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22 August 2019

Throwback Thursday: It's almost time for the launch of World of Warcraft Classic!
Every week at Female First, we're taking a look back at some of the things of the past that have brought us joy and entertained us for countless hours. This ...

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22 August 2019

Throwback Thursday: It's almost time for the launch of World of Warcraft Classic!
Every week at Female First, we're taking a look back at some of the things of the past that have brought us joy and entertained us for countless hours. This ...

Witching Hour on Female First
21 August 2019

Witching Hour: What does it mean to be Wiccan?
Modern Pagan religions might be more popular than they've ever been, but I've still found that most people have a lot of questions about my own Wicca faith. I've decided ...

13% of degree hopefuls also reveal their A-Level subjects do not even match their degree
21 August 2019

Why has university become the default option?
New research released by AVADO has found that the majority (72%) of school leavers across the UK are planning on going to University when they finish school, more than those ...

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21 August 2019

The A-list's most superstitious celebrities
When it comes to good luck, celebrities seem to have an overabundance of it. The rich and famous are talented, beautiful, and live lifestyles that most of us can only ...

Weekly Tarot on Female First
21 August 2019

Wednesday Wisdom: Your weekly Tarot reading (August 21st)
This week is all about finding strength as we learn to treat ourselves better in order to move forward with whatever it is that we're struggling to advance in our ...

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21 August 2019

Meet the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK
RuPaul has been hard at working hand-picking some fierce talent to compete in the first-ever season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and BBC Three have this morning unveiled all 10 of ...

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20 August 2019

True Crime Tuesday: H. H. Holmes and The Murder Hotel
NOTE: Our True Crime Tuesday series will highlight the stories of serial killers and other criminals, with potentially triggering and offensive detail discussed. Proceed with caution. This week, we take ...

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19 August 2019

DragWorld 2019: RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Trinity, Shea and Jinkx get political [EXCLUSIVE]
Let me tell you, I am exhausted. It has been one wild weekend, chatting with drag queens and members from the LGBTQ+ community from across the globe, as Olympia London ...

Dwayne Johnson 2019 / Photo Credit: USA TODAY Network/SIPA USA/PA Images
19 August 2019

Nice Guy of the Week: Why we love Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Congratulations are in order for wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson, who yesterday (August 18th) married his partner of more than ten years, Lauren Hasian, in a private ceremony in Hawaii. The pair ...

Mindset Coach Isabella Venour
19 August 2019

Five tips to help minimise the effects of burnout
While some people may dismiss burnout as a myth – the World Health Organisation added Burnout to the International Classification of Diseases[i], meaning it will become a globally recognised medical ...

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19 August 2019

Podcast of the Week: I Secretly Recorded My Boyfriend
We can’t get enough of podcasts here at Female First. That’s why every week, we're showcasing one of our favourites so you can go and listen, and enjoy them too! The ...

A week in the world of women's sport
19 August 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: Lucy Bronze up for Uefa award
In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, England right-back Lucy Bronze is in the running for top Uefa award while the new Netball Superleague will ...

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16 August 2019

Feel Good Friday: Farmers unite to harvest crop for neighbour fighting cancer
Welcome to our brand new series, Feel Good Friday, in which we'll be bringing you a selection of stories, videos, GIFs, memes, pictures and more, to put you in the best ...

Lord Alan Sugar at a tribute lunch for Graham Norton / Photo Credit: Anthony Devlin/PA Archive/PA Images
15 August 2019

Seven successful people who did poorly in their A-Levels
For those receiving their A-Level results this week, it can feel like a make or break moment. Your grades determine your academic future, and thus your ultimate success in life. ...

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15 August 2019

Jessica Phillippi on her Fringe 2019 show ILLEGAL
I started writing ILLEGAL in early 2018 as a release for the anxiety I felt while waiting for a decision about my Permanent Residence application. I don’t know why it ...

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15 August 2019

Throwback Thursday: Seven '90s pop hits we still love listening to now!
Every Thursday at Female First, we love to sit and think about all of the stuff that has entertained us in the past for countless hours, much of which we'd ...

Witching Hour on Female First
14 August 2019

Witching Hour: How do spells work?
I've never found it too much trouble telling people I'm Wiccan. Generally, people don't have any preconceived notion about it and so I can fairly easily explain that it's a ...

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14 August 2019

Wednesday Wisdom: Your weekly Tarot reading (August 14th)
Welcome back to our weekly Tarot series! This week's main message is all about overcoming challenges and moving forward, particularly when it comes to things we are passionate about. Five ...

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13 August 2019

Orange is the New Black is over: Where did all of the characters end up?
Orange is the New Black has been one of the most popular and influential Netflix original series of all time. For many, it was the reason to sign up to ...

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13 August 2019

Sasha Banks makes triumphant return to Monday Night Raw: Her best WWE moments to-date
Sasha Banks has been hidden away from WWE fans since WrestleMania, on April 7th, 2019. Dropping the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles alongside her partner Bayley, she is said to ...

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13 August 2019

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Liz Richardson presents SWIM
SWIM explores one woman’s story with grief whilst discovering open water swimming and a community. It is about the beauty of nature, the pain in our lives and finding support ...

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13 August 2019

True Crime Tuesday: Seven signs that somebody may be a psychopath
"Don’t make the mistake of confusing a psychopath for a psychotic". Those are the words of retired special agent and unit chief in the United States Federal Bureau, and author ...

Jason Momoa at a fan event for Aquaman in Sydney in 2018 / Photo Credit: Speed Media/Zuma Press/PA Images
12 August 2019

Nice Guy of the Week: Jason Momoa is equal parts humble and hilarious
He's an international heartthrob thanks to his mega muscles, his long hair, sensational beard and bad-boy eyebrows, but the thing that makes Jason Momoa ultimately loveable is that he's such ...