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NEED A HOLIDAY? ‘BOOK IT’ AT HOLIDAY WORLD SHOW BELFAST
The annual Holiday World Show announced its return to Belfast in January 2025 with a new title sponsor on board and, for the first time, a new venue in the heart of the city centre. Taking place at the ICC Belfast in January 2025, Holiday World Show Belfast in association with Bookit by NI Travel News is a three-day event that…
M&S COLLEAGUES RAISE £50K FOR ACTION CANCER
M&S colleagues from across the island of Ireland have successfully completed a remarkable 4-Peak Challenge, raising an impressive £50,000 for Action Cancer. Ten M&S colleagues ambitiously scaled the highest peaks in each of Ireland’s four provinces – Slieve Donard in Co. Down, Lugnaquilla in Co. Wicklow, Carrauntoohil in Co. Kerry and Mweelrea in Co. Mayo…
WOMEN (AND MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS) ARE STRESSED OUT!
More than a third of us admit to always or often feeling stressed in our daily lives, with us women bearing a heavier burden than men, new data shows. The highest levels of stress were reported by individuals aged 45-54, with almost twice as many women than men in this age group feeling strained. The…
REAL BEAUTY AT BUTTERCRANE
Buttercrane is celebrating autumn/winter with a focus on the Centre’s extensive beauty offering, unveiling a new campaign designed to showcase local models as ‘real’ beauty ambassadors. The multimedia campaign which encompasses billboard, press and social media adverts, launches this week and puts local stars in the spotlight. The new campaign features 60yr old Mary Loughran…
BOTTLEGREEN RETURNS FOR FIZZ AND FASHION AT DOWN ROYAL LADIES DAY
bottlegreen and Down Royal toast to a second year of sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ladbrokes Festival of Racing A thrilling day of racing and high fashion is just around the corner! Next month, ladies are invited to don their most stylish attire for Down Royal’s Best Dressed Lady competition at the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
