Niamh McCollum
Niamh McCollum is Features Assistant at Marie Claire UK, and specialises in entertainment, female empowerment, mental health, social development and careers. Tackling both news and features, she's covered everything from the rise of feminist audio porn platforms to the latest campaigns protecting human rights.
Niamh has also contributed to our Women Who Win series by interviewing ridiculously inspiring females, including forensic scientist Ruth Morgan, Labour MP Stella Creasy and ITV’s former Home Affairs Editor Jennifer Nadel.
Niamh studied Law in Trinity College Dublin. It was after enrolling in a Law & Literature class on her year abroad in Toronto that her love of writing was reignited. In no particular order, her big likes are Caleb Followill, hoops, red wine, sea swimming, shakshuka and long train journeys.
Latest articles by Niamh McCollum
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8 of the most common face mask myths debunked
Keen to protect yourself, your loved ones and the wider community but in need of some clarity? Keep reading...
By Niamh McCollum
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Hair loss has been identified as a surprising side effect of Coronavirus
Can Covid-19 cause hair loss and how can it be treated? Here's what you need to know...
By Niamh McCollum
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Uh oh, apparently 40% of us are guilty of giving to charity for Instagram views
Whatever happened to not letting our left hand know what our right hand's up to?
By Niamh McCollum
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Struggling with sexual dysfunction? Check out the app tearing down taboos
Created in partnership with world-renowned therapist Dr Katherine Hertlein, Blueheart is eradicating the financial, emotional and psychological barriers that put traditional therapy out of reach for many
By Niamh McCollum
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How much will an electric car really cost me?
Electric car prices seem absurdly high, but we’ve been looking at how much an electric car will really cost you to run. Hint: it’s good news
By Niamh McCollum
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Hands-free driving could be legal in the UK by next year, but are we ready?
As the government announces that driverless cars could be on our motorways by next year, we asked Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto-Trader, about the potential dangers of this life-changing technology
By Niamh McCollum
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Notting Hill Carnival is going global with its first ever digital line-up
For the first time in its 54-year history, the legendary festival will be off the streets and on our screens...
By Niamh McCollum
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Electric, retro looking and seriously cute - why you can't go wrong with the Honda e
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730,000 British people lost their jobs between March and July this year
The numbers are 'in large part' due to the hundreds of UK companies that have been battered by the pandemic
By Niamh McCollum
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Why it’s time to criminalise revenge porn threats
With one in seven women having received revenge porn threats, domestic abuse charity Refuge is urging the government to revise the Domestic Abuse Bill and save lives
By Niamh McCollum
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Sorry festival lovers - but Glasto may not be returning until 2022
Yup just keep twisting that knife, Corona...
By Niamh McCollum
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The UK's most empowering literary festival went virtual - here's what happened
The sensational Primadonna Festival celebrates brilliant writing, music and ideas from inspirational females in the publishing and entertainment industry
By Niamh McCollum
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'The Clit Test' is rating female pleasure in film, TV and books - and we're here for it
I ain’t pressing play unless I see some foreplay...
By Niamh McCollum
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Planning a summer BBQ? Here’s how to keep it eco-friendly
We all have a part to play in conserving the planet – so let’s start with the small steps we can all take
By Niamh McCollum
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The pelvic floor exercises favoured by Kate Middleton
Give some love to your postpartum body with these miracle movements...
By Niamh McCollum
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These are the UK's most common sex mishaps
Because love really does hurt sometimes…
By Niamh McCollum
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Victory for eco activists as Welsh government vows to tackle period poverty sustainably
The landmark change has been celebrated by environmental campaigner Ella Daish, who, since April 2019, has been calling on UK governments to tackle period poverty and the plastic crisis head-on by spending funding on eco-friendly period products
By Niamh McCollum
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Gyms have officially reopened – but is it safe to go?
After over three months of closures, gyms reopened across England on 25th July. But is it safe to return and just how different will the experience be? Here’s the need to know…
By Niamh McCollum
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Coronavirus crisis could result in up to 40,000 homeless dogs
The financial fallout of COVID-19 may force people to give up their pets, a charity has warned
By Niamh McCollum
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Heading to the lido? These are the new swimming pool rules
From avoiding the showers to BYOF (Bring Your Own Float) policies, here's everything you need to know...
By Niamh McCollum
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Meet the young women using lockdown to tackle climate change
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, inspiring young women from across the UK have been using lockdown to fight climate change from home. Here's what they have to say...
By Niamh McCollum
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These are the UK’s most instagrammable secret beaches
Fall off the radar and in love with these secluded summer spots
By Niamh McCollum