COFFEE isn’t just warm and energising, studies show it may also be extremely good for you. In recent years, scientists have studied the many ways in which coffee can impact on your health and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Coffee can provide a multi-organ boost to your brain, your skin and your […]
IF I could potentially influence the minds of 345,303 people on Facebook, 43,600 people on Instagram and a whopping 628,000 people on Twitter, what would I choose to do? How would I choose to act? It’s not a question I’ve asked myself until I was shocked and horrified to discover that one of my most favoured
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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MILLIONS of pet owners across the UK believe they are living with psychic pets, a survey commissioned by Blue Cross pet charity has revealed. Four in ten Brits across the country believe their four-legged friend has special powers to sense supernatural activity or predict when their owner has a mystery illness. The survey of 2,000
WE all overindulge from time to time, but we don’t always consider that what we do to our bodies on the outside can affect us on the inside. Fizzy drinks, chewing gum and eating certain types of food can contribute to bloating, stretching the stomach and causing it to swell. For most sufferers, the unpleasant
FROM Bangkok to Belfast the Lady Boys of Bangkok are moving back into town with their latest production. Prepare to dance the night away as the stars return to Custom House Square Belfast, in Beauties And The Beats their brand new cabaret infused show. This year’s furious fever-pitch of a show includes 16 of Thailand’s most
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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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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THE perfect partner brings you tea in bed, makes you laugh more than anyone and won’t watch ahead on box-sets without you, says a new study. A survey of 2,000 adults found that as well as the big traits such as supporting your goals, apologising first after an argument and discussing what the future holds,
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WITH all the stresses of every-day life, looking after your own health and wellbeing can more often than not take a back seat. But an organisation celebrating health and wellbeing is set to help people change all that by teaming up with some of the top festivals in Northern Ireland. Work can stress us out, family
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Don’t have a ghoulish getaway, know your passenger rights! The Consumer Council is encouraging all consumers to know their air and sea passenger rights so they don’t have a ghoulish getaway over the Halloween break. Jenny Robinson, Senior Policy Officer at the Consumer Council said “Delays and cancellations can ruin a well earned break so
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LA ACTOR, Miles Allen, is bringing his unique take of TV sensation, Breaking Bad, to The Ulster Hall on Saturday November 28. One Man Breaking Bad – the Unauthorised Parody is a super-charged ride through the smash hit series, featuring hilariously accurate renditions of all of the iconic characters, including Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler,
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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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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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LOCAL fashion store DV8 was one of the many retailers taking part in Belfast Fashion Week recently. For over 20 years Belfast-based DV8 have showcased everything from general fashion to footwear and accessories, offering a local choice of branded and own brand clothing, suitable to all budgets and personalities. Some of the country’s most well
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A LOCAL mum of one has secured a listing in Northern Ireland Tesco stores for her innovative pizza product, Pizzado. The do-it-yourself frozen pizza kit will now be available in 24 Tesco Northern Ireland stores in what is a £250k deal for Karen Boyd and her son Josh, who are at the helm of the
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FOOD lovers are in for a treat this month as the inaugural Lisburn & Castlereagh Restaurant Week kicks off with eight days of events and special offers across some of the district’s finest eateries from Saturday October 31 to Saturday November 7. There are more than 40 bars and restaurants signed up and together they are
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HAVING already taken the Irish charts by storm, country singer Nathan Carter is bringing his successful six albums to the Grand Opera House on 13 November, extending his UK tour from two nights in Belfast to three due to popular demand. The 25 year-old singer moved to Ireland at the tender age of 18 to pursue
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A BELFAST city centre restaurant has undergone extensive transformation to the tune of £100,000 adding to the thriving hospitality area of the Linen quarter. The Davis family have had a long and successful tenure in the restaurant business having set up the groundbreaking Skandia group of restaurants in 1969. They have now transformed their premises
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EARLIER this week the final episode of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition aired on UTV as fans of the show gear up for an exclusive broadcast of the gala awards next week. Over the past five weeks, the series has taken an in-depth look at the 2015 finalists who have displayed exceptional entrepreneurial skills
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UK families are now spending MORE quality time together than ever before, according to new research. Despite juggling two or more jobs and having to take the children here there and everywhere, most families manage to enjoy two hours and 23 minutes of each other’s company every day before the little ones go to bed.
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THE boys in One Direction raked in more than £200,000 PER DAY last year, staggering figures have revealed. Ahead of their Belfast dates this week figures confirmed that a sellout tour, bumper record sales and lucrative merchandising saw revenue at their company 1D Media Limited rise by 50 per cent to £73.7 million. Post-tax profits
WORLD renowned guitarist/composer Jason Carter is set to captivate Lisburn audiences when he plays at ISLAND Arts Centre on Saturday October 24. Displaying an extraordinary diversity of melody and mood Carter’s fusion of world music and classical styles is textural and has got passion and soul. This is certainly one gig that will appeal to
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MERCURY Prize nominated British alternative rock four piece Wolf Alice have announced a Belfast show in Mandela Hall on March 4 next year. Following on from their sold-out UK tour, London’s Wolf Alice their latest single Freazy is taking the charts by storm. Taken from their acclaimed #2 charting, Mercury Prize nominated debut album, My Love is
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STEVE Earle needs no introduction to the Northern Irish audience as he always has made Belfast a regular stop on his tours. Throughout his more than 30 year career, Earle has mined the rich veins of American roots music from country to rock and roll, folk and rockabilly. On his 16th studio album of his
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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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USA Today’ Best Readers Poll ranked Derry as the number one ‘Best Halloween Destination’ and this year will be no different. From 16 October to 1 November there are all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures awaiting unsuspecting visitors in Derry. Halloween fans can look forward to ghost bus tours, street performances, a freaky fun
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BELFAST’S biggest Halloween event will take place on Saturday October 31 at the Titanic Slipways and is promising a rocking’ good time. This year’s theme is ‘Carnival Rock’ and the annual Monster Mash will take place from 4pm -7pm with support from media partner Q Belfast’s City Beat. Monsters and ghouls of all ages can come
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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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In October, UK charities such as OCD-UK rallied to highlight OCD Awareness Week and shed light on the disorder that affects around 2.3% of the world’s population. Rated within the top ten of the world’s most debilitating illnesses by the World Health Organisation (WHO), startling statistics show that less than 10% of those affected are receiving
NATIONAL Trust property Rowallane Garden will take visitors on an eerie adventure this Halloween as they get set for the autumn season. Autumn fun in spooky costumes is available for children, as well as ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’, which will include everything from hunting for bugs, to catching a falling leaf and playing
MULTI-platinum, Grammy-Award-winning, masked beast that is SLIPKNOT will play The SSE Arena, Belfast on February 15. After their triumphant return headlining this year’s Download Festival at Donington Park, the metal icons return to these shores with their visually arresting, chaotic and spectacular shows. SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor said: “Any time we get the chance to
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MORE than four in ten pet owners have ‘pulled a sickie’ from work – because of their PET, it has been revealed. A study of 2,000 pet owners shows they take an average of five days out of the office in a year due to a problem with their pet, but 26 per cent didn’t feel
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SEVEN companies from across Northern Ireland and the Co-owner of innovative new frozen yogurt bar have been crowned winners of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) Chamber Awards for 2015. The winners will now compete with fellow regional winners from Chambers of Commerce across the UK in the national finals as
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In September this year [2015], British MP’s voted 330 to 118 against changing the law in the first Commons vote on assisted dying for 20 years. Currently illegal under the 1961 Suicide Act, assisting the death of a person in any capacity is a crime carrying severe penalties. As we begin to discuss the issue
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BELFAST’S well known Ibizan nightclub brand, El Divino, located on the banks of the River Lagan has been placed on the commercial property market after four successful years. online pharmacy purchase actos no prescription with best prices today in the USA The Award winning venue, which originated from the Ibiza style night club on the harbour front
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TODAY sees the release of September data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI®. The latest report – produced for Ulster Bank by Markit – pointed to output growth amid a further increase in new orders. With workloads rising, companies continued to take on extra staff. Meanwhile, lower commodity prices led to a further easing
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MEN in the UK are clueless about the calories in their favourite foods, according to a new study. One in six blokes believe they are allowed to eat between 3000 and 5,000 calories a day – considerably more than the recommended 2,500. And many men think that consuming 53 grams of saturated fat daily is
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