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Belfast Community Gospel Choir founder, Marie Lacey, on her MBE, her Christian faith, and her upbringing in east Belfast

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

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Wolff Grill at Titanic Hotel: With a new menu from executive chef, Alastair Fullerton, that celebrates bold seasonal flavours and the best of local produce, this destination is raising the bar for refined yet relaxed dining

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Wolff Grill at Titanic Hotel Belfast. www.titanichotelbelfast.comTucked into the storied heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, The Wolff Grill at the Titanic Hotel is an elegant expression of Northern Ireland’s culinary soul. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
Some studies show those with hair loss have a higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas than those with a full head of hair

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Consultant plastic surgeon, Brendan Fogarty FRCS (Plast) and Joanne Scannell, nursing lead at ParadigmWith warmer weather making an appearance, and more on the horizon, a Belfast-based hair transplant specialist is urging the public to take scalp protection seriously, especially those experiencing hair loss.
Kimpton brings its laid-back luxury to Germany with the opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Kimpton Main Frankfurt has opened its doorsKimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has opened Kimpton Main Frankfurt, the brand’s first hotel in Germany and a vibrant new addition to Kimpton’s growing global portfolio. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Belfast News Letter, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Understanding why the hot weather impacts arthritis and how to manage it can make a world of difference

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Understanding why the hot weather impacts arthritis and how to manage it can make a world of difference. For many, summer conjures images of sunshine, holidays, and long, warm evenings. But for those living with arthritis, rising temperatures can bring a less pleasant reality: painful flare-ups.
'Protecting your eyes from UV rays is essential to reduce the long-term risk of serious conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even skin cancer around the eyelids'

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Sunglasses should be worn all year round, not just in sunny weather, to avoid eye damage, Specsavers has saidThousands of people in Northern Ireland could be putting their vision at risk by only wearing sunglasses when the sun is shining – with only 22 per cent wearing their sunnies year-round.
Boots rolls out dermatologist-endorsed skin support advisors in Northern Ireland

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Dr Justine Hexall with Boots pharmacist Tayo. Boots and L’Oréal Groupe have launched the UK's -first skin training scheme for pharmacists, which is available in eight Boots stores. Customers in Northern Ireland can now access expert skincare advice for free, as Boots launches its new Skin Support Advisor service in the in-store pharmacies of eight selected locations across the region.
'I was nine before I saw a cloud when on a plane, but then I was skiing through them up high in the Alps'

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Poppy Watton from Donaghcloney, Co Down, who has a visual impairment, has for the third consecutive year become the Northern Ireland Senior School Girl Ski Champion at the Ski Club of Northern Ireland, with dreams of securing Olympic gold. A Co Down teenager, who has a visual impairment, has for the third consecutive year become the Northern Ireland Senior School Girl Ski Champion at the Ski Club of Northern Ireland, with dreams of securing Olympic gold.
The Outcasts: With raw energy and a rebellious spirit, Belfast’s legendary punk band headline The Court House in Bangor on June 21 – joined by Brian Young performing Rudi classics

1 week ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

The Outcasts, the iconic punk band from Belfast, who are headlining a one-night only performance at The Court House, Bangor, on Saturday, June 21. Iconic punk band, The Outcasts, are set to make a thunderous return to Northern Ireland’s home of punk this summer, headlining a one-night only performance at The Court House, Bangor, on Saturday 21 June.
Magherafelt-born actor and writer, Ruairi Conaghan, talks about his play based on his uncle, Judge Rory Conaghan's murder by the IRA; portraying David Trimble; appearing in Downton Abbey; and taking on the role of Brighton bomber Patrick Magee

2 weeks ago | newsletter.co.uk | Helen McGurk

Magherafelt-born actor Ruairi Conaghan, whose play, Lies Where it Falls, is based on the IRA murder of his uncle Judge Rory ConaghanWhen actor Ruairi Conaghan takes to the stage later this month at venues across Northern Ireland, he brings with him the weight of family tragedy, the scars of Northern Ireland’s troubled past, but, perhaps most importantly, a sense of hope.

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Articles

Belfast Community Gospel Choir founder, Marie Lacey, on her MBE, her Christian faith, and her upbringing in east Belfast

Wolff Grill at Titanic Hotel: With a new menu from executive chef, Alastair Fullerton, that celebrates bold seasonal flavours and the best of local produce, this destination is raising the bar for refined yet relaxed dining

Some studies show those with hair loss have a higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinomas than those with a full head of hair

Kimpton brings its laid-back luxury to Germany with the opening of Kimpton Main Frankfurt

Understanding why the hot weather impacts arthritis and how to manage it can make a world of difference

'Protecting your eyes from UV rays is essential to reduce the long-term risk of serious conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even skin cancer around the eyelids'

​Boots rolls out dermatologist-endorsed skin support advisors in Northern Ireland

'I was nine before I saw a cloud when on a plane, but then I was skiing through them up high in the Alps'

The Outcasts: With raw energy and a rebellious spirit, Belfast’s legendary punk band headline The Court House in Bangor on June 21 – joined by Brian Young performing Rudi classics

Magherafelt-born actor and writer, Ruairi Conaghan, talks about his play based on his uncle, Judge Rory Conaghan's murder by the IRA; portraying David Trimble; appearing in Downton Abbey; and taking on the role of Brighton bomber Patrick Magee

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Boots rolls out dermatologist-endorsed skin support advisors in Northern Ireland