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FASHION fans are in a frenzy over a brand new co-ord in Dunnes Stores now – and it’s perfect for the airport.
The retailer has been dropping a range of fashionable summer choices to keep your wardrobe looking fresh.
The range includes stunning pieces like summer dresses, fabulous tops and layering must-haves for when temperatures drop.
Now, the retailer has brought out another summer essential for a stylish yet comfortable look.
The set is made up of a top and trousers, which are both sold separately.
The Sleeveless Co-Ord Top is retailing for just €15 and is available in two fashionable colours.
Shoppers can pick it up in navy and orange, in sizes from XS to XXL.
The short sleeve top has a flattering round neckline, and is made from a flowy material.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, fashion chiefs said: “Crafted from an airy, lightweight fabric with a tactile finish, this sleeveless top is perfect for day-to-day dressing during the summertime.
“Matching trousers available; sold separately.”
The Wide Leg Co-Ord Woven Trousers are retailing for just €20 and also come in the two shade options.
Shoppers can pick the trousers up in sizes XS to XXL.
It has a straight wide leg, which is perfect for letting some breeze in while it’s hot out.
The flattering trousers feature an elasticated waist, so cinches you in perfectly.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, clothing bosses said: “Crafted from a lightweight woven fabric with a tactile finish, these trousers are cut to a flattering wide leg silhouette.
“Featuring a comfortable elasticated waistband, they are perfect for day-to-day dressing during the summertime.
“Matching item available; sold separately.”
The set is available in stores and online now.
Shoppers could wear the pieces on their own, or wear them together for a matching look.
Take the top and pair it with some denim jeans for a laid-back comfortable look.
Or wear it with a skirt and high boots for a night on the town.
Shoppers could even pair it with some work trousers and a blazer for a summer office outfit.
With the trousers, you can switch out the top to a bodysuit or dressy top for a night out.
Or, pair them with a shirt for a work-ready look.
It is also perfect to wear to the airport for a comfy yet stylish choice.
And you can pack it in your suitcase to bring on holidays for a beachside outfit.
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”
The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
GLASTONBURY revellers braved the rain in ponchos and carried umbrellas as they trudged through muddy fields.
Partygoers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits as thousands descended for this year’s festival.
Thousands arrived to set up camp for the first day of Glastonbury yesterday.
The festival opened at 10pm yesterday with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena.
It showcased acrobatic and circus performances, as well as a fireworks display.
But there is some good news for revellers later this week.
Temperatures are set to soar by the weekend, with highs of 30C.
While the festival is best known for its music, revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday.
The weather on Thursday should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s.
Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times.”
The Met Office website has forecast highs of 22C around 2pm, before dipping into the high teens in the evening.
As the music festival kicks off, attendees can soak up the warmer temperatures as it reaches 24C by 4pm on Friday.
When opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, temperatures still remain mild at 18C.
Gundersen added: “Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later.”
BBC racing star John Hunt read out a heartbreaking message his daughter shared before she was brutally killed by her ex-boyfriend.
Speaking publicly for the first time since his wife and two daughters were murdered, John broke down in tears as he recalled a TikTok video about love that Louise, 25, had reposted before her death.
John choked up as he reflected on the video Louise shared after the split, which said how her heart was “the best part about me”.
In an emotional interview alongside surviving daughter Amy, the racing commentator told how proud he was of his daughter for loving as she did.
Her former partner Kyle Clifford was handed a whole-life sentence for murdering Louise, her sister Hannah, 28, and her mum Carol, 61, on July 9 last year.
Louise had broken up with Clifford 13 days before, telling friends he had a nasty temper.
Pausing to gather himself during the BBC interview, he explained that he was so proud of his girls for leaving behind a “legacy of love”.
Reading out the message in the TikTok video, he said: “My heart is the best part about me and who I am as a person.
“I will never be embarrassed for loving someone with everything in me.
“Because that’s how I would want someone to love me.
“Yes, it didn’t work out, but I don’t regret loving him or how hard I loved.
“I’m proud of myself for realising that love is always worth giving, even when it may not be received.”
John added: “They weren’t Louise’s words but they could well have been.
“As you can tell from my reaction now, I’m so proud of them for living like that and loving like that.”
John went on to say that he did not want his loved ones to be defined by their deaths.
He told how he is still “very close” to his loved ones and speaks to his girls and wife as soon as he wakes up everyday, almost a year on since their deaths.
Speaking to Victoria Derbyshire, he said: “From the moment I wake up, I say good morning to each of them.
“Sometimes I say out loud to Hannah and Louise, ‘sorry I can’t be with you, I’m with your mum at the moment’.
“As I close my eyes at night, I chat to them as well.
“They’re very close to me all the time.”
Carol, Louise, and Hannah were found dead at the family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, in July last year.
Following the deaths, John said the devastation he and his surviving daughter Amy feel “cannot be put into words”.
But the brave racing commentator returned to work just 60 days after the horrific deaths of his family.
Footage released by cops shows Clifford breaking down during a police interview as he is asked about a note he wrote to his family.
He said he did not “want to live my life without her” after Louise broke up with him two weeks before the attack.
A harrowing trial was told the monster hatched the “carefully planned and executed” plot to attack Louise and her family after she broke up with him.
Chilling CCTV showed how he began gathering items to use in the attack around two weeks before the horror.
On the day of the murders, evil Clifford tricked his way inside after claiming to Carol that wanted to give Louise her belongings back following their break up.
He “brutally attacked” Carol five times with a knife, covering up her body before murdering Louise and Hannah with a crossbow.
When police arrived, they discovered Hannah collapsed in the doorway and Louise bound in the snug next to her mum’s body.
Clifford meanwhile fled to a cemetery in Enfield, North London, close to his home – sparking a manhunt.
DUNNES Stores has released a stunning new set that’s perfect for the airport with a “cute and casual” look from just €20.
The latest Savida Sadie range in stores has the summer essentials you need.
Add a little texture to your style this summer with the newest set from Savida.
The brand exclusively available at Dunnes Stores has released their new Sadie Soft Textured trousers for just €20.
Fly in style as the wide leg look features an elasticated drawstring waist for added comfort when jetting off this holiday season.
Choose from warm or sea foam green for a little extra colour for your wardrobe.
With a white box tee and low-top trainers, you can get a “cute and casual” travel style this summer.
Dunnes said: “Pair it with the matching top for a cute and casual everyday ensemble.”
The top features a self-tie front and delicate lettuce hems retailing at just €20.
This new stylish wardrobe staple is a must-have from the Dunnes Stores exclusive brand.
Everyone can get the amazing airport look as sizes range from XXS – XXL.
With both items available for click and collect now or simply shop the set in stores.
Meanwhile, one fashion fan was loving the latest suitcase saver from the Irish retailer.
The new lip gloss phone case is now available for just €5.
Rebecca Whiteley shared her excitement for the new product in a recent video on her TikTok.
She said: “I couldn’t believe my eyes, some Rhode cases for a fraction of the price.”
The Irish retailer released its own version of the famous Rhode Skin phone case for a fraction of the price at just €5.
Choose from the pink or grey to add some luxury to your phone this summer.
And better yet, they have four lip tints for the same price to go with your new gloss case dupe.
Pick your favourite with vanilla, cherry, strawberry and coconut.
The original Rhode Skin item retails for €46 and cost an extra €19.99 to add the peptide lip treatment to your purchase.
Save this summer with the new dreamy dupe, available online and in stores now.
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”
The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
LIDL has launched an £11.99 gadget that’s perfect for giving your decking a spruce up this summer – and it’s £55 cheaper than Lidl’s version.
With the temperatures set to soar again this weekend, many Brits are likely planning on spending as much time as possible in the garden.
However, if you have plans to invite friends and family over to soak up the sun, you may want to give your decking a glow up.
Although getting tradesman in to to the job can be incredibly pricey, Lidl’s Parkside 4V Cordless Rotary Tool is perfect for doing some garden DIY.
The bargain buy lands in stores today, Thursday, June 26 and is perfect for routing, grinding, polishing, cleaning and engraving.
It has an adjustable power speed with an LED display and comes with an abundance of accessories, including three polishing wheels, four sanding sleeves and one threaded mandrel.
The nifty gadget has a maximum rotation speed of 25,000rpm and a maximum disc diameter of 38.1mm.
The bargain bit of kit will be located in the middle aisle of your local Lidl, however, you better grab yours quick, as all Middle of Lidl bargains are only available while stocks last.
The budget tool is a whopping £55 cheaper than the Dremel Cordless Lite Rotary tool 3.6V which is currently on sale at B&Q for £67.
Like the cheaper version of the product, the B&Q buy also comes with a variety of accessories and can also be charged via USB.
DIY fans will also be pleased to know that Lidl has launched a £4.99 toolkit that will save you hundreds on buying a new phone.
The Parkside Smartphone Repair Set comes with 32 pieces, including screwdrivers and suction cups, to help you take apart your smartphone, and fix it yourself.
The kit can be used to fix any smartphone including Apple and Samsung devices, and can also be used to fix laptop and tablet screens as well.
Anyone who has been struggling to sleep in the extreme heat will be pleased to know that Livarno Home Double TopCool Duvet has landed in Lidl stores just in time for the heatwave.
Designed to keep you cool and comfy, the £10.99 duvet features a micro-fine cover that cleverly regulates moisture and body temperature.
It’s ideal for double beds, with a soft and fluffy polyester filling that still feels cosy without the stifling heat.
IF you’ve ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you’ll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi’s speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It’s all part of Aldi’s plan to be as efficient as possible – and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses “shelf-ready” packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
The bargain supermarket is also selling a Peppa Pig Kids’ Ride-On Suitcase this summer.
Kids can be pulled along, ride, and play with this major branded suitcase – perfect for keeping them entertained at the airport.
The case has been described as sturdy and comes with a lockable closure.
The interior includes an extra pocket for added storage and a cross-strap to keep items secure.
Shoppers picking up the £25 case will be pleased to know it comes with a three-year warranty.
ALCOHOLISM can affect people in all sorts of ways – and the signs of someone being dependent on it can often be challenging to spot.
Just days ago, Brad Pitt, 61, opened up on his battle with alcoholism after his bitter split from actress Angelina Jolie, 50.
The actor sat down with Hollywood podcaster Dax Shepard and was honest about his issues with drugs, booze and addiction, and how his life spun out of control after his marriage breakdown.
And while the majority of us like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage now and again, whether that’s a glass of wine or a few beers, for some people, alcohol can be a huge issue.
Hundreds of thousands of adults in England are considered to have alcohol dependency.
In 2019 to 2020, Public Health England found an estimated 608,416 adults were dependent on alcohol – a two per cent increase from 2015 to 2016.
Not only this, but according to a 2021 study, people with common mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety and phobia, are twice as likely to report an alcohol use disorder than people without common mental disorders.
For those eager to know more about the signs of alcoholism, Sandra Parker, the UK’s number one sober coach has shared her top advice.
The founder of Just the Tonic tells Fabulous what you should know if you are “worried about your partner’s drinking but unsure if it’s really a problem”, plus “what to do about it”.
Sandra tells us: “In my role as a sobriety and control alcohol coach I have worked with hundreds of successful people – from entrepreneurs to sports professionals – and I’ve seen how easily drinking can shift from social to dependency, especially for high achievers.”
As a result, Sandra reveals the signs to look out for if you are concerned about your partner.
Not only does she warn against “that nightly glass of wine that has become a full bottle to ‘take the edge off’,” but she claims that your partner may have an issue if they “wait until the kids are in bed to start drinking.”
She also alerts against people “hiding empties or downplaying how much they drink” and those who are “increasingly exhausted.”
Additionally, Sandra claims that “what used to be weekend drinking has crept into every evening” could indicate alcohol dependency, while those who “make excuses to drink more,” could be in trouble.
There are plenty of helpful resources and tools to help you with your drinking issues.
Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).
Alcoholics anonymous is a free self-help group. Its “12 step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular support groups.
Al-Anon is a group for family members or friends struggling to help a loved one
Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa) is a helpline for children who have parents who are alcohol dependent – call 0800 358 3456
But that’s not all, as Sandra acknowledges that those who “get defensive or change the subject if you mention their drinking”.
Those who “stay up late drinking alone after everyone’s asleep,” could also need help to battle their drinking.
If you’ve spotted any of these signs in your loved ones and are concerned about someone you love and their drinking, here’s what works.
Change is possible – with the correct support people can get complete control of their relationship with alcohol without feeling deprived
Sandra Parker
Sandra advises: “Share your concerns in a kind non-judgemental way using specific examples.
“Listen without criticism if they open up. Support any positive changes they try to make.
“Understand they might need professional help. Know that change is possible – with the correct support people can get complete control of their relationship with alcohol without feeling deprived – even if they have been struggling for decades.”
IF you want to give up alcohol, Sandra Parker, the UK’s number one sober coach has shared her advice.
The founder of ‘Just the Tonic’ advises: “Focus on what you’re noticing yourself. Be honest with yourself about what you’re drinking.
“If you’ve been trying this for a while, you probably need help.
“I always advise people to try to cut down rather than just stop, because if you try to stop, it’s like you’re just ripping the alcohol out and you’re not really working out why you’re drinking.
“Get expert help.”
Even more importantly, it’s crucial that you know what not to say to someone struggling, as Sandra adds: “This is what people often say which makes things worse: ‘Just have the one’ and ‘Why can’t you just be like a normal drinker?’.
Additionally, Sandra warns against saying ‘You just need more willpower’ and questioning ‘Can’t you just cut down?’.
Sandra, who once battled alcohol addiction herself, highlights that what Brad’s story proves is that “alcohol dependency is not about success or willpower.”
She recognises that for many, just like Brad, alcohol can become “a way of coping.”
As a result, she says: “It’s about recognising when alcohol has taken control and getting the right support to change.”
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BEING pied is never fun, but being dumped before a summer of love has even begun must have left these islanders feeling burnt.
We are hurtling toward week three in the villa, and the dumpings are coming thick and fast. Lock-in, here’s everyone who has been sent packing so far.
The revolving door of singletons entering the villa seems to only get faster, and Wednesday night’s dumping has definitely left some viewers feeling a bit whiplashed.
Four! Yes, four islanders were sent packing, with three not even having the chance to wear more than a few of the outfits they’d packed for a summer in Mallorca.
However, the biggest shock of the night came from on long-standing Islander being dumped – being snubbed for a new bombshell…
The exit of Shea was the biggest shock of the night.
After Helena, Dejon, Emily and Remell had all been chosen by the new bombshells to enter the sleepover villa, they were then told by Maya to choose if they wanted to stick in their current couple or recouple.
The former cabin crew staff, Helena, was the only one who decided to recouple, choosing Lioness Alessia Russo’s bombshell brother Giorgio.
The decision left Shea single, and after receiving a text telling the semi-professional footballer that his time was up, he knew he was not getting any extra time in the villa.
After leaving, the dad-of-one shared his thoughts on his relationship with Helena.
He said: “I think it was more of a friendship to be honest, so she was probably correct to make her decision.
“It was just a friend thing but we were going to explore it anyway.”
He added: “Obviously you never know, but as soon as I found out I was single, I kind of knew my time was up. I was just gutted.”
Caprice was one of two blonde bombshells to have entered the villa to shake up the couples.
However, the 26-year-old nursery owner was sent back to Romford after Dejon decided to stick wit his partner Meg.
But after leaving the villa, Caprice did not hold back about the reason she left.
She said: “I expected it. From the beginning I felt like he knew what he was going to do.
“I think he’s playing a bit of a game though, but I expected it from him.”
As the second of our blonde bombshells to enter the villa in recent days, Poppy chose to try and steal Remell.
She invited the influencer to the sleepover villa, but failed to win him over.
Instead Remell chose to stay coupled with Alima, leaving Poppy single.
After leaving the villa, Poppy was confused on why she had been dumped.
The bombshell said: “[I am] shocked and surprised.
“I feel like Remell perhaps didn’t go with his true feelings, he said less than 12 hours before on the truth or dare game that he’d recouple with me, and he wanted to take things further.”
Will was yet another bombshell who made an early exit.
The Norfolk-born and bred fitness trainer chose to swoon Emily.
But while Will means well, he was no match for 25-year-old Irish rugby player Conor.
Emily chose to stick with Conor, leaving Will the farmer single.
It had been a relatively calm week ahead of Wednesday’s night mass axing.
Before the four islanders were dumped, Malisha was the most recent singleton to leave the villa on June 18.
The 24-year-old teaching assistant was a late arrival to the villa.
She had tried to win the heart of Dejon, who decided to stay coupled with original beau Meg, leaving Malisha single.
She was not alone after Toni had also been left single in a dramatic recoupling.
However, the choice came down to 22-year-old Harrison Solomon (yet another footballer in the villa) to decide the girls’ fate.
Malisha’s time in the villa came to an end after Harrison decided to save Toni.
In probably the most savage scene on Love Island this year, Blu Chegini was dumped from the villa.
After Shea and Remell slow-mo walked their way into the hearts of the girls, only one managed to couple up as Alima picked Remell.
Blu was therefore left single alongside Shea and in a cruel twist, the pair had to decide which one of them should leave.
After the pair exchanged a war of words and were left decision-less, the choice fell to the group, who picked to keep newbie Shea.
On June 11 2025, former fire-breather Sophie Lee was dumped in a brutal twist, making her the first islander to leave the villa.
The 29-year-old was evicted from the villa after newly-single Shakira Khan picked Harry Cooksley, sending Sophie home immediately.
The previous night, Shakira had found herself single after bombshell Toni Laites, 24, picked to couple up with Ben Holbrough, leaving Shakira to graft all with all the coupled-up boys.
Maya Jama returned to the villa, revealing the shock twist that the lads could nominate themselves to recouple with Shakira.
But partners were left stunned as Blu Chegini, Conor Phillips, and Harry Cooksley all stepped forward.
Shakira still struggled to decide, asking Maya if the girl would immediately be dumped, but eventually, Sophie was given her marching orders.
Love Island kicked off with 14 singletons looking to make waves in the villa.
While originally also meant to feature Kyle Ashman, the 23-year-old was axed from the show days before the launch after it was revealed that he was wrongly suspected to be involved in a machete attack.
Here’s who remains in the villa.
Departures:
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Maya Jama returns in her third year of hosting the show, after starting on the show in 2023, with the reality show filmed on the Spanish island of Majorca.
PENNEYS has launched a new belly-friendly dress that is “packed with personality” – and it’s perfect for all summer events.
Rita Ora has released her newest collection with the retailer and items range from chic skirts to basic everyday essentials.
Get the hottest looks this year with the latest styles from the large retailer.
The new Rita Ora Puffball Mini Dress is “playful, bold, and packed with personality” at only €28.
Stand out this summer in a red and white gingham check pattern look complete with a stretchy smocked belly-friendly bodice.
The round neckline and puffed short sleeves allow for a snug but comfy fit – perfect for long summer events.
Penneys has said, “The puffball skirt adds serious volume (and fun), while the elasticated cuffs and zip-up back keep things easy to wear.”
Style the print with a white platform flip flop and matching pashmina for an elegant holiday look.
Take this dress from sandy beaches to mucky fields as it doubles up as the ultimate concert fit this year.
Get the classic festival look with knee-high wellies and socks with a black cross body bag – perfect for dancing all night.
Sizes range from six up to 20 in this ultimate summer look.
And all sizes are still available online and in stores now.
Meanwhile, other fashion fans were getting ruffle ready with the newest set from the retailer.
Get a break from the dresses with this unique look that is a must have for your wardrobe this summer.
Add a little texture to your rotation with this tiered short sleeve t-shirt for just €20.
Everyone can stun in ruffles this summer as sizes range from XS to XL.
The soft ruffle sleeves and layered hem add shape and dimension, while the back button makes for easy fastening.
Pair this stunning new top with white wide leg jeans with a leather slider for an ‘effortlessly chic’ look.
Or set the look with the matching tiered ruffle skirt at only €22.
Choose from a stunning teal or pink, as these latest summer staples come in two different colours.
Pick your favourite, with both colours available online and in stores across the country.
THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969.
Known as Primark outside Ireland, the company was the brainchild of Garfield Weston, who hired Dubliner Arthur Ryan to make his vision reality.
Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total.
However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region.
And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy.
Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The retailer’s opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019.
It spans five floors and features Primark’s biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants.