Danielle Lloyd has been sharing an insight into how she feels about not being able to have any more children due to a recent health scare.
The former Miss England model was diagnosed with endometriosis earlier this year after she had a ‘heartbreaking’ cancer scare.
Following her diagnosis, doctors advised Danielle that she would potentially need a hysterectomy and the mum-of-five has now opened up about coming to terms with not being able to expand her family further.
Danielle already shares 13-year-old Archie, 12-year-old Harry and 10-year-old George with her ex-husband Jamie O’Hara. She is also mum to six-year-old Ronnie and 22-month old Autumn, whom she shares with second husband Michael O’Neill.
While speaking to OK!, Lloyd has shared details of her endometrial cancer scare now that she received the all-clear and opened up about her experience with endometriosis.
“I’m doing OK. That was such a scary time and I’ve still got all the symptoms and side effects of what’s going on, mostly a severe level of pain”.
“Anyone with endometriosis will tell you, it’s not just like period pain, it’s pains shooting down your legs, awful cramps, heavy bleeding and exhaustion”.
“I’m still waiting for my endometrial ablation and sterilisation, but I think as soon as that’s done, I’ll feel so much better”.
Revealing her reaction to not being able to have more little ones, Danielle admitted, “The older Autumn gets, the more I’m starting to think that phase in life has passed me anyway”.
“But I’m so thankful for the kids I’ve got. It’s sad, but I know I’m done now”.
The former model went on to say, “I’d always thought about adopting but, realistically, I’ve got no room at the inn any more. I’d have to get a double decker bus to drive them all round”.
When previously speaking out about her health scare when she was awaiting test results during the summer, Danielle chatted about the prospects of not having more children in the future.
“The doctor has advised me not to have any more children and whatever the results, I have thickening of the womb, which can eventually lead to cancer anyway”.
She continued, “I’ve spoken to a few friends and they were like, ‘Oh God, are you ready to go through menopause?’ But at the end of the day, I do have five kids, which I’m thankful for”.
“In some ways it is heartbreaking; I sometimes can’t imagine never having a little baby again”.
Scarlett Moffatt has been opening up about her appreciation for her postpartum body.
The former Gogglebox star welcomed the birth of her first child, a baby boy named Jude, with her partner Scott Dobinson back in June.
As she settles into life as a mum-of-one, Scarlett has shared an inspirational message about how much she loves her body after welcoming her son into the world.
Admitting that she wishes she appreciated her body more before she was pregnant, the 32-year-old spoke to Giovanna Fletcher on her Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast.
Scarlett revealed, “I literally see my body as a different entity now, like even now, honestly, because a lot of my friends were saying, you know, it can feel quite hard after you've had a baby because your body changes so much”.
“And I think listening to your podcast and watching a lot of sort of motivational women talking about sort of bodies after you've given birth”.
The former I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here winner went on to explain, “I've got a lot of stretch marks on my tummy. Honestly, I actually love them. I never thought I’d say that. Like I look at them and I just think it sort of looks like the inside of a tree”.
“Yeah, I feel like Mother Nature, like, this is so amazing. And before, even sometimes, like out of the bath I'd run past the mirror if I was getting out the bath and I'd be like, ‘Uh’”.
“Whereas now I feel like I look at my body naked a lot more than I ever looked at it before”.
Scarlett then added, “It's just so amazing and I wish, actually I'd appreciated my body a lot more before I was pregnant”.
Many listeners of the podcast shared their delight at hearing Scarlett’s positive comments during her chat with Giovanna in the comments of the Happy Mum Happy Baby’s Instagram.
One fan wrote, “This was a great podcast. Such a happy positive person”.
“What a beautiful way to describe your stretch marks @scarlettmoffatt huge congratulations on your beautiful son and welcome to motherhood”, penned a second listener.
Another fan added, “So well said both of you”.
After welcoming baby Jude into the world, Scarlett penned a heartfelt tribute for her son that reads, “My darling boy I can’t stop crying looking at you as I can’t quite believe you’re mine. You wanted to meet us early at just 35 weeks”.
“Me & your daddy love you so much that I can’t even put this feeling into words. Our heart and soul feels complete & ready to burst. I will forever and always be grateful to be your mammy”.
Kinara, beloved for their Pakistani cuisine and superb cocktails, have just unveiled their new drinks list, ‘It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere’. The list uses a unique and innovative concept, categorising the beverages based on what time or type of day they suit best. All of Kinara’s signature drinks are built on the back of classic cocktails that are known and loved, so if your drink of choice isn’t featured on the menu, Kinara’s bartenders are on-hand to create delicious cocktails tailored to your exact taste.
Kinara Clontarf Gruaig an Madra
As the name suggests, it’s always five o’clock somewhere, so there is a selection of cocktails on the list recommended as a light tipple for during the day. These include; the fruity “Peachy Blinders”, a mix of Creme de Peche, Light Rose, Apricot Liqueur, Peach Puree, Lemon and Soda, the “Gruaig An Madra”, a spicy and savoury drink made up of Connemara Peated Single Malt, House Secret Spicy Bloody Mary Mix and Lemon as well as the “No Leaves to Rake Up”, Kinara’s interpretation of the mojito (without the mess!) made up of Bacardi Carta Blanca, House Mint and Lime Cordial and Soda. Included in each category there is also a non-alcoholic option, which is equally delicious and refreshing. For the daytime menu, there is the “Days Half Done”, which is a mix of House Strawberry Syrup, Lemon and Soda.
As the sun sets, Kinara’s sun-downers shine. This includes the “Mexican Garden'', cocktail, a perfect blend of Blanco Tequila, Elderflower Liqueur, Saline, Lemon and House Basil Foam, the “Must be Time for a Martini'', a beautiful combination of Beefeater 24, Killahora Apple Ice Wine, Orange Bitters and House Jasmine Tea Syrup and finally, the “Toasty Sour”, a delightfully tangy mixture of Roe and Co Irish Whiskey, Cointreau, Angostura Bitters, Marmalade, Lemon and Whites. Last but not least, the “Call it a Day”, is the perfectly sweet alcohol free option which is made up of Passionfruit, Mint, Lime, Sugar and Soda.
Kinara Clontarf Mexican Garden
Clontarf stalwart, Kinara has always been renowned for their food and beverage offerings but their new carefully curated selection of libations for the evening and night time are set to elevate your dining experience to a whole new level. This category includes “The Godfather’s Coffee”, a sweet and creamy combination of Hennessy VS, Disaronno Amaretto, Espresso, Vanilla and Nutmeg and the “Old Fashioned for Modern Times”, Kinara’s take on the classic Old Fashioned, but this time including Zacapa Solera 23, House Banana Cordial, Plum Bitters and Tonka Bean Tincture, just to name a few!
Kinara Clontarf Old Fashioned For Modern Times
“It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” drink list is available now at Kinara Clontarf with prices starting at €8.
For bookings at Kinara, or to check out their full menu as well as their menus at sister restaurants Kinara Kitchen and Kajjal, please visit kinararestaurants.ie.
The countdown to Christmas just got better, with the joy of unwrapping a beauty treat in the lead up to the big day. A curated edit of sought-after products across haircare, makeup, fragrance, sleep, bath and body, the line up showcases the very best of M&S Beauty and our coveted Third-Party Brands.
A treasure trove of 25 beauty gems, this year’s calendar is packaged in a metallic vegan leather vanity case, which can be used time and time again. The selection includes everything you need for a party season glow up, alongside indulgent self-care essentials to remedy any festive havoc. With a mix of both travel and full-sized products, discover cult classics as well as the latest launches and beauty innovations at M&S Beauty.
Filled with beauty treats worth €380, the Advent Calendar is just €50 when you spend when you spend €40 on Clothing, Home & Beauty instore or online.
This year’s Beauty Advent Calendar contains the following:
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Booster Restoring Conditioner 20ml
Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Combination Shampoo 20ml
Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Combination Conditioner 20ml
Nails Inc Victoria & Albert Nail Varnish 10ml
Nail Inc Crown Place Nail Varnish 10ml
Percy & Reed Turn Up The Volume Volumizing No Oil Oil 60ml
Pixi Brow Tamer (Translucent) 4.5ml
Shay & Blue Atropa Belladonna Natural Spray Fragrance 10ml
L’Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 250ml
Apothecary Revive Clarifying Mask 75ml
This Works Deep Sleep Body Cocoon 100ml
Murad Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 25ml
The first contestant of the hit skating show has finally been revealed.
The exciting news was announced this morning that World Champion boxer Ricky Hatton MBE will be taking to the ice to compete in the upcoming series that will air in January 2024.
While speaking to Holly Willoughby and Ben Shephard on This Morning earlier today, Ricky opened up about his excitement to be competing in Dancing on Ice.
He explained, “If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink. I like setting new challenges and keeping myself busy!”.
Ricky, who retired from boxing back in 2011 before coming back for one final fight in 2012 and hanging up his gloves for good, then spoke about his retirement from the sport.
“It was well documented that I struggled when I retired from boxing amongst a few other things and I'm trying to do my bit for mental health”.
“When I retired I was sat there with nothing to do and my world fell apart a little bit. It's all about keeping busy and doing things that are positive and new adventures!”, he added.
When opening up about getting ready to face the ice on social media, Ricky explained, “Looking forward to it. Never skated before. Can’t dance on a dance floor so god knows how I’m gonna get on on the ice”.
After confirming the news of Hatton’s appearance in the new skating series on the official Dancing on Ice Instagram page, fans shared their joy to see the first contestant being announced.
Angus Cloud’s mum, Lisa, has opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her son.
Angus, known for playing Fezco in HBO’s hit series Euphoria, tragically passed away on July 31 from an accidental drug overdose at the age of just 25.
Almost two months on from her son’s death, Lisa has reflected on his passing and detailed the devastating moment she found her son deceased in his bedroom.
While speaking to People, Lisa explained, “He was so beautiful and creative. He loved his home and he loved this little, tiny room”. She then pointed at her son’s wooden desk and revealed, “This is where my boy passed away”.
Recalling the tragic moment she went into her son’s room to wake him up as he often fell asleep at his desk, Lisa admitted, “I started shaking him and screaming. I pushed him hard, and he fell on the floor”.
“I tried to resuscitate him – mouth to mouth – and I was compressing him. I was screaming for my neighbour because I didn't want to leave him and call 911, and I just kept at it until they took him away”.
She went on to say, “I miss him so much. He was the love of my life”.
Lisa also revealed the last thing Angus said to her before she went to bed that night, explaining that he gave her a hug and told his mum, “I love you, mama. You're the best. I'll see you in the morning”.
It was recently revealed that Angus passed away from ‘acute intoxication’ due to fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and other substances in his system, and now Lisa went into more detail about her son’s passing.
Courteney Cox has been taking a trip down memory lane!
The Friends star has been marking the 10th year of her relationship with Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid.
In honour of the couple’s milestone anniversary, Courteney has taken to social media to detail how she first met Johnny – and it was through a very famous mutual friend!
On her Instagram page last night, the 59-year-old shared a video montage of her relationship with Johnny, which began with a throwback snap of herself with Bad Habits hitmaker Ed Sheeran.
“10 years ago, this guy introduced me to…” Courteney teased, before revealing a snap of Johnny and Ed and writing: “This guy”.
The heartwarming video then goes on to showcase an abundance of snaps of Courteney and Johnny together, many of them proving them to be very much in love.
In a surprising move, the video then cuts to a clip featuring Ed, Johnny and Ed’s wife Cherry Seaborn, as the hit singer puts a personal twist on his song Shape Of You.
“Every day discovering something brand new, Johnny’s beard is the shape of you,” Ed sang jokingly to the camera.
Credit: Courteney Cox Instagram
The video ends with an adorable portrait of the couple together, with the actress writing: “Happy anniversary J”.
“10 years!!!” Courteney further gushed in her caption, alongside a love heart.
Many followers of the Hollywood couple have since taken to the comments section of Courteney’s post to express their delight.
“Why do I feel bad for Chandler,” one fan teased, referring to the husband of Courteney’s Friends character Monica.
Credit: Courteney Cox Instagram
“Imagine being introduced to your partner by Ed Sheeran,” another amazed.
Courteney and Johnny first met at a party in Los Angeles in 2013, and after dating for several months, the pair announced their engagement in June 2014.
However, during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January 2019, Courteney confirmed that they were no longer engaged, explaining: "He's not my fiancé. We were engaged to be married, but now we're just together.”
Sharing a snap of him and Keely smiling from ear to ear to his 2M Instagram followers, Brosnan’s touching present could be seen in the forefront of the photo.
The 70-year-old treated Keely to a gorgeous bouquet of 60 red roses to celebrate her 60th birthday.
When reflecting on how they first met in the moving message for the birthday girl, Pierce penned, “Sixty roses for my brown eyed girl on her 60th birthday. Forever happy and blessed was I to be sitting there when you walked around the corner early one morning in Cabo San Lucas @keelyshayebrosnan”.
Many fans of The Out-Laws star headed to the comments to send his wife thoughtful birthday messages.
One fan wrote, “A rose among roses, best wishes”.
“What beautiful memories and nice words, I think the 2 were very blessed”, commented another fan.
A third added, “I really love couples who are still loyal and love each so much despite the passage of time! Sending birthday wishes to your lovely wife!”.
Pierce and Keely tied the knot in August 2001 in Ireland and when recently celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary, Keely wrote a sweet tribute to her husband.
Posting pictures from their big day to Instagram, she said, “Happy Anniversary @piercebrosnanofficial. Thank you for always being up for this adventure called life”.
The couple share two sons together- 26-year-old Dylan and 22-year-old Paris. Pierce also shares sons Chistopher and Sean, and his late daughter Charlotte, with his late first wife Cassandra Harris.
Jeremy Kyle is about to become a dad for the sixth time!
Congratulations are in order for Jeremy and his wife Victoria as they have announced they are expecting their second child together.
This baby will be Jeremy’s sixth child as he and Victoria welcomed their first child together, a son named Oliver, back in 2020, and he already shares one child with his first wife Kirsty Rowley, and three with his second wife Carla Germaine.
Opening up about the news of his latest addition, Jeremy revealed that he and Victoria are expecting a baby girl.
Credit: Jeremy Kyle Instagram
Announcing his wife’s pregnancy to The Sun, the talk show host revealed, “Yes, baby number six is incoming, I’m catching BoJo up, to be honest!”.
Kyle then mentioned his battle with testicular cancer as he went on to say, “Vic says I need to set up a side business by bottling it because I’m 58 and I’ve only got one testicle, but everyone knows that anyway”.
The 58-year-old continued, “It’s a baby girl, she’s due early next year, and we’re over the moon as our family is complete”.
“The other kids are really happy, although my eldest Harriet thinks I need sectioning”.
“I personally think it’s my late parents having a laugh from up above, to be honest”.
Jeremy then joked, “When I got offered the new TalkTV breakfast show it was a no brainer, because we’re not going to get any flippin’ sleep for the next two years anyway!”.
Jeremy will soon be hosting his new Talk TV show alongside Nicola Thorpe. The show will air next month, four years after The Jeremy Kyle Show was axed in 2019 following the death of a former guest.
Jeremy and Victoria tied the knot in October 2021, a year after the birth of their son. The couple had to cancel their wedding ceremony six times due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now that Autumn is here, our mani colour palette is doing its customary seasonal shift away from neon’s and pastels. And if you were to hazard a guess at which shades are swapping in, you'd be correct at naming deep berries, browns and dark tones – but they're joined by more unusual shades and finishes (think nudes, mattes and metallics).
To get inspired for the upcoming season, check out the biggest nail trends with the help of Sally Hansen to recreate these looks at home.
Glossy Navy
The cool girl shade this season is glossy navy. True, it's seasonless and works well all year round, but it really comes into its own if you're after something dramatic but classic in the Autumn.
Get the Look with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Midnight Drive (RRP €6.99/£4.99). Insta-Dri dries in 60 seconds and requires just a single step so you can take that nail look to-go anytime, anywhere. Formulated with a base and top coat for extended wear and full-coverage, streak-free shine.
Milky Nails
A flattering neutral manicure is a forever classic, this trend isn’t going anywhere. And in the transitional seasons it goes with any outfit even as the weather fluctuates and it’s hard to figure out what to wear. The neutral manicure of the moment almost perfectly matches your complexion. Using a slightly sheer shade lets your skin tone peak through giving the illusion of a seamless match.
Get the Look with Sally Hansen Good. Kind. Pure. in Almond Milk (RRP €11.99/£9.99). Plant based, 100% vegan nail polish, for beautiful colour and shine without compromise.
Metallics & Chromes
Metallics and chromes with hints of gold and silver are a great way to come into the cooler months. The models on many of the A/W catwalks wore silver chrome nails, so that's pretty much confirmation that the metallic mani trend will be huge for fall 2023.
Get the Look with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Bordeaux Glow (RRP €11.99/£9.99) with Miracle Gel Matte Top Coat (RRP €11.99/£9.99). Our ultimate chip-resistant nail polish, Miracle Gel™, is patented technology for longer wear. No UV lamp required.
Café Colours
We know browns can be neutral shades, but the colour is going to be so huge this season it needs its own category. Manicures in every shade available at the coffee house will be all over the place. Plus, since there are so many variations in the café colour family you can expect brown to be the colour for monochrome swirl designs this season as well.
Get the Look with Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Slick Slate or Expresso (RRP €6.99/£4.99).
Classic Dark Reds
Darker colours are always a big hit for Autumn. They’re a good transition from summer to autumn and look good against all skin tones. The traditional fall colour has surged in popularity this year so expect to see if everywhere.
Get the Look with Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Wine Stock (RRP €11.99/£9.99) or Good. Kind. Pure. in Cherry Amore (RRP €11.99/£9.99).
Sally Hansen is available nationwide from all major pharmacies as well as a selection of online retail outlets.
As Autumn revives concerns around the cost of living, new insights from The Body Shop reveal how the issue is impacting people’s sense of resilience – based on conversations with over 1,000 women.
Only 14% of women consider themselves resilient, compared to 31% of men. A sense of purpose, good relationships and being kind to yourself are the best ways to stay positive, according to those surveyed.
Non-white women are more likely to call themselves resilient – at 2 in 10 (20%), compared to 14% of white women. They attribute this to feeling stronger after tough past experiences, having a strong faith, and a ‘never give up’ attitude, amongst other reasons.
4 in 10 said that a form of self care is their number one way to stay positive. Self care options include being kind to yourself, taking care of your mental health, taking care of yourself physically and having time to yourself. Men, by contrast, de-prioritised self care, with only 3 in 10 of those surveyed selecting it as the most important way to stay positive.
Moments to find self care include seeing friends and family, and sleep. For women over 35, going for a walk was also key, whilst 18-34s were more likely to choose listening to music.
Challenges to resilience
The cost of living is the top issue that tests women’s resilience, followed by wellbeing of family and friends and physical health.
Comparing yourself to others or feeling that you’re not living up to expectations appears to peak amongst Millennial women (those aged 25 -34). However, overall Millennials are shown to be a little more resilient on average (at 17%) than other age groups. Younger women are also widely concerned about mental health – chosen as the top concern amongst 18-24 year-olds and the second most important concern for those aged 25-44. Meanwhile, women aged 45+ are more likely to worry about their physical health, including peri menopause/ menopause.
Results revealed that those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, experience far lower levels of resilience than most. The Net Resilience Scores for these individuals are 4% (those with a disability), 5% (LGBTQ+) and just 2% for Transgender women. Additionally, the survey results show that LGBTQIA+ and women with disabilities have a greater number of concerns than average, which reflects the additional barriers and challenges in day-to-day life experienced by these groups.
Living Scenarios
Women aged 15-34 living at home, and/or not living with a partner or kids, feel far less resilient than peers who are in relationships and living with their partners, with 19% of respondents giving a score of four or lower out of 10 for how resilient they feel. This is compared to only 5% of ‘Nest Builders’ (co-habiting couples without the responsibilities of having kids) giving the same lower score. 38% of ‘Nest Builders’ reported very high resilience scores of 8 out of 10.
Celebrating resilience
To champion stories of resilience, The Body Shop has launched a new song: Living Resiliently.
The track is narrated by Melanie C – whose own remarkable journey with the Spice Girls and later success as a solo artist and West End performer is testament to the importance of resilience and women supporting each other.
The lyrics feature advice for living more resiliently from 20 diverse contributors – including podcaster and mental health advocate Gemma Styles, alongside The Body Shop colleagues and members of the public. Tips shared include being kind to yourself, seeing knockbacks as a step to thriving, and using your kitchen as a disco.
Melanie C says, “I am delighted to be supporting The Body Shop and this exciting project supporting and inspiring women to thrive. I loved recording the soundtrack which includes quotes from The Body Shop customers across the UK sharing their tips on how to live more resiliently. These words definitely struck a chord with me, I hope they will with you too.”
The Body Shop is also bringing store colleagues, head office staff and The Body Shop at Home consultants into the heart of this campaign, working with photographer Alexandra Cameron to capture and document their own stories of resilience.
“Inner resilience is one of the most important life skills. Resilience is not about powering through and draining our resources – it’s about being kind to ourselves, creating a climate that nourishes ourselves so we can thrive. Self-care, like our daily skincare routine or getting outdoors, gives us the energy and resilience to take on life’s challenges, and is something we think should be cherished.” – Maddie Smith, Managing Director of The Body Shop in the UK & Ireland.
The research and track come as The Body Shop celebrates its bestselling Edelweiss line, which includes customers’ favourite products known for their ability to strengthen the resilience of the skin barrier. The most popular product in the range is the Edelweiss Daily Serum Concentrate, one of which sells every 23 seconds around the world.
After their last sell-out tour which received standing ovations across Ireland and the UK, DirtBirds are bringing their highly relatable and spot-on observational comedy back to the stage.
With a mix of stand-up and sketches this hilarious new show explores the fascinating female mind and answers burning questions like:
Why do we enter 1000 calories into our Noom app when we’ve really consumed over 6,000?
Why do we hold onto tights when they’ve ladders in them?
Why do we keep buying creams that we KNOW won’t stop our faces from sliding down our necks?
Come along to DirtBirds’ new show and make it a girl’s night out (or if you’re really clever a girls weekend away). Go on…you deserve it!
“DirtBirds comedy is based on observing everyday situations and turning them into very intelligent stand-up, sketches and stories”.
The Independent
“Sinead and Sue identify a gap in comedy that women can really relate to…”
The Times
“These internet sensations will have you in stitches”.
The Independent
3Olympia, Dublin
Friday 13th September 2024
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Leisureland, Galway
Saturday 12th October 2024
Tickets on sale this Friday 29th September at 10.00am from www.ticketmaster.ie.
