M&S claim that Aldi is riding on the coat-tails of Colin the Caterpillar’s reputation. In the latest war of the supermarkets, Marks and Spencers have launched court action against Aldi, claiming that they are infringing on the trademark of their iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake. Marks and Spencer lodged an intellectual property claim in the […]

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Sophia’s community have rallied around her family to offer support. A community in Tipperary has launched a GoFundMe for the family of a three-year old who passed away on Tuesday. Sophia Melnychuk was killed after being hit by a bus in Castle Heights, a housing estate in Carrick-on-Suir. The bus driver involved in the collision […]

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Congratulations, whoever you are. One lucky duck in Ireland scooped up last night’s Lotto jackpot worth over €12.7 million. We don’t know just yet where the winning ticket was sold. The sum is the largest it’s been in four years. The €12.7 million jackpot had been rolling since Sunday January 30th. The winning numbers were […]

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The Tánaiste offered some reassurance in a video on Twitter last night. The country could be easing a number of Covid-19 restrictions next month, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar.  The government also reassured the public with an estimate that four out of five people will receive their first dose of the vaccine by June. This […]

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Thousands of people have nominated the eight month old for the prestigious award. Azaylia, the eight month old daughter of reality star Ashley Cain has received thousands of nominations for the Pride of Britain Award. The Azaylia Diamond Cain Journey to Fight Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Facebook page nominated the infant for the honour, along with […]

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Unsurprisingly, Offred isn’t on the list. Television and films constantly influence the popularity of baby names. For instance, the name Bella surged in popularity following the success of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight books, as well as the subsequent movie franchise. Similarly, Hermione became a popular baby name off the back of the Harry Potter books and […]

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All is not completely lost! Bridgerton actor Regé-Jean Page may indeed feature in the second series of the Netflix series after all. Shonda Rhimes has hinted that we haven’t seen the last of the Duke of Hastings on our screens. The update comes just weeks after Netflix announced that the star will not be returning […]

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Any additional funds will be donated to an eating disorder organisation. The GoFundMe page launched to help pay for Nikki Grahame’s treatment has been reactivated, with funds going towards her funeral costs. The Big Brother star passed away last week following a battle with anorexia. She was 38 years old. In a statement, her agent […]

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A representative has responded to the speculation on Jennifer’s behalf. Contrary to reports that circulated yesterday, Jennifer Anniston has denied the rumours that she is adopting a baby girl. Previously, a source close to the Friends actress alleged that Jennifer was in the process of adopting a child from Mexico. They maintained that she would […]

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Rumours that these two are a couple have been circulating for several months now. Musician Phoebe Bridgers has described Irish actor Paul Mescal as “the sweetest” and “the best” after months of speculation that the two are an item. Rumours that the American musician was dating the Normal People star began in July 2020, after […]

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“The stories we tell are like babies – they never stop coming and we love them all.” The BBC has announced that the hit series Call The Midwife has been renewed for three additional series. Yes, that means that the lovely ladies of Poplar will be gracing our screens until 2024. The showrunners took to […]

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His owner believes that the bunny’s been snatched by a jealous rival. The world’s largest rabbit has been snatched from his home in Woscestershire, England. At 129 cm long (4ft 2n), Darius, a Continental Giant rabbit, currently holds the Guinness World Record for biggest rabbit. His owner, Annette Edwards, is offering a £1,000 reward for […]

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Rocco was snatched while out for a walk. A dog that was stolen from his owner while out walking has been returned. Denis McCarthy was taking his French bulldog Rocco out for a walk in Ballyvolane in Co. Cork on Saturday, when they were approached by a white Ford Focus. A man yielding a hammer […]

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“Our only stipulation for applicants on Love Island is that they are over 18, single and looking for love.” According to a number of reports, the reality series Love Island will be accepting applications from gay men and women. While there has never been a specific rule prohibiting members of the LGBT+ community from taking […]

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The couple welcomed baby Dakota after a “secret pregnancy”. Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song have reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby boy. According to Esquire, Song gave birth to a healthy baby in Los Angeles on April 5, following a secret pregnancy. The couple named the child Dakota, in honour of Culkin’s sister who […]

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These little pockets of joy are cheap, cheerful and super easy to make. The beauty of TikTok is that it allows users to come together and share food hacks galore. Over the past few months, the network has inspired amateur chefs to embrace their inner Jamie Oliver with a number of viral recipes. And while that […]

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“We’re in the process of getting our embryos to Ukraine. So it’s really exciting. It’s really real now.” DJ and podcast host Georgie Crawford has spoken about how she is considering surrogacy with her partner Jamie Crawford. The Good Glow host outlined her decision to pursue surrogacy on a recent episode of the podcast. Crawford […]

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“Our little boy who arrived safely and happily over the weekend and changed the game forever.” Peaky Blinders’ star Sophie Rundle has welcomed her first child with her partner, Matt Stokoe. The British actress, who plays Ada Shelby in the hit BBC show, shared a snap of her baby boy on her Instagram page. Rundle […]

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“She’s in a good place, and she’s not suffering anymore.” Pete Bennett, the ex-boyfriend of Nikki Grahame, paid tribute to the late star on social media yesterday. The pair met when they appeared on Big Brother in 2006. Bennett shared an IGTV video last night, thanking fans for their support while paying tribute to Nikki. […]

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Following a public appeal, police officers were able to identify the mother last night. The mother of a newborn baby who was found dead in a car park has been located by West Midlands Police. According to officers, she is currently receiving “appropriate care”. The infant’s body was found in the car park of a […]

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“Stop comparing bodies and situations. My body is not here for your comparison so please don’t judge it.” TV presenter Laura Whitmore has asked her social media followers to be more considerate in their commentary on post-baby bodies. Laura, who gave birth a few weeks ago, shared a snap of herself back on the set […]

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World leaders have expressed their condolences for Prince Phillip following his death this morning. Earlier today, Buckingham Palace shared the news that Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has died. A statement on behalf of the Royal Family read: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved […]

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This period drama looks seriously scandalous. A brand new royal series is coming to Netflix, and, by the looks of it, it could rival the platform’s other period dramas, like The Crown or Bridgerton. The Empress will tell the story of Elisabeth of Austria – or Sisi – who sat on the Austrian throne from […]

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Here’s how to get in on the action. Ireland’s women’s rugby team are all set to play Wales in their opening Six Nations match this weekend. The two teams will square off tomorrow, Saturday 10 April at Cardiff Arms Park. Kick off will be at 5pm. Fans of Irish rugby can tune in to watch […]

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Exciting news for Kardashian fans. Reality TV mogul Kim Kardashian has announced that a new show following the fabulous lives of her sisters will air after the finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. The show will be available to watch on Hulu. Kim shared the exciting news with her fans as she live-tweeted along […]

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“She made everyone laugh on screen and off, but the real win was if you make her laugh because then you knew you did something really funny.” The cast of the hit TV show Glee came together last night to honour their late cast-mate Naya Rivera. The stars reunited virtually during the GLAAD awards. Naya […]

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The blogger experienced eyelid ptosis after a round of injections. An American influencer took to social media to share an adverse reaction she had to botox injections. Whitney Buha, a blogger from Chicago, experienced eyelid ptosis, a condition that causes the eye to droop. As a result, Whitney’s left eye appears smaller, and lower down […]

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This little Irish town is right up there with the best of them. The Cork town of Kinsale has been listed by a luxury travel magazine as one of the best places in Europe to retire, and it’s easy to see why. That’s right, Travel & Leisure’s Patricia Doherty included Kinsale as one of the […]

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In a now viral video, the TikToker issued a stern warning to all those who use Google Photos. A Canadian TikTok user has issued a warning to her followers after she inadvertently sent an X-rated video to her own mother. Kara Tonin explained in a video that her facial recognition technology automatically sent a video […]

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Vicky said that catching Covid was a “constant worry”. Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has received the Covid-19 vaccine. Phelan is currently in Maryland, taking part in a clinical trial. The advocate feared becoming infected with the virus as it would mean she’d have to come off the trial. Vicky shared a picture of herself […]

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The actor was rejected for a leading role on a Superman spin-off. Bridgerton leading man Regé-Jean Page has addressed speculation that he was turned down from a role because he is Black. Yesterday, reports emerged suggesting that the British actor was not cast to play Superman’s grandfather in Krypton because DC’s chairman did not want […]

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The musician passed away after battling lung cancer for several months. Former Loose Women star Jane McDonald has paid tribute to her long term partner, Eddie Rothe following his death from lung cancer. Rothe, a musician best-known for performing with the band The Searchers, passed away at the end of March. His funeral took place […]

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The reality star defended her right to choose what to share online. Khloe Kardashian took to Instagram last night to speak out against the body-shaming she’s endured over the last few days. Trolls came after the Kardashian when an unedited photo of her was accidentally posted online. Her team spent days trying to retrieve it, […]

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“How could I be so naive? They sold me the dream just to exploit me.” Singer Cher Lloyd is among the latest in the line of former X Factor contestants to comment on exploitation in the music industry. The Swagger Jagger singer appeared to comment on allegations of exploitation in her latest TikTok. In the […]

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The Prince said he couldn’t be “more excited” about the upcoming  project. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed that their first show with Netflix will be called Heart of Invictus. The series will centre around the 2022 Invictus Games. The Invictus Games were scheduled to take place in 2020, however they were put on […]

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“When I looked in the toilet, I thought it was an organ.” A woman who thought she was passing kidney stones, has given birth to a baby boy in a Boston bathroom. At the time, Melissa Surgecoff didn’t know that she was pregnant. The new mother told USA Today that she has a history of […]

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Mr Ambassador, you are really spoiling us. Summer 2021 is really shaping up to be the season of great food mashups A few days ago, for instance, Nestlé unveiled their latest creation: Zebra Kitkats. Oreo, meanwhile, teamed up with Lady Gaga for some Chromatica themed cookies. Then, last month, Baileys announced a new limited edition […]

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The decision to deport the tourists is considered to be unusual. Authorities in Dubai have arrested 11 women and one man on charges of public debauchery and spreading pornography, following a nude photoshoot. Images and videos of the women posing on a balcony in the city’s Marina were circulated on social media. Some reports have […]

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It’s all happening. According to sources, the seventh season of Love Island will kick off this June. Typically, the reality series launches at the start of June. However, this year the start date is expected to be delayed by three weeks. This short delay is thought to be due to Covid-19 restrictions. Despite the staggered […]

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Fingers crossed for theory #3. Last week, Lady Whistledown sent Bridgerton fans into a frenzy with some pretty devastating news. That’s right, the show’s gossip guru dropped the bomb that fan-favourite Regé-Jean Page would not be returning to the show for the second season On Netflix’s official account, Lady Whistledown wrote: “While all eyes turn […]

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The analysis highlighted the impact of disrupted healthcare systems on maternal health. A study published in the Lancet Global Health journal has found that more pregnant women have died during the pandemic than in previous years. The study – which analysed data from 17 countries and 40 studies – also found that there was an […]

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Lawyers for the convicted sex offender have claimed that the trial was unfair. Havey Weinstein’s lawyers have asked for the Hollywood producer’s rape convictions to be reversed. Representatives for Weinstein have argued that the film mogul was denied a fair hearing as the trial was “permeated with negative publicity about him and his alleged relationships […]

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Irish actor Calam Lynch is among the latest additions to the Bridgerton cast. Netflix has unveiled four new cast members joining the Bridgerton crew for season two of the hugely popular series. The streaming platform announced the new additions to the show on Twitter yesterday. Actors Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young […]

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BRB, just joining the queue now. Aldi’s middle-aisle continues to be a source of delight. You just never really know what you’re going to find there. Wetsuits? Sewing machines? Garden furniture? Anything is possible. As it turns out, the middle aisle will go above and beyond this weekend, as Aldi’s highly sought-after hot tubs are […]

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President Higgins led tributes to the internationally renowned soprano. Tributes have been coming in for Veronica Dunne, an Irish soprano and music teacher, whose death was announced yesterday. She was 93 years old. The Dublin-born singer was internationally renowned. Throughout her career, she performed in Italy, the UK and the United States. As well as […]

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With the right cardi, it’s hard to go wrong. Ah, the humble cardigan. So versatile, so wholesome, so cosy. What’s not to love? Cardigans certainly had a bit of a moment last year when Taylor Swift released her smash-hit song named in honour of the knitted garment. Indeed, Swift’s impact was great. Demand for Aran […]

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So, where do we sign up? A Californian winery is searching for one lucky wine aficionado to fill what might be the world’s best ever job spec. Murphy-Goode Winery is currently looking for someone to live and work in the picturesque Headlsburg town in Sonoma County in sunny California. On top of living rent free, […]

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Outdoor dining is a lifeline for businesses in Covid-19, but its benefits extend beyond the pandemic. At the end of March, the Irish government announced plans to invest €17 million into upgrades that would allow businesses to adopt a “European-style” outdoor dining set up. The plan, which will be run by Fáilte Ireland, facilitates individual […]

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A massive congratulations to them both. Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian Iain Stirling have welcomed their first child – a baby girl. Though they have yet to announce the news themselves, The Daily Mail snapped a picture of the new family out and about in London. Laura revealed that she was pregnant last […]

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Amazingly, the parents had five spare bedrooms ready for the children. An American couple in their 50s have adopted seven siblings after their parents were killed in a car accident. Pam Willis and her husband Gary heard about the children who were in need of a permanent home while scrolling through social media. The couple […]

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