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There is life after cancer
Julie Drysdale-Gourley is flying high after marrying her partner in a romantic spur of the moment ceremony in Belfast in April. After six years with Ian Gourley, the happy couple said ‘I do’ in front of a select number of family and friends at Belfast City Hall on April 24. Julie is still basking in…
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ONE LUMP OR TWO?
Afternoon Tea Week 2024 is upon us so it would be rude not to try out the scone recipe of one of Northern Ireland’s most beloved chefs. Local Women has teamed up with Gemma Austin, who has recently opened her latest culinary venture, Era Restaurant – between Carryduff and Ballynahinch – and she was kind…
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FIVE EXERCISES TO BANISH BINGO WINGS
FIVE EXERCISES TO BANISH BINGO WINGS We’re (allegedly) in the middle of summer, but who knows? We might see some sun soon! There may even be those who are heading away to foreign climes in the coming months, in which case, bikinis, vest tops and short-sleeved dresses will be the order of the day. Of…
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St Ives Gardens – Belfast
So many of our student memories are of parties in pretty filthy, dingy, damp-infested houses in south Belfast. But 5 St Ives Gardens just off the Stranmillis Road is anything but that. This four-bedroom stunner has caught our eye, not just for its fabulous décor, but because of the light that floods in throughout. Let’s…
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Baby loss: What not to say
It is estimated at least one in four pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth. It’s a sad reality that most women – if they do not experience baby loss themselves – will know someone affected by the tragedy. Yet, the silence around baby loss remains disproportionately high compared to the number of families…
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The Wood House – Rostrevor
Forget George Clooney and his villa on the shore of Lake Como – now you can move into your own little piece of heaven right here in Northern Ireland. The Wood House on Shore Road just outside Rostrevor has probably some of the most stunning views you can imagine. A unique property sitting on just…
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