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It’s time to get all aboard an exquisite new afternoon tea experience at Brown Thomas.

Brown Thomas has unveiled the most enchanting afternoon tea experience with guests invited to come all aboard its magical train carriage in The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke this festive season. 

Priced from €45, the afternoon tea experience offers the most delectable combination of sweet and savoury delights by renowned chef Johnnie Cooke and includes a glass of prosecco also. 

Beautifully presented on a tea stand replicating the façade of the iconic Grafton Street department store, the delicious savoury menu includes an Irish St Tola goat’s cheese tartlet, truffle chicken gougeres with morel mushrooms, black truffle and parmesan cheese, coronation chicken served with red endive, sultanas, almonds and mango and a ‘Brown Thomas Charmeuse’ – a buckwheat crêpe served with organic Irish smoked salmon, chives, caviar and crème fraîche. 

Guests can indulge sweet treats such as a champagne raspberry macaron, a Sicilian lemon tart, a Catalan crème brûlée made with Seville orange, cinnamon and bourbon vanilla and a ‘Brown Thomas Verrine’ – a creamy coconut, liquid raspberry, passion fruit mousse. Guests can treat themselves to bubbles from Veuve Clicquot or a cocktail from a specially curated menu. 

Little shoppers will adore a delightful selection of savoury and sweet options (priced at €17.50) from mini ham and cheddar quiches and mini brioche sliders to Nutella and banana sandwiches and much more. 

The new Brown Thomas Afternoon Tea experience is served daily with sittings at 3pm, 4pm and 5:15pm from now until Thursday, December 19 at The Restaurant by Johnnie Cooke on Level 3 at Brown Thomas Dublin.

All bookings can be made by telephoning The Restaurant at 01-6171163. 

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Picking a baby name isn’t easy. Our list of options is never-ending and we add to it daily. There are just far too many options out there.

We can’t begin to imagine the stress of choosing a name for your baby boy or girl but Chloe Lewis has made it look like a piece of cake.

The former TOWIE star has shared the name of her firstborn and we adore it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Chloe gave birth to a healthy baby boy early in October and the mum has finally revealed his gorgeous moniker.

The doting mum posted a black and white photo of her beautiful son and he is as cute as a button.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She revealed that his name is Beau Lewis Flasher.

The new mum couldn’t help but gush about her darling son and wrote, ‘You stole my heart’ alongside the snap.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The reality star confirmed the birth of her baby boy on October 13. She shared a snap of his tiny feet and gushed, ‘Earlier this week our baby boy arrived. We are completely besotted & so so in LOVE’.

The name Beau is of French origin and it means ‘handsome’. Chloe couldn’t have picked a better name for her little boy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fellow mum and Hollyoaks actress Nadine Mulkerrin commented on the snap, ‘Aww love his name! Gorgeous boy’.

‘I can’t deal with the cuteness,’ Lucy Mecklenburgh wrote.

Michelle Keegan gushed, ‘Beautiful boy. So happy for you darling xxx’

We are so thrilled for Chloe. Little baby Beau is absolutely adorable.

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Aldi is thrilled to announce that Kevin the Carrot is back! The nation’s favourite carrot will be returning to screens on Thursday, November 7 at 18.20pm on Virgin Media Two.

The 70-second film follows on from Aldi’s Christmas teaser which aired last Friday (November 1), in which Kevin finds himself in hot water with an angry gang of brussels sprouts. New character Russell Sprout, and his gang of ‘Leafy Blinders’, are boiling with rage about Kevin and his family of carrots stealing the show as the star Christmas vegetable.

This year’s advert begins with the sprouts gathering round Kevin to teach him a lesson. They’ve heard he’s planning on putting on a massive Christmas show and they want to put a stop to it. Luckily, Kevin manages to escape the sprouts’ clutches with the help of Tiny Tom and deliver his ‘Christmas Spectacular.’ Katie and the kids make a reappearance, along with a whole cast of new characters.

John Curtin, Group Buying Director of Aldi Ireland, said: “We’re all delighted to see Kevin back on our screens again, getting up to his usual tricks. Kevin’s popularity has grown steadily over the past three years, he’s becoming something of a festive season treasure! Kevin’s magical Big Top is the perfect environment to showcase the amazing quality of the Aldi Christmas range of food and drink this year.”

The nation first fell in love with Kevin in 2016 when he graced TV screens as part of Aldi’s Christmas campaign and there’s been an incredible response to Kevin since.

Watch the full Aldi Christmas advert below:

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Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have responded to claims that they got secretly married in the Maldives.

Fans couldn’t help but speculate about their nuptials after Stacey posted a family snap from their holiday. Many believed her sons wear dressed for a wedding so presumed they secretly tied the knot on their trip.

However, Stacey and Joe have revealed they’re not married yet.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The couple opened up about the rumours in a video on Instagram and stressed that they wouldn’t get married in secret.

Stacey said, “We just need to clear this up because I didn't realise while we were away. Loads of people have messaged and commented to say they thought we had got married."

“We didn't get married. We wouldn't secretly get married anyway because I'd be so over the moon about it I'd tell everyone,” Stacey added.

Fans claimed that Joe was wearing a wedding ring but the presenter explained that the rings belonged to his late dad.

Joe said he has worn the rings for luck, "He has worn them since he was 11 and lost his daddy and has never taken them off," Stacey said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The couple may not have gotten married during their trip but it is definitely on the cards in the future.

Stacey said, “I’m sorry everyone, we’re not married,” and Joe quipped, “No, not yet.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Stacey and Joe welcomed their first child together, a son called Rex, in  May this year.

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Ana Kriégel’s parents have asked the public to always remember their daughter and to keep her in their thoughts.

The two teenage boys who murdered their daughter were sentenced earlier today. Boy A was sentenced to a term of life for the murder of Ana. He will serve an initial 12 years and the sentence will then be reviewed.

Boy B was sentenced to 15 years but his sentence will be reviewed after eight years.

The boys were 13-years-old when they lured Ana to an abandoned building in Lucan and brutally murdered her.

Ana’s parents spoke outside the Central Criminal Court after the two boys were sentenced.

Her father Patrick said, “Justice has been served for Ana. The judge has decided on the sentence and that duty lies with him alone.

“For our part we can only say that forever is not long enough. Please remember Ana and keep her in your heart somewhere,” he shared.

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Her mum Geraldine expressed her gratitude for the Gardaí and public’s support: “We would like to express out extreme gratitude to Mark O’Neill and his team in An Garda Síochána who put everything they had into finding those responsible for Ana’s murder; Síobhán McIntyre, our liaison officer, for holding the family up through all of this pain; Brendan and the legal team; the jury and the judge; the media for being so understanding; the victim support unit; our family, our friends and our neighbours.”

“And thank you to all of the wonderful people out there who supported us and kept us going,” she added.

Ana was 14-years-old when her life was cruelly taken away from her.

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November is here which mean it is time to prepare yourself for an influx of festive adverts. Supermarket Christmas ads never fail to turn us into blubbering messes. The power they have over us is shocking and this year is no different.

Asda’s Christmas advert has just landed and we’re struggling to stop the tears from falling. The magical advert reminds us that our siblings are always there to bring joy into our lives, especially during the holidays.

The touching advert follows siblings Tilly and Jack who are trying to capture the magic of Christmas with the help of their late grandfather.

At the beginning of the ad, Tilly sees the Northern Lights which her grandfather once referred to as ‘Santa’s left over magic’.

The little girl creates a contraption using her grandfather’s old walking stick and a glass jar and manages to collect the leftover magic.

The brother and sister watch their hometown transform into a Christmas wonderland as the magic turns homes into gingerbread houses and people into snowmen.

However, little Tilly is heartbroken when the magic runs out, but her big brother comes to the rescue by bringing the magic of Christmas into their home.

You can watch the full video here but make sure you’ve got the tissues at the ready:

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Kaitlynn Carter has opened up about her relationship with Miley Cyrus in an essay for Elle. The 31-year-old admitted that being in love with Miley felt ‘right’ but short-lived.

She explained that she is still not ready to label her sexuality, but stressed that what she had with Miley was more than a summer fling.

“I began to spend a lot of time traveling on my own or with friends, quietly mourning what I knew in my heart would soon be the end of my marriage,” Kaitlynn began.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Shortly thereafter, as my friend and I spent that August travelling through Europe together and trying to move past our respective break-ups, my first and only romance with a woman was born,” she shared.

Kaitlynn revealed that she fell as hard for Miley as she did for past partners. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“It was that same familiar force of nature; I didn’t have to think about a thing or overanalyze. It just happened and it felt exactly right. Reflecting back on our three-year friendship, I realized I’d always been drawn to her in a way I wasn’t with other friends, but until that trip it had never crossed my mind to think of her in a romantic sense,” she shared.

Despite their breakup, Kaitlynn said she will forever be thankful for what she shared with Miley.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I’ll remain eternally grateful to my most recent relationship for opening my eyes to this unexplored part of myself, and for inspiring a new level of self-discovery and wonder at all the possibilities of life.

“I’ve been forced to get to know myself in a far deeper way than ever before, and not just in terms of my sexual preferences. I’ve also been forced to reckon with who I am as a person,” she confessed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kaitlynn stressed that their relationship taught her so much more than she ever expected, “This was a profound journey of self-discovery. For the first time, I listened to myself, forgot about the “norm”, and lived. I hope that everyone, when given the chance, takes the time to understand who exactly their most authentic selves are, untethered from what we may have been taught to believe. 

“Remain curious. Know that there are many layers within you—and they just might be the most invaluable ones,” she concluded.

You can read Kaitlynn’s full essay here.

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The Cambridges and Sussexes are set to reunite for a very important occasion this weekend.

The royals haven’t been seen together in public since the summertime so fans are going to be thrilled to see the ‘fab four’ reunite.

The royals were last spotted at a charity polo match in July.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday.

On Sunday, the couples will also attend a Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Prince Harry and Prince William have both been hit with waves of rumours about their troubled relationship. Reports of arguments have been circulating for months, but The Duke of Sussex stressed that they will always love one another.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He spoke about William in ITV documentary Harry and Meghan: An African Journey.

“The majority of the stuff is created out of nothing but as brothers, you know, you have good days, you have bad days." 

He continued: "We are certainly on different paths at the moment but I will always be there for him as I know he will always be there for me. We don't see each other as much as we used to because we are so busy but I love him dearly."

Remembrance Sunday is one of the most poignant days for the Royal Family.

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The two teenage boys convicted of murdering Ana Kriégel have been sentenced. Boy A has been sentenced to life for murder with a review period after 12 years, The Journal reports.

Boy B has been sentenced to 15 years with a review in eight years.

The boys, who cannot be named publicly, were 13-years-old when they killed 14-year-old Ana Kriégel last year. The young girl was found dead in a derelict farmhouse in Lucan in May 2018.

Both boys were found guilty of murder. Boy A was also found guilty of violent sexual assault.

They are now 15-years-old and were convicted of murdering Ana in June 2019.

The boys are the youngest people in the history of the State to be found guilty of murder.

More to follow.

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Richard Gere and his wife Alejandra are expecting their second child together. The Pretty Woman actor and his 36-year-old wife welcomed their first child together in February 2019.

It is believed she is three months pregnant, according to Spanish publication Hola!

The couple will welcome their second child in the springtime. Both Richard and Alejandra have children from previous relationships.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Richard and his former wife share 19-year-old son Homer and Alejandra has a six-year-old son called Albert with her former husband Govind Freidland.

The couple have yet to publicly comment on the news but we’re sure their baby announcement will be just as wonderful as their last one.

Alejandra posted a snap of her and husband Richard Gere with the Dalai Lama. He blessed the business woman’s stomach during the special meeting.

The pair dated for four years before saying ‘I do’ at the 70-year-old’s ranch just outside of New York. Richard and Alejandro married in an Indian-inspired ceremony in April, 2018.

The couple welcomed a baby boy earlier this year.

Huge congratulations to Richard and Alejandra.

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We have said goodbye to some of our favourite Grey’s Anatomy characters over the years but it never gets easier. We sobbed when Yang left, cried like babies when Mark passed away and honestly thought our hearts were broken when Derek died.

We have recently said goodbye to fan favourites Arizona Robbins and April Kepner, but could one of them be returning to the show?

Ahead of the new season of Grey’s Anatomy, showrunner Krista Vernoff teased the possible return of a major character and we’ve been scratching our heads about who it could be ever since.

Vernoff spilled the news in an interview with TVLine, “I'm trying to get someone back.”

She added, "There's someone I'm hoping will make an appearance this year, [but] it's a real maybe. I'm trying."

So who could it be?

It obviously won’t be Derek, Mark or Lexie considering they’re all dead. George and Izzie are ruled out so who does that leave?

April and Arizona are the top contenders, especially after the uproar their departures caused.

Another potential is Sandra Oh, who played the iconic Cristina Yang on the show. Oh has soared to fame after scoring the lead role on Killing Eve, but will she have time in her hectic schedule to return to Grey Sloan?

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There is one doctor we’d adore to see on the show again and she’d certainly cause quite a stir if she arrived back in Seattle.

We would love to see the legendary Dr. Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, return to Grey’s Anatomy. With roles in 13 Reasons Why and The Umbrella Academy, Walsh may not have the time to return to Grey’s but she would certainly breathe new life into the medical drama series.

Who would you love to see back on Grey’s Anatomy?

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Harry Styles has just revealed the release date and the name of his new album and naturally, the Internet is freaking out.

The Lights Up singer made the announcement on Twitter, much to the delight of his fans.

Harry’s second album is called Fine Line and it will be released on December 13.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We only have mere weeks to go until we hear new music from the Sweet Creature singer.

Speaking about his second album, Harry teased, “It’s all about having sex and feeling sad."

The second album will also feature music about the singer’s love life. Harry said that his breakup from French model Camille Rowe has inspired his new music.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The singer told Rolling Stone, “It’s not like I’ve ever sat and done an interview and said, ‘So I was in a relationship, and this is what happened,’ because, for me, music is where I let that cross over. It’s the only place, strangely, where it feels right to let that cross over.”

The iconic Stevie Nicks, who is a close friend of Harry’s, has already heard some of the album. The Landslide singer said this album is nothing like his debut. It is ‘pure Harry’.

She revealed, “It's not like anything One Direction ever did. It's pure Harry, as Harry would say. He's made a very different record and it's spectacular.”

Fine Line will be released on December 13.

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