Wales and Scotland are also introducing new measures. Today sees the introduction of a number of new Covid-19 measures in Northern Ireland. RTÉ reports that the new rules apply to indoor events, nightclubs and social mixing between households. From today, all nightclubs in Northern Ireland will close while indoor standing events are not permitted to […]

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The three men were all in their 20s. Three men have died and one other has been left seriously injured following a collision in Co. Tyrone earlier this morning. According to RTÉ, the two-car collision took place near the Omagh Road in Garvaghy at approximately 1:50am. The three fatalities were all men in their 20s, […]

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It’s time to mix up your jewellery game. Regardless of what your celebration looks like this year, ringing in the New Year calls for a bit of sparkle, and what better way to brighten things up then with a bit of bling? While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a simple silver pendant or a classic […]

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The reality star welcomed her first child five weeks ago. Louise Thompson has shared that she suffered “serious complications” following the birth of her son Leo. The Made in Chelsea star posted a picture of her newborn to Instagram and spoke about how they both ended up in intensive care following Leo’s birth. There, she […]

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Ireland will follow in the footsteps of New Zealand and the Philippines in implementing financial support for those who experience domestic abuse. Women’s Aid have welcomed the Irish Government’s plan to introduce paid leave for survivors of domestic violence. According to the Irish Examiner, the Department of Equality is looking to implement a policy which […]

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The move to outlaw the procedure forms part of the Government’s Women’s Health Strategy for 2022. The English Government has announced plans to outlaw the practice of hymenoplasty – an invasive medical procedure that reconstructs the hymen to give the impression that a woman has not had sex. According to the Guardian, the procedure constructs […]

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It’s not clear when the rule will come into effect. Spain will implement a new rule requiring the wearing of face coverings in outdoor spaces. According to RTÉ, the country’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will hold a meeting today to approve the new rule. However, it’s not yet clear when the decree will come into […]

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Brett confirmed yesterday that he is single. Selling Sunset realtor Brett Oppenheim has shared that he has recently split for his girlfriend Tina Louise. The realtor was doing a questions and answers segment on his Instagram stories when he was asked if he was single. Brett confirmed that yes, as of very recently, he is […]

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The restrictions had been in place amid concerns over the Omicron variant. The additional restrictions on passengers arriving into Ireland from countries deemed “high risk” have been removed. Previously, arrivals from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe had to produce a negative Covid test before quarantining. These passengers were then subject to […]

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It is not currently clear when or if the company’s operations will resume in Ireland. The weight loss programme WeightWatchers – which is now known as just WW – will pull out of Ireland before the end of the year. Both in-person and online workshops will stop operating on 31 December 2021 as WW International […]

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It’s the TV host’s first Christmas since her father’s passing. Ireland AM star Muireann O’Connell has tested positive for Covid-19, and says that the guilt she is feeling is “overwhelming”. Taking to Instagram, Muireann wrote: “Hello lovely people. Didn’t get to all my jobs before Christmas like, get the split ends chopped, the nails done or […]

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Taylor McIlvenna appeared via video link at Belfast’s Magistrate’s Court this morning. A man has been charged with the murder of Caoimhe Morgan. The 30-year-old’s body was found in a house in Harcourt Drive in the north of Belfast on Saturday. As reported by RTÉ, Taylor McIlvenna has been charged with the murder of the […]

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A real life hero. A seven-year-old boy who protected his younger sister from a dog attack was invited to the Spider-Man set in recognition of his bravery. Last year, Bridger Walker needed 90 stitches to his face after putting himself between his younger sister and a German shepherd. When asked at the time why he […]

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The former reality star said that he is feeling “so so lucky”. Mark Wright has confirmed that he is “cancer-free” after undergoing surgery. The former The Only Way is Essex star had a 12cm tumour removed from his underarm. Sharing the health update in a video on Instagram, Mark thanked fans for reaching out with […]

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Both stars shared that they have different wants “regarding a family”. Jason Oppenheim and Chrishell Stause have confirmed their break-up. The two stars of Netflix’s Selling Sunset got together earlier this year, but they have since called time on their relationship. In a post shared to Instagram, Jason confirmed the news, and described Chrishell as […]

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“I can’t believe we’ve come out the other side with our family.” Rosanna Davison has opened up about her experience with pregnancy loss. The model sadly suffered 14 miscarriages within the space of two years before welcoming her daughter Sophia, and her twin boys Oscar and Hugo. During a recent interview on BBC Radio Ulster, […]

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Vicky is being honoured for uncovering the Cervical Check scandal. Women’s health advocate Vicky Phelan will receive the Freedom of Limerick from the Limerick City and County Council. According to RTÉ, the decision to award Vicky the freedom of the city was unanimous. The ceremony will take place in 2022. She had been nominated by […]

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Truly deserved. We already knew that Nicola Coughlan is a style icon, and now it seems the rest of the world is realising it too. The Derry Girls star was named on Vogue Magazine’s Best-Dressed Women list for 2021, which celebrates the entertainment industry’s most fashionable ladies. The prestigious magazine included a picture of the […]

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35-year-old Susan passed away in November. A man whose wife died from bowel cancer has launched a campaign calling for increased screening both here in Ireland and in Australia. John Paul Ricken’s wife Susan Ricken, who was Irish, but lived in Australia, passed away in November. She had previously collapsed from severe abdominal pain which […]

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The show returns this January – and we can’t wait. Exciting news for fans of The Apprentice, as the show will be back on our screens in the new year. It might be hard to believe, but it’s actually been three long years since we saw Lord Sugar destroy the dreams of business hopefuls on […]

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Huge congratulations are in order! Social media comedian Cian Twomey and beauty influencer Emily Rochford have announced their engagement. Cian popped the question while they enjoyed some time away in Fota Island Resort in Cork. The couple then took to their own Instagram pages to share the good news with their fans. Cian shared a […]

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The monarch has asked William to refrain from flying. Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly urged her grandson Prince William to stop flying his family in the helicopter as she has safety concerns. An inside source told the Sun that while the monarch is confident in William’s skills, she’s asked him to refrain from flying with […]

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Varadkar did add that if there is a significant change in numbers, the Government may take action. An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that there is currently “no plan” to introduce more severe Covid-19 restrictions ahead of the New Year. On today’s Morning Ireland on RTÉ, Mr Varadkar said: “The plan is the plan that […]

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“It’s the simple pleasures in life that make me grateful to be alive.” Vicky Phelan spent the weekend surrounded by the “most important women” in her life during a trip away. The women’s health advocate took to Instagram to share that she had a “fabulous weekend” in Doughmore Beach and Doonbeg in West Clare, or, […]

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Tributes have been pouring in for the classical singer. The vocal group Il Divo has announced the death of singer Carlos Marin. The German-born Spanish singer was 53. In a statement shared to Twitter, the group said: “It is with heavy hearts that we are letting you know that our friend and partner, Carlos Marin, […]

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The warning went into effect at 3am this morning and will stay in place until 11am. The Irish Meteorological Service has issued a Status Yellow fog warning for the entire country. The warning went into effect at 3am this morning and will stay in place until 11am. On their website, Met Éireann said: “Fog patches […]

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The babies were found underneath the upturned bath in the garden. Two baby boys were found alive and well in an upturned bathtub after a US tornado carried them away. 15-month-old Kaden and 3-month-old Dallas were put into a bathtub by their grandmother Clara to protect them from the deadly tornado that killed 90 people […]

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Belle posted images of her bruised face and explained that she’d be taking time away from social media to process the incident. Belle Hassan, who appeared on the reality series Love Island, has told her social media followers that she was hit in the face on a night out. Taking to Instagram, the 26-year-old shared […]

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Numerous European countries are implementing new measures. A strict lockdown to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in the Netherlands begins today. The country’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte outlined the new restrictions yesterday. The lockdown will see all non-essential shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas, museums and theatres close until 14 January. Schools and […]

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The tragedy occurred earlier this week. A sixth child has passed away following the bouncy castle tragedy that took place in the town of Devenport in Tasmania, Australia earlier this week. As reported by RTÉ, the child, an 11-year-old boy, died in hospital. Confirming the sixth death of the tragedy, the Tasmanian police commissioner Darren Hine […]

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A truly emotional finale. Last night’s Strictly Come Dancing finale saw Rose Ayling-Ellis and her partner Giovanni Pernice lift the glitter-ball trophy, as they were crowned this season’s champions. As well as winning the show, the EastEnders actress made history as the first ever deaf contestant to compete on Strictly. The pair come out on […]

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The collision took place shortly after midnight on the Belfast Road. A man in his 40s has died, and five others have been injured following a three-vehicle collision in Co. Down earlier this morning. According to Breaking News, the crash took place shortly after midnight on the Belfast Road in Dundrum. Four of the five […]

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The book will be called Jump for the Stars. Vogue Williams has just revealed plans to release a children’s book next year. Taking to Instagram, the model and DJ announced the news by sharing a video of her three-year-old son Theodore. He tells the camera: “My mummy’s written a book, and I’m excited!” In her […]

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The 28-year-old woman’s body was found near a London park earlier this year. The man who has been accused of murdering schoolteacher Sabina Nessa has accepted responsibility for her death, but has pleaded not guilty to murder, Sky News reports. It is alleged by prosecutors that 36-year-old Koci Selamaj travelled from Eastbourne to London to carry […]

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The campus’ blood supplies have been “exhausted”. The veterinary hospital at UCD has issued an urgent appeal for dog blood donors following shortages. Just like humans, dogs occasionally require blood transfusions following injuries or illness. The website for the veterinary hospital states: “Accidents, surgery and immune-mediated disease are some of the more common reasons that […]

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The actor described his older sister Tracy as “brilliant” and “gifted”. Benedict Cumberbatch has paid a powerful tribute to his older sister Tracy Peacock, who recently passed away from cancer aged 62. She is mourned by her husband, and her 34-year-old daughter Emily. Tracy was the daughter of the actor’s mother Wanda, and spent many of […]

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Possible recommendations include reducing indoor socialising and new advice for close contacts. The National Public Health Emergency Team are set to issue new recommendations to the Government today regarding additional restrictions. The team met due to the rising number of hospitalisations and concerns over the Omicron variant. As reported in RTÉ, NPHET are expected to […]

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Jess tested positive two days into the holiday. Irish influencer Jess Redden has tested positive for Covid-19 while celebrating her honeymoon with rugby player Rob Kearney. The pair tied the knot earlier this month, and jetted off to the sun to celebrate their marriage. However, Jess has shared that it wasn’t the honeymoon they had […]

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A gust of wind blew the bouncy castle in the air, and the children were dropped from a height. Five children have been killed and several others injured following a tragedy involving a bouncy castle in Tasmania, Australia. As reported in RTÉ, the children were thrown from a height of 10 meters after a gust […]

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The actor is defending his on-screen spouse. *Spoiler alert for episode one of And Just Like That…* The first episode of the Sex and the City reboot landed last weeks, and fans are still gobsmacked over that shocking ending. In And Just Like That… Carrie spends the evening watching Charlotte’s daughter’s piano recital, but when […]

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“Our primary schools are probably the one place where we have the most unvaccinated people, young people in particular, gathering at any one time.” The Seanad has heard calls for schools to close early as a measure to help curb the spread of Covid-19. As reported in the Irish Examiner, Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer […]

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Star’s mother Frankie Smith and her partner Savannah Brockhill will be jailed for the murder of the 16-month-old. *Content warning: This story contains reference to child abuse.* Frankie Smith and Savannah Brockhill have been sentenced to a total jail time of 33 years for the murder of Smith’s one-year-old daughter Star Hobson. Sky News reports […]

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We’re in for some unusual conditions over the next few days. If you had your fingers crossed for a White Christmas this year, ready yourself for disappointment, as it looks like that’s not on the cards. According to Met Éireann, Ireland can expect some unusually mild conditions this week as well as a major swing […]

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A huge number of people have promised to join Vicky and Charlie on their climb. On last week’s Late Late Show, RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird spoke about his plan to conquer Croagh Patrick after he shared his experience with Motor Neurone Disease. He subsequently met Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan, who he had “roped […]

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The variant presents slightly differently to other strains. As the new variant of Covid-19 – Omicron – spreads, experts have urged the public to be vigilant for symptoms of the virus that differ from the other variants. Ryan Roach, who is the chief executive of Discovery Health, a health insurer in South Africa, told the […]

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The misogynistic treatment of older actresses in Hollywood continues. The highly-anticipated reboot of Sex and The City hit our screens last week, and we’re hungry for more. The show, which is titled And Just Like That…, catches up with Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) as they […]

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Both women denied murdering the child. *Content warning: This story contains reference to child abuse.* Frankie Smith and Savannah Brockhill have been found guilty of the murder of Star Hobson. Star was 16-months-old when she was killed at her home in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Smith was Star’s mother, and Brockhill is Smith’s partner. As reported […]

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We’re still not over *that* scene. *Spoiler warning for episode one of And Just Like That…* The first episode of the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… landed on NOW last week, and we’re still not over it. From the fashion to the drama, there was so much to discuss, but the […]

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The documents allege that Kanye West has not responded to Kim’s request to terminate the marriage. Kim Kardashain has filed legal documents that call for an immediate termination of her marriage to Kanye West. The documents, which were obtained by PA, state that there will be no reconciliation between Kardashian and West, and that irreconcilable […]

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“Just in time for Christmas our little pudding has arrived safe and well.” Huge congratulations are in order for Emmerdale’s Anna Nightingale, who has welcomed her second child. Anna, who played Andrea Tate on the British soap opera, shared the good news on social media. Posting a picture of the new addition’s hand on Instagram, […]

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