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Nestlé Ireland today announce its Christmas 2023 confectionery line-up made up of classic holiday treats and brand-new winter wonders. With delicious flavours and textures that capture the spirit of the season, the range offers something for everyone. 

Quality Street has introduced a new bar on the block for Christmas 2023. Two favourite flavours have been fused together to create something extraordinary. The new Quality Street Collisions Hazelnut & Caramel Chocolate Sharing Bar brings together indulgent caramel, a smooth hazelnut filling, and crunchy hazelnut pieces all encased in milk chocolate.

In the world of After Eight, a new treat is arriving in time for the festive season, the After Eight Winter Fondant bag is made up of iconic landmark shaped mint fondant sweets. Returning once more is After Eight Gin & Tonic & Mint, featuring a gin and tonic-flavoured mint fondant enrobed in rich dark chocolate.

The seasonal team has also been preparing to spread some holiday cheer with Nestlé's new Smarties Candy Cane Giant Tube and Aero Candy Cane Bubbles, featuring a unique mix of red and white candy cane-themed treats that are perfect for stocking fillers, festive bakes, and sharing with loved ones.

Smarties Candy Cane Giant Tube contains a special mix of red and white milk chocolate Smarties while Aero Candy Cane Bubbles have a delicious, aerated vanilla flavour centre and half red and half white shell.

Rowntree’s Randoms Festives are also new for 2023. Wrapped in winter wonderland-themed packaging, the new sugar pouch contains festive and random jelly shapes in delicious fruity flavours. 

White chocolate fans will be keen to try the new Milkybar Speculoos, available in Tesco – it’s the creamy-tasting smooth white chocolate that fans know and love, dotted with crunchy caramelised biscuit pieces.

Maria McKenna, Confectionery Marketing Manager at Nestlé Ireland said: "Our Christmas 2023 confectionery range is a delicious combination of classic favourites with exciting new creations to capture the spirit of Christmas in every bite. From the indulgence of our Quality Street Collisions Hazelnut & Caramel Chocolate Sharing Bar, to the festive fun of the new Smarties Candy Cane Giant Tube, these delights are sure to make the holiday season sweeter!”

Available from all good retailers nationwide.

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Today, The Helix is excited to reveal the cast of this year’s Christmas panto, Treasure Island produced by TheatreworX Productions. Bursting with talent, the Treasure Island cast will see classically trained Britain’s Got Talent singer, Leah Barniville from Co. Meath take to the panto stage in this magical production which runs from Friday, 24th November, 2023 to Sunday, 14th January, 2024.

With all the festive cheers and boos of a live panto audience, TheatreworX Productions return to the stage at The Helix this Christmas with all the wit, magic and fun. Join the cast as they journey through the magical pantosphere of intrigue and adventure! With an exciting new script including plenty of twists and turns, Treasure Island promises to be yet another hilarious production for all the family to enjoy with eye catching sets, song and dance!

 Britain’s Got Talent Star Leah Barniville
 

Packed with talent, the Treasure Island cast includes West End performer, Barry Keenan playing Long John Silver, AIMS award winner and funny man, Chris Corroon returns to the panto spotlight as Dame Lola, while panto favourites including Aidan Mannion as Laurel and James Deegan as Billy Bones amongst many others return for this wonderful and hilarious adaptation.

This year, The Helix Panto is delighted to welcome back school performances which will see school tours across Dublin and Leinster enjoy the magic of live theatre at The Helix. Tickets for school outings and corporate reservations can be booked through www.thehelix.ie.

Speaking at the launch, Leah Barniville said, “I’m thrilled to be joining The Helix Panto cast and taking the leap onto the panto stage this Christmas. Going to the panto is such a beloved tradition with audiences of all ages and I look forward to being part of that Christmas magic. Here’s to a great run with the wonderful cast and the TheatreworX team”.

Creative Director of TheatreworX Productions and producer of The Helix Panto, Claire Tighe said, “We are thrilled to be returning to The Helix for another exciting run of festive magic, belly laughs along with spectacular sets and costumes as we transform The Helix into our magical panto land. We’re delighted to be able to welcome back our school tours this year, allowing kids of all ages to enjoy the magic of live theatre which for many is their first experience. With new cast members and our resident panto favourites, we’re looking forward to the panto season ahead.”

Michael Brady, General Manager of The Helix said, “We look forward to welcoming families of all ages, our school tours along with new faces to The Helix this panto season, for what will be the ultimate day out this Christmas”.

Treasure Island will begin a seven-week run from Friday, 24th November 2023 to Sunday, 14th January, 2024. Tickets priced from €27.50 (plus booking fees) and are on sale now from www.thehelix.ie and at The Helix Box Office.

For more information see www.thehelix.ie or call 01 700 7000.

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Netflix has released the trailer for the highly-anticipated limited series All the Light We Cannot See.

This series is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Set during World War II, it tells the story of a blind French girl called Marie-Laure Leblanc (Aria Mia Loberti), who is taking refuge with her father and uncle in France, and Werner (Louis Hofmann), a brilliant teenager with an expertise in radio repair, who has been enlisted by Hitler’s regime.

Marie-Laure and Werner share a secret connection that will become a beacon of light that leads them through the harrowing backdrop of WWII.

The trailer sees Marie-Laure bravely admit, “I know that broadcasting could get me executed, but I will not be silenced”, as a bomb hits where she is broadcasting from before she continues on with her radio show.

While Marie-Laure shares her anti-facist ideas over the radio which could cost her her life, Werner is ordered to find and kill the woman because she goes against Hitler’s ideology.

Werner is told, “You are going to find her and you will kill this girl yourself. If you fail, you will die first”, by an officer after he admits, “The things that I’ve seen haunt me. Her voice was my escape”

The show, made up of four episodes that have been directed by Shawn Levy, stars Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger, Marion Bailey, Hugh Laurie, Mark Ruffalo, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti.

All the Light We Cannot See will be landing on Netflix on November 2.

Check out the emotional trailer below.

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Hayley Hughes has been opening up about her motherhood experience. 

The former Love Island star, who found fame on the ITV dating show back in 2018, welcomed the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Cody, in August.

As she settles into life as a new mum, Hayley has shared some details of how she’s finding being a new mum. 

Opening up in a Q&A on social media, Hayley answered any burning questions from her 752K followers about being Cody’s mum. 

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the 27-year-old answered a question that asked, ‘How are you finding being a new mum??’.

Hayely responded with a snap of her baby boy sitting in his car seat as she wrote, “Oh I love it. It’s honestly the best job in the whole world”.

“Since I fell pregnant I have never felt so happy and content in my whole life, but life just got even better when my little person came along”.

She added, “I feel so lucky that I get to experience a love like this & I still can’t believe I created something so perfect & that he is mine”.

The former reality TV star was then asked about her birth story, to which she revealed she decided to have a planned C-section. 

Hughes explained, “I loved my birth, I opted for a planned C section & I wouldn’t change a single thing, it was so magical and the recovery was great too! I liked the whole idea of being prepared and knowing when and how Cody was coming into the world”.

“I got to film the whole thing and pick some songs that I wanted to be played during my baby boy coming into the world”.

Hayley was asked about how her overall pregnancy was before baby Cody arrived. She admitted, “I absolutely loved my pregnancy but every pregnancy is different. I wanted Cody for so long so when it happened it felt like a dream & I felt SO lucky. I just couldn’t believe it”.

“I think it’s honestly so magical growing your own little person. Don’t get me wrong the last 6 weeks I did really struggle with the extra weight/ skin changes etc and just didn’t feel myself but in that time I just spent my time doing things that I enjoyed doing and that really helped”.

When announcing the birth of her son with her partner whose identity she keeps private, Hayley described the tot as ‘precious’.

She penned, “You are everything & more than we could have ever imagined my precious boy. I can’t believe you are ours to love forever, my little family of 3”.

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There’s a new biopic film that we can’t wait to watch!

Fresh off the success of last year’s Elvis biopic starring Austin Butler, a new film is about to be released based on the singer’s former wife, Priscilla Presley.

Simply titled Priscilla, the film has been written and directed by Sofia Coppola, and will star On the Basis of Sex actress Cailee Spaeny in the titular role.

Movie fans can watch the trailer here:

The trailer begins with Priscilla being asked in her place of work if she likes Blue Suede Shoes hitmaker Elvis. “Of course, who doesn’t?” she replies. 

The trailer then showcases the pair’s eventual fall into romance, and even includes several shots of their iconic wedding in May 1967.

However, the teaser video also displays snippets of the couple’s turmoil, depicting the effects of Elvis’ numerous rumoured affairs.

Credit: A24

Alongside Spaeny, the film also stars The Kissing Booth and Euphoria star Jacob Elordi as the late crooner, who died four years after his divorce from Priscilla was finalised.

In its logline for the highly-anticipated biopic, production company A24 teases: "Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy and fame.”

Credit: A24

The upcoming movie has already received vast critical acclaim and Oscar buzz, with Spaeny winning the award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival earlier this year.

Thankfully, we won’t have to wait long before Priscilla hits the big screen, as the biopic is due to arrive in cinemas on November 3.

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Fans have been reacting to Stacey Solomon’s newest Halloween porch, which is definitely decoration goals!

The Sort Your Life Out host is known for going all-out when it comes to seasonal decorations. In particular, fans look forward to October every year, as Stacey takes the opportunity to deck out the front porch of so-called Pickle Cottage with a mesmerising display.

However, this year, the mum-of-five has revealed that there is a sentimental twist to her decorations, as she has created them in tribute to her daughter Rose.

Last night, Stacey’s 5.8M Instagram followers were delighted when she took to the platform to unveil her porch display for this Halloween season.

The video sweetly showcases Rose, who will be turning two tomorrow (October 4), throwing a mini pumpkin into the air as the exterior of Pickle Cottage is transformed.

For this year’s theme, Stacey has gone for several pops of colour, as beautiful lilac and blue pumpkins surround the front door. The pumpkins themselves are also intermixed with stunning bunches of flowers. 

As she opens her eyes to the magical sight, toddler Rose can be heard exclaiming: “Oh my goodness! Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins!”

In the caption of her post, Stacey then went on to describe the inspiration behind the wonderful design.

“Decided to make our autumn door tradition all about rose this year, for her birthday. She loves pumpkins & her favourite colours are ‘pink, purple, orange & blue’ so she told me, so here it is…” the 33-year-old teased.

“Used all of our old pumpkins & flowers from over the years just painted a few & added some of farmer Scott’s fresh ones too. Happy Autumn Everyone,” Stacey gushed.

Following her incredible reveal, many of Stacey’s fans have since been complimenting her on her Halloween porch.

“It looks amazing and she's so happy,” one follower replied.

“This is the most beautiful door you've done yet,” another praised.

“Oh look at her little face!! Good choice rose, it looks amazing,” a third fan added.

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Spotify’s CEO has shared the reason why Meghan Markle’s podcast was cancelled after one season.

The Duchess of Sussex launched her first-ever podcast, Archetypes, on the audio streaming service in August of last year. 

After signing a reported $20M deal, the podcast was produced by Archewell Audio, which Meghan founded with her husband Prince Harry.

However, after just twelve episodes of the show, it was announced that Archetypes would not be returning.

Now, a few months after the cancellation was confirmed, the chief executive of Spotify has detailed the thought process behind it.

In an interview with Zoe Kleinman for the BBC, Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek was asked: “You had some pretty big names. You had the Obamas. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Was that worth the £18m?”

Credit: Spotify

"We thought new innovation was needed to happen here,” Elk explained in response, adding: “We thought we can come in and offer a great experience that both makes consumers very happy and allows new creators new avenues."

Elk went on to note that the projects were trial and error with Spotify listeners. 

“The truth of the matter is some of it has worked, some of it hasn't. We're learning from those and we are moving on and we wish all of the ones we didn't renew with the best of success they can have going forward,” he stated.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex initially signed their deal with Spotify back in December 2020, several months after they exited their royal life and moved to California. 

Archetypes was initially successful, with 42-year-old Meghan managing to land star-studded guests such as Serena Williams and Mariah Carey. The series also became the number one Spotify podcast in several countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and the United States.

However, in a joint statement released on June 16, both companies announced the end of their contract, confirming: “Spotify and Archewell Audio have mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series that we made together.”

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Pharmacists may soon be able to distribute the contraceptive pill without a prescription from a GP under a new Bill.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will bring the idea to the Cabinet to seek approval for the plans under the general scheme and draft of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.

Free contraception is currently available from GPs to women aged over 17 but under 30.

The new law will see the contraceptive pill be readily available over-the-counter, following a ‘structured consultation’.

This new Bill aims to expand the use of pharmacists nationwide while alleviating pressure on GPs and making access to oral contraceptives easier.

Chair of the Irish Pharmacy Union’s Pharmacy Contractors Committee , Kathy Maher, welcomes the proposal, explaining, “Pharmacists have been campaigning for contraception to be made available direct from pharmacies for several years and this development will be warmly welcomed”.

“Pharmacists are highly trained and experienced in contraceptive care, having supplied emergency hormonal contraception to women without a prescription for over a decade”.

She continued, “Surveys have consistently shown that many women would prefer to access contraception direct from their pharmacy rather than requiring a GP visit and this proposed move increases the options for women”.

“The WHO has stated that there is no clinical reason for the oral contraception to remain on a prescription only basis. Expanding the accessibility of contraception in this way will have a positive impact on Irish healthcare”.

Maher added, “This is a welcome first step to expand the healthcare provided in Irish pharmacies. The profession eagerly awaits the outcomes of the Minister for Health’s expert group on this subject which we hope will usher in a more comprehensive expansion of pharmacy care.”

A report by the National Women’s Council of Ireland found that the ‘biggest barrier to contraception’ was not due to financial constraints but because of a lack of access to services in their locality.

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Ferne McCann has responded to criticisms that her birth story with her second child is “unrealistic”.

The former star of The Only Way Is Essex welcomed a baby girl named Finty into the world on July 6, alongside her fiancé Lorri Haines. Ferne was already a mum to five-year-old daughter Sunday from a previous relationship.

Now, ahead of Wednesday’s episode of her brand-new reality series, Ferne McCann: My Family & Me, the mum-of-two has opened up about Finty’s birth story.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ferne McCann (@fernemccann)

In an interview with OK!, Ferne admitted that she has received “some stick” from This Morning viewers, after she went on the show and recalled her “euphoric” labour experience.

“People have said it’s an unrealistic representation of birth, but I can only speak on behalf of my experience,” the 33-year-old insisted.

“We shouldn’t take away women’s rights to share their birth stories, positive or negative. For me, I want to shout it from the rooftops because it was amazing,” she continued.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ferne McCann (@fernemccann)

Ferne, who gave birth to Finty at home a week early and completed her labour in just a few hours, went on to note that she was “proud” of herself.

“I said I was just a vessel and Finty birthed herself. She really did. I knew I had to surrender and I had read so much about this going into the birth because I wanted to understand the science behind the hormones,” she explained.

The reality star, who filmed her second child’s birth for My Family & Me, also teased that she would be open to taking it one step further next time. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Lorri Haines (@lozzahaines)

“I’d 100% live stream my next birth,” she admitted. “I just feel so passionate about sharing how beautiful and positive birth can be. You can be in control.”

“I don’t want to come across as smug, or for people to think, ‘It’s alright for her’. But in the same breath, I don’t want to not tell my story because of the fear that people might think that way of me,” she added.

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Laura Anderson is celebrating one month with her baby girl. 

The former Love Island star welcomed her daughter, Bonnie, into the world on September 2 with her ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy.

As she settles into life as a first-time mum with her new bundle of joy, Laura is marking one month of having Bonnie in her life. 

Taking to social media, the 34-year-old described her daughter as her ‘strength’ as she penned a heartwarming tribute for her. 

Anderson posted adorable photos to her 1.5M Instagram followers of Bonnie laying down on a mat that has a calendar marked at one month to symbolise the tot’s age.

Laura captioned the sweet post, “Happy 1 Month Birthday Bonnie. What an adventure we’ve been on so far. You are my strength and my whole heart”.

“I cannot wait to watch you grow into the little firecracker I know you already are”.

She added, “I hope you feel my love and know that I will protect you forever. 02/09/23”.

Many fans of the former reality TV star headed to the comments to compliment Laura’s adorable baby girl. 

One fan wrote, “She’s just beautiful, love her wee outfit”.

“Aww, little sweetheart. Enjoy every second because they grow up so quickly”, said a second fan. 

Another comment added, “Wow that’s flown by, she’s beautiful”.

Last week, Laura celebrated another big milestone with her first child as she got Bonnie registered. 

Marking the special day, Laura posted a selection of snaps in a video montage of her cradling her daughter at the registry office. 

In the post’s caption, Laura excitedly revealed, “Bonnie has officially been registered. Mummy & Daddy love you so much”.

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We now know who the next two contestants are to join Dancing On Ice!

Last week, the producers behind the hit ITV ice skating competition began to reveal the lineup for the brand-new series.

So far, five celebrities have been confirmed as part of the upcoming lineup for January 2024 – and now, we have another two names to add to the list!

Earlier this morning, the Dancing On Ice team announced that Made In Chelsea star Miles Nazaire will be taking to the rink very soon.

In a post on social media, they shared an image of the 27-year-old and teased: “He can go for miles but how will Chelsea Charmer Miles Nazaire fare around the rink?”

Then, the producers surprised fans by revealing that former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb will also be joining the cast.

Stephen, who only announced his departure from the Channel 4 show with husband Daniel last month, was confirmed in a caption which read: “Your favourite armchair critic Stephen Lustig-Webb is hoping for full marks from our judges as he cuts the ice this winter. Watch this space!"

Many Dancing On Ice viewers have since taken to social media to share their opinions on their newest castings.

“This is good news,” praised one fan on Instagram.

“This is amazing! The line up so far is brilliant. Can't wait to watch you,” another wrote.

“He’s going to be amazing to watch,” a third viewer added.

Miles and Stephen are the sixth and seventh celebrities so far to be confirmed for 2024’s series of Dancing On Ice. On the skating rink, the reality stars will be joined by retired boxer Ricky Hatton, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, S Club 7 singer Hannah Spearritt, former Love Island winner Amber Davies and retired Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford.

Dancing On Ice is due to return to our screens on ITV in early January, with the remaining five contestants to be announced in the coming days.

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A recent survey in Forbes revealed that 84% of women are unaware that menopause can affect your oral health. According to Galway based dentist Dr Vanessa Creaven, perimenopause and menopause can have a significant effect on your oral health.

‘’Changing hormonal levels with oestrogen in particular can cause you to have an increased susceptibility to gum disease and inflammation. There are a number of oestrogen receptors in the mouth and there are a number of trials that show a drop in oestrogen levels during menopause, which may present as a dry mouth and or burning mouth syndrome.

Dr Vanessa Creaven, CEO Spotlight Oral Care

Dry mouth can increase patients' susceptibility to decay and cavities. Burning mouth syndrome is one of the major complications that are seen in menopausal and perimenopausal women. This is a chronic condition characterised by a burning sensation of the mouth. Ensuring the patients have a low plaque level and excellent oral hygiene with monitoring diet is essential to minimise disease.’’

If you do have a dry mouth, it is essential that you are supplementing your oral health with clinically proven active ingredients as the risk of getting a lot of cavities is significantly higher. Use toothpastes with clinically proven active ingredients that target cavities and gum disease, and avoid any toothpastes with harsh chemicals that will further irritate the tissues of the mouth. When you have a dry mouth, your mouth will be more sensitive and sore. Pay particular attention to the ingredient SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate). It is a known irritant and can lead to more ulceration and inflammation in your mouth.

The menopause may influence women’s confidence and mood, which can lead to increased snacking on sugary foods and drinks. This can increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease due to increased plaque levels on the teeth.

Dr Vanessa Creaven advises to continue to visit your dentist and hygienist regularly. A full examination should be completed if you do feel you are suffering from any of the named symptoms. Brushing after meals, flossing daily and eating a balanced diet can keep your teeth and gums healthier.

Source Forbes Survey here.

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