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Dubliners, you're in luck.

Research by the latest Pobal Deprivation Index has shown that Dublin is the wealthiest area in Ireland (no surprise there.)

The research shows that income levels are growing strongly in the nation's capital. 

Pobal says towns with between 1,000 and 5,000 people were worst hit by the recession and didn't do the best during the recovery.

Communities located in the most rural areas are also the worst impacted. 

'The areas of highest affluence and highest disadvantage are largely those areas that were of highest disadvantage and affluence in previous census waves,' spokesperson Martin Quigley told Breaking News.

'While there has been some movement, in general, what we have found is social disadvantage is a long-term and geographically entrenched phenomenon.'

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Trigger Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. 

Actress Aurélie Wynn has come forward as the second woman to accuse Ed Westwick of sexual assault. 

The former Gossip Girl star faced rape allegations this week after actress Kristina Cohen alleged that Westwick raped her in his home three years ago.

Now, Aurélie claims that she too is a victim of sexual assault at his hands. 

 

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Taking to Facebook, the former actress penned a lengthy post about her alleged experience, and stated that she fully believes the claims made by Kristina Cohen.

Describing how she had gone to Westwick's residence to hang out, she detailed: 'We all hung out until 5am, sun was starting to rise since it was summer so we all decided to get a few hours of shut eye since we all had events and things to do the next day and there are plenty of bedrooms.'

'And like Kristina, I said no and he pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight,' she said.

 

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'I was wearing a one piece bathing suit that he ripped, I was in complete shock.'

Wynn wrote that she told her then-boyfriend, Glee actor Mark Salling, about the alleged rape.

'I told the guy I was seeing that I got raped, Mark Salling, and when he found out by who he pretended not to know him, then blamed me for it and broke it off with me.'

'My other friends and people around me told me it was best not to say anything, to not be "that girl" and that no one would believe me and think I was just out trying to get my 10 seconds of fame,' she claimed.

 

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Salling has since been found guilty of possession of child pornography. 

'I believe you Kristina Cohen and thank you for speaking up so eloquently and really encompassing what young female actresses have to go through at the hands of men like Ed Westwick,' Aurélie finished. 

'Without you I would not have had the strength to speak up publicly about my ordeal.'

Westwick has not responded to Aurélie's claims, but stated previously that he has never forced himself on any woman. 

He also claims not to know Kristina Cohen. 

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Missing brothers Arnel Azad and Ayaan Azad have been found safe and well.
 
The boys, aged only five and two, were missing from their home at Ballintine Place, Steamboat Quay, Dock Road, Co. Limerick.
 
The boys were missing for almost a week, after last being seen on October 31.

On that day, they left their home with their father, Selim Azad.

Gardaí previously appealed to the public for assistance in location the children.

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Coca-Cola's latest advert is receiving mixed reaction online.

In what is presumably at attempt to celebrate the Saudi government's decision to allow women to get behind the wheel for the first time, the short clip shows a father teaching his daughter how to drive.

In a scene that pretty much every learner driver can relate to, the nervous woman makes several failed attempts at driving the vehicle before pausing to take a sip from an ice-cold bottle of Coke.

Much to the shock of her father, the young female driver proceeds to cruise down the desert road with confidence as the words 'Change Has A Taste' appear across the screen.

While some viewers have praised the advert for acknowledging the introduction of the new law, others have accused the company of exploiting the historic ruling.

“The ad, which debuted on November 2, celebrates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s decision to lift its longstanding prohibition on women drivers, focusing on a heart-warming scene of a father teaching his daughter to drive," a spokesperson said. 

“The campaign touches on the brand’s values surrounding diversity and inclusion and aligns with Coca-Cola’s commitment to enable the economic empowerment of women.”

You can check out the full clip below:


 

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Topshop has abolished gender-specific changing rooms from its stores after a number of customer complaints branded the practice as "dated and dangerous." 

The news comes after one frustrated customers took to Twitter claiming they prohibited from using their preferred dressing room in a one of the retailer's Manchester branches.

Travis, who identifies as trans feminine and whose preferred pronouns are "they" and "them" wrote:“Hey @Topshop just experienced transphobia in your Manchester store. Not letting me use the changing room I decide is sh*t, sort it out.”

However, further confusion when one users responded with a screenshot of an email from Topshop (dated in July of this year) stating that its policy had already been changed – meaning Travis should never have been refused entry to the female changing facility. 

Clearly unsettled by the incident, Travis continued to vent their frustration is a series of tweets

Travis' experience sparked mixed reaction from Twitter users, with some offering messages of support while others questioned the need for such a change. 

Speaking to The Daily Mail, a spokesperson for the fashion retailer has since confirmed that “All Topshop and Topman customers are free to use any of the fitting rooms located within our stores.”

Topshop is not the first fashion retailer to be condemned for its 'transphobic' changing rooms policies, with Urban Outfitters having previously come under fire for similar practices. 

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Today Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry announced to her 4.1M Insta followers that she is pregnant with her second child.

 

The precious post shows the actress' husband, Cory Hardrict, and her six-year-old son Cree kissing her belly.

 

Other than the baby bump though, Tia is still keeping quiet about the details. She simply captioning the photo with four emoji hearts.

 

 

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The Mowry twins have a lot going on between this and the revelation that Sister, SIster may be coming back next fall! 

 

Followers on Instagram have already showered the expecting mum with well-wishes.

 

"Congratulations, a spin-off: brother, brother," one fan joked (despite us not knowing the baby's gender).

 

Another commented on the post, "Congratulations!!! I'm goofy happy for you. This is wonderful! God bless you and your family!"

 

Congrats to Tia and her growing family!

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Nothing heralds the arrival of the festive season quite like cosy jammies and classic Christmas movies.

It's a tradition that most of us have carried with us from childhood, and this year we'll get to experience it on an unprecedented scale.

Following the success of last year's Halloween and Christmas events, Retro Drive-in Movies are hosting Ireland's first ever 'Pjs and Pillows' screening.

The world's biggest outdoor LED Screen will take its place in Leopardstown Racecourse, for what promises to be the ultimate Christmas movie experience.

Event-goers are invited to put on their favourite PJs and pack their cars with their most comfortable pillows and blankets before settling in for an exclusive screening of some of Ireland's most-loved festive films – including Home Alone, Elf and Santa Claus – The Movie.

There will also be burgers, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, donuts and hot chocolate available on site.

This family friendly event will run from December 8 – December 10. Tickets are priced at €28 per car, and are available to purchase here.

But make sure to get in quick – this event is sure to be a sell out!

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Gardaí have re-issued an appeal for information as they continue to investigate the murder of 34-year-old Marie Tierney who was fatally injured on a date unknown between October 21, 1984 and December 21, 1984.

Marie was reported missing by her husband on October 22, 1984 after she failed to return after she left their house at Clintstown, Jenkinstown, Kilkenny on the evening of the October 21.

Statements from a number of witnesses put the car she was travelling in (Renault Estate Registration number 35-HIP) abandoned in Newpark at approximately 11.00pm on the October 21.

Marie's body was found in a ditch two months later after it was discovered by a male out walking on the Bleach Road, Kilkenny.

Despite over 500 lines of investigative enquiry and over 200 recorded witness statements, this murder investigation is still very much ongoing.

No arrests have ever been made  for the murder of Marie Tierney.

Gardaí  are appealing to people who have not yet made themselves known to Gardaí or who, for whatever reason, were unable to make themselves available to Gardaí at the material time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact An Garda Siochana in Kilkenny on 0567775000 or on the Garda Confidential Line 1800666111.

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In a rather unorthodox new method aimed at combating the issue of revenge porn, Facebook has asked it's Australian users to upload their own explicit photographs.

And while this might sound dodgy AF – it actually makes a lot of sense.

The technology has been designed for people who may be concerned that an ex-partner might post their intimate images to Facebook, Instagram or Messenger after the relationship has ended. 

According to The Guardian, it works by converting the privately uploaded images into a “digital fingerprint,” which can then be used to block any attempt to re-upload the same photograph.

The system has been launched in partnership with an Australian government agency headed up by the e-safety commissioner, Julia Inman Grant.

Speaking to ABC, she said: “We see many scenarios where maybe photos or videos were taken consensually at one point, but there was not any sort of consent to send the images or videos more broadly.”

The pilot scheme, which is currently being rolled out on a trail basis, will see users complete an online form on the e-safety commissioner's website.

After the concern has been formally submitted, Facebook will be notified and a community operations analyst will put measures in place to prevent any re-appearance of the image. 

Facebook will then store these images for a short period of time before deleting them to ensure it is enforcing the policy correctly.

Australia is one of four countries participating in this test trial, however a spokeswoman for the social media company said it plans to explore additional partners and countries.

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KUWTK fans, this one is for you.

Olympic gold medallist Caitlyn Jenner will appear on the Late Late Show this Friday.

Ryan is set to coyly query the athlete-turned-reality TV star on the rumours regarding the many alleged pregnancies in the Kardashian household.

 

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Caitlyn may also as discussing the imminent welcoming of her seventh Kardashian grandchild via surrogate, as Kim and Kanye prepare to welcome their third child.

Fingers crossed she'll let something slip, because we really need to know if a mini Kylie or Khl;oe is on the way. 

She will also be embarking on a frank and honest discussion about her life, recounting stories of her decades-long struggle of coming to terms with who she is.

 

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She will also describe the transition from Bruce to Caitlyn and her work on transgender rights.

One year on from the criticism she faced for voting for President Trump, she will discuss her disappointment at his policies including the transgender military ban.

Viewers will also get to hear about her mother Esther Maguire’s Irish roots, and she will candidly reveal what her relationship with the Kardashians are really like.

All will be revealed on The Late Late Show this Friday, November 10th at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.

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Missguided is the latest online retailer to stop the practice of editing out models' stretch marks and cellulite, and the internet is all about it.

For years now, shoppers have become accustomed to the perfectly airbrushed and seemingly 'flawless' models splashed across the pages of every fashion mag and online store – and while deep down we're all aware of the wonders of photoshop, it can be hard to remember this when we're supplied with a endless stream of images showing the 'perfect' body.

It's an industry norm that few retailers have been brave enough to step way from – until now.

Following in the footsteps of ASOS, Missguided has stopped erasing its models' stretch marks, and has instead opted for much more natural look.

And while it's pretty shocking that it's taken this long for brands to realise that consumers would much rather see models in all their natural glory – it's definitely a step in the right direction.

The online retailer quietly began using the un-altered images this year in a move that has earned it a huge amount of praise.

Here's hoping other brands follow suit.

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Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are known to be firm friends. 

The pair have previously collaborated together on one of their most successful songs to date, Everything Has Changed.

With that in mind, it wasn't all that surprising when rumours began swirling that Sheeran might make an appearance on Taylor's brand new album. 

 

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Taylor's hotly anticipated new album Reputation has been in the works for month, with a pretty amazing social media promotion behind it. 

It was on Swift's Instagram that fans first saw the news that Ed Sheeran would be featuring on one of her new songs. 

The track list shows that song two, End Game, is a collaboration between Taylor and Ed.

Rapper Future will also make an appearance on the track. 

Fans have been awaiting the 15 song track list for month, and with two days to go until her album drops, this news is sure to rile them up further. 

We're dying to hear the pair's latest collab. 

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