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Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Student crowned new Miss NI: 'I can't wait to see what the future has in store'
Carly Wilson was crowned as Miss NI at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Monday night. The 23-year-old Ulster University student impressed the panel of judges on the night, securing the title ahead of 25 accomplished finalists and taking over the role from last year's winner, Hannah Johns. Carly expressed her joy at winning the contest. "I am absolutely delighted to wear the Miss Northern Ireland crown and be given the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in this way,' she said. "Taking part in the contest has been such an immense experience and I never thought I would come this far. "I've always looked up to previous Miss Northern Ireland winners, so I hope to follow in their footsteps and become a positive role model for other local girls. "The competition has already been such a life-changing experience, and I have made friends for life. 'I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me!" Contest organiser and ACA Models managing director Victoria McElveen praised the new titleholder. "Miss Northern Ireland is more than just a crown, it's a platform to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact,' she said. 'Carly has shown strength, authenticity and a real sense of purpose throughout the competition. "She represents the confidence and ambition of today's women, and I'm certain she will be a positive and influential role model during her year.' Outgoing titleholder Hannah Johns offered her support to the new Miss NI. "I've had an incredible year as Miss Northern Ireland. It's been a real honour fulfilling this role and I've gained so much from my experience,' she said. 'It's with a heavy heart that I relinquish my crown, but I am so happy to be passing it to Carly, who is such a deserving winner, and beautiful inside and out. "I wish her all the very best for her year as Miss Northern Ireland 2025 and I am so excited to follow her journey." Watch: AVA Festival returns to Belfast Carly will receive an extensive prize package worth thousands of pounds, including a year's modelling contract with ACA Models, an all-expenses paid trip to Miss World, a year's beauty treatments from Beauty Boulevard, a smile makeover, complimentary dining at Nu Delhi Lounge in Belfast worth £1,200, a make-up hamper from Make Up Pro worth over £500, dental treatments from New Life Teeth worth £1,000 and much more. Runner-ups on the night included Amelie Moore, aged 17, who took second place, and Tillie Doran aged 18, who came third.
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
‘I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me' – 23-year-old tells of excitement at being crowned Miss NI
Carly Wilson was crowned as Miss NI at the Europa Hotel in Belfast on Monday night. The 23-year-old Ulster University student impressed the panel of judges on the night, securing the title ahead of 25 accomplished finalists and taking over the role from last year's winner, Hannah Johns. Carly expressed her joy at winning the contest. "I am absolutely delighted to wear the Miss Northern Ireland crown and be given the opportunity to represent Northern Ireland in this way,' she said. "Taking part in the contest has been such an immense experience and I never thought I would come this far. "I've always looked up to previous Miss Northern Ireland winners, so I hope to follow in their footsteps and become a positive role model for other local girls. "The competition has already been such a life-changing experience, and I have made friends for life. 'I can't wait to see what the future has in store for me!" Contest organiser and ACA Models managing director Victoria McElveen praised the new titleholder. "Miss Northern Ireland is more than just a crown, it's a platform to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact,' she said. 'Carly has shown strength, authenticity and a real sense of purpose throughout the competition. "She represents the confidence and ambition of today's women, and I'm certain she will be a positive and influential role model during her year.' Outgoing titleholder Hannah Johns offered her support to the new Miss NI. "I've had an incredible year as Miss Northern Ireland. It's been a real honour fulfilling this role and I've gained so much from my experience,' she said. 'It's with a heavy heart that I relinquish my crown, but I am so happy to be passing it to Carly, who is such a deserving winner, and beautiful inside and out. "I wish her all the very best for her year as Miss Northern Ireland 2025 and I am so excited to follow her journey." Carly will receive an extensive prize package worth thousands of pounds, including a year's modelling contract with ACA Models, an all-expenses paid trip to Miss World, a year's beauty treatments from Beauty Boulevard, a smile makeover, complimentary dining at Nu Delhi Lounge in Belfast worth £1,200, a make-up hamper from Make Up Pro worth over £500, dental treatments from New Life Teeth worth £1,000 and much more. Runner-ups on the night included Amelie Moore, aged 17, who took second place, and Tillie Doran aged 18, who came third.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Guides mentor young girls to grow in confidence
The 282nd Glasgow Guides are encouraging Rainbows and Brownies from their local community to move up to Guides by sharing their own experiences and helping them see that the next step in their guiding journey is fun. The unit is supported by Generation CashBack, a Scottish Government-funded scheme. The initiative seeks to ensure young people from deprived areas can benefit from youth work opportunities. Carly, a Guide member with the unit in Glasgow, is one such volunteer who helps out with the Brownies and assists with games, writing, and drawing. She said: "I wanted to start helping because I felt like it was really interesting, because then I get to know about them and what they do. 'The hardest part is when we're setting up a game and none of them can decide who's going to be it. "The best part is helping them set up games, learning all of their names and seeing them run about and have fun.' Anna, CashBack development officer for Girlguiding Scotland, said: "Almost all the Guides in the unit help at Rainbows or Brownies, with some helping at more than one unit. 'This started when one girl was nervous about leaving Brownies (she is autistic and struggles with change), so leaders suggested she helped with Brownies to make the move smoother. "It meant that she could still see her Brownie leaders and have the familiarity whilst dipping her toe into being a Guide. "Three years later, she's still at Guides. "The other girls became interested in this, so also started helping. 'We've seen the girls grow in confidence since they've started volunteering and it helps foster a good sense of community.' Like Carly, Mia, who helps out with both Rainbows and Brownies, said: "I really like working with kids. "I enjoy watching Rainbows learn new things and make friends and watching Brownies have fun. "I'd like to be a leader in the future."
The National
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Viral primary school pupil hailed as budding TV success
Carly, 11, and her dad Ryan Pollock, better known on the video sharing platform as Daddy & Carly (or Wee Mary and Jimmy Boy), first started posting comedy sketches online during lockdown. Now, the pair have taken the app by storm with their 'Pilton Tea' videos and Carly's presenter-esque "hello, my lovelies" catchphrase. Talking to the Sunday National, Carly and Ryan shared how they ensure the youngster isn't exposed to trolling, the opportunities that have arisen from their online popularity, and Carly's hopes for the future. READ MORE: 'It's just great': Japan ambassador tries Irn-Bru on visit to whisky distillery 'It started during lockdown, when Carly wanted TikTok. Me and mum were a bit hesitant at first, thinking she was too young, then I was volunteered by mum to do it with her', Ryan explained. 'I thought 'och we'll just have a carry on with it', so we started putting our own twist on trends and doing sketches where Carly was dressed up as an old lady and pretending Nicola Sturgeon was her pal. It ended up going quite viral. 'We did shoutouts on our page for a bit and ended up raising about £1000 for the NHS.' When lockdown ended and Ryan went back to work, they stopped posting for a few years. A couple of months ago they started doing their 'Pilton Tea' series and from there, their popularity exploded. Their original account was deleted, but within two weeks the new account amassed around 190,000 followers — alongside 9.7 million views on one particular video, leading to a special shopping trip for Carly and her family. Carly said: 'There's so many more opportunities now. We got invited to Boots a few days ago and we have an agent now which is so cool. It's just amazing.' Because of Carly's age, the account is run by and heavily monitored by her parents. They don't let the 11-year-old read any comments or make videos by herself, and ensure that any hateful messages left under their videos are deleted and the users blocked from the page. Though she comes across as extremely confident and excitable online, the youngster described herself as actually being 'quite shy', noting that her on-camera personality is partially a character. She told the Sunday National that some boys were showing her videos through a window on her visit to a secondary school, but she seems to take it all in her stride. 'People from school watch my videos a lot, and sometimes it's a wind up, but most of the time they're being really nice. It's quite funny', she explained. READ MORE: Edinburgh Film Festival to conclude with Irvine Welsh documentary premiere The way she carries herself in her videos has led to an influx of comments demanding the TikTok star is given a slot on television, remarking she could be the next big thing à la Lorraine or Alison Hammond. High praise and growing celebrity haven't went to her head, however — Carly 'So I want to go to acting school and hopefully one day be on the telly like all the comments say. 'But if not, I go to a lot of youth centres and one day I want to be a youth worker, open my own centre and do drama classes for other kids.'
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I lived in America, here's why everyone there is obsessed with Bath & Body Works & the 5 best-sellers from £3
BATH & Body Works has been a scent staple in the US for decades and now the brand is expanding across the UK. After living in the states for five years, I can confirm the retail chain is all it is hyped up to be. 6 Bath & Body Works continues to expand across the UK, with the range now available from Next Credit: GETTY 6 Mahogany Teakwood proves to be a popular scent with customers, and has even been compared to the Noir Candle from The White Company Credit: Next From scented candles that won't break the bank to hand sanitisers that brightened up pandemic times, what's not to love? Nothing beats browsing the aisles of Bath & Body Works, picking out candle scents for your friends to guess and basking in the sweet scent of the shop. And now UK shoppers can jump on the fad with several locations across Britain as well as the official Bath & Body Works range also And if you're overwhelmed with the extensive selection of signature scents, long-time fans in the US have shared their personal favourites. Read More On Beauty Buys Jack Hegarty, who is based in New York, revealed his go-to candle buys from Bath & Body Works. "I think the Mahogany Teakwood smells like an expensive men's cologne," he told Fabulous. The scent features notes of rich mahogany, black teakwood, dark oak, and frosted lavender, providing a "sophisticated woodsy scent". It is comparable to the Most read in Fabulous This item is said to blend dark wood and cardamom to create a "luxurious fragrance". Jack added that the Eucalyptus Mint scent is another favourite of his as the candle creates a "really chill" atmosphere in his flat. Bath & Body Works trick for cheaper price Bath & Body Works' Meanwhile, a And the "really chill" selling point is confirmed as the item is advertised as helping with "stress relief". Carly Stern, another US-based Bath & Body Works shopper, agreed that the store's candles are a "real crowd favourite". "They have a bunch of fragrances that have become pretty iconic, and you can get the same scent in a ton of forms — candles, hand sanitisers, hand soaps, creams, room spray, diffusers," she said. And while she joked that the brand's hand sanitisers "have definitely had a moment", its the candles that remain a consistent favourite. Don't miss out... Visit The Sun's shopping beauty hub for more news, tips and beauty deals. For more discounts and recommendations from the Sun Shopping team, sign up to our newsletter and join the "Bath & Body Works fans can get kind of culty and obsessed and have these massive collections," Carly continued. She revealed her favourite scent is Champagne Toast, which she went on to describe as "really light, sweet, and fruity and one of the few candles I've bought multiple times". Black Cherry Merlot is another one of Carly's favourite scents from the brand. "It's a stronger smell but delicious, a nice cherry-raspberry combo," she said. "My other go-tos are Endless Summer, Pineapple Mango, and Frosted Cranberry in the winter." And its not just the classic scents that draw shoppers like Carly to the popular chain. "They also do a lot of special edition fragrances seasonally, and they're known for their sales," she told Fabulous. 6 The Bath & Body Works Clear Eucalyptus Spearmint candle is designed for stress relief Credit: Next 6 Bath & Body Works' hand sanitiser gels continue to be a best-seller years after the pandemic Credit: Next "People go crazy for Candle Day and stock up." She pointed out that a lot of the Bath & Body Works fragrances are also available under their White Barn line, with more "neutral and classy looking" packaging. One of Carly's favourite scents Black Merlot Cherry is also available as a best-selling Bath & Body Works are also known for their affordable sprays, available in all their signature scents. The highest-rated sprays among shoppers include Japanese Cherry Blossom, A Thousand Wishes, Gingham, Into The Night, and Warm Vanilla Sugar. You can pick up Bath & Body Works sprays as part of the And finally, the store's hand soaps are another way to introduce sweet scents into your home. Jack's favourite It's perfect for creating a calming spa-like experience in your home at a fraction of the price. 6 A Thousand Wishes Fine Fragrance Body Mist is one of the store's most popular items Credit: Next 6 The Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Mint scent has been compared to a Molton Brown range Credit: Next
