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The Bridges to host Dirty Dancing themed late night shopping event
Dirty Dancing fans can have the time of their lives this Thursday evening (January 29), at The Bridges. The shopping centre is putting on a range of entertainment based around the musical to coincide with the Dirty Dancing tour coming to Sunderland’s Empire Theatre. Andy Bradley, centre director at The Bridges, said: “We think the…
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7 trends for petite frames
Fashion queens Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are a tiny 5ft, pop star Ariana Grande is a weeny bit taller at 5ft 1in and style icon Rachel Bilson tops them both at a mighty 5ft 2in. Okay, so these women are somewhat short in stature. But apart from standing at the adorably pint-sized end of the…
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Emma Watson cast as Disney princess
Award-winning British actress Emma Watson has been chosen to play the role of Belle in the new live-action film Beauty and the Beast. Emma, 24, was announced as the main role yesterday (January 26), after many speculations over the past month. The Women’s Rights ambassador said: “It was such a big part of my…
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#SmearforSmear for Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
The UK’s only dedicated cervical cancer charity, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness of the importance of smear tests (cervical screening), following concerning figures which show over one million women failed to be screened in 2013-14 and, incidence of cervical cancer rose among women under 35. The social…
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Trend alert: Stripes
Trendy, universally flattering and classically versatile – stripes are in the limelight for this spring, and are ready to be worn in a variety of different ways. So go ahead, and pick your poison. 1. The blouse A classic striped button-down – vertical, horizontal or diagonal – happily pleases the prep. Style this number with…
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Five tips that’ll give you longer in bed without compromising your look
Mornings seem to be getting colder and darker, so it’s only natural you want to spend longer in bed. Here’s a few quick tips that’ll give you longer in bed without looking like a scarecrow. Wake up with smooth skin. Use a deep moisturiser or mask on your face before you go to bed, it…