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A man teaches martial arts
13 March 2019

Parents encourage martial arts to protect children from bullies
New research has found that British parents are signing their children up to martial arts in order to protect them from the threat of bullying. Meanwhile, it was found that ...

September is a busy month for birthdays
13 March 2019

The most and least popular birthdays
Have you ever wondered what the most popular birthday date is? Or how many people you share your birthday with? Research has shown that September is the most popular month ...

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12 March 2019

What Captain Marvel reveals about the future of the MCU
With Captain Marvel being the latest release in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel geeks like myself can indulge in the many Easter Eggs, comic book references, and any of the ...

Lots of people have already given up on their New Year's Resolution
12 March 2019

Almost three quarters of Brits have already failed their financial New Year's Resolutions
Health and fitness resolutions and financial resolutions are the most commonly set heading into a new year, yet they’re also the most easily broken. Whether it’s choosing to save a set ...

Comic Relief is on Friday March 15
12 March 2019

Seven fun ways to raise money for Comic Relief
It’s that time of year again – Comic Relief. It acts as one of those annual markers when we’re like, ‘Again? That came around so quick’. If you have kids ...

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11 March 2019

Behind-the-scenes with Giulia, on the set of her new music video
Italian Enigma Giulia spent 2018 writing and recording her brand new album. With her fresh new sound, and refreshingly honest lyricism the album is set to make 2019 a very ...

When you're surrounded by posing dogs, you won't stop smiling all day
11 March 2019

Why Crufts is a bucket list must if you love dogs
Walking off the train and towards the NEC arena, Birmingham, I am surrounded by enthusiastic dog lovers and dog owners, just like myself. A couple of young kids in front ...

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11 March 2019

A week in the world of women's sport: A record Women's Six Nations crowd and SheBelieves Cup glory
In our weekly feature on the ins and outs in women's sport, a record Women's Six Nations crowd watched England while their football counterparts tasted glory at the SheBelieves Cup. ...

This week it's Sh**ged Married Annoyed
11 March 2019

Podcast of the week: Sh**ged Married Annoyed
We can’t get enough of podcasts here at Female First. That’s why every week, we’re reviewing our favourite one to binge-listen to. The great thing about podcasts is how conveniently ...

It was a busy weekend for all at the Birmingham NEC!
11 March 2019

In pictures: Meeting the pampered pups at Crufts
It's been a busy weekend for the dogs and owners who attended Crufts 2019. Yesterday saw the four-day event come to a close - with the Best in Show finale ...

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8 March 2019

Captain Marvel and six other leading ladies who lit up the big screen
Happy International Women's Day! Today we're celebrating by taking a look at Brie Larson's brilliant Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel, as well as a whole host of other ...

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8 March 2019

Conspiracy of the Week: Was the Moon landing faked by NASA?
We've had a look at a number of different conspiracy theories surrounding the sinking of the Titanic, and so this week we're going into outer space for our next deep ...

Photo Credit: thefoodietakesflight/Instagram
7 March 2019

Five plant-based meal posts that made us hungry today
As more and more people decide on a changing their lifestyle to accommodate a plant-based diet, people are also getting increasingly more creative about what they're eating. As it's Plant ...

Books on Female First
7 March 2019

World Book Day 2019: Our favourite books and what we're reading right now
Today (March 7) marks World Book Day. Parents up and down the country have been sending their kids to school in costumes as their favourite heroes, villains and everything in between. ...

Women are still avoiding certain roles due to gender stereotypes
7 March 2019

A quarter of women have avoided certain jobs because of gender stereotypes
A quarter of women have actively avoided careers because they are perceived to be ‘men only’- including construction, bus driving and politics, a study found. Researchers who polled 2,000 employed ...

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7 March 2019

Are Michael Jackson fans so blinkered by his talent that they'll defend him against anything?
Allegations against deceased musician Michael Jackson have risen to the surface once more, with the release of new two-part documentary Leaving Neverland, prompting discussions about the star and his close relationship ...

Do you love dogs as much as we do?
7 March 2019

Dog puns perfect to get you in the Crufts spirit
If you like dogs and puns then you're in the right place. To get in the Crufts spirit, here are some cracking dog jokes. ...

Crufts has kicked off
7 March 2019

A round of a-paws for this Crufts playlist
Crufts has kicked off today, and runs until Sunday, at the Birmingham NEC. The heartwarming event showcases the best-groomed dogs with world-class skills. Bit’s broadcasted daily by Channel 4, meaning ...

Ricky Gervais and Kerry Godliman in After Life / Netflix
6 March 2019

Ricky Gervais' After Life co-stars open up about working with the comedy genius [EXCLUSIVE]
Ricky Gervais will take centre-stage when his critically acclaimed new comedy-drama After Life premieres on Netflix this Friday, yet this is a show that has more than one star performance. ...

Lambrini Fully Sparkling
6 March 2019

Fully Sparkling: Why Lambrini deserves a better reputation [Review]
When I was asked if I wanted to review Lambrini's new fully sparkling bottle, I must admit it felt rather apt. A long-time fan of champagne, Cava, Prosecco and all ...

Kylie Jenner at the Grammys 2019 / Photo Credit: Image Press Agency/ SIPA USA/PA Images
6 March 2019

Seven self-made billionaires who came from nothing
While Kylie Jenner has been crowned the World's Youngest Self Made Billionaire in Forbes, we thought we'd take a look at some of the world's billionaires who came from nothing and ...

Song of Sorrow
6 March 2019

Melinda Salisbury writes the Reality of Fantasy
I think you can make anyone believe in anything – even magic – as long as you stick to two simple rules: 1) Give them an earth to sink their ...

Many Brits can't swim
6 March 2019

The reasons why so many Brits can't swim
Whilst many people are taught how to swim from a young age, 1 in 5 Britons still do not know how to; even though it is a potentially life-saving skill ...

Not getting enough hours sleep could be causing many people to be ill
5 March 2019

Tiredness is causing people to call in sick to work
People in the UK are waking up feeling tired most of the time, and it’s having a drastic effect on our health, new research has revealed – not to mention ...