Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland has reportedly arrived in the UK – sparking speculation the royal baby could be born very soon. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to welcome their first child any day now, with Doria wanting to “be there for her daughter at this seismic event in her life.” According to The Sun, […]

7 years ago

George Clooney and his wife, Amal, are reportedly spending Easter in Ireland. The couple are said to have checked into the Ballyfin Demesne estate in Co Laois on Saturday for a romantic mini-break. According to the Sunday Independent, the actor said he was “delighted at finally reconnecting with his Abbeyleix relatives” on Saturday. His ancestral family home is in Windgap, […]

7 years ago

No, it isn’t Baby Sussex. As fans of the royal family (and, let’s face it, just about everyone else in the world) are well aware, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are due to welcome their first child soon. There isn’t too much known about the future member of the royal family (beyond the fact that […]

7 years ago

It’s the age old question. For years and years, parents have been questioned over which of their children they like more. The typical response is usually that parents “can’t possibly pick a favourite” – but it turns out that they definitely can. A study by Mumsnet may have answered the question once and for all. It […]

7 years ago

When you’re on vacation, it feels like you could stay there forever. But it turns out there is a specific number of days to take off from work if you’re looking to get the most out of your holiday. Researchers at Finland’s University of Tampere found that, ideally, any vacation should be between 7 to […]

7 years ago

Uh oh. Coronation Street’s Mikey North has hinted at another big showdown between Gary Windass and Sarah Platt next week. Gary promises his girlfriend that he won’t lie to her anymore, after he comes clean about his recent loan shark troubles. However, things kick off when Sarah finds out that Rick Neelan was the same man […]

7 years ago

He left the cobbles back in February. But it looks like Coronation Street’s Adam Barlow is going to be back in Weatherfield pretty soon. The long-running soap shared its Saturday Sneak Peeks, a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what they have been filming over the last few days. Eagle-eyed fans began to celebrate when they noticed Adam in one […]

7 years ago

She claimed it was ‘only fair’ the three-year-old shares. A mum has come under fire after she admitted she was planning to eat some of her three-year-old daughter’s Easter eggs while she visits her father this weekend. The woman wrote on Mumsnet that the seven Easter eggs her daughter had already received were “too much […]

7 years ago

A mum-to-be has admitted she is considering divorcing her husband after finding out what he wanted to name their baby. The 23-year-old explained she is seven months pregnant with the couple’s first child, and they have not been able to agree on a name yet. Her husband suggested that he name this baby, and she […]

7 years ago

Adrian Dunbar, Pat Spillane, Samantha Barry, Laura Whitmore and Gavin James lead this week’s Late Late Show line up. With a lead role as Superintendent Ted Hastings in one of the most applauded TV shows of the last decade, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar joins host Ryan Tubridy to look back on his illustrious career and to reflect […]

7 years ago

“She just kept glaring at me…” A man has come under fire after he shamed his wife’s friend and colleague for breastfeeding at their toddler’s birthday party. The man explained that his wife was away on a business trip on the day of the party, but had invited her work colleague and toddler. He said […]

7 years ago

OK, this sounds unreal. Baileys have announced the latest addition to their collection. That’s right, Baileys Strawberries & Cream has officially landed in Ireland – and it sounds like summer in a bottle. Perfectly blending the fresh and delicious taste of strawberries with light and creamy vanilla, together with the taste of Baileys Original Irish […]

7 years ago

“She already hates me, I feel like giving up.” A mum started a debate among parents after she admitted she “dislikes” her teenage daughter, adding: “I sometimes wish I could put her into care.” In a post on Mumsnet, the woman explained that she feels like a “failure” and a “horrible person” for admitting it […]

7 years ago

A four-year-old girl has won social media users’ hearts after her letter to Lego asking for better female representation in its magazine went viral. Earlier this week, actor and director Samuel West took to Twitter to share his daughter’s letter. He explained that she loves Lego, football and blue – so, understandably, “she was delighted […]

7 years ago

“The sheer amount of time it’s gone on for is unbelievable and quite emotional for Tracy.” Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh has said things get “a bit crazy” as she teased the aftermath of Maya Stepney being exposed. In scenes set to air next week, the schoolteacher, who has been grooming Jacob Gallagher for months, will be […]

7 years ago

There’s still a little while to wait. The third season of Netflix’s The Crown is reportedly set to launch in the second half of this year – and more than 18 months after season two. Which, really, it’s not the worst news – but we’ll admit it, we were hoping it would be sooner. As reported by Deadline, the highly anticipated […]

7 years ago

When it comes to IKEA, there are two kinds of people in this world. Some people totally light up at the idea of even heading to IKEA; making sure to map out what they need based on the shop’s layout (and, naturally, looking forward to a plate of meatballs for the effort). But, for others, […]

7 years ago

“One of my babies’ heart beats paused a few times, so I needed to get an emergency C-section.” Beyoncé has opened up about her “extremely difficult pregnancy” with her twins, Rumi and Sir. The 37-year-old candidly spoke about the difficulties she experienced while carrying her two youngest children in her new Netflix documentary, Homecoming.  The film […]

7 years ago

Emmerdale’s Maya Stepney is set to finally be caught out later this month as the show kicks off their ‘Big Night Out’ episodes. The schoolteacher, who has been grooming Jacob Gallagher for. months, will be exposed in the coming weeks after she and Jacob are spotted together by another villager. The special week of episodes sees Maya […]

7 years ago

As fans of the royal family are no doubt aware, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are due to welcome their first child soon. The Duchess of Sussex is said to be due in late April or early May, but some royal watchers have become convinced that Baby Sussex has already arrived. Especially after the announcement that […]

7 years ago

A woman has said she feels like her pregnant bridesmaid “owes” her a wedding redo after she “ruined” the first. The bride began her Reddit post by explaining that she and her husband had gotten married a month and a half ago, with six people on each side of the bridal party – including the […]

7 years ago

Looks like Maya’s days in the village are numbered. Emmerdale has revealed Liv Flaherty’s next move after she blackmailed Maya Stepney after finding her in Jacob Gallagher’s bed. Thursday’s dramatic double-bill saw Liv finally find out the truth.  She then ordered the teacher to pay £5,000 for her to keep her silence, knowing that the funds […]

7 years ago

We’re going to be snapping this up ASAP. Midi skirts are (thankfully) having a bit of a moment lately – which we’re totally happy about for so many reasons.  They’re stylish, they’re comfortable, and they are ideal for when you’re sick to death of wearing tights. And they’re also the perfect go-to piece for the […]

7 years ago

A spokesperson for the soap confirmed the news. Emmerdale’s Shila Iqbal has reportedly been fired from the soap after some “historic social media posts” resurfaced. The actress played Aiesha Ricahrds on the soap. A spokesperson for the soap confirmed the 24-year-old’s departure on Thursday, just weeks after she joined Emmerdale as a permanent cast member. In a statement […]

7 years ago

We’re not crying, we swear. Disney has revealed the full-length trailer for The Lion King, giving fans the first look at Scar – as well as that stampede. The clip, which runs for just under two minutes, was released to mark 100 days until Simba arrives in cinemas. Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the […]

7 years ago

People thought that the request rang “major alarm bells”.

7 years ago

Hmmmm. Emmerdale fans reckon they have figured out the identity of Harriet Finch’s stalker. The vicar, played by Katherine Dow Blyton, has been tormented by a mystery individual lately. She’s been attacked by a hooded figure, and been left fearing someone has broken into her home. On Tuesday, Dawn comforted a jumpy Harriet – who returned […]

7 years ago

The upcoming season of Netflix’s The Crown is set to jump ahead in time. So, understandably, they have had to recast all of the main characters. Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies have been confirmed to be taking over the roles of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip from Claire Foy and Matt Smith. Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter will […]

7 years ago

A mum has been left fuming after a stranger accused her of “damaging” her baby’s brain – as she was bottle-feeding her young son. The woman said that she had been approached by an “elderly lady” as she was feeding her son outside of her local Tesco. In her Mumsnet post, she continued: “We were […]

8 years ago

Hmmmm. As fans of the royal family (and just about everyone else in the world, really) are well aware, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be welcoming their first child this year. The Duchess of Sussex revealed in January that she was six months pregnant, and that their little one would be arriving in late […]

8 years ago

Say goodbye to counting sheep.

8 years ago

There’s a brand new family moving to Weatherfield this spring, as Coronation Street will introduce the Baileys. The family – Edison (or Ed), Aggie, and their sons Michael and James – will be moving into No. 3, having bought the house from Norris. They’ll be appearing on our telly screens (and walking into Weatherfield) from early June. […]

8 years ago

A mum has told of her fury after her mother-in-law convinced her husband to change their newborn baby’s name while she was recovering from a  C-section. To make things even worse, though, she only found out the truth months later. The anonymous mum wrote to Slate about the situation, revealing she was asleep following her emergency C-section when her […]

8 years ago

It takes just 5 minutes to make. The weather has a bit unpredictable lately. After weeks and weeks of mild weather, we’ve now got  cold snap – and plenty of rain. To top it all off, we’ve got weather warnings in place for this weekend, too. Whether you’re trying to dodge the rain or keep […]

8 years ago

“There is no point in fighting it.” Joe Swash has revealed that he and Stacey Solomon have chosen a name for their unborn child – although neither of them actually picked it. The couple announced they were expecting their first child together in February. Stacey has two sons from a previous relationship: 10-year-old Zachary and 6-year-old Leighton. […]

8 years ago

This sounds absolutely egg-cellent. The Easter bank holiday weekend is just around the corner, and Dublin Zoo have come up with a spectacular way to celebrate. Families are invited to experience a host of Easter-themed activities, including an exciting Easter trail, games, face-painting and more. The events begin at 12pm and will run until 4pm on […]

8 years ago

A mum-of-two started a debate after asking if it was “normal” to have a favourite child. The woman explained on Mumsnet that while she tries to hide her feelings, she feels she is trying to “force a bond I just can’t make” with her older son. Explaining how she was “ashamed” to admit she has […]

8 years ago

April is finally here. And with it, a whole new pile of books that we’re definitely adding to our must read lists. 2019’s been nothing short of an incredible year for books, as more mysteries, love stories and tales of dystopian futures hit the shelves. And as long as the weather doesn’t seem to have […]

8 years ago

A fan favourite Coronation Street couple is set for a heartbreaking split this summer. Sarah Platt will end her relationship with Gary Windass, according to The Sun, after loan shark Rick Neelan threatens her and her children. The builder currently owes thousands to the dangerous loan shark, and will find himself doing his dirty work as he has no […]

8 years ago

Rome, Berlin, Paris or Amsterdam? It may only be April, but we’ve already begun to cast an eye towards our next big vacation. Especially since the weather has been a bit all over the place lately. Thankfully, Aer Lingus have come to the rescue – and launched a “marvellous May” flash sale with flights to […]

8 years ago

We’ve always been more of a cookie monster fan, ourselves. Sesame Street’s Elmo is fairly adorable but after a half hour or so, the fiery critter’s voice can put even the most patient parents on edge. But despite the high-pitch of Elmo’s voice, toddlers appear not to be able to get enough of him. As it […]

8 years ago

This definitely can’t be unseen. Mums and dads across the globe are definitely a bit too familiar with the world of Peppa Pig and the mysteries within her town. The beloved animated series has been broadcast in more than 180 territories and in over 40 languages. The animated pig character, along with her brother George, are […]

8 years ago

A mum was left furious after she found out her ex-husband got their nine-week-old daughter’s ears pierced – even though she asked him not to. The woman said that her ex had been taking care of the tot on Sunday overnight – and, on Monday, darted off without explaining what happened. She explained on Netmums: […]

8 years ago

Uh oh. Mums and dads have 2,184 arguments with their children every year – but they barely win half of them. A new study polled 2,000 parents of children between the ages of 2 and 12, with many admitting they fell out over what they want to eat, drink or do on a day-to-day basis. […]

8 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially gotten their own Instagram account. The news comes a few weeks after it was announced the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had split their royal household from Kate Middleton and Prince William. They previously shared the @kensingtonroyal account with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Now, updates about […]

8 years ago

Not what we expected. Kim Kardashian has revealed she has a name picked out for her fourth child – and it is inspired by one of her family members. The 38-year-old and her husband, Kanye West, are expecting a child – a baby boy – via surrogate later this year. And during an appearance on Jimmy […]

8 years ago

A fresh snow-ice warning has been issued by Met Éireann for five counties. The status yellow warning is in place for Wicklow, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. It will come into effect at 10pm on Tuesday, April 2 and end at 11am on Wednesday, April 3. A forecaster warned that there may be “wintry showers […]

8 years ago

Being a parent comes with all kinds of sources of stress. But some new research has found there is one time of day that is particularly more stressful than the others for mums and dads – and it’s not what we expected. It turns out that it isn’t bath time or bedtime; or even meal […]

8 years ago

It’s that time of the year again. The clocks are going forward this weekend – for possibly one of the last times. At 1am on March 31, the clocks will “spring forward” an hour as we move from Greenwich Meantime (GMT) to Irish Summer Time (IST). And while this means the days are going to […]

8 years ago

Huge congrats! Miranda Kerr and Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel have announced they are expecting their second child together. The couple confirmed the news 10 months after they welcomed their son, Hart. Kerr is also mum to her 8-year-old son, Flynn, whom she shares with her ex-husband Orlando Bloom. A representative for the Australian supermodel told […]

8 years ago