Do you think schools should open in January? New restrictions have been introduced since the Omicron variant was discovered in Ireland. But will the Government introduce more in 2022? Parents are understandably concerned about whether or not schools will re-open after Christmas. Cases in the 5-11-year-old cohort were concerningly high earlier in the month, but […]

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A good idea or a pain to clean? Coming up with new Elf on the Shelf ideas is the bane of our existence. Especially when we hit the end of December. The creative part of our brains has honestly just given up. We’re tired and there are 101 things we need to do before the […]

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The Sex and the City cast has broken their silence. The cast of Sex and the City has spoken out following the Chris Noth sexual assault allegations. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon issued a joint statement overnight. The actresses expressed their support for the victims who have come forward. They shared the […]

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“I’ll never get over it” A mum-of-four who lost her sons in a London house fire has spoken out. The grief-stricken mum said her life will never be the same. Speaking to The Times, Deveca Rose said her sons were her world. The four boys died after an “intense” house fire in Sutton, London. It […]

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Do you pay family members to babysit your kids? It’s a debate that always causes quite a lot of controversy. Many believe loved ones should be paid, but others feel like it’s not necessary. One grandmother admitted she won’t babysit her 1-year-old grandson unless her daughter pays her. She admitted that she would like to […]

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“The hosts earn reasonably well” I have been daydreaming about Christmas dinner for at least two weeks now. Is it the highlight of Christmas Day for me? Possibly… One thing that makes Christmas dinner taste even better is when someone else cooks for you. You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, stressing out […]

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“Let the children have a normal Christmas” A mum has called out her child’s creche after they sent home a controversial letter from Santa. Before finishing up for the Christmas break, the creche gave the kids a letter from Santa, but it didn’t boost the Christmas spirit. Parents were less than impressed with it. The […]

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“How do we go on without you?” Georgie Gardam’s son Zane tragically died in last week’s bouncy castle accident in Tasmania. Her 12-year-old was playing on the castle when a freak gust of wind swept it up into the air. The horrifying accident has claimed the lives of six children from Devonport’s Hillcrest Primary School. […]

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Such devastating news for the theatre. The Olympia has been forced to cancel their beloved panto due to Covid-19. The creators of the Olympia Panto confirmed the show will not be going ahead this year. There’s no doubt many families will be disappointed by the news, but they stressed that the health and safety of […]

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We’re not crying, you are. Stacey Solomon has shared many special family moments with her Instagram followers. The mum-of-four has shared everything from her breastfeeding experience, cleaning hacks, and daughter Rose’s birth with her 4.9 million followers. Over the weekend, baby Rose met someone very dear to Stacey. View this post on Instagram […]

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“F**k Mr. Big.” Actress Zoe Lister-Jones has accused Chris Noth of being a sexual predator. The actress said Noth was “sexually inappropriate” with a fellow female promoter at a New York club. She worked at the club when she was in her twenties. She also starred in an episode of Law and Order with Noth. […]

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Heaslip and wife Sheena picked a perfect name for their daughter. Huge congratulations are in order for Jamie Heaslip and his wife Sheena. The couple has welcomed their second child together, just in time for Christmas. Jamie confirmed his wife Sheena gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl on December 16th. The couple decided to […]

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She remains in police custody. A 27-year-old woman has been arrested following the deaths of two sets of twins in London. The boys, aged 3 and 4, were killed in a tragic house fire in Sutton, London. The fire broke out yesterday evening, but despite firefighters’ best efforts, the four boys died shortly after in […]

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“Strictly has been a lifelong dream” Strictly Come Dancing stars AJ Odudu and Kai Widdrington have unfortunately pulled out of the final. The TV presenter had to step down because of an ankle injury. AJ injured her foot earlier in the week and is now unable to put any weight on it, nevermind dance. The […]

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Baby joy for Pratt and Schwarzenegger. Huge congratulations are in order for Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger who are expecting their second child together. People confirmed the couple’s joyous news. The couple is over the moon to be expecting another child together. Pratt previously opened up about his desire to have a big family. The […]

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“I did not assault these women.” Sex and the City star Chris Noth has responded to claims he sexually assaulted two women. The actor was accused of sexually assaulting two women, who disclosed their experiences in interviews with The Hollywood Reporter. Both women approached the publication at separate times and do not know one another. […]

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All four children were related. Four young children have tragically died in a house fire in London. The fire broke out at a house in Sutton shortly after 7 pm on Thursday, December 16th. London Fire Brigade and the police attended the scene on Collingwood Road, Sutton. Eight fire engines and 60 firefighters tackled the […]

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This is the couple’s second child. Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie have confirmed the name of their rainbow baby. The couple has chosen quite the sweet moniker for their baby girl. Carrie revealed their baby girl is called Romy Iris Charlotte Johnson. The mum-of-two posted a photo of their son Wilfred gazing at his […]

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The first victim of the horror bouncy castle accident in Tasmania has been named. Police confirmed schoolboy Zane Gardem was killed in the tragic accident. 12-year-old Zane and his classmates were celebrating their last day of Grade 6 when the incident occurred. According to reports, the bouncy castle was thrown 10m into the air by […]

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“Please don’t do that to a child.” A lot of people find baby name inspiration from their favourite singers, movies, and even TV shows. Many of us have fallen in love with names in our favourite books or even songs that are special to us. One mum said she wants to name her baby boy […]

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She can’t put any weight on her right foot. Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu has suffered an injury just days before the final. The presenter is said to be heartbroken and her place in the final now hangs in jeopardy. It is believed the finalist has hurt her right ankle, including her ligaments. AJ […]

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“A horrific tragedy at this time of year” Five children have been killed following a tragic bouncy castle accident in Australia. Two boys and two girls were pronounced dead by emergency services. Their ages have yet to be disclosed to the public, but it is believed they are around 10 or 11. According to reports, […]

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Deciding when to tell people you’re pregnant is a very personal decision. One woman wanted to wait and enjoy her pregnancy privately, but ended up sharing her news with her mother-in-law. However, she then broke her promise and blabbed the news to their extended family, before the expectant-mum was even ready. She told Mumsnet, “We […]

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“I was trapped” Ben Affleck has come under fire over disrespectful comments he made about ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The actor was speaking to Howard Stern about his addiction and claimed he would “still be drinking” if he stayed married. People are understandably furious at Affleck for supposedly ‘blaming’ their marriage for his addiction problems. He […]

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“She was an angel walking among us” Tributes have been paid to 9-year-old Annistyn Rackley who was tragically killed by a tornado in southeast Missouri. The young girl sadly passed away on Friday, December 10th. Her parents Trey and Meghan Rackley sheltered in a windowless bathroom with their three daughters. They sent a photo of […]

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Do you agree that schools should close on Friday? The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, but there have been calls for them to be pushed forward. An immunologist believes closing Ireland’s schools earlier could help reduce the spread of Covid-19. Professor Christine Loscher of Dublin City University believes schools should close this Friday, […]

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Star Hobson’s great-grandfather says Brockhill is “pure evil”. David Fawcett said killer Savannah Brockhill is “pure evil”. Yesterday, Brockhill was found guilty of the little girl’s death. Star suffered extreme abuse in the months leading up to her death, but her untimely passing was caused by “utterly catastrophic” injuries. Speaking outside the court yesterday, Mr. […]

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“Katie is terrified” Katie Price is due to be sentenced today after she was caught drink-driving in September. The mum is said to be terrified of spending Christmas in jail. 43-year-old Price pleaded guilty to drink-driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified in September. She crashed her BMW after taking drugs and drinking alcohol […]

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“We felt really ripped off” A father has called out a Santa experience after his little girl left empty-handed. He said he spent £42 on a ticket to meet Santa but was stunned when his daughter was told there were no gifts. He explained to Yorkshire Live that he wanted to make sure his daughter […]

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“You vicious, empty people are a dying breed” Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite has responded to cruel trolls who said the show is a fix. The Bake Off winner has been a firm fan favourite since the beginning of the show. But unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped cruel trolls from targeting John and his dance […]

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The newborn was found alone in a park in April 2021. Police in Birmingham has finally found the mother of a baby who was abandoned 8 months ago. The newborn was found in a park by a dog walker at The Mounds in Kings Norton, Birmingham on April 22nd. The baby was wrapped in a […]

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“I hope you are happy knowing you broke your own child” Galway man Michael O’Donoghue has been jailed for 5 years for sexually abusing his daughter. His 19-year-old daughter Aimee Foley described him as “a monster, a pedophile, an animal”. Ms. Foley had to be supported by loved ones after the sentencing. Her supporters are […]

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“I heard a massive crunch” A mum has issued a stark warning after a Christmas bauble exploded in her 14-month-old daughter’s mouth. She opened up to Tiny Hearts Education about the ordeal. The mum said it was a “reminder” to be extra careful with Christmas decorations. The mum and her daughter were getting into the […]

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“We made plans to meet again” Vicky Phelan has shared touching photos from her meeting with journalist Charlie Bird. The cervical cancer campaigner and the reporter met this week following Charlie’s harrowing interview on The Late Late Show. Vicky said the pair laughed, cried, and hugged when they met. Alongside the images of the pair, […]

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Call The Midwife always makes us cry like babies. Call The Midwife is a total tonic and we honestly look forward to the Christmas special more and more every December. As viewers head back to a very festive Poplar, they can look forward to seeing a familiar face. The show has confirmed that one of […]

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She has been classed as a vulnerable inmate. Murderer Emma Tustin has been put into prison isolation after becoming a “massive target”. The 32-year-old was found guilty of murdering 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes earlier this month. Tustin is expected to serve a minimum of 29 years in prison. She is serving her sentence at Peterborough jail […]

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The 32-year-old was last seen on November 28th. A body has been found during the search for missing nursing assistant Petra Srncova. The 32-year-old worked at a children’s hospital in London. Metropolitan Police have been carrying out an extensive search since Petra went missing on November 28th. Ms Srncova has been missing since December 3rd. […]

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“I’ve got to let you go now, mam” Marty Morrissey has paid an emotional tribute to his late mother Peggy. Peggy was laid to rest in St Mary’s Church in Mullagh, Co. Clare on December 12th. The sports reporter said Peggy was “the greatest mother” in an emotional tribute. He told loved ones about the […]

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Is Elf on the Shelf already driving you mad? Luckily, one genius mum has found a way to avoid coming up with new ideas and it is absolutely perfect. “My friend is sick of bloody elf on the shelf, I told her to put him in isolation, awaiting PCR test, if he gets a positive […]

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Do you think the schools should have a longer Christmas break? Parents are naturally concerned about the current Covid-19 outbreaks in schools. As case numbers continue to rise, parents can’t help but wonder if schools will re-open after Christmas. The Christmas break tends to last from December 23rd to the first week in January. Hospital […]

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“I don’t look anything like the woman he married” One woman has opened up about her heartache after her husband said she “let herself go”. “He’s been grumpy all afternoon and I asked him what was wrong and he’s just blurted out that he doesn’t understand what’s wrong with me.” He said the woman has […]

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Kourtney Kardashian has slammed claims she has had plenty of plastic surgery. The mum-of-three was accused of having numerous procedures including a Brazilian butt lift. People have been fascinated by how much plastic surgery the Kardashian family has had over the years. An Instagram account shared photos of Kourtney and her sisters from when they […]

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Síle Seoige said she feels like “the luckiest woman” after welcoming her baby girl last month. The proud mum opened up about how surreal and wonderful motherhood has felt. Her baby girl Clíodhna recently turned one month old. Alongside a clip of her daughter smiling, the mum wrote: “I can’t put into words the love […]

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Small parts of the toy may become detached. Penneys has issued an urgent recall on one of their children’s toys due to choking risk. The popular store is urging parents to return the children’s wooden xylophone with a mallet. The store is concerned that the children’s wooden xylophone with mallet poses a risk to young […]

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Christina Ricci has given birth to her second child. The actress confirmed the arrival of her tiny tot on Instagram and she is absolutely adorable. This is Ricci’s second child, but her first with husband Mark Hampton. Her husband confirmed Ricci gave birth to a baby girl. The actress gave birth on Wednesday, December 8th. […]

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“You have no clue what’s going with me personally, medically” She is one of the best-known actresses in Hollywood, but Jennifer Aniston is still plagued with questions about pregnancy and children. The Friends alum is an award-winner, a businesswoman, and incredibly charitable, but people are still obsessed with asking her about babies. The actress recently […]

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Every child in Direct Provision will get a Christmas gift this year. All 2,500 children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Bohemian Football Club. The football club joined forces with Smyths Toys, Bang Bang cafe, and DHL for the fundraiser. Together they managed to raise a whopping €100,000. This will cover the cost […]

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Princess Charlene is “very vulnerable” following a series of health issues. The former swimmer’s father opened up about her current state after months of treatment and surgeries in South Africa. The mum-of-two recently returned to Monaco but shortly after her arrival, she decided to leave once again. Charlene is now being treated in an undisclosed […]

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This CoComelon doll is flying off the shelves. Has anyone else been hiding Smyth’s bags in the back of their wardrobe and under their bed? Christmas is approaching and we’ve got a shopping list the length of M50. Is it just us or does the Christmas shopping list get longer every year? We have far […]

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“He had lost the sparkle in his eyes” The grandmother of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes has opened up about her late grandson. She recalled the heartbreaking moment she realised the little boy had lost the sparkle in his eyes. His grandmother Madeleine Halcrow said he was “the happiest child”. She explained that she last saw Arthur on […]

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