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Were you shocked to hear the news this morning?
18 December 2018

Jose Mourinho and four other celebrities who got the surprise sack!
It always comes as a shock when one of our favourite celebrities gets sacked from their role. Here are five celebrities who found themselves making the headlines when they lost ...

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18 December 2018

12 hilarious reactions to that oh so strange Sonic the Hedgehog movie poster
Last week, the second Sonic the Hedgehog movie poster was revealed prematurely (to much ridicule). In it, the blue video game hero showed off his furry thighs atop the Golden Gate ...

We reveal our winner for the best Social Media Influencer of 2018!
18 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Social Media Influencer of the Year
Social media influencers are the it-girls of Instagram. They use their platform to inspire and empower women - something we at Female First resonate with. This year has seen a ...

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17 December 2018

The average Brit incurs 32 hours of 'Sleep Debt' each month, reveals survey
Sleep is crucial for good health - it regulates our mood, affects productivity, concentration, weight, and it's the key to a healthy lifestyle. But according to a nationwide survey on ...

Carole Ann Rice writes for Female First
17 December 2018

Listening to the heart - that's intuition
Our ears never get us into trouble. But our mouths need a police escort sometimes and a lock down in some cases. If we listen and don’t jump we can ...

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17 December 2018

A right Royal disaster! National survey finds 3/4 of Brits are clueless on Royal heritage
Tradition or tabloids, it’s hardly surprising that the nation knows more about the royal gossip headlines than heritage. And it makes sense as they’ve hardly been out of the news ...

Giulia's in the holiday spirit!
17 December 2018

Giulia's favourite festive events this Christmas
As we’re racing headfirst into the festive period, I thought I’d share my favourite things to do in London to distract myself from the never ending list of jobs to ...

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17 December 2018

Seven amazing movies that include dreams or dream sequences
"...and then they woke up, and it was all a dream!" It's the dreaded ending to any story we've invested time in. When writers are unsure how to tie up all ...

Female First 2018: Author of the Year
17 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Author of the Year
There have been some amazing stories told throughout the year in the forms of novels, short stories, autobiographies and self-help books. Some more than others have left their mark on us, ...

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17 December 2018

Author James Hanford on how to write true-to-life crime
I once coined the expression ‘reality for some is fiction for others’ when discussing this topic with a friend. Why else do we respond to friends by saying “you’re joking” ...

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16 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Video Game Performance of the Year
Our first ever Female First Awards continues today with the celebration of female voiceover artists in the world of video games! Whether you enjoy a good superhero adventure, or one ...

How's your sleeping pattern this week?
15 December 2018

It's the worst night of the year to get a good nights sleep
Most Christmas parties take place this weekend, with some weekday ones being held a few days earlier. You may have already had yours, or it may be coming up very ...

Christmas is not such a joyous occasion for the homeless
15 December 2018

How you can help the homeless this Christmas
There are 236,000 people experiencing the worst forms of homelessness in Britain today, including those living on the streets, sleeping in cars, trains, and tents, or living in in unsuitable ...

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15 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Musician of the Year
Today we turn our attention onto some of the most incredible female popstars who have graced the charts this year. Not only have they entertained us with their latest albums, ...

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14 December 2018

A day in the life of Macmillan professional, Tara Lacey
One of the things I like best about my job is how much variety there is in my work and the range of people I get to work with. I ...

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14 December 2018

Kay Fuego x Astro exclusive: inspirations, new music, fashion and more!
With their new single Awake out now via digital platforms, Kay Fuego x Astro are celebrating the release with an exclusive feature for Female First. Not only letting us in ...

We announce our reality star of the year!
14 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Reality TV Star of the Year
Day three of the Female First Awards 2018 crowns the winner of Reality TV Star of the Year and we can't wait for you to read our nominees. There were ...

Laura Anderson is on the list of the most unfairly treated people of 2018
13 December 2018

The 10 most unfairly treated celebrities in 2018 revealed
Everybody knows that living in the spotlights means being susceptible to getting a lot of stick online. Politicians, celebrities and reality stars sometimes come off pretty badly - one wrong ...

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13 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Movies Actress of the Year
Following the reveal of Jodie Comer as our TV Actress of the Year in our first Female First Awards 2018 crowning yesterday, we're today moving into the realm of movies! ...

Is it ok to use hateful language if it is sung?
12 December 2018

Why Fairytale of New York should be censored
A snowflake: An overly sensitive or easily offended person, or one who believes they are entitled to special treatment on account of their supposedly unique characteristics. A moral person: If ...

Lorna Tucker
12 December 2018

In conversation with Lorna Tucker: "Amá is the ultimate #MeToo story"
This year we were introduced to a story that shocked us to our core. It's not uncommon for Europeans to be completely unfamiliar with Native American culture, but it's perhaps ...

Customer service staff are often overworked during the Christmas period
12 December 2018

Customer service staff at Christmas: The law on working shifts
With the festive season in full swing, shoppers are taking to high street in their thousands every day, getting everything they need in time for December 25. The majority of ...

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12 December 2018

The Female First Awards 2018: Television Actress of the Year
This year, we're celebrating some of the biggest female names across a number of industries in our first ever Female First Awards! From entertainment to sports; social media to this year's biggest ...

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11 December 2018

Vidorra reveals 15 things he'd like his fans to know about him!
Celebrating the recent release of his fantastic single Hook Up The Bass, we asked talented musician Vidorra to let us know 15 things he'd like us - and all of ...