The Northern Echo | Echo Woman http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/ The Northern Echo /features/echowoman/ en-gb Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:03:33 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:03:33 +0000 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/1096816/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Echo Woman http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/ Dress your way to a dream job http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/5063697.Dress_your_way_to_a_dream_job/?ref=rss When the competition for employment is so high, it’s vital to make the right fashion choices. A stylist gives some top. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:18:55 +0000 3f81fff93e3de97727be67e914468c93 A friend in deeds http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/5049331.A_friend_in_deeds/?ref=rss In the week of International Women’s Day, which this year has the theme of equal opportunities, Patricia Allen speaks to one of the region’s most senior female lawyers about being a trusted friend to hundreds of North-East families. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:18:07 +0000 ee04cac12a7f5cb46fa657ea08d302ab Lighten up http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/5036204.Lighten_up/?ref=rss A new weight-loss group in Darlington is helping slimmers to achieve the seemingly impossible. Ruth Addicott talks to fitness instructor Emma Campbell-Critchley about its success. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:42:09 +0000 d45311745189188113fd0c28be432729 ‘He’s never seen a white woman’ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/5023017.___He___s_never_seen_a_white_woman___/?ref=rss Amy Waddell, from Upper Teesdale, is spending six months in south-east Liberia as the communications intern for Merlin, the international medical aid agency. In the third of her dispatches, she explores a country that has gold at its fingertips, but barely enough water to drink Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:12:22 +0000 05906bbbdfca641c07b42aa0fb9a788c Landing on her feet http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/5010207.Landing_on_her_feet/?ref=rss A change in direction has been a giant leap of faith for a new shop owner. She talks to Sarah French. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:48:36 +0000 a5ac2ee64e681c49c1f1b369ff86a5c6 Cheeky girls http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/4996638.Cheeky_girls/?ref=rss Women who have suffered domestic abuse are turning to Burlesque dancing to boost their confidence. Ruth Addicott speaks to one group taking to the stage this week in Darlington. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:57:27 +0000 a1480ce0d89eab03d40e889a4c5dedd3 Beauty collection http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/4885365.Beauty_collection/?ref=rss As she heads for the new season’s designer bags collection, Lucy Richardson is side-tracked by Collectables’ latest addition – the beauty bar Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:28:14 +0000 76e6cf3ea3271bad0904908256879cd7 ‘It’s what mum would have done’ http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/4871948.___It___s_what_mum_would_have_done___/?ref=rss As a daughter and her dad prepare to take on a marathon effort in the name of a brave cancer sufferer, Eric Jackson tells their moving story. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:20:11 +0000 b15a269cce2eeb3d6b9047819d01689b The shape of looks to come http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/4858635.The_shape_of_looks_to_come/?ref=rss We’ve teamed up with Saks to show you some gorgeous and wearable looks that are bang on trend for spring 2010 – and there’s a chance of winning your own stunning makeover. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:19:09 +0000 8933464443bd6cbeac4eac9971538a45 A voice for victims http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/features/echowoman/4846379.A_voice_for_victims/?ref=rss A campaign urging rape victims to come forward has prompted the Government to act. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:57:31 +0000 91b1b46ccc5178eb68d9f653e898c2f8