicine According To This Research
It’s official – dancing really is the best medicine, with Brits claiming it makes them feel happier and less stressed. A study of 2,000 adults found eight in 10 feel a boogie boosts their mood,…
Why Weighted Clothing Can Work For Children With Autism
Finding the right clothing for children with Sensory Processing Disorder SPD or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be a challenge for every parent, but weighted clothing can provide a solution that works in several ways….
Sore From Exercise? Here Are Some Top Tips For Dealing With Aches & Pains At Home
The results are in, and its good news! Nearly half of people in the UK were encouraged to start exercising thanks to this year’s lockdown with a third admitting that they took a walk or exercised…
How To Alleviate Anxiety In Children With ASD
Anxiety is, unfortunately, a part of ‘normal’ life and it’s something that everyone experiences at some stage in life, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than…
What Is Sensory Clothing & How It Can Improve Your Child’s Quality Of Life
Most people think about clothes in terms of style and design, but few really think about the actual fabrics that they wear and how it feels against the skin. That, sadly, is not the case…
10 Easy Ways to Eliminate Single Use Plastic from your Life Forever
Plastic pollution is a hot topic. The conversation has gone far beyond that of just the eco warrior. You only have to open Instagram to see that even home, beauty, lifestyle and fashion accounts are…
8 Top Tips To Feel Healthy Post Lockdown
With lockdown measures starting to ease and people going back to their daily routine, it’s important to remain fit and healthy. Here are my top tips for feeling healthy and looking after yourself: Keep your…
1 In 4 Are Vitamin D Deficient: Are You One Of Them?
With people in the UK in lock-down, spending fewer hours in the sun and with little prospect of foreign holidays, a health expert has warned that vitamin D levels are at risk of falling and…
A Teens Strategic Guide To Surviving The Lockdown
On March 23rd, 2020, Boris Johnson announced lockdown measures in the U.K. This was to try and combat the spread of the new Virus that was spreading throughout the world; Co-Vid 19. This Virus is…
8 Ideas For Catching Up With The Girls During Lockdown
Girls just wanna have fun, right? Everyone is missing out on quality time face to face with their friends due to lockdown restrictions. However, just recently Amanda Holden, star judge on Britain’s Got Talent, showed…
Ear Defenders: What Are They and Why Might Your Autistic Child Need Them
Children with autism often have a hard time dealing with noise, whether that be loud noises, constant background noise or strange sounds they may not be familiar with. Background noise is a constant nuisance and…
Free Webinar Brings Holistic Approach To Health & Wellbeing
A free webinar from Empowerment Specialist and Transformational Speaker, Deborah King, this week (Thursday, May 28) aims to help you manage your health and wellbeing in these troubling times. Deborah’s webinar is entitled Learn How…
6 Top Tips For Keeping Fit At Home During Isolation
6 Top Tips For Keeping Fit At Home During Isolation It can be hard to think about your fitness, whilst in isolation. But it is important to keep fit and healthy whilst being at home…
Opinion: The Covid-19 impact on our parents and grandparents
With the 24-hour news cycle dominated by Covid-19 it is easy to look at the healthy presenters and not really consider the impact of such news on those deemed as vulnerable, nor their thoughts. I…
REVIEW: Why Pole Fitness is a Worthy Addition to Your Health Regime?
By Patience Bradley, Model and Author On Saturday I was given the opportunity to attend a Polercise class, to try it out for the first time. When it comes to keeping fit, I’m a firm…
Drag Queen Titti Von Tramp Opens Up On Weight Loss Battle
ONE of Northern Ireland most loved drag artists, Titti Von Trump (a.k.a. Robert McCready) has opened up about his battle to shed pounds, after a shock realisation that he could only fit into size 20…
Belfast Bike Retailer Celebrates Pinarello Deal With Tour De France Winning Bike In Store
Belfast cycle retailer and family business McConvey Cycles is celebrating today (Aug 2) as they confirm an international deal with high-quality Italian bike manufacturer Pinarello. The business, owned by Eamon McConvey, is one of only…
Hothouse Flowers Frontman Liam Ó Maonlaí Set For SOMA Festival
The iconic vocalist from the Hothouse Flowers, Liam Ó Maonlaí, brings his mesmerising musical fusion to The SOMA Festival on Thursday, 18th July at Castlewellan’s St Malachy’s GAC, joined by the talented SOMA House Band….
11 Tips If You Want To Lose Weight, Get Fit Or Just Stay Healthy
If your goal is to lose weight, the most important thing to get right is your diet. As the saying goes, “abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym”, and a balanced and healthy…
A Brush With Death Forced Wellness Consultant Vivian McKinnon To Find Life
It took a brush with death to shock Wellness Consultant Vivian McKinnon into choosing life. In 1999, she was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis and over six hours her body shut down as hospital…
“Daily Tasks Are A Struggle For Me” Reveals Woman Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia
Karen Calder (32), originally from Belfast but now living in Kilkeel, started getting pains in her neck at 19 years of age. Over time, this progressed into prolonged periods of generalised pain all over her…
Tackling Stigma With Information Event On M.E. And Fibromyalgia
HOPE for ME and Fibro Northern Ireland will host an event (Monday, May 20) to bust the myths over Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and the misinformation on Fibromyalgia at the Lagan Valley Conference Centre, Lisburn. As…
Blind Runners Hitting The Road At The Belfast City Marathon For Children’s Charity
Tony Barclay, a registered blind runner who lost his sight over 20 years ago, will be running Belfast City Marathon on 5th May along with a team of five female guide runners. 60 year old…
Beating Cancer And Playing With Fire: Logy Logan Love Bringing His Skills To The Festival of Fools
After his career as a tattooist was battered by the credit crunch, Limavady native Logy Logan upped sticks moved to Belfast and has become not only a renowned street performer, but also a teacher at…
Take A Life-Changing Trip To Thailand With Yoga Training Programme
Northern Ireland company Jivani Yoga has opened applications for their 2019 residential training course in Thailand. During the 4-week programme commencing on April 1, 2019 on Koh Phangan, participants will receive 200 hours of intensive…
Exercise: The Importance Of Moderation
The phrase “everything in moderation” is usually associated with things that we consider as “bad” for us. However, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle it’s also imperative to apply this principle to things that…
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