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BREAKING a helicopter with five people on board is missing over the Irish Sea
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BREAKING a helicopter with five people on board is missing over the Irish Sea

A helicopter with five people on board has gone missing over the Irish Sea. A spokesman for the UK Coastguard confirmed that a search is now underway near Wales, reports RTE. The aircraft – believed to be a privately-owned twin squirrel red helicopter – left Milton Keynes for Dublin today. Search launched for helicopter missing […]

You haven’t experienced true cuteness until you see this outrageous chinchilla
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You haven’t experienced true cuteness until you see this outrageous chinchilla

There are cute animal pictures – and then there is this outrageous chinchilla. An adorable ball of fur and loveliness, the South American creature popped up on Imgur earlier today… and we haven’t stopped staring since. Chincillas can live for 15 years and make for popular pets. They need lots of love, attention, and care […]

Because we all have really crap days: 6 memes to make you feel happier
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Because we all have really crap days: 6 memes to make you feel happier

Some days are really great; some are just grand… and then some are downright shit. Exercise, talking to someone, meditation, and positive-thinking can all help – but on occasion you need to ride that crappy wave until things get better. The following memes mightn’t do all that much, but they did make us smile when […]

Avocado? 7 of the absolute funniest reactions to Zayn dyeing his hair green
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Avocado? 7 of the absolute funniest reactions to Zayn dyeing his hair green

This is not the first time that Zayn Malik has dyed his hair green – but today’s response from fans is nevertheless pretty unique. Yup, the 24-year-old singer unveiled his new look on Twitter. And as is befitting of a former One Directioner with a mammoth amount of people to fawn over him – thousands […]

Emma Thompson’s raw honesty about anorexia is something we need to listen to
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Emma Thompson’s raw honesty about anorexia is something we need to listen to

It’s not often that a high-profile actress is happy to discuss a particularly devastating undercurrent of Hollywood: namely anorexia. But Emma Thompson has now done just that – and it’s a raw conversation that we all need to listen to. Speaking on a Swedish chat-show last week, the Oscar-winner certainly didn’t hold back. She stated […]

COMMENT Legs-It… and the problem with women and politics
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COMMENT Legs-It… and the problem with women and politics

Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May met yesterday at a Glasgow hotel. Summing up the meeting for today’s edition, the Daily Mail (which shifts 1.5m copies in the UK on a good day of sales), was absolute in its coverage of their pivotal get-together: “Never mind Brexit, who won Legs-it?” screams the front page. In the […]

EXCLUSIVE Conor McGregor is out in Dublin… and we have photos!
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EXCLUSIVE Conor McGregor is out in Dublin… and we have photos!

While most folk are tucked up in bed (’tis Sunday after all) – a certain Conor McGregor is out ‘n’ about in Dublin town this evening. And we nabbed an EXCLUSIVE snap of the MMA star in Sandyford, where the 28-year-old Crumlin-native has been happy to mingle with fans and take snaps.  Her has been […]

BOOM! Superstar Katie Taylor’s winning streak continues
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BOOM! Superstar Katie Taylor’s winning streak continues

Katie Taylor has this evening in Manchester nabbed her fourth pro win. Fighting against Milena Koleva, the victory also represents the Co Wicklow woman’s fourth win in as many months. .@katietaylor warming up on the pads with her fight with Milena Koleva up next live on @skysports from the @ManchesterArena pic.twitter.com/t0tYuRap5c — Brian Peters (@BPPboxing) March […]

SO gorgeous: Cheryl and Liam have welcomed a baby boy!
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SO gorgeous: Cheryl and Liam have welcomed a baby boy!

Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne have welcomed a baby boy. Confirming the happy news on Instagram this evening, Liam, 23, posted a heart-warming message: “My close friends and family know there are very few times when I’m left speechless… wow! “I’m incredibly happy to welcome our new baby boy into the world, it’s a moment […]

BREAKING: the body of Rescue 116 pilot Mark Duffy is found
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BREAKING: the body of Rescue 116 pilot Mark Duffy is found

Some 11 days after the aircraft in which he was travelling went down, it is being reported that the body of Rescue 116 pilot Mark Duffy has been found. He was discovered in the cockpit of the Irish Coast Guard Sikorsky S92 helicopter, states Mirror.ie and Journal.ie. The location of the other two crew members, Paul Ormsby […]