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We're all told to make smart financial investments, but we never thought that buying a handbag would be one of them. 

Brands like Chanel, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Mulberry often increase in value as the years go on, but one style of bag in particular stands out above the rest.

The Hermes Birkin bag, named after the iconic Jane Birkin, has increased in value over 500 per cent in the last 35 years, beating out gold as a better investment. 

 

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"An investor who purchased a Hermes Birkin handbag would enjoy a profitable return regardless of when they decided to cash in as the value has only risen since 1980," according to data collected by Bag Hunter.

"While economic factors affect the value of the S&P 500 and gold, the exclusivity of Hermes Birkin bags has seen them maintain and increase their value, even during times of recession."

"This makes Hermes Birkin handbags by far the least risky investment of the three."

 

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Since 1981, the value of a Birkin has increased by 14.2 per cent each year, on average. 

Waiting lists for the bags can be up to six years long, and the exclusivity of the bags propels their value, as the demand for them is much higher than the supply. 

The average Birkin can cost anything from €7,000 to €15,000, with prices climbing as you consider all the various different options for leather types, sizes and hardware. 

 

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2015 saw a record-breaking year for the bag, when a record sale for a single handbag sold at auction was broken by a hot pink crocodile-skin Hermes Birkin, which sold for an exorbitant €210,268.

While a Birkin may be slightly out of our price range, a girl can dare to dream, right? 

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A British woman is being praised for standing up to a supporter of the English Defence League during a gathering of the organisation in Birmingham, after a powerful photo of her emerged online. 

The English Defence League is a far-right street protest movement in the UK which opposes the spread of Islam and Sharia.

The powerful photo shows a woman, identified by media outlets as Saffiyah Khan, smiling directly at a man wearing the symbol of the EDL on his shirt.

According to The Guardian, it later emerged that she was defending another woman who was being shouted at by EDL demonstrators.

The controversial far-right group responded to the incident in a statement on their official Facebook page.

They claimed that Saffiyah "broke through police" and "started shouting during a minute's silence that we were holding for the victims of terror attacks"

Howver, Twitter uses were quick to show support for Saffiyah's actions. 

Speaking to The Telegraph, Saffiyah said she wasn't intimidated by the situation and thanked those who have supported her so far.

"I wasn't scared in the slightest… I knew they were trying to provoke me, but I wasn't going to be provoked."

''I didn't realise how many people would be so supportive, so it was worth it."

Saffiyah and Saira Zafar, the woman she defended, officially met for the first time on Monday and the two Brummie girls hugged it out. 

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Ed Sheeran was in hot water last year when he was accused of plagiarising his hit single Photograph. 

The musician was accused of copying "note-for-note"from a song called Amazing, which was previously released by X Factor winner Matt Cardle.

The singer has settled the claim to the tune of a cool $20 million, or €18 million. 

The case was taken out against Ed and his songwriting partner Johnny McDaid of Snow Patrol fame by the songwriters of Amazing. 

"This copying is, in many instances, verbatim, note-for-note copying, makes up nearly one half of Photograph, and raises this case to the unusual level of strikingly similar copying," they said in the complaint. 

 

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Ed was accused of copying 36 of the 39 notes in the chorus of the song. 

"This is not my lawsuit. I think Ed Sheeran is a genius and 100 per cent deserves all his success," said Amazing singer Matt Cardle.  

 

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Thai food is the best food, and free Thai food is even better. 

To celebrate Thai New Year, asian eatery Saba and Saba To Go on Baggot Street will be giving away free takeaway lunches.

On Wednesday, April 12 (aka tomorrow) the restaurant will be giving away 100 of the free mini-feasts on a first come, first served basis.

The lunch options include a delicious serving of chiang rai noodles or chicken massaman curry.

To celebrate the Thai new year further,  head chef Tao at the eatery will be creating a special Thai New Year menu, which will run from April 13-17, in case you don't manage to get down there at lunch time tomorrow. 

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2017 is clearly the year of 90s and 00s comebacks, because Atomic Kitten is the latest blast from the past who have recently announced a return to music.

Joining the likes of B*Witched and Boyzone, the triad are working on a new upcoming album. 

Natasha Hamilton, Kerry Katona and Liz McClarnon have written a series of songs to mark their 20th anniversary, which isn't until 2019, according to The Sun. 

“This is what I do, it’s what I love. I’ve been writing songs for years and every time I play Kerry a new song, she’s like, ‘We have to record that as the Kittens,’ Natasha told the paper. 

“Of course, it’s a lot harder when you’ve got families to consider, but if we get enough songs together to release a solid album, we will do it."

“This year is 18 years of Atomic Kitten – we’re not going to jump on the 20th anniversary bandwagon just yet, but that give us two years."

“It gives me and the girls enough time to write a few belters.”

While we're sure the girls' new music will be delightful. we'd love to hear a modern rendition of The Tide Is High, Whole Again, and Eternal Flame. 

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Today marks the 19th day of strike action at Bus Éireann.

Talks broke down for the third time after an all-night discussion aimed at rectifying the issues with the state-owned bus service. 

Unions and management at the firm have been negotiating at the Workplace Relations Commission for a number of weeks. 

The issue will now be send to the Labour Court. 

"After 16 days of intensive negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission, talks have broken down without agreement," Bus Eireann confirmed.

"The unions have now referred a number of issues to the Labour Court and the company have agreed to attend."

"The company have sought an early hearing given the urgency of the financial situation."

“We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused as a result of the ongoing industrial action."

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Rumours have been circulating that Kylie Jenner is set to get her very own reality TV show, and now the teenage reality star has confirmed that the speculation is true. 

The new show will essentially be considered a spin-off from KUWTK, and will be called The Life of Kylie. 

The makeup mogul took to Twitter to share the news herself. 

"Can't wait to share this with you guys.. my docu-series #LifeOfKylie," wrote the lip-filler fan. 

Kylie also revealed when the show will be released, adding the hashtag "#Summer2017" to the tweet. 

The show is rumoured to air on E!, much like the original Keeping Up with the Kardashians TV series. 

 

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The show is set to focus on the teen's budding business endeavours as she continues to build her makeup empire, rather than her personal life.

"It’s going to be all about building her business, and hiring people for her team," an insider told Radar Online.

We cannot wait to get a peek at the new show, which we're sure will be as successful as her older siblings spin-off endeavours.

KUWTK has had quite a few spin-off in recent years, with Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, DASH Dolls, and Khloe's most recent TV foray, Revenge Body. 

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Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk have welcomed their first child two weeks ago according to reports. 

The low-key couple have yet to announce the birth, but now the newborn baby's gender and name has been revealed.

 

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According to E! News, the Victoria's Secret model and the actor have named their baby girl Lea de Seine Shayk Cooper.

The pair have not commented publicly on the reports, despite being spotted out and about in Venice Beach, California, and their representatives have yet to respond to requests for information.

The gorgeous couple have been an item since they began dating in 2015. 

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Trying to get around the city hasn't been particularly easy these past few years thanks to the Luas Cross City works, but now the end is in sight.

And it looks pretty damn good.

With the news that the first tests will be carried out this June, it looks like we won't have long to wait, and now an official picture has been released of what the Luas lines will actually look like.

As well as the Green and Red Line, there's going to be the Cross City Line which has brought with it an abundance of new stops.

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Dawson Street, Westmoreland Street, College Street, O’Connell Street, Parnell Street, Dominick Street and Marlborough Street will welcome new Luas stops, as well as Boombridge, Tallaght and Cabra.

With test runs being carried out during the summer months, there also has to be extensive driver training, so it's looking like the big launch will be December 2017.

Are we already planning our Christmas shopping route? Yes.

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According to Sky News, several people have been injured in a shooting in an elementary school in California.

The incident took place in North Park School, and fire officials say that multiple people were shot at.

Two people were reportedly killed in the attack and one of them is said to be a teacher.

Police chief Jarrod Burguan said on Twitter: "We believe this to be a murder suicide. Happened in a classroom.

"Two students have been transported to the hospital."

He added: "Students at the school are be taking to Cajon high school for safety.

More to follow…

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It's good news if you're on the job hunt because nearly 300 new positions are coming to Ireland.

Food retailer, Iceland, has announced that it will create 270 jobs across the country as part of a new investment which will see nine new stores open in the Republic.

New outlets will open in Tallaght, Galway, Cork (Douglas, Ballincollig, Fermoy), Limerick, Gorey, Shannon and Letterkenny.

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Ron Metcalfe, Managing Director of Iceland Ireland said: "This new investment sees 2017 as our biggest year yet with our nine new stores opening.

"We’re looking forward to bringing great value and a brand customers can trust to Tallaght, Galway, and across the country this year, as well as welcoming new team members to the Iceland family."

Iceland currently has 13 stores across Ireland in various parts of Dublin, Waterford and Kerry.

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It came as a shock to many when Alexandra Shulman announced she would be leaving British Vogue this summer.

After 25 years in the role of Editor-in-chief, the fashion maven is going her own way, and now her successor has been named.

Taking her place in one of the most coveted roles in the world is Edward Enninful.

Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive Jonathan Newhouse broke the news this morning, saying that Edward is "an influential figure in the communities of fashion, Hollywood and music which shape the cultural zeitgeist.

He added that "by virtue of his talent and experience, Edward is supremely prepared to assume the responsibility of British Vogue."

Since 2011, Edward has been the fashion and creative director of W Magazine, and he has previously worked with Italian Vogue, American Vogue, and countless other high fashion campaigns and editorials.

Oh, and did we mention he received an OBE last year?!

He will officially take on the role on August 1.

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