“Bright, fresh, colourful – this bedding is everything you want for spring. If you’re looking to overhaul and breathe new life into your bedroom, this is the perfect set for you.” “We simply can’t overstate how much we love these earrings. Not only are they handmade by an incredibly talented local jewellery maker, there is also the option to order…
Mid-Ulster Embraces International Womens Day Everyone in Mid Ulster is being urged to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 8 March, 2023 by supporting the theme of ‘embrace equity’. Mid Ulster District Council has proudly supported this annual international campaign through a series of successful events which have celebrated the achievements of inspirational local women who are making a major…
BELLAGHY’S BROOKE IS BOUND FOR OZ THE 23-YEAR OLD SINGER TELLS LOCAL WOMEN’S MAIBH SHIELS ABOUT HER EXCITING PLANS FOR 2023, INCLUDING A TOUR DOWN UNDER AND A DUBLIN HEADLINE SHOW. This time last year, Bellaghy singer-songwriter Brooke Scullion was preparing for the Eurovision semi-finals. Now she is getting ready to tour Australian and perform at her own headline show…
KAT’S GOT THE CREAM Katharine Walker had no intentions of dating let alone finding someone special when she attended a charity dinner at the Europa Hotel in Belfast last year. The former Miss Northern Ireland and nurse wasn’t long out of a relationship and was contemplating a big move Down Under so romance was the last thing on her mind.…
SHE’S THE QUEEN OF COOL WOOL With celebrity clients including Jennifer Hudson, Gigi Hadid and Billie Piper, Hope Macaulay is now gearing up for a trip to New York as well as London and Paris Fashion Weeks. By Maureen Coleman She’ s the queen OF COOL WOOL! From the North Coast to New York, Hope Macaulay is making a name…
WHY FOSTERING HAS GIVEN OLIVIA A NEW SENSE OF PURPOSE As an award-winning hair and makeup artist Olivia Muldoon has been at the top of her game for the best part of two decades. And while she has enjoyed numerous professional successes over the years, until a few months ago Olivia still had one big unfulfilled personal ambition – to…
FIVE THINGS WE LOVE THIS WEEK Elegant, sophisticated, flattering – and all for just £50. What’s not to love about the Verte Bonded Trench Coat available as part of the Gallery collection at Dunnes Stores? Just make sure you don’t wear it while walking the dogs!! We love this look from Candy Nails Belfast, who have taken the classic French…
As the search for the 2023 Miss Northern Ireland gets underway today, the competition’s organiser, Victoria Withers, tells Local Women why she’s cancelling the swimwear section after 43 years. EXCLUSIVE By Maureen Coleman The Miss Northern Ireland competition is set to make history this year by axing the swimwear section for the first time since the event’s inception in 1980. …
The teachers were given The School Staff Award by the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2022 after successful pupil nominations The Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum’s (NIABF) School Staff Award, which is in its second year, has been given to two very special teachers. Mr Paul Coulter of St Patrick’s Primary School in Ballynahinch, won the…
Garvagh charity shop run by Rachel McCormick brings in £100,000 to help reduce poverty overseas A charity shop near Coleraine has raised an incredible £100,000 to support Christian Aid in its work to tackle extreme poverty overseas. The money has been raised over the past six years by ‘The Changing Room’ charity shop on Main Street in Garvagh which first…