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51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Brits only take 70 per cent of their lunch breaks allotted time

Brits ‘waste’ £29bn worth of work a YEAR - by not taking lunch breaks

Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

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It will offer inhabitants round-the-clock electricity

Ad Feature Iraq’s first solar-powered village begins operating

Saintfield High School pupils Holly and Reuben cut the first sod at a ceremony to mark the commencement of work on Saintfield’s new £1m heritage park. Windmill Park, located next to Saintfield Community Centre is set to open by the end of the year. It will be the area’s first, free to access public park and will focus on the history of the windmill and offer educational opportunities for local schools. Also pictured (left to right) are funders Dr Paul Mullan from The National Lottery Heritage Fund with American businessman David Moffett, who enabled the purchase of the field and Martyn Todd, Saintfield Community Association

Work gets underway for the Saintfield Community Heritage Park

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Amanda Holden at The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience

Amanda Holden attends star studded Chocolate Digestive party

Brits feel some aspects of their own life are ‘out of control’ – from family life to work and finances.

Brits want control in life as over 'half' feel overwhelmed

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Hay fever sufferer, Jasmine

A woman missed her brother's wedding because of extreme hay fever

Gen Z say life would be more fun with a clone

Olly Alexander surprises fans with a double act in St Pancras Station

35 per cent of Brits will power wash this Easter weekend

Ad Feature Over half of Brits will use the Easter weekend to tackle DIY projects

The fully online programme will be priced at just £2,750

Ad Feature Top UK school to launch careers programme for aspiring creatives

They need to decompress once they log off

Gen Z take the longest to destress after work, survey finds
It takes an average of 25 minutes to destress after finishing work – with Gen Z most in need of the downtime.
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The winners celebrated

Ad Feature Celebrities come together to support charity film awards

A Yellow Wildfire Warning for Northern Ireland has been issued taking effect from today. (Pic: Freelance)

‘Be vigilant’ urges NI Water as Natural Hazards issue Yellow Wildfire Warning

MANUP? has announced the extension of its support for groundbreaking research into male suicide

Ad Feature Suicide is the lead killer of UK men under 50 - research reveals why

The average sufferer will experience the equivalent of 1,350 days of pain over 450 periods

7 in 10 women will experience period pain for equivalent of four years

An eight meter long giant has appeared in Canary Wharf

A ‘giant’ made up of fake bank notes has appeared in Canary Wharf

73 per cent don’t know how much their employer currently spends on their monthly bills

A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Top 20 places smokers and vapers have had an illicit puff

Work is well under way on a major refurbishment of one of Dungannon’s most popular bars, Hagan’s Bar in Irish Street, which was purchased last September for an undisclosed sum by Magherafelt-based 1 Oak Leisure Ireland. The new owners have revealed that, after five decades, the name of the bar will change to The Blackthorn Tavern with plans to reopen mid-March. The venue will be given a full traditional bar re-fit, with a new beer garden and will be open seven days a week, offering ‘great food, live music and lots of craic’. Making sure that everything is on schedule for the March re-opening are 1 Oak Leisure Ireland director Nicky Wright with Bar Supervisor Raymond Sheehan (left) and Venue Manager Gerry Fearon.

Work under way on major refurbishment of popular Dungannon bar

The book was written by John Lamerton - a self-styled normal bloke from Plymouth

Ad Feature The ‘best book’ for small business owners - revealed

Nearly a third reckon they need a personal assistant to help keep on top of things

Two in five Brits struggle to keep up with their 'to-do' lists

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement
These AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like – from ultra-sustainable care facilities to futuristic movie marathons with pals.
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44 per cent have struggled with feelings of being overlooked and unacknowledged

Women feel 'invisible' in work and social settings by 36, study finds

17% take time off to deal with bills

Brits waste four days of holiday a year on 'boring' life admin

It's located where the sun rises first in the UK, Ness Point, Lowestoft

Iconic Kellogg's cockerel becomes UK's largest-ever weathervane

Kevin McKay, Chief Executive of Giant’s Park Belfast Limited, and John Walsh, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council at Giant’s Park, north Belfast.

Major new adventure park moves a step closer

Over three-quarters of holidaymakers do some sort of fitness activities on holiday

Fitness travel is predicted to be the key holiday trend of 2025

Research of 2,000 adults found almost half devote a mere 10 minutes or less to the meal

Brits embrace ‘working breakfasts’ - holding meetings over the meal

Many plan to start a new eating and exercise regime in the New Year

Half of Brits struggle finding the time to lose weight

It delves into universal themes such as love, grief, youth, society, and wealth

Ad Feature British actor Mem Ferda releases debut anthology on life’s extremes

A poll of 1,000 adults who travel for work found over half like to turn meetings abroad into a holiday

Business travellers reckon they save £2,500 on holidays every year

UK-based job management tool was crowned ‘Top Product’ and ‘Software/App of the Year’

Ad Feature Job management tool for tradespeople wins two esteemed business awards

The limited edition chocolate bar has been created by small British business H!P and is available exclusively on Amazon for £3.50

New vegan chocolate bar launches - and features one bizarre ingredient

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Dr Sinclair Mayne, Professor Gerry Boyle (Chair AgriSearch) and Jason Rankin (Strategy Manager AgriSearch) at the GrassCheck 25th Anniversary Conference.

GrassCheck farmers highlight the importance of good grassland management

The new blood test can remove barriers to an early diagnosis

Ad Feature Blood test which can help detect early Alzheimer’s launches in the UK

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

Sky's the Limit: easyJet collaborates with Andy McNab for the launch of weServed, a platform providing a clear pathway for veterans seeking new opportunities.

easyJet launches recruitment drive for veterans

Short-eared Owl

New report reveals Orkney’s wildlife is recovering as project’s in final phase

Asad Shamim - crowned Business Leader of the Year at the 2024 British Muslim Award

Business Leader of the Year Asad Shamim shares his strategy to success

A poll of 2,000 office staff revealed the top 20 things most likely to demotivate them at work – including rude managers, poor technology and pointless meetings.

Top 20 things that demotivate people at work

Oakleaf Group Director Nicky Wright and Joe Jackson of Oakleaf Contracts are making sure that everything is on schedule as work nears completion on Cookstown’s newest bar, The 40 Thieves Tavern on William Street. The Irish-American style pub, located on the site of what was once The Central Inn in the heart of the town, promises to give patrons ‘a taste of the 19th century Big Apple’ when it opens its doors to the public on Saturday November 2nd. Eight new serviced apartments, above and to the rear of the new bar will also be released for rental on Saturday November 9th. This is the first phase of a ‘town centre living’ initiative, with another 15 apartments currently being built on the site

Work nearing completion on Cookstown’s newest bar as opening date revealed

The TV star has been camouflaged among a timothy grass, rosemary, and jasmine backdrop

Laura Whitmore has starred in a striking photo shoot

The current market for pork product in Northern Ireland (NI) remains stable. Picture: Cliff Donaldson

Commodity watch: UFU pork and bacon committee update

Former Stormont agriculture committee chairman, Tom Elliott. (Pic: Freelance)

Eradicating bTB: the use of vaccines may not be that straightforward

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

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The list of top books children should read before they’re four include The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr, and the Michael Rosen classic – We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

The best books children should read before they turn four

According to Carers UK, an estimated 12,000 people across the UK become carers every day, often without realising it

Are you a carer? Try this new tool to find out

Flume installation at Divis and The Black Mountain

Plans to restore 133 hectares of Divis and the Black Mountain peatland

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