As we mark Epilepsy Purple Day on March 26, a Newry mum-of-two, whose seizures were brought on by the trauma of abuse, tells other sufferers that there is help out there, thanks to the charity Epilepsy Action. Shauneen Simpson has spent the last 20 years living with epilepsy; her life at risk every time she takes a seizure. Now the…
Imagine walking up to someone you’ve never met before and calling them a snake. Or stopping a passer-by in the street to tell them you hate their outfit or that their lips look ridiculous. What about taking it even further and actually expressing a desire for them to come to harm, or die even? You just wouldn’t dream of it,…
“If you’re looking to make a statement on your table, then this salt bowl and milk jug will definitely mix things up. They’d certainly take making a cup of coffee to the next level!” “Even if the weather doesn’t agree, this dress is definitely getting us in the mood for spring. It has all the Easter feels!” “There is so…
From the minute you find out you’re pregnant, your thoughts turn to the new life growing inside you. The experiences you’ll share, the milestone moments from the first word to the first day at school. But for Helen Breet, the future is uncertain. Her only child, Violet, was born more than two months early by crash Caesarean section after Helen…
This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, one young Portstewart-based woman tells of the shock diagnosis which changed her life and calls for better women’s health services in Northern Ireland. It’s been three months to the day since 26-year-old Sarah Nally underwent life-saving and life-changing surgery following a shock diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A former swim teacher on the North Coast and…
“We love how different and funky these lights are – they will make a great feature piece in any room.” “The perfectly cooked beef, the flavoursome potato gnocchi, the wilted spinach, it’s so good we could eat it twice.” “Even better than the fact these super soft leggings are robust enough to squat without flashing your PT, 100% of the…
As she sat in the breast clinic at the Ulster Hospital, Pamela Brady never imagined the difficult journey that lay ahead. Aged only 40 and with no symptoms of breast cancer, the only reason she was there was because two close friends had recently found lumps in their breasts. Both were given the all-clear, but their experiences were enough to…
“Whoever came up with the idea of combining a burger with pepperoni, salami, mozzarella and marinara sauce is a genius. This absolute feast makes cheat day worth waiting for!” “Shirt dresses are so versatile – dress them up with heels for a day in the office or pair with some white trainers for a trip to the shops. This one…
It probably won’t come as much of a surprise that six in 10 women have reported being harassed when working out in the gym. Whether it’s unsolicited advice from a brawny weightlifter, unwelcome stares or even a brazen chat-up line from the opposite sex, it’s no secret that many women feel uncomfortable stepping into the gym. The rise in the…
Karolina Harper is one of the lucky few who have managed to turn their hobby into a fulfilling career. So many people clock in and clock out, living to work instead of working to live – but not Karolina who is fortunate enough to love her job. Originally from Poland, she moved to Northern Ireland 17-years-ago and subsequently began working…