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Our favourite Friends couple have reunited and we couldn’t BE any happier about it. Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry got together for lunch and posted a rare selfie together, much to the delight of their fans.

Courteney even used one of the show's famous quotes for the caption, “Guess who I had lunch with today….I KNOW!! Could I BE any happier? #realfriends”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The on-screen couple looked as happy as ever in the snap which sent fans and fellow cast members into a frenzy.

Jennifer Aniston, who is new to Instagram, commented on the snap, “Matty!! I love you guys.”

Lisa Kudrow, best known for playing Phoebe on the show, added, “Lucky lucky #beautifulpeople.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jennifer Aniston recently shared a reunion selfie with the entire cast on her Instagram account which left fans wishing for a reboot of the iconic TV series.

However, the actress doesn’t believe that would work.

She told The Ellen Show, “We would love for there to be something, but we don't know what that something is. So we're just trying. We're working on something."

"I don't want to lead people on," she responded when Ellen asked for more detail.

Speaking about getting the gang together again, the actress gushed, “We did that because we miss each other and we all happened to be in the same part of the world."

A project may or may not be in the pipeline but at least we can watch old episodes of Friends on Netflix until the cast get together again.

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Derry Girls and The Great British Bake Off bring such joy into our lives and now our two favourite shows are teaming up. 

The cast of Lisa McGee’s hilarious series are set to show off their baking skills on a very special episode of Bake Off.

Nicola Coughlan, who plays our favourite wee lesbian Clare, confirmed the news on Instagram this evening and we may burst with the excitement.

The Great Festive Bake Off will see actors Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie-Lee O’ Donnell, Dylan Llewellyn and Siobhan McSweeney channel their inner Mary Berry.

Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will host the show and help guide the cast of Derry Girls through their baking challenge.

The show’s judges will also be there to crown the champion. Let’s just hope the cast are better at baking than their characters are.

You can catch the Derry Girls/Great British Bake Off crossover episode on Channel 4 on New Year’s Day.

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Gardaí in Dún Laoghaire are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the whereabouts of 14-year-old Emma McAlinden who was last seen this morning, Thursday, November 7, 2019 at approximately 9am.

When last seen Emma was walking in the area of Shanganagh Park, Shankill. Emma is described as being 5' 5" in height, slim build with long red hair and brown eyes.

Emma was wearing her school uniform which is a grey jumper, grey and red pin stripe skirt, black jacket and carrying a black school bag.

Gardaí and Emma’s family are very concerned for her whereabouts.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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Whether it's your best friend, a close family member or your favourite hairdresser, there's nothing like a good chat to lift your spirits and as it turns out, those bonds could have a huge effect on our mental and physical health.

According to The Irish Independent, a number of studies carried out over the past 40 years have indicated that good social relationships may contribute to a reduction in abdominal obesity, better lung function and even a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Some researchers even claim that our relationships could be more important than diet and exercise when it comes to overall health and wellbeing.

A 2010 study carried out at Brigham Young University found that having a good network of friends and family members could improve a person's odds of survival by up to 50 per cent.

Participants were asked a number of questions about their social lives, including the quality of relationships with friends, family, partners and colleagues.

Based on their answers, the women were then divided into three groups – 'socially isolated', 'moderately integrated' and 'socially integrated'.

20 years later, researchers checked in with the participants and found that the 'socially integrated' women were significantly less likely to have passed away from their battle with breast cancer than those who were deemed 'socially isolated'.

The risk of reoccurrence was also greatly reduced in women who said they has a quality network of friends. 

Head researcher, Candyce H Kroenke, said: "It is well established that women who have more social ties generally, including those with breast cancer, have a lower risk of death overall."

"Our findings demonstrate the beneficial influence of women's social ties on breast cancer, including recurrence and breast cancer death."

What's more, an earlier study carried out by the same team, found that laughing and enjoying quality time with friends could help patients deal with some of the physical symptoms of cancer.  

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The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in one of her most divine outfits of the season today.

Kate joined her husband Prince William at the launch of the National Emergency Trust, which is an independent charity that will provide an emergency response to disasters in the UK.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kate looked as classy as ever as she arrived at the event with The Duke of Cambridge. The mum-of-three wore a stunning royal blue dress and the colour is perfect on her.

The dress, which falls just above the knee, is perfect for an autumn engagement. The long-sleeved dress is by Emilia Wickstead, one of Kate’s favourite designers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The mum-of-three teamed the dress with a classic pair of black heels, a black clutch and Princess Diana’s special diamond earrings.

The surprise appearance delighted fans of the Cambriges who stepped away from royal duties last week. The parents took the week off from work to spend quality time with their children in Norfolk.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte had a full week off school so Kate and William took their family away to the countryside for the break.

Kate was even spotted in the local Sainburys where she bought Halloween costumes for the children. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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With George and Charlotte back in school, the parents have returned to work and have plenty of royal engagements lined up over the next few weeks.

Kate and William will attend the Royal Variety Performance at the Palladium Theatre, London on Monday, November 18, held in aid of the Royal Variety Charity.

They will also join The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in McDonald's. They have just revealed the McDonald’s McCafé festive range and we want to try everything!

McDonald’s will be helping you get into the festive spirit with their new Christmas McCafé Cup designs. This year, the designs come in green, red and blue, and feature a beautiful reindeer motif.

The design is replicated on a reusable cup, over 1,000 of which are available to win in an online competition. The cups are made from paper cups recycled in McDonald’s restaurants and include a recyclable cardboard replica of the reindeer design which can be removed after Christmas and used all year round.

Also launched yesterday was a range of new and returning tempting treats to the McCafé menu, including last year’s favourite Millionaire’s Latte, making McDonald’s the perfect Christmas shopping pit stop. Head down to McDonald’s today and pick up:

NEW Millionaire’s Donut

An iced caramel donut with caramel filling. Sprinkled with biscuit pieces and a dark cocoa drizzle.

Millionaire’s Latte

The Millionaire’s Latte is back! Returning after its success last year, the Millionaire’s Latte is made with a large shot of espresso, blended with steamed milk and caramel biscuit flavoured syrup, topped with a swirl of chocolate cream and a caramel drizzle.

Mixed Berry Muffin

A Muffin made with blueberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants. Filled with raspberry jam and sprinkled with an oat granola topping.

Chocolate Brownie

A Brownie made with melted Belgian Chocolate & cocoa with added chocolate chunks.

To enter the competition to win a reusable cup, visit: www.reindeerready.co.uk/

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Huge congratulations are in order for Danielle Armstrong who is pregnant with her first child. The Only Way Is Essex star shared her joyous news on Instagram last night and we couldn’t be happier for her.

The mum-to-be shared a series of photos of her and her beau Tom holding up their ultrasound.

She captioned the image, “The best part of us will be you.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Danielle confirmed her baby is due in May 2020.

Her friends showered her with loving messages following the announcement.

“Best news ever. So happy for you,” said Jess Wright.

Chloe Sims added, “Aww congratulations puss. So happy for you.”

“Aww congrats hun,” Amy Childs wrote.

Samantha Faiers added, “Awww congratulations dan.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Danielle and Tom have been friends for over 20 years and just recently confirmed their relationship in September.

The reality star opened up about finding love again, “Life has a funny way of working out just when I decided to give up on love my friend of 22 years swept me off my feet.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“You don’t find love it finds you, it’s got a little to do with destiny & fate, and what’s written in the stars,” she added.

We’re delighted for Danielle and Tom. 2020 is going to be the most wonderful year for the lovebirds.

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Shay Mitchell has finally shared the first photo of her daughter. The Pretty Little Liars star opened up about her darling girl in a moving Instagram post and finally shared the name of her firstborn.

Shay, who is an avid traveller, picked the perfect name for her little girl. The mum decided to call her Atlas Noa and we’re honestly in love with her moniker. It is so unique.

She penned a touching open letter to her darling daughter and it’ll bring a tear to your eye.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“In my 32 years of life I thought I had seen a lot of places, experienced a lot of things, met a lot of people and felt love…then came you.

“Truth is I had no idea I was capable of loving anything like this before you arrived. You wonder if that’s just something people say, but it’s as if the chemical makeup of my entire body and soul changed the minute we met,” she gushed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Shay continued, “I wake up each day (and also every 2-3 hours 😉 still in awe that you are mine, and I am yours. I’m still learning about you and I’ll never grow old of watching you slowly wake up, catch a glimpse of me or your dad and focus intently, almost as if to say “I know you.” 

The You actress added, “Just know, sweet girl – Whatever you choose to do in this world, whoever you choose to love, wherever you choose to go, I will always be your biggest fan. I am already so proud to be your Mama.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Shay quipped, “PS. The days of dressing you up as burritos and other snacks has only just begun.”

Baby Atlas is as cute as can be.

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Baby Archie Harrison is officially six-months-old today. The adorable little royal is still a tiny tot but apparently he’s already reaching major milestones.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son is already trying to talk. A source told US Weekly that Archie is the best baby.

They said, “He’s a strong baby and you can tell he’s super smart. He can sit up without support and roll over, and he’s almost crawling. 

“He can’t talk yet, but he’s trying!” they revealed.

Just when you thought little Archie couldn’t get any cuter, he does. Prince Harry’s son adores both his parents but it sounds like he’s got a soft spot for his dear dad.

The source continued, “When Harry walks into the room, Archie gets so excited, he puts his arms out—his way of saying, ‘Pick me up!’ You can tell Archie’s going to be a social butterfly. He’s at his happiest when he’s around people.”

“He takes a keen interest in his surroundings and is already engaging and interacting with people. He loves to be entertained. And he isn’t a needy baby—he’ll happily go to Harry and Meghan’s friends without kicking up a fuss,” they added.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so lucky to have such a wonderful and well-behaved baby boy.

Meghan gave birth to Archie on May 6. He is the Sussex’s first child.

The parents are determined to ensure their son lives a normal and happy life and have stressed that they will continue to keep him out of the spotlight as he grows up.

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FUJIFILM Corporation and its President, Kenji Sukeno, today announced the release of INSTAX Mini Link (RRP €120). This sleek instant photo printer will revolutionise how people embrace photography on their smart phones.

Linking to phones via Bluetooth, the nifty printer and dedicated mobile phone app makes it easier than ever to turn photos saved on smartphones into lasting memories. The INSTAX Mini Link is available in Ireland from today and in three attractive colours; dusky pink, ash white and dark denim. 

QUALITY PRINTS IN AN INSTANT

What sets INSTAX Mini Link apart from other smartphone printers is the fantastic image quality which it delivers. The easy to use printer uses FUJIFILM real film technology to offer unrivalled prints, all of which feature the iconic INSTAX white boarder that the brand is famous for across the globe. In addition to quality prints, INSTAX Mini Link is lightweight for excellent portability. The printer truly is instant with a fast speed of about 12 seconds per print.

A NEW USER EXPERIENCE

Another distinctive feature of INSTAX Mini Link is the simple yet fun app that links smartphones to the printer. With multiple modes and functions there is something to meet every printing need, not to mention, lots of ways to have fun and stay entertained.

Simple Print – shoot with a superimposed INSTAX white frame that gives users a visual reference, so it eliminates any uncertainty of exactly what’s in the picture, ensuring users get the photo they want each time. This intuitive function allows for easy photo adjustments, such as making it larger or smaller, rotating it, applying a filter or adjusting brightness.

Video Print –this cool function allows users to scroll through video frames left to right to choose the most memorable moments. Once selected, all that’s left to do is press the extract button to turn their favourite part video clip into an Instax print. 

Frame Print – The Frame Print feature allows users to pick from 27 different templates to create quirky and show stopping pictures.

Collage Print – this function has four amazing features that are perfect when creating images with friends. The Collage Print feature allows users to combine lots of their favourite photos onto one print.

Party Print – INSTAX Mini Link is all about connecting with friends and family and there is no better way to do that than with a Party Print. This entertaining feature gives users the ability to create one photo with loved ones by connecting up to five smartphones to the app. The app receives a picture from each of the devices and combines them into one INSTAX print. Once smartphones are linked together, users can select the layout of the images, or use ‘surprise mode’ to get a shock! In the “Surprise Mode,” no one knows what kind of pictures others have chosen and what the final print will look like until the images appear on the print.

Match Test – Have hours of fun with the Match Test function, a quirky game that allows the user to check the compatibility of two people in a photo. The app has the “Quick diagnosis” mode to check compatibility of people shown in a picture, and the “Precision diagnosis” mode that involves answering some questions.

TAKE CONTROL

When taking pictures from the printer’s dedicated app, users can use INSTAX Mini Link main unit to remotely control the camera operation. For example, they can zoom in and out by tilting the printer in different directions. Printing multiple copies of a picture has never been easier, simply hold the Link with the printout end pointing down and press the button at the centre.

Bring people together for a group shot by using the camera as remote controller for your smartphone’s camera.

INSTAX Mini Link is available now in FUJIFIILM outlets nationwide, RRP €120.00 prices may vary by retailer

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The current series of Strictly Come Dancing is reaching one of the most exciting stages of the competition with Blackpool just around the corner, but we’re already dreading the end of the 2019 show.

Luckily, the series will return for a once off Christmas special and we’re feeling awfully excited about it since Strictly revealed the stellar line up.

Plenty of familiar faces are set to return to the ballroom this Christmas, including the wonderful Gemma Atkinson. The new mum ended up falling in love with Strictly professional dancer Gorka Marquez and gave birth to their first child earlier this year.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“The sequins really are going back on for Christmas. Back to being out of my comfort zone, out of my trackies and into high heels! Wish me luck!” the mum wrote.

As well as Gemma Atkinson, Joe Sugg will also return to Strictly. The Internet star will be joined by former TOWIE star Mark Wright, actress Chizzy Akudolu, journalist Richard Arnold and Debbie McGee.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans of the show were overjoyed with the lineup. They expressed their delight online.

“Woohoo, so happy to see all these faces back on the dance floor,” one said.

Another added, “Amazing line up – hope Gemma and Gorka dance together!”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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One shared, “Best Christmas line-up ever.”

What do you think of this year’s Strictly Christmas line-up?

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Gardaí in Mullingar have called for the public’s assistance in finding Janelle Quinn. The 17-year-old girl has been missing from Mullingar, since Friday, November 1.

Janelle is described as being 5’ 4” in height, of broad build with long brown hair.

Anyone with information or anyone who can assist the Gardaí in locating Janelle is asked to contact Gardaí in Mullingar on 044 938 4000 the Garda confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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