Why does Jack choose to die for Rose when there was plenty of room on the raft for both of them? WHY? It’s the question that’s been burning since we first balled our eyes out in front of Titanic in the cinema in 1997. Not to spoil the ending, but when the ship begins its […]

10 years ago

The news that she is expecting twins in the near future almost caused the internet to implode last night, but it seems Beyoncé isn’t ready to step out of the spotlight just yet. The mum-of-one has apparently shared images from a creative photo shoot with her fans on her website, and the shots, tweeted by […]

10 years ago

A man has been killed and three more people are said to be seriously injured following a car crash last night in Rush, north county Dublin.  The two-car collision happened at 11.45pm near St Catherine’s Estate on Palmer Road. According to the Sunday World, the 35-year-old man, who was the sole occupant of his car, was […]

10 years ago

It’s the destination on the top of everybody’s wanderlust list right now and, we can confirm, Iceland’s magnificent Blue Lagoon is worth the trip. The geothermal spa, located in a lava field in Grindavík, just outside the capital Reykjavik, is the ultimate Instagram location. It’s been trending for months, flooding the feeds of the world’s best […]

10 years ago

MTV reality star and designer Lauren Conrad is expecting her first child this summer and the mum-to-be is using the opportunity to be a voice for pregnant women everywhere. The style icon (30) has set the internet abuzz once more by sharing a list of ‘ladylike laws’ she would like family, friends and even strangers […]

10 years ago

Every now and then, a product comes along that could’ve been plucked right from our dreams. Imagine, for instance, a pillow with a wealth of incredible health benefits. It would gently hold your head in the perfect position as you doze, it would improve oxygen uptake and put a stop to snoring. It would even […]

10 years ago

Is your daily fitness routine lacking a certain je nais se quoi? If you like your workout with a side of spice, book your cheap flights now: there’s a Valentine’s themed climbing challenge like no other on the way to the UK. Roll up, #fitfam because soon you’ll have the opportunity to hoist yourself up Grope […]

10 years ago

Good news! Cian Zambra, the Dublin schoolboy who went missing this morning, has been found. The village of Raheny was on high alert today after Cian’s mother raised the alarm when the nine-year-old did not appear at school. His school bag was found at Springdale Road, Raheny. Cian’s primary school, Greenlanes National School, Clontarf who […]

10 years ago

Call it a panacea to all the weirdness in the world right now, but unicorn-inspired baked goods and cheat-day treats are having a moment. And we’ll say this: we’re not mad at them. If you want to take things to the next level after trying a unicorn latté, a new all-day event about to take […]

10 years ago

It’s the household chore most of us try to avoid like the plague. Taking the bins out is not just gross (there’s potential leakage to worry about, grim smells… errant banana skins *retch*), it’s also a complete fiasco: there’s the old rubbish to transfer to the wheelie bin (in your slippers, natch) the roll of […]

10 years ago

She’s the down-to-earth duchess who gives us major #hairgoals almost daily, but it seems Kate Middleton’s legions of adoring fans almost cost her a ticket to the Bafta Awards. According to industry insiders, there’s been a bit of a kerfuffle behind the scenes ahead of the 70th British Academy Film Awards on February 12. Apparently, […]

10 years ago

Filling up your tank is now setting you back an extra €18 every month compared to this time last year. That’s according to new research conducted by AA Ireland, who say that petrol and diesel are up by five cent a litre, compared to December. In fact, the price of petrol had rocketed to its most […]

10 years ago

Viewers of last night’s season premier of Call the Midwife have taken to Twitter to share their reactions to disturbing scenes of domestic violence in the first episode.  The BBC period drama series, which follows a group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s, returned […]

10 years ago

Just like icons such as Cher or Madonna before her, Kylie needs only one name to get by. Still, the news that she will soon leave Kylie Minogue in the past forever did not sit well with us this morning.  According to the latest reports, the Aussie diva plans to take her husband’s surname once […]

10 years ago

The hunt continues for a violent rapist who attacked a woman in Dublin during the summer, after DNA testing cleared three of the chief suspects. The cyclist, a young mother, was en route home from work and walking beside her bicycle, heading towards Clondalkin village. After stopping at a nearby garage to pick up some […]

10 years ago

Still limping through the last weeks of dry January? Still counting calories and points or whatnot? You, madam, deserve a treat. And it doesn’t even need to undo all your good work (so drop that takeaway menu).  What we’re going to share with you now is a combination of ingredients that really shouldn’t work, but […]

10 years ago

Three people, including one child, have been killed and at least 20 more are injured after a car ploughed through pedestrians in the centre of the Australian city of Melbourne at lunchtime Friday. The incident is not thought to be linked to terrorism but police believe it was deliberate. Victoria state police commissioner Graham Ashton […]

10 years ago

We’re always in the market for a tried and tested sleep tip here at HerFamily HQ.  Whether it’s progressive watching, the tissue trick or a daddy doing his best Darth Vader impression, what works for you is what works, period. The latest method we’re adding to the ‘give it a bash’ list is something called […]

10 years ago

Rescuers have yet to account for up to 30 people feared dead after an avalanche smothered a ski hotel in the Abruzzo region in Central Italy.  Four earthquakes hit the mountainous area on Wednesday, triggering an avalanche that completely covered the upscale Rigopiano Hotel, destroying the building and trapping tourists and staff in the debris. […]

10 years ago

If you enjoy a sneaky G&T, you’ll likely have a bottle of tonic water tucked away in a cupboard for such an occasion, but do you ever give your choice of tonic much thought? According to one expert, there’s a very good reason why you shouldn’t simply grab the cheapest bottle in the supermarket: it’s […]

10 years ago

In 2015 she recommended that readers of her lifestyle website steam-clean their vaginas. Now Gwyneth Paltrow is back in the news after a gynecologist described her latest life-enhancing product, a pair of jade eggs designed to be worn inside the vagina all day, as ‘garbage’.  In an open letter to The Goopster, gynecologist Dr Jen Gunter […]

10 years ago

Up to 30 people are feared dead after an avalanche caused by an earthquake hit a hotel in the Abruzzo region in Central Italy.  Four earthquakes hit the mountainous area on Wednesday, triggering an avalanche that completely covered the upscale Rigopiano Hotel, trapping tourists and staff inside. According to local reports, rescue efforts were severely […]

10 years ago

Everyone knows the most important part of being maid of honour is the planning and execution of the world’s best hen party.  Unless you all met on the school hockey team or share an appreciation for charcoal sketching however, choosing an activity guaranteed to entertain everyone on the trip (from the bride’s granny to her […]

10 years ago

A man has been arrested in the UK market town of Burnley, Lancashire after the discovery of a baby’s body in a house in the town yesterday. The grim discovery was made at approximately 3pm in the Wellington Court housing estate. A spokeswoman for Lancashire Police said: “The death is currently being treated as unexplained. […]

10 years ago

Remember when a lost tooth resulted in a 20p under your pillow? Yeah, well the tooth fairy has raised her prices significantly since then.  But exactly how much is the average Irish kid collecting for each fallen fang? A straw poll of our readers resulted in a surprisingly clear verdict on the matter. While most […]

10 years ago

We all understand why women who have more sex tend to get pregnant faster than those who spend less time between the sheets, but now scientists have discovered they also have healthier pregnancies in the long run. The latest research shows that women who enjoy regular sex with the same partner in the three months […]

10 years ago

Incorporating healthier foods into your diet is difficult enough at this time of year without dealing with hunger pangs too. But what if there was a way to satisfy your grumbling tummy and make if flatter at the same time? Pick up a few of these foods in this week’s grocery shop, then add them […]

10 years ago

Chocoholics the world over were forced to think twice about their chocolate spread consumption last week during #NutellaGate, but a new viral image circulating online today might make it easier to resist temptation. The picture, uploaded to Reddit by user Mr Flow, purports to show what everyone’s favourite cocoa flavoured treat looks like before the […]

10 years ago

Do you feel like you’re never fully well before you pick up another cold, cough or ‘Flu? If so you’re not alone. The average mother will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood. In fact, the endless cycle of sore throats, runny noses, migraines and bugs means mum can expect to be left feeling […]

10 years ago

Up to eight people have reportedly been shot after a gunman opened fire on a Mexican nightclub popular with tourists this morning. Witnesses say the shots were fired outside and through a window of the Blue Parrot nightclub in Playa Del Carmen, south of Cancun, at approximately 2.45am local time on Monday morning, spraying bullets […]

10 years ago

Research has shown that if you’re the most senior of your siblings, you’ll likely have a higher IQ. However, the latest study shows you may also be more at risk of obesity and high blood pressure.  A 25-year study of almost 400,000 Norwegians shows that, while the eldest child in a family is more likely […]

10 years ago

Fans of ex-Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly were treated to a nice surprise when the actress revealed she gave birth to a baby girl… three months ago. Katherine, who played Becky McDonald in the soap for six years before moving on to Mr Selfridge, Happy Valley and Doctor Who spin-off Class, revealed the happy news in Hello […]

10 years ago

She was kidnapped from a Florida maternity ward as a newborn baby in 1998, but this week Kamiyah Mobley was been found alive and living with her abductor, Gloria Williams (51) in South Carolina.  Now the teen, who had been raised Alexis Manigo, has met her real parents Shanara Mobley and Craig Aiken for the […]

10 years ago

Mind racing? Having trouble dropping off? If the traditional bedtime tricks for better sleep don’t seem to be working for you, there is one more you could try. Sleep researcher Glenn Landry recommends wearing sunglasses for two hours before going to bed. Apparently, wearing sunnies helps protect your brain from nasty blue light – the […]

10 years ago

A quick glance at this ultrasound image may suggest this tiny footballer kicked his little feet right out of his mum’s uterus, but thankfully what you are seeing is a very rare phenomenon indeed.  A 33-year-old mum got the shock of her life when she went for a routine 22-week ultrasound, only to be told […]

10 years ago

A woman who was kidnapped from a maternity ward as a newborn baby in 1998 has been found alive and living in South Carolina.  Kamiyah Mobley was stolen from the arms of her mother Shanara Mobley just hours after she was born by a woman posing as a nurse at University Medical Centre, Florida. Using […]

10 years ago

Now when you overshop you can blame it on biology.

10 years ago

Now the Christmas tree has been taken down and the constant supply of Ferrero Rocher has come to an end, January’s looking a lot less… magical.  If you’re back on the healthy eating wagon and getting your exercise in midweek however, we think there’s always room for a little treat at the weekend – and […]

10 years ago

It was a harrowing scene. As desperate refugees stumbled through a vast field in an effort to reach safety at the Hungarian-Serbian border, a truly shocking video emerged, showing a camerawoman purposely tripping a man carrying a small child. The camerawoman, Petra Laszlo, who worked for Hungarian news site N1TV, was immediately dismissed after a German […]

10 years ago

A woman in her twenties who was questioned by Gardaí following the sudden death of a four-month-old baby boy has been released without charge. The infant’s ‘unexplained’ injuries occurred at house in the village of Bahola, Co Mayo on December 28th. The baby was taken to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar before being transferred to […]

10 years ago

Have you popped by the local takeaway one too many times this month? Do you regularly throw away large amounts of wilted salad from your fridge? Are you blowing a small fortune in the local deli every lunchtime? If your answer is yes to any of these, a little menu planning could go a very […]

10 years ago

The first birthday is a special milestone for any parent, but beyond the cake and the balloons and the celebrations, it can be difficult to put the emotions of the first twelve months into words.  This week however, Cork blogger Nessa Hurley, who alongside her best mate and fellow mum Leona O’Sullivan Breen, runs the […]

10 years ago

A young mother has died and a child is seriously injured in hospital following a crash yesterday on the Nobber to Kingscourt road in Co Meath.  Gardaí have confirmed that the woman, believed to be in her twenties, lost her fight for life this morning at the Intensive Care Unit of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, […]

10 years ago

WATCH: The easy-on-the-eye The Happy Pear twins whip up their special blend of healthiness

10 years ago

Worried you’re not drinking enough water? We all know the symptoms of dehydration (dark yellow wee, fuzzy memory, low energy) but if you have stepped up your fluids game and you’re simply wondering if you’re getting enough on a daily basis, there is a very straightforward way to check. Simply pinch the skin on the […]

10 years ago

A single dad battling an aggressive type of cancer spent his final months making sure his little boy would be well cared for after his death.  Nick Rose (40) from Paignton in Devon, UK, lost his battle with the disease on Tuesday. The sole parent to Logan (4) had initially discovered a lump in his collar […]

10 years ago

Rumour has it the newest member of the McGregor clan won’t be arriving until May, but the bookies are already in overdrive when it comes to taking bets on what The Notorious and his long-time partner will call their first born.  If you fancy a flutter, Paddy Power have already compiled a list, detailed in […]

10 years ago

A woman in her twenties is being questioned by Gardaí following the sudden death of a four-month-old baby boy. The Irish Times reports that the ‘unexplained’ death occurred at house in the village of Bahola, Co Mayo on December 28th. The baby was taken to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar before being transferred to Our […]

10 years ago

As the temperatures plummet ever lower, there’s never been a better excuse to sneak some well earned Me time, and where better to spend it than in the cosy confines of your bedroom? Taking to one’s bed was the Victorians’ answer to all manner of stress and malady… and we think they were on to […]

10 years ago

Firstly, in case you’re wondering, we did not make this up.  Secondly, it’s finally happened: they’ve invented a thing that combines exercising (ugh) with booze (yay!). And not just any booze either… GIN! Yes, Secret London Runs have just released a selection of dates for their new Gin Runs in London. It’s important to note […]

10 years ago