Niamh Spence

Love Island
In the summer of 2020, Sharon had a lunch date with girl friends that ended with her being admitted into hospital after becoming unconscious due to her drink being spiked. As a 26-year-old woman, she felt vulnerable and made to feel ashamed and she worries that others feel the same after they've been spiked.
She has told Tyla how she felt when many people just thought she'd had one drink too many: "I was really fortunate that I had friends that noticed I hadn't been there for over...

At the age of 29, I reached breaking point.
I was in the early stages of pregnancy, while working full-time and as a freelance journalist on the side, as well as simultaneously managing a house move that came with renovation works.
I was burnt out. It got so bad that I was signed off sick just before Christmas and ordered to rest properly. My doctor was clear that this meant no laptop, no work and no pushing myself.
So this week, when I saw the clip of former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague ...

Saudi authorities have reportedly cracked down on camel beauty pageant contestants receiving Botox injections and other "artificial enhancements". Yes, you read that right.
More than 40 camels have been disqualified from the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, where they were competing to win $66million US dollars (the equivalent of £49 million).
The popular annual pageant kicked off in Saudi Arabia earlier this month, where jurors decide the winner based on the shape of the camels’ heads, necks, ...

It was the Netflix hit that stole our hearts and had us dreaming of all things Paris, providing a much-needed dose of escapism amid the pandemic.
And it's finally back for more as the second season of Emily In Paris drops on Netflix on Wednesday 22nd December.
So what do we know about the new season? Read on for your Emily in Paris recap...
What happened in Emily in Paris season 1?
Emily in Paris follows the Parisian adventures of an American expat from Chicago, who moves to the city of love ...

The hit Netflix series Firefly Lane is now officially in production, and set to air in 2022. Fans of the show can expect to see Tully and Kate back on their screens next year for the second season of the coming of age friendship drama.
The second season of the show was confirmed back in May, but the filming is now officially underway. Fans of the show were ecstatic that actresses Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke would be reuniting as the adult versions of Kate and Tully, who are finding their...

When it comes to labour, the body does some brilliant (and some weird) things to get babies here safely - and a woman's cervix is no different.
A video on TikTok has caught the attention of many for demonstrating how much the cervix can stretch in the stages of labour to let a little one's head through.
You can watch the video below:
The video, set to the soundtrack of 'I Can't Stop' by Flux Pavilion, shows the cervix stretching from 1cm right through to 10cm; the stage when a baby would be b...

Royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton have been called out by charity Animal Aid for their attendance at a recent event with live reindeer.
The charity has raised concern over the reindeer, which were at a festive carol service that the Duke and Duchess hosted. The Christmas community carol service was held at Westminster Abbey, and two reindeer can be seen at the entrance to the venue.
Taking to twitter, the charity wrote: "We’re sad to see #reindeer on display at an event attended ...

As the new season of Netflix's Selling Sunset aired last week, one thing was missing - the romance between Jason Oppenheim and realtor Chrishell Stause.
The loved up pair went official in July but so far have kept their romance off the programme, and viewers wanted to know why.
In a recent interview, Jason revealed the real reason the pair kept their blossoming relationship under wraps.
Speaking in an interview with US Weekly, Jason said it was Chrishell's decision to stay private. He shared:...

When the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle happened in 2018, there was plenty of gorgeous details to take in.
That's why it's taken until now for some sharp-eyed royal fans to spot a secret message from the big day. It's a blink and you will miss it moment but the hidden message is there to see.
The pair enjoyed a lavish day on the 19th May 2018, including an elaborate ceremony at Windsor Castle followed by driving away to their evening ceremony in a stylish blue Jaguar.
Th...

What screams Christmas more than pigs in blankets? And if you're looking for a new way to get your fill of festive food then Aldi have come to your rescue.
The savvy supermarket has created a footlong pigs in blanket sandwich to truly tickle your tastebuds this Christmas. It's described as a "meaty, footlong British pig in blanket" which is slathered in layers of fried onion mayonnaise and sweet cranberry chutney, between a soft footlong brioche roll.
The sandwich also has succulent butter ba...

Fans of Sex And The City who are waiting to watch new series And Just Like That should probably pack the tissues. The new TV series is set to be a heartbreaker.
Not least because it's the last time we see actor Willie Garson, who played Carrie's gay best friend Stanford Blatch.
The late actor passed away after a battle with cancer in September, leaving fans around the world in shock. The actor had never publicly revealed his illness, so the news was a surprise for many fans of the show.
The a...

The post, shared in Facebook group Girlsmouth, has gone viral with over 2,300 likes and over 800 comments - many from women who have been in the same position.
The post features a teal blue velvet chair with a questionable imprint after a woman has been sat on it in leggings. Alongside the obvious outline of her legs is another distinct outline. Yep, we know you know what it is.
The poster shared her moment of shame alongside the warning caption: "GIRLS, REMINDER TO NOT LEAN FORWARD ON A VELV...

Manchester city centre’s dining scene continues to grow with multiple new eateries opening their doors in the upcoming months.
Exclsve bar & eatery is just one of the latest restaurants set to feed hungry diners in the city centre in September and hopes to capitalise on the Spinningfields and Deansgate crowd.
The restaurant and bar promises to be ‘a new luxurious and intimate space’ as it takes over former beauty salon The Dolls House on Bridge Street.
This latest newcomer to the Manchester f...

Manchester is often a city of firsts and now it’s home to the north’s first craft beer hotel with DogHouse Manchester.
The news of BrewDog’s hotel was first known in November last year, but now the shrine to all things craft beer has opened its doors to the public – and their furry pals.
Located in the heart of Manchester city centre, the carbon negative hotel offers 18 rooms with bespoke touches including in-shower beer fridges, draught beer taps and a fully-loaded mini-bar, plus an epic tap...

Manchester Pride has revealed its exciting schedule for its arts and culture arm, Superbia, for the August Bank Holiday Manchester Pride Festival.
Celebrating the theme for the 2021 Manchester Pride Festival as the Garden Of Freedom, the LGBTQ+ charity is aiming to bring LGBTQ+ people back together to stand together and to push forward in the fight for freedom.
Taking place from the 27th-30th August, Superbia will showcase diverse creative LGBTQ+ projects across Greater Manchester including a...