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A CELEBRATION OF YOUNG TALENT
REVIEW: Anastasia performed by the Alfie Boe James Huish Academy at the Courtyard Theatre, Newtownabbey Last night I had the pleasure of attending Anastasia…
COLUMN: A PALETTE OF LOVE
Dorothy from White Gold Bridal shows off some perfect pastel wedding dresses which capture the essence of spring.Spring is a season of renewal, a…
COLUMN: ASK THE PENDULUM
Helen Lilley from The Sacred Tree in Derry guides us on how to use pendulums to take us on a journey of discovery. Pendulums are often…
CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES IN A FAIRYTALE SETTING
With a stunning setting overlooking Carlingford Lough, the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel is the perfect location for your dream wedding. THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL…
CONNECTING WITH JOHANN’S JOURNEY THROUGH POETRY
Meet the Local WomanLocal architect and businesswoman Johann Muldoon publishes a poetry book in support of Women’s Aid...read more
“MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREAT HEALER”
Meet the Local WomanA chance meeting between Lurgan songwriters and the ‘Secret Garden’ track they recorded as a...read more
NEW SKIN BRAND AT LOUGH ERNE
Health & WellbeingLough Erne Resort’s Thai Spa Becomes Ireland’s First to Introduce Germaine de Capuccini’s Zen Asian...read more
BARISTA BAR SUPPORTS CYCLING SISTERS
FeaturesPedalThePeriphery award-winning event gets fundraising fuel from Barista Bar A major new sponsorship of...read more
REVIEW: I CAN’T SAY NO TO THIS OKLAHOMA!
What's OnLMS Hits All the Right Notes with Oklahoma! at the Millennium Forum There’s something truly...read more
‘PUSH YOURSELF OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE TO SUCCEED’
Meet the Local WomanColeraine’s Natasha Kirke, the General Manager of Bank Apartments and Safehouse Café Bar in Portrush,...read more
START YOUR JOURNEY TO CALMER SKIN
April is Rosacea Awareness Month and at Elite Aesthetic Clinic the experts can help you understand and treat facial rednessFacial redness is a common…
Cracking time at The Sunflower as drinkers celebrate launch of Shanky’s Whip whiskey liqueur in Northern Ireland
Ava Guilfoyle (left) and Alex Smyth were whipping up a great time at The Sunflower Bar in Belfast to celebrate the Northern Ireland launch of Shanky’s Whip –…
A tasty treat down by the Riverside… food and drink columnist Paula Gracey enjoys value for money hotel dining, Hilton style
WE have been to the Hilton Hotel in Belfast many times but always for all kinds of events and awards dinners, a few of…
Mad March fare gives way to a Golden 50th anniversary celebration of the Mary Peters Trust… every month, UTV’s brilliant sports presenter RUTH GORMAN shares the experiences of her sporting life and times
With Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor Andrew McCormick and Lady Mary at City Hall, lit up in Mary Peters Trust colours APRIL is the month…
Train with Tish… our resident fitness expert Patrycja Lafferty on how to stay motivated in pursuit of your goals
AS the excitement of New Year’s resolutions fades, it’s common to feel a dip in motivation, especially when it comes to fitness and healthy…
CLAY, CREATIVITY AND COFFEE AT ROSEGIFT STUDIOS
Meet the Local WomanLaura O’Kane turned her love of art into a thriving business at Rosegift Studios in Portglenone. At...read more
HEALING CAN ONLY START WHEN THERE’S CLOSURE
FeaturesLove doesn't always end in sunshine and solitaires, as migrant journalist Bero Hanan knows all...read more
A BLOSSOMING BRIDAL TREND
LifestyleSpring is in the air, and wedding fashion is embracing the season in the most...read more
COLUMN: REBUILDING CONFIDENCE …ONE STRAND AT A TIME
ColumnsAs we celebrate Mother’s Day, Founder of LH Enhancers, Lisa Harkin wants any mum experiencing...read more
JOIN JOANNE FOR A MOTHER’S DAY TREAT
What's OnStuck for something to do on Mother’s Day? Artist and former Miss Northern Ireland, Joanne...read more
TURNING HEARTBREAK INTO AN EMPOWERING ONLINE COMMUNITY
Meet the Local WomanDromara mum Danielle Isobella’s second baby was just four weeks old when her husband said...read more
CLARITY: SUPPORTING WOMEN ON THEIR PREGNANCY JOURNEY
At Clarity Scanning & Holistic Health, Midwife Mairead is with you every step of your pregnancy, offering your expert care and support. WHAT INSPIRED…
REJUVENATE YOUR BEAUTY THIS SPRING
At Envy Aesthetics, talented nurse practitioner Kirsty Houston is offering innovative, non-invasive aesthetic treatments tailored to help you look and feel your best as…
‘ELLIE IS AN INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG MUMS’
Dromore teenager Ellie Hynds shares her successful breastfeeding journey and the support she received from the Family Nurse Partnership. Ellie Hynds from Dromore, Co…
LOCAL PUPILS ARE THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD
Children from Larne and Belfast were runners up in a cookery contest organised by Brennans Bread. Primary school pupils from Belfast and Larne were…
A HEALTHY SCALP MEANS HEALTHY HAIR
SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY OFFER At Hair With Pamela, Pamela O’Kane specialises in scalp health to promote hair regrowth and healthier hair. SCALP HEALTH A healthy scalp is…
COLUMN: LOW MAINTAINANCE GLAM FOR BUSY MUMS
ColumnsLocal Women hair columnist, Clare Shongo Colour Specialist, has some great advice and style tips...read more
REVIEW: THE ULTIMATE HAIR SPA EXPERIENCE AT THE HAIR STUDIO
Health & WellbeingLocal Women Editor Kim Kelly experiences the luxurious Japanese Head Spa at Dungiven’s Hair Studio...read more
COLUMN: ‘PUT ASIDE COMPARISONS AND CELEBRATE EVERY MUM’
ColumnsNaomi Palmer from Blooming Kids on why every mum deserves to be celebrated this Mother’s...read more
DIABETES AND DENTAL HEALTH
ColumnsThe experts at Dental 32 in Magherafelt advise on how to take care of your...read more
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Health & WellbeingClaire Baxter, owner of Velvet Rose Galgorm, has carefully designed three thoughtful Mother’s Day treatment...read more
SWEETEN HER UP THIS MOTHER’S DAY!
LifestyleGive your mum the gift she deserves with luxury chocolates from Taste of Belgium in...read more
COLUMN: THE ‘EYES’ HAVE IT!
Want to know the secret to youthful eyes? Discover the power of EmFace Eyes at Elite Aesthetic Clinic.Say goodbye to eye bags and hello…
ST PATRICK’S WEEKEND AT GALGORM COLLECTION
St Patrick’s Weekend at The Barn, Galgorm Galgorm, 136 Fenaghy Road, Ballymena BT42 1EA Join us at The Barn from Frida 15 to Monday…
REVIEW: DEAR EVAN HANSEN AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE BELFAST
The cast is phenomenal, the soundtrack is outstanding, and the production is simply perfect – if you have a teenage child, bring them to…
A NEW EXHIBITION BY EMMA AND SARAH MAJURY INVITES VIEWERS TO REDISCOVER NATURE’S MAGIC
A NEW EXHIBITION BY EMMA AND SARAH MAJURY INVITES VIEWERS TO REDISCOVER NATURE’S MAGIC In a world that moves at an ever-increasing pace, artists…
THE POWER OF DRAMA CHANGES LIVES
Derry’s Dee Conaghan was surprised when her law lecturer asked if she’d ever considered acting as a career, but his foresight was prophetic as…
GET READY TO SHINE IN EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE!
What's OnCalling all aspiring young performers! This summer, The MAC Theatre, Belfast, will come alive with...read more
An unforgettable journey through Thailand… Local women Sport’s resident fitness expert PATRYCJA LAFFERTY is back from the trip of a lifetime and shares her experiences (and picture album) here
Columns, SportAS the chilly winds of winter swept in, I found myself dreaming of sun-kissed beaches,...read more
Get back to porridge, New York-style, in downtown Belfast… PAULA GRACEY discovers a friendly Neighbourhood cafe with a Manhattan vibe in her own city centre… and picks four wines for Springtime
Columns, Food & DrinkBREAKFAST is my favourite meal of the day. I am a loud and proud creature...read more
Tom Jones, a whiff of beer in the raucous atmosphere and an incredible passion for rugby… it can only be Cardiff… every month, UTV’s brilliant sports presenter RUTH GORMAN shares the experiences of her sporting life and times
Columns, SportCRAZY things happen in Cardiff. We've seen down through the years what Welsh rugby sides are...read more
SPEAK UP AND TAKE UP SPACE!
ColumnsThis International Women’s Day (and every day) Local Women columnist Jordan Arnold wants you to...read more
DORMANS MAGHERAFELT ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION
BusinessOne of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitality and entertainment businesses, Dormans Hospitality Group, has confirmed details of...read more