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This week's TV news roundup

This week's TV news roundup

Loki cast and character guide

Seven steps for launching a brand new product

What we know about Top Gun: Maverick

What we know about Top Gun: Maverick

I'm no longer attracted to my partner...

I'm no longer attracted to my partner...

This week's movie news roundup

This week's movie news roundup

Seven things you can learn from vegan ethics

Seven things you can learn from vegan ethics

Meet the dentist who is Mr Fix for Premier League stars

Meet the dentist who is Mr Fix for Premier League stars

What's the secret to a perfect dairy free treat?

What's the secret to a perfect dairy free treat?

Win a copy of Endangered Species on DVD

Win a copy of Endangered Species on DVD

Innocent

Win a copy of Innocent on DVD

Prize provider: Acorn Media International FOLLOWING THE huge success of ITV drama Innocent, that saw viewing figures of more than eight million, the series returns to our screens for a ...

The Butterfly Garden

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about my by Sophie Anderson, author of The Butterfly Garden

I wrote my first novel in a shed – very Virginia Woolf I know! It was freezing and mildewed and invariably full of dead creatures but the only place I ...

Loki cast and character guide: A who’s who of Disney+ and Marvel’s newest small-screen adventure

The first two episodes of new Marvel show Loki are now streaming on Disney+, and while we’re not halfway through the series yet, some of the characters may cause some ...

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June 19 TV News Roundup: Netflix might save Manifest, Love Island is making a return and more!

With another seven days of exciting television news under our belt, we’ve collected the five top stories of the week here so that you don’t have to go out and ...

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June 19 Movie News Roundup: New Megan Fox movie revealed, Doctor Strange 2 details and more!

This week has been an exciting one for movie news, as John Wick 4 announces yet another cast member, Batman: The Long Halloween has been delayed, and Greenland is set ...

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Samantha Silva writes an exclusive piece for Female First

Seven things I want my readers to know about me, by Samantha Silva

To celebrate the release of her new book Love and Fury, we asked author Samantha Silva to write us a feature of seven things she'd like all readers to know about her! ...

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James Ray in a 1977 interview / Picture Credit: Washington Post on YouTube

Sinister Saturday: The story of a King killer, James Earl Ray

Martin Luther King Jr. was a symbol for Black rights; born on January 15th, 1929, King grew up to be an influential voice for the Black people of America. His ...

Gemma Berg, founder of Peekaboo Phonics

Seven ways to encourage your primary school child to love learning

As a parent, getting your young children motivated and wanting to learn can feel like a minefield. Gemma Berg, is a former Primary School teacher and now runs her own ...

Ombar Founder Richard Turner

Founder of vegan chocolate brand shares the secret to a perfect dairy free treat

We caught up with the founder of Ombar, Richard Turner to find out how the company coped during lockdown, the importance of using premium products in the chocolate making process ...

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Dior Cruise 2022 expressed fashion freedom with sporty Grecian styles

When Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri was faced with the prospect of the Dior Cruise 2022 show, it’s unsurprising that she reflected on the feelings of the world post-pandemic. ...

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Nicola Stokes

Nicola Stokes shares how running helped her symptoms of non-combat PTSD

Nicola Stokes used to work in the RAF doing some office-based work and in the technical stores – she even went over to Afghanistan on a tour, but since leaving ...

Dr Robbie Hughes

Meet the dentist who is Mr Fix for Premier League stars

He has become the go-to man for football's top stars as they look to get the perfect smile, with Dr. Robbie Hughes from Dental Excellence UK making waves in the ...

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Think Like A Vegan

Seven things everyone can learn from vegan ethics by Emilia A. Leese and Eva J. Charalambides

When someone asks ‘Why go vegan?’ we can’t just hand them a book or a flyer and hope for the best. Similarly, when we need to figure out how the ...

Amazon Music

Mimi Webb and Shaybo took to the stage at Amazon’s ‘Prime Day Live’ presented by Amazon Music

Last night, Amazon.co.uk hosted ‘Prime Day Live’ - a star-studded livestreamed event presented by Amazon Music featuring UK artists Tom Grennan, Mimi Webb and Shaybo ahead of Prime Day on 21st and 22nd June. Each artist took to the iconic ...

Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick / Picture Credit: Paramount Pictures

Top Gun: Maverick – Everything we know about the upcoming sequel

The 80s gave us some exceptional and iconic films, such as Ghostbusters (1984), Predator (1988), and a whole abundance of other brilliant features. One movie that also stood a little ...

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Neo Chatyoka

Seven steps for launching a brand new product to the market

Neo Chatyoka is the Founder of Uhuru Botanicals and makes her own skincare and haircare products using the purest Shea Butter as the base ingredient and combining it with natural ...

Endangered Species

Win a copy of Endangered Species on DVD

Prize provider: Lionsgate UK Head off-road into the African wilderness with Endangered Species, the action-packed survival thriller from director M.J. Bassett (Rogue, Solomon Kane, Deathwatch). Robert (Philip Winchester), his wife Andi ...

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I'm no longer attracted to my partner of 19 years, should I leave him?

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “Sex is the glue that keeps most marriages together and it is impossible to overlook its importance to your future happiness. I do ...

Charlotte Pardy by Simon Trueman

The impact of growing up with a difficult mother

Did you know that growing up with a difficult mother can impact other areas of your life in ways you could never guess? Charlotte Pardy MA is a Psychotherapist and ...

How lockdown changed my writing by Lucy Vine, author of Bad Choices

I am a different writer from the one I was before lockdown. I’m a different person honestly. Lockdown and the pandemic changed everything. Like a lot of people, I spent ...

Camille Plews

Why you need to throw yourself into living your best life now by Camille Plews

Are you living your best life right now? If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s to make the most of every day. Camille Plews is a Business Mentor who ...

Personal Trainer, Jane Hart

Seven ways you can harness your fitness to further your mental wellbeing

Regular exercise is the magic bullet that helps you to nurture your mental wellbeing. Different forms of exercise can be used to improve your mood and self-confidence, helping to reduce ...

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Denise Matthews

How to land your dream job in seven easy steps by career coach Denise Matthews

Do you have a job, but feel unfulfilled and dream of working in a job you love? Whilst this may feel like a pipe dream research has proved that with ...

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Luxury car choice BMW 420 Series- How does it score?

So, you are in your mid-twenties or early thirties, a successful person with a good career, earning a high income, and you're now in a position to be able to ...

Ballet dancer Rhea Sheedy shares the best breathing exercises for anxiety

Founder of Ballet Fusion, an adult ballet training programme, and former student at the Royal Academy of Dance Rhea Sheedy has put together a series of breathing exercises to help ...

Ali Smith

Seven things you need to know about EMDR

As a therapy, EMDR has been thrust into the spotlight after Prince Harry admitted it has been his preferred way to heal the trauma caused by his mum’s death. Ali ...

Simply CBD

The right time to embrace CBD

Are you ready to join the CBD revolution? Chances are you may have seen or heard about CBD in recent years. Its increasing popularity is clear as demand for CBD ...

Picture Credits (l-r): DC Films, DC Comics, DC Films

DC projects that are on the way: From The Suicide Squad to Gotham PD

While DC may not have the best track record in recent years, in regard to films at least (let’s not mention a certain Justice League from 2017). The shows however, ...

Dwayne Johnson Robert Pattinson Jason Momoa John Cena

Lonely Less

Spending time alone. And enjoying it! by Gill Hasson, author of Lonely Less

Instead of getting stuck in feelings of loneliness, look for ways to make time on your own easier. Human beings are social beings; we need to interact with others, to ...

Why we need to talk about the menopause more by Vicky Allen

So many celebrities these days are talking about the menopause that you would think the taboo around it is long gone. But still it clings on, though documentaries like Davina ...

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Can you be in love with two people at the same time?

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “Take it from me, most marriages are imperfect but basically good. You take the rough with the smooth and you ride out those ...

Love Husband agony aunt

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Celebrating 10 years since these iconic red carpet looks

As the fashion world revisits classic trends from the early 2000s, we look at seven of our favourite red carpet moments from 2001. It's amazing to see how much has ...

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Is his relationship with his ex inappropriate?

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “I really don’t think you need any advice from me. You have done exactly the right thing in dumping him and you have ...

You're Not Crazy- It's Your Mother

How do you know if your mother is narcissistic? by Danu Morrigan

Our mothers should be the source of comfort and support, our soft place to fall. But all too often, mothers are toxic and abusive. And one vile form of abuse, ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Predator / Picture Credit: Universal Pictures

Predator revisited: The 1987 sci-fi movie introduced an iconic extra-terrestrial enemy to cinema

Released in 1987, Predator turned a lush jungle environment and the promise of a rescue mission, into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. The movie utilised simplicity to bring audiences a ...

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Basic Instinct

Win Basic Instinct in a brand new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray Collector's Edition

Prize provider: Studio Canal As boundary-pushing today as it was in 1992, BASIC INSTINCT redefined the erotic thriller genre and remains a must-see for audiences globally. Featuring one of the ...

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Amanda Prowse

What inspired me to write Waiting To Begin by Amanda Prowse

It was as fifty-three came knocking when I reflected on the fact that it was only a mere blink ago I had turned sixteen! And sixteen was significant. I could ...

Picture Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Olga Merediz and Jimmy Smits on how In The Heights has come out at the perfect time

This month, In The Heights has hit the big screen (set for release June 18th, 2021 in the UK) and been entertaining audiences with its incredible upbeat numbers, emotional story ...

Anna Bowles

Illness or imagination by Anna Bowles, author of Rapids

I have Bipolar Disorder Type II, and it took me 20 years to figure this out. When I finally got to see a psychiatrist she said ‘I know you think ...

Chris and Rosie Ramsey

Strictly's Chris Ramsey goes behind the scenes of Amazon Prime delivery in new video

Comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Ramsey and podcast co-star, and wife Rosie roll up their sleeves to pack orders for small business Dock & Bay at an Amazon ...

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Three VPN travel hacks

When you’re abroad, the internet completely changes depending on the country you’re in, and hotel Wi-Fi is often infested with viruses and hackers. With a VPN, you can secure all ...

Kennedy Kerr

Seven things I'd like my readers to know about Magpie Cove by Kennedy Kerr

1. Magpie Cove is a fictional village on the north coast of Cornwall, down the way a bit from St Ives - it's a lot smaller and less touristy than ...

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I need to know if he wants more from me- am I being selfish?

Sex and relationship expert Jessica Leoni said: “This is probably not what you want to hear but the thing you need to do more than anything at present is be ...

Waleed Shah by Oliver Doran

Waleed Shah shares images from his new book Rock Your Ugly

Acclaimed international photographer Waleed Shah’s intimate and revealing portraits are credited with kick starting a major mental health and body positivity movement in the Middle East. His series of portraits ...

Tracy Forsyth

Seven steps to becoming fearlessly you by career consultant Tracy Forsyth

Have you ever felt as if you’re trying to be someone else to get to where you want in life, but for some reason it’s not working? You could be ...

The Place of No Words

Win a copy of The Place of No Words

Prize provider: Dazzler Media In The Place of No Words, a family embarks on an imaginative adventure exploring how we cope with loss, and the love, laughter and pain we can ...

Wellington Paranormal

Win a copy of Wellington Paranormal Season One on DVD

Prize provider: Dazzler Media Wellington Paranormal follows hilariously hapless officers Mark Minogue and Karen O’Leary as they are assigned to the new Paranormal Unit of Wellington’s police force, tasked with tackling ...

Confess To Me

Marriage games: The quirky, the juicy, and the nasty by Sharon Doering, author of Confess To Me

Did you try that game couples played this past year while working from home and driving each other crazy? My husband and I did. It went something like this. Holding ...