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Electric Picnic 2017 seems like it has barely passed (probably because that's the truth) and we're already raring to get all the details on next year's festivities.

Electric Picnic bosses are already gearing up to put on another epic festival experience in 2018, and tickets for next year's weekend bender are on sale this Friday. 

The festival have once again opened their loyalty scheme to long-term patrons.

'Once again we are offering the Loyalty Scheme tickets to our loyal followers as well as a three-stage instalment plan,' reads an EP statement.

'To be eligible for a discount, you will need to prove you’ve been before and in return you’ll get the discount code.'

'If you have been to the festival three times or more a ticket will cost €165, if you've been once or twice a ticket will cost €185 and if you haven't been before it will cost €205.'

If you have been a few times before, check your email, as you may have already received an email with your discount code for next year's tickets. 

Loyalty Scheme tickets are available until October 25 2017. 

Next year's festival is scheduled to taje place from August 31 to September 2.

Feature image: Ruth Medjber

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It seems that major congrats are in order for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who are reportedly expecting their third child.

A source close to the couple confirmed the news to People today.

The source claimed that the couple's surrogate is pregnant and expecting to deliver a new member of the Kardashian-West clan in 2018.

Baby number three is reportedly set to join four-year-old North and one-year-old Saint as early as January.

'The entire family is over the moon.'

'Kim had been looking for a surrogate for months until recently, when she found the perfect candidate,' the source explained.

'Given her health scares in the past, Kim felt the need to hire a surrogacy agency that helped serve as the liaison in finding a healthy woman who would be a great surrogate option for her and Kanye.'

'Both of them have been super involved in the process.'

'They want everything to be perfect, and for the baby to be extremely healthy.'

'They don’t want any complications, and Kim is providing an ideal eating regimen and diet so everyone knows what the baby is consuming before it’s born.'

Congratulations to the pair and their growing family.

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Okay, so it may be almost 20 years (stop, we know) since the first Harry Potter book was published, but we're still desperately clinging onto hope that our Hogwarts letter got lost in the post. 

It's safe to say that the books bewitched the minds and ensnared the senses of millions of readers, and wizarding world rituals, like getting a Hogwarts acceptance letter, are dear to our hearts. 

By the time the HP film series came out, translating years of our imaginary wizarding world into bold cinematic visuals, we were already hooked. 

So imagine our delight when we heard that Harry's very own Hogwarts letter, as in the actual film prop, was going up for auction.

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'The hero envelope features a real red-wax Hogwarts seal, unlike the many entirely printed versions that were also used in the scene,' reads the description.

'The envelope remains sealed with a letter seemingly contained within.'

'The envelope is in excellent condition; the wax seal has cracked and two small fragments are missing, but the Hogwarts crest is still clearly identifiable.'

The prop is expected to fetch between £3,000 – £5,000 at auction. 

If you were more of a Weasley fan, then you're also in luck.

Other props from the films that will be up for auction include Ron Weasley's iconic Howler. 

'Ronald Weasley! How dare you steal that car…' still gives us shivers. 

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A man has been arrested by Gardaí and members of the Special Crime Task Force during an operation in Dublin.

A firearm was seized during the arrest, which happened in Inchicore this afternoon. 

Shortly before 3pm, a van failed to stop for Gardaí during an operation on Kylemore Way.

The van was stopped and a firearm and silencer were recovered after a search of the vehicle.  

A man in his late 20s arrested at the scene after a number of shots were fired by Gardaí during the incident.

No one was injured during the arrest. 

A second vehicle thought to be involved in the incident fled from the scene.

 Investigating Gardaí have preserved the scene for forensic examination.

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In a move which was not appreciated by Cheryl Cole or her publicity team, model, Munroe Bergdof, has dragged the former Girls Aloud member into the controversy surrounding her recent dismissal by L'Oreal.

For those of you who aren't in the know, Munroe was dismissed by the brand after she argued that all white people were racist, and she's not prepared to back down now.

While appearing on the Victoria Derbyshire show, the model took aim at L'Oreal and questioned their decision to employ Cheryl Cole despite having been involved in a physical altercation with a black nightclub employee in 2003.

"I think if you’re going to put a woman who punched a black woman in the face and the face of diversity, that just says a lot about white privilege, which proves my point," Munroe said.

"I shouldn’t be sacked for calling out racism when I was in a campaign that was meant to be championing diversity,’ the 30-year-old model continued. ‘And especially when I was speaking about the violence of white people."

"But then they’ve got Cheryl Cole on the campaign and she was convicted for actively punching a black woman in the face," Munroe argued.

"I don’t understand how I’m not “in line with their values” but they will hire Cheryl Cole over and over again and give her more and more chances, but she was convicted for punching a black woman in the face."

Speaking to the Mail Online, a representative for the former Girls Aloud member was quick to dismiss Munroe's remarks.

"More than 14 years ago Cheryl was unanimously acquitted of a charge of racially aggravated assault."

"She is disappointed to find her name involved in Munroe Bergdorf’s media interview," they asserted.

At the time of Munroe's dismissal, L'Oreal asserted: "L’Oréal champions diversity. Comments by Munroe Bergdorf are at odds with our values and so we have decided to end our partnership with her."

This response was questioned by a number of Twitter users who, like Munroe, felt that the Geordie star was not in line with the brand's diversity dialogue.
 

 

 

 

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Gardai are appealing to the public for information after a young man got into difficulty at the canal at Portobello Harbour over the weekend.

According to a statement released by the Gardaí, the 23-year-old man entered the water in the early hours of Sunday September 3 after being separated from his friends.

After being removed from the water, the man was transferred to St James Hospital where he currently remains in critical condition.

It is understood that the man had travelled to Dublin from Galway in order to attend the All Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday afternoon.

Gardaí at Kevin Street are anxious to speak with any persons who may have witnessed the incident, (especially a male and female who came to the assistance of the young man) or who can assist the investigation to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01-6669400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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American footballer Michael Bennett has come forward today to say that he was singled out because of his race while in Las Vegas last month. 

The Seattle Seahawks star was in Vegas to attend the McGregor vs Mayweather boxing match when he heard what sounded like gunshots as he made his way back to is hotel after the fight. 

'Like many people in the area, I ran away from the sound, looking for safety,' Bennett claimed today, in a public statement. 

 

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'Police officers singled me out and pointed their guns at me for doing nothing more than simply being a black man in the wrong place at the wrong time,' he continued.

'A police officer ordered me to get on the ground. As I lay on the ground, complying with his demands not to move, he placed his gun near my head and warned me that if I moved he would "blow my f****** head off."'

He claims another officer then jammed his knee into his back, constricting Bennett's breathing and causing him pain. 

He was then handcuffed so tightly that his fingers went numb from the restraints, reads the statement. 

'The officers’ excessive use of force was unbearable,' he wrote.

'I felt helpless as I lay there on the ground handcuffed facing the real-life threat of being killed. All I could think of was “I’m going to die for no other reason than I am black and my skin colour is somehow a threat.’

'My life flashed before my eyes as I thought of my girls. Would I ever play with them again? Or watch them have kids? Or be able to kiss my wife again and tell her I love her.'

'Equality doesn’t live in this country and no matter how much money you make, what job title you have, or how much you give, when you are seen as a n*****, you will be treated that way,' he finished. 

His open letter is currently going viral, and Mr Bennett is currently looking into the possibility of taking legal action over the incident. 

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A 24-year-old man has died in Beaumont hospital today following a crash on Dublin's Adelaide Road on 22nd August.

At approximately 6.15 on the 22nd, Gardaí attended the scene of a traffic collision where it was soon established that a silver Saab convertible car had collided with four male pedestrians. .

A statement released by the Gardai confirmed that the female driver and one pedestrian were taken to St. Vincent’s hospital.

One pedestrian was taken to Tallaght hospital while another was taken to St. James hospital.

A fourth pedestrian was taken to St. James hospital and was transferred to Beaumont hospital with serious head injuries.

Today it has been confirmed that one of the four pedestrians died a a result of injuries sustained two weeks ago.

Gardai have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or those with dashcam footage to contact Pearse St Garda Station on 01- 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

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If like us, you're a chocolate lover who's partial to the odd tipple, then oh boy, have we got news for you.

Lidl are about to launch a brand new 'Best of Ireland' range next week, which is set to include one of the most delicious treats we've ever laid eyes on – introducing, the gin and tonic chocolate bar.

The Skelligs chocolate bar will come in three mouth-watering flavours including, Irish Honey, Irish Sea Salt and Gin and Tonic, and honestly, we can't wait to get out hands on all three.

Skelligs, the family run, Kerry-based company with some kind of sixth sense when it comes to flavour combinations, had this to say about their latest creation:

"The fresh lively flavours of this sophisticated tipple are recreated by adding crushed juniper berries and lime zest to our rich dark chocolate. Perfectly acceptable at any time of day.”

We couldn't agree more. 

The range will hit Lidl stores across the country on September 11, costing just €1.99, but be quick – these will surely fly off the shelves.  

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Lush is one brand that is renowned for being hyper conscious about the impact the cosmetics industry has on the environment. 

Because of this, the brand is expanding their Naked packaging initiative to include more products, some of which are in their anticipated upcoming Christmas and Halloween ranges.

The initiative aims to completely eradicate the use of excess plastic in packaging. 

'In just one year, a single person uses up to 200 pounds of plastic, 60 pounds of which are immediately thrown away,' Lush explain on their website. 

'The overuse of packaging is a huge problem: it takes a lot of energy, water and natural resources to produce packaging, and when we simply throw it away, it pollutes our environment, puts wildlife at risk and piles up in landfills where it can take centuries to decompose.'

'We work hard to create innovative products that we sell completely naked: solid shampoo bars, conditioners, bubble baths and massage bars, which save millions of plastic bottles from being produced, transported and disposed of every year.'

'Peek into our #lushchristmas shower range and notice some new naked alternatives,' reads a recent Instagram post. 

'Be curious and give these a try when they launch in October!'

All of the Lush bath bombs already come completely plastic free, and their solid shampoo bars have been a massive success, so it's no surprise they are taking the next step to further minimise their plastic usage. 

In another Insta album of images, the new Naked Snow Fairy packaging can be seen next to the usual plastic bottles, which haven't been phased out quite yet.  

If you can't give up the handiness of a plastic bottle for whatever reason, don't be disheartened.  

All of the Lush plastic is 100pc recycled. 

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With 390,000 followers to her name, Jessica Olie has most certainly made a name for herself in the world of social media.

But what happens when your own personal story no longer correlates with the one your followers hold of you?

Jessica, whose Instagram page is a smorgasbord of intricate Yoga poses, sunsets and inspirational quotes, speaks of an enviable, and wholly well-balanced life,  but behind the scenes, the Instagram star has been struggling massively with anxiety.

 

In my element this morning It's the cancerian in me.#LETSSTARTYOGA

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And this week, Jessica decided to address the issue after hinting at its growing intensity over recent weeks.

Uploading a video of herself performing a series of yoga poses, Jessica wrote: "I always try to keep it as real as I can on here. I'm aware that my posts haven't been "normal" or "uplifting" the last few months."

"They've been quite heavy and emotional. I cannot pretend to be ok or feel inspired because that's not how I feel," she admitted in a post which has been liked more than 100,000 times since yesterday.

 

I always try to keep it as real as I can on here. I'm aware that my posts haven't been "normal" or "uplifting" the last few months. They've been quite heavy and emotional. I cannot pretend to be ok or feel inspired because that's not how I feel. I've made peace with the fact that maybe not everyone will like this version of me but maybe a few of you can relate to what I'm working through and know that you are not alone. We are not alone. Yesterday I didn't leave my bed until 5pm. I didn't open the curtains or check my emails. I didn't change my clothes. My day was spent trying to breathe through anxiety attacks and quiet my mind that had found itself in a dark place. This is not me but it's a part of me, a side of me that I've had to confront a lot over the last few months since my dad got diagnosed and every day, every hour, every minute is so different. This morning I set my alarm for 5am and forced myself to get out of bed to do the things that I would usually do. So I took my mat and flowed and cried as I watched the sunrise over the city, with the sound of the waves right next to me. I'm not sure I would have gotten out of bed again today if I hadn't made the conscious choice that this is what my mind and my body needed. I'm learning to feel through the moments where I need to stay in bed all day and the moments where I need to pull myself out of it. Today is a better day. – J x | #LETSSTARTYOGA #aloyoga

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"I've made peace with the fact that maybe not everyone will like this version of me but maybe a few of you can relate to what I'm working through and know that you are not alone. We are not alone."

Offering her followers an insight into the reality of living with anxiety, Jessica continued: "Yesterday I didn't leave my bed until 5pm. I didn't open the curtains or check my emails. I didn't change my clothes."

"My day was spent trying to breathe through anxiety attacks and quiet my mind that had found itself in a dark place."

Like many people who suffer from anxiety, Jessica was left stunned by its manifestation, saying: "This is not me but it's a part of me, a side of me that I've had to confront a lot over the last few months since my dad got diagnosed and every day, every hour, every minute is so different."

Jessica admits that she has to make a conscious decision to pull herself out of her stupour, explaining: "This morning I set my alarm for 5am and forced myself to get out of bed to do the things that I would usually do."

"So I took my mat and flowed and cried as I watched the sunrise over the city, with the sound of the waves right next to me. I'm not sure I would have gotten out of bed again today if I hadn't made the conscious choice that this is what my mind and my body needed."

Acknowledging the importance of listening to your body, Jessica finished the heartfelt post with the words: "I'm learning to feel through the moments where I need to stay in bed all day and the moments where I need to pull myself out of it. Today is a better day."

 

Growing up I was never the kind of person to sit and read a book in my spare time and my parents never forced me to either (which I am thankful for). I just figured that I didn't like reading and that was that. In the last few months, at age 24 I've read more books than I ever thought I would, I guess you could say I surprised myself. It wasn't that I didn't like reading I realized, it's actually more to do with the fact that I hadn't found any books that interested me enough which made me WANT to sit down and read until recently. Here are a few of my favorites… ones I'm currently reading/have already read/planning to start reading: – You're a badass – you're a badass at making money – the 5 love languages – The subtle art of not giving a f*** – UnF*** yourself – I thought it was just me (but it isn't) – when things fall apart __________________________________________________ I'd LOVE to know your recommendations for self help/healing/spiritual/guidance books Comment below #LETSSTARTYOGA #aloyoga _____________________________________________________ inspired by @the_southern_yogi | PC: @velimir.stjepanovic | wearing all @aloyoga

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Jessica has been inundated with support from members of the public who are grateful to her for raising the issue.

"Authenticity, I salute you. Thankyou for sharing. I feel your pain. Anxiety is insidious This forum can be so fake. This is so real." commended one Instagram user.

"I love this real side of you, finally someone who doesn't show just perfection," added another.

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Dublin Fringe Festival is about to kick off all over the capital, and if you're struggling to choose a piece of culture to immerse yourself in, never fear. 

Here is s concise list of truly unmissible installations, comics and theatrics happening this September. 

Alison Spittle, Worrier Princess

If you are not already accustomed to the comedic stylings of Alison Spittle, then strap in my pals (also, where have you been?)

Spittle perfectly pairs relatable 'I'm thinking it but she said it' humour with personal insight, this show examines a variety of topics which worry the creative. 

Her third show with the Fringe is set to be her best yet. 

Not Not at All, Just Not At Home

Not at Home is a free, durational piece of art depicting the awful extents that Irish women are forced to go to in order to have a safe abortion. 

'In June 2017, we visited BPAS Merseyside in Liverpool.'

'From these texts and our experience of recreating this journey, we are creating a durational art work featuring video, sound installation and live performance.'

The performance will take place at NCAD as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. 

 

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Why Wont You Have Sex With Me?

An inclusive conversation about the sex lives of those with disabilities, Louise Bruton promises to deliver a fresh insight into preconceptions, societal expectations and sexuality. 

Three of four dates for this Project Arts Centre Show are already sold out, so you better act fast. 

Double Decker Bus

Presuming you are one of the 1.1 million subscribers to the Facts YouTube channel, you will already be familiar with Davey Reilly.

Charged by an ebbing nervous energy emitted in the form of searing self depreciation and imaginative elocution, prepare to explore the themes of death, existence and online simulations all in the space of an hour. 

Off beat nuances and obscure references abound.

 

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We're All Mad Here

If immersive, head scratching and thought provoking art installation is your jam, then step right up. 

Created by Grainne O'Carroll, We're All Mad Here presents the viewer with a combination of visual art, theatre and dance.

Foil Arms & Hog: OinK

These gentlemen need absolutely no introduction. 

Breathing new life into the discipline of sketch comedy, the trio have seen massive success in recent months, both online and IRL. 

Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna and Sean Flanagan will have you in stitches thanks to their imaginative, authentically Irish and occassionally ridiculous theatrics. 

 

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Feature Image: Alison Spittle / Instagram

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