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Batiste are shaking up the haircare industry in 2023 with their game-changing Leave-In Dry Conditioner that will take your day two hair to the level. The new Batiste Leave-In Dry Conditioner  which contains Aloe Vera and conditioning agents is designed to instantly soften and detangle the hair lengths in between washes, as well as leaving a smooth and glossy shine.
 
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Award-winning Good Mood Thai Food specialist Camile Thai Kitchen has joined the breakfast club, announcing details of its first ever breakfast menu. Understanding the importance of a great breakfast to start the day, Camile Thai Kitchen has carefully crafted this special menu to suit the fast-paced lifestyle of customers on the go, giving them the chance to choose from a hearty and healthy range of great value morning meal options – prepared using the freshest quality locally sourced ingredients.

Available daily from 7:30am, commuters, holidaymakers, and business travellers visiting the recently launched Petite Camile Circle K Dublin Airport, will be the first to sample this delicious new morning menu, with plans to roll-out the innovative breakfast offering further over the coming months.

From grab-and-go breakfast bowls packed with nutritious goodness to the hearty Thai Fry, there’s something for everyone. Sure to shake up the breakfast scene, the Veggie and Pork Belly Thai Fry dishes were designed with busy customers in mind. A delicious combination of fried potatoes, perfectly prepared eggs and a medley of chillies, peppers, and onions, enhanced by spicy seasoning that will add a kick to every bite.

Taking a unique twist on the traditional breakfast fry-up, the Thai Fry is just one of the exciting new Camile Thai dishes featured on this mouth-watering morning menu, joining fruit-infused Mango and Berry Rainbow Bowls. An aptly colourful combination of flavours and textures, these superfood bowls include delicious granola with luscious smoothie and fresh fruit, topped with creamy Harry’s Nut Butter, chia seeds and coconut flakes for the perfect start to any day.

Commenting on the launch of the all-new Camile Thai Breakfast menu, Camile Thai Restaurant Group CEO, Brody Sweeney said: “We’re delighted to be introducing our first ever breakfast menu. As a business we’re always working to create new offerings that will deliver choice and value to customers in a fast-paced environment and believe healthy eating should be accessible to everyone, even when you’re travelling. With the planned launch of our first unit in The Mezz at Terminal 2 Dublin Airport this summer, our goal is to develop and enhance the commuter and passenger experience.”

“The team has worked hard to create a range of unique morning menu that will give even more people the opportunity to enjoy our award-winning good mood Thai food at a great price for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”

An industry leader in the area of premium quality, sustainable food solutions for dine in and at home delivery, Camile Thai Kitchen feature carbon emission ratings on menus and was the first in Europe to launch 100% compostable packaging. With planned developments in technology including the further roll-out of in-store kiosks ordering systems, currently available in Camile Thai Pearse Street and Circle K Dublin Airport, the Group continues to invest in innovative solutions to drive positive change in local communities.

With the all-new Camile Thai breakfast menu and more coming soon to Terminal 2 Dublin Airport, whether it’s a bite before a flight or breakfast on the go, there’s something for everyone. The Camile Thai breakfast menu is now available to order for collection in Petite Camile, Circle K Dublin Airport. For more informaton visit camile.ie.

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Daryl Sabara has opened up about preparing to become a dad-of-two with his wife Meghan Trainor. 

Daryl and Meghan announced they were expecting their second child together, a baby boy, in January of this year. The couple are already proud parents to their two-year-old son Riley. 

As Daryl’s All About That Bass singing wife’s due date nears, the Spy Kids actor has shared an insight into his experience with fatherhood and preparing to have another son after not growing up with a dad in his life.

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While speaking to People, Sabara explained, “I'm feeling so excited. It's coming up pretty soon”.

“We're in our nesting stage right now and it's just kind of crazy to think this is the last time that it'll just be me, Meghan, and Riley, now that there's only a couple more weeks before there's somebody new here”.

“The first pregnancy there is just so much unknown. And now for me, after becoming a dad, I'm like, ‘What did I do before?’. This is my life. This is the best”.

“I feel so much purpose and just getting up with Riley and having a morning routine and making him breakfast and making Meghan breakfast and having that family time. Now I just can see that life is just going to get better and better with baby No. 2”.

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Going on to speak about his experience as a dad-of-one so far, the 31-year-old admitted, “I'll say that it's pretty amazing because I didn't have a dad growing up. My dad left my family when I was 1”.

“So becoming a dad has kind of given me this existential experience of getting become the dad that I always wanted”.

Daryl then shared his plans for Father’s Day, revealing he’d like a ‘chill’ day. 

“I'm still pretty new to the Father's Day game, so I would just say an ideal day is having the whole family around and they're pretty much around every day anyway”.

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Some of the fondest memories are made gathered around the table so this Father’s Day, Sunday 18th June, why not make special memories with Dad over a three-course Sunday Lunch at the iconic Hardiman on Eyre Square.

Served in the stylish Gaslight Brasserie, Chef and his team have prepared a special Father’s Day menu for all the family to enjoy.

Start with Irish Smoked Trout with Goatsbridge trout caviar, beetroot, caper berries, pickled red onion, and lemon crème fraiche, before enjoying delicious mains including a juicy Guinness Braised Jacobs Ladder Short Rib of Beef, Smoked parsnip puree, horseradish mash, button mushroom, pearl onion jus. If you still have room, why not indulge in a sweet treat such as a Chocolate Chip Cookie & Mocha Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich.

Conveniently located in Eyre Square, the entire family can enjoy a relaxed Father’s Day in The Hardiman. Why not sample the extensive cocktail selection with a post-lunch drink at the Oyster Bar, followed by a stroll through Eyre Square.

The three-course Father’s Day Lunch set menu starts from 2 Courses at €30pp including tea and coffee or 3 courses from €38, served from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday 18th June. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 years, can eat a three course meal for €16.95 a head. Reservations are recommended but walk ins are also welcome. To book please call 091-564041. 

www.thehardiman.ie.

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Lauren Goodger has opened up about her relationship status after rumours started circulating that she was dating her ex-partner Charles Drury. 

The former The Only Way is Essex star shares her two-year-old daughter Larose with Charles as well as their late daughter, Lorena, who tragically passed away moments after she was born in July of last year. 

Now, Lauren is setting the record straight about her and Charles’ relationship to each other.

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Speaking to OK! Lauren explained, “There have been many rumours that I am in a relationship with my ex-partner Charles Drury. I am not. I am single”.

"We are co-parenting. This decision has been made for sake of Larose and her future", she continued before saying she hasn't been dating anybody in recent times. 

"I haven’t been barely socialising or been on a date with anyone else".

Goodger continued, “I am healing and feel like I’m getting to a place where I can start to live normal life again”.

“I am looking forward to socialising and working again in the near future plus being the best mum I can to my beautiful daughter Larose who is my rock”, the former reality star added. 

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The confirmation that she and Charles are not back together comes after 'multiple sources close to Lauren' admitted they were 'worried' that the pair were an item again.

Lauren and Charles first started dating in October 2020 but have had an on-and-off relationship over the years and split up in November 2021 before reconciling.

In January 2022, Lauren announced she was expecting her and Charles’ second child, their late daughter Lorena, just six months after giving birth to the couple’s first child. 

At the beginning of her pregnancy with Lorena, Lauren revealed she and Charles had gone their separate ways once again.

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Thomas Skinner has announced that he is now a dad to twins.

The Apprentice star has confirmed that he and his wife Sinéad welcomed identical twin daughters into the world last month.

The couple are now parents to two baby girls named Roma and Darla, alongside their two-year-old son Henry.

However, despite being delighted at the arrival of their daughters, the birth was not a smooth one for Thomas and Sinéad. The 32-year-old mum was rushed into hospital for an emergency C-section, four weeks earlier than expected.

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At the time, Thomas was in the United States managing a West Ham Legends team in a football tournament. 

Sinéad called him to tell him that she needed to go into hospital immediately, otherwise her life – as well as their twins’ lives – would be at risk.

Luckily, Thomas made it safely back to the UK to meet his baby daughters. However, in an interview with The Sun, he spoke about his terror that Sinéad "nearly died" during the twins' delivery.

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“The doctor said to me they noticed in a routine scan that Twin B had not gained any weight and hasn’t grown at all, and her heartbeat is really slow,” the 32-year-old recalled.

Thomas then went on to describe the concerns that were put to him. “[The doctor] told me, ‘There's a significant risk to your wife's life and twins' life if we don't get them out immediately. We need to get these babies out within the next 24 hours – latest – but I want to do it now,’” he detailed.

After spending a few weeks in hospital, both Sinéad and the twins are now back recovering at home.

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Thomas and Sinéad first announced on February 24 that they were pregnant with twins. The pair shared a sweet snap of themselves, with firstborn Henry holding up a sonogram.

“When 3 become 5!! I want to let everyone know that Sinéad & I are expecting identical TWINS!!! Little Henry is gonna be a BIG Brother!!” Thomas wrote at the time.

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BPerfect Cosmetics, the pioneering Irish brand renowned for their ground-breaking and captivating beauty innovations, is delighted to be launching their latest masterpiece: the highly anticipated Bronze Boost Gel Drops.

Unveiling a revolutionary lightweight hybrid liquid gel formula packed with mesmerising light-reflecting pigments, BPerfect's Bronze Boost Gel Drops blend seamlessly into the skin to deliver an instant, natural looking tan that enhances your complexion without exposure to the harmful effects of UV rays.

True to form, BPerfect Cosmetics have gone the extra mile to combine all the benefits of a liquid bronzer with top-notch skincare ingredients. The divine infusion of Edelweiss and Vitamin E, renowned for their hydrating and antioxidant properties, makes this little gem the perfect marriage between glamour and skincare. The result is a burst of sunshine-inspired radiance that will leave your complexion looking healthy, hydrated and irresistibly sun-kissed.

The versatility of these gorgeous little golden drops enables you to craft a masterpiece that reflects your individuality. With its customisable depth of colour, you have the freedom to tailor the shade to achieve the desired result. Mingle with your favourite moisturiser, or apply onto the face directly for an instant bronze boost.

Packaged in a sleek and compact 30ml bottle, BPerfect's Bronze Boost Gel Drops are a travel-friendly must-have for any makeup enthusiast on the go. Slip it into your bag, jet-set around the world, and never miss a beat when it comes to illuminating your beauty.

BPerfect’s Bronze Boost Drops are available to purchase for £14.95/ €16.95 at www.bperfectcosmetics.com at their stores and stockists nationwide.

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Laura Anderson has opened up about her worries about becoming a single mum.

The former Love Island star announced in February that she is expecting her first child with Gary Lucy. Later that day, Gary confirmed that they were no longer in a relationship, but that they will co-parent their child.

Since revealing her pregnancy and breakup news, Laura has remained candid with her fans about the struggles she has been dealing with, and how she never expected to be a single mum.

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Now, in a new column with OK!, the 34-year-old has opened up about how she feels a sense of loss about the pregnancy experience she thought she was going to have with her ex-boyfriend.

“I've been putting a lot of things, such as a baby shower, off, because I feel like I'm sort of grieving the life I thought I'd have, being pregnant,” Laura confessed.

“It's a grievance what I thought my life was going to be like, at this point, and how I thought my first pregnancy was going to be – settled down with my partner and raising a baby together,” she continued.

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“I'm just going through the process of realising that my life isn't going to be like that, because I am doing it myself, and just coming to terms with the fact that it's not going to be the way I thought it would,” the reality star added.

After admitting that she ‘hasn’t planned much’ for her baby girl’s arrival, Laura then went on to express her fears about being a single mother.

“Raising my baby predominantly by myself is scaring me – I'm worried I will do something wrong,” she wrote.

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“Being responsible for someone else is quite a big thing. I am going to be with her most of the time – obviously her dad [Gary] will be involved – but there's just a lot of decisions to make throughout her life, and it's scary to think the choices I make will have an impact on her whole life,” she concluded.

Laura is due to welcome her baby daughter into the world in August.

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Gardaí have issued a public appeal for witnesses to come forward after a fatal incident involving a train occurred in Sligo.

Gardaí are appealing for information following the incident which occurred on the train line at Knocks Park, Ballisadare, Co. Sligo on Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2023. 

The incident is said to have occurred at approximately 3.25pm.

A female pedestrian aged in her 40’s sadly passed away, while a second woman, aged in her 20’s, remains in Sligo University Hospital. 

The woman in her 20’s is being treated for injuries which are not thought to be life threatening.

Forensic Collision Investigators have carried out a technical examination of the scene. 

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to them.

In particular, Gardaí are keen to speak to passengers with information on this incident who were travelling on the Dublin to Sligo train service that arrived in Sligo at 2pm on Wednesday, June 14. 

They would also like to hear from passengers with information that were on the Dublin to Sligo service that departed from Sligo at 1pm.

Gardaí can be contacted at Sligo Garda station on 071 915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have ended their relationship with Spotify.

Towards the end of 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex struck up a deal with the streaming service giant, under the name of their Archwell Audio podcast company. 

The Spotify agreement was reported to be worth an estimated $20 million.

At the time, the business deal came just a few months after the couple left their royal life behind in the UK and moved permanently to California.

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Now, almost three years on from joining forces, the two parties have decided to part ways.

In a joint statement released earlier today, the royal couple and the audio company expressed that they would no longer be working together.

“Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series that we made together,” they said in a statement.

It is not yet known why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have ended their contract with Spotify.

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The news comes after Meghan launched her own podcast with Spotify, titled Archetypes.

The series launched in August of last year and consisted of 12 episodes, during which Meghan and her guests would “investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back.”

The Duchess hosted a variety of guests on Archetypes, including the First Lady of Canada, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, model Paris Hilton, The Office star Mindy Kaling and tennis champion Serena Williams.

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The couple have also embarked on other media ventures since their departure from being working royals, including their Harry & Meghan Netflix documentary series and Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir, Spare.

It is not yet known what the pair’s next business venture will be. Prince Harry and Meghan continue to live in California, where they are raising their four-year-old son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet, who turned two earlier this month.

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It’s almost Father’s Day!

The day where we celebrate all the incredible father figures in our lives is almost here, and they deserve to feel the love this year.

Thankfully, Lidl Ireland has created the most incredible Father’s Day gift to last you and your loved one a lifetime!

This year, the supermarket chain has teamed up with one of Ireland’s most brilliant photographers, Evan Doherty, to treat one lucky winner to an exclusive photoshoot for you and the father figure in your life.

Whether it be your dad, stepdad, grandad, uncle, a beloved family friend or just someone special in your life, you will be able to capture the most magical memories to celebrate your special relationship together.

So, what are you waiting for? Enter this incredible prize, and you never know – you just might win!

To enter this competition, simply head over to Lidl Ireland’s official Instagram page (“@lidlireland”) and complete the following steps: 

1. Like the competition launch post  

2. Comment nominating a father figure you want to win this exclusive family photoshoot  

3. Share the competition launch post to your Instagram story   

You must be 18 or over to enter this competition, and all entries must be be submitted by no later than 23:59pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 17).

The full Terms and Conditions of this competition are available to view on www.lidl.ie, as well as more information and ideas on the perfect Father’s Day presents for your loved ones this year.

Good luck!

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Jordan Banjo is pulling at our heartstrings this Friday morning. 

The Diversity dancer has written a moving tribute to his wife Naomi after they faced an overwhelming few months amid the birth of their son, and the little one having to spend time in hospital.

Naomi and Jordan welcomed baby Atreus into the world back in April and the tot was unfortunately hospitalised due to sepsis and suspected meningitis at the beginning of this month. 

To honour his wife, whom he described as strong and a legend, Jordan shared a sweet photo of her holding their newborn, Atreus, in hospital and penned a sweet message to her for his 602K Instagram followers to see.

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The 30-year-old, who also shares four-year-old Cassius and three-year-old Mimi with his wife, wrote, “Little appreciation post for this one @naomibanjo. I cannot tell you how strong she’s been over these past couple months”.

“From giving birth to Atreus, to being the mum to the whole house (myself included), holding everything down, being strong in the hospital when little man was ill, to even the last couple of days when we’ve had a burst pipe and no water in the house”.

Jordan closed off by adding, “She’s the best and we’re beyond lucky to have her, just thought everyone should know what a legend she is! Love you”.

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Many fans of the I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here star headed to the comments to commend his touching words for Naomi. 

One fan said, “Lovely words mate. You appreciate your wife above and beyond. You’re a shining example to others around you that need guidance on how to be a good husband”.

“Aww what a sweet post Jordan for your lovely wife”, wrote a second follower.

A third added, “Absolutely love this! The appreciation of your wife is so priceless”.

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Naomi commented on the sweet tribute to say, “I love you, nothing without you though”, before sharing a message to her own Stories that reads, “It’s not always rainbows… sometimes it’s hospital stays and burst water pipes”.

“But we keep it moving for our little family and make it work”, the mum-of-three added.

Banjo went into more detail about his unfortunate burst pipe on his Instagram Stories by explaining, “So, we had a burst pipe at our house, a whole mad situation which won’t be sorted till tomorrow…which means the only water we have is a hose outside”.

“Legit how I just showered”, he admitted while videoing his garden hose, before jokingly adding, “Was like being back on @imacelebrity”.

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