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‘They are so soft’ cry Dunnes Stores shopper over new joggers with ‘lightweight’ material in two colours for €25

DUNNES Stores has been sending shoppers racing to the tills after revealing their latest collection.

The retailer’s spring/summer collection features all the pieces you need to overhaul your wardrobe for the warmer weather.

Woman wearing a leopard print jacket and black pants.
The Gallery Alexa Leopard Print Padded Jacket is €40
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Woman wearing beige wide-leg pants and a black and white striped shirt.
The Soft Luxe Wide Leg Joggers cost just €25 which she paired with The Ultimate T-Shirt for €8
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From activewear to wardrobe staples and chic finds, fashion fans have been snapping up the bits.

One shopper has taken to social media to share a look at the fab bits she found.

TikTok user Emma Maria shared a short video to the platform for her followers.

In the caption of the post, she wrote: “I picked up a few pieces today that I wanted to share with you all.

“Can’t wait to style these items over the next few weeks! What have you got your eye on in stores right now?”

Emma can be seen holding up a Dunnes Stores shopping bag.

She said: “I picked up a few items in Dunnes Stores today and I’m going to do a little try on haul.”

First she tried on a stunning leopard print quilted jacket.

She opted for a size 10 for an oversized look, saying: “I wanted to size up for a little more room if I’m going to wear a jumper underneath it.”

The Gallery Alexa Leopard Print Padded Jacket is €40, and is available in stores and online now.

It comes in leopard print and sizes 8 to 18.

The retailer said: “This trend-forward bomber jacket from Gallery boasts a padded texture with classic quilted stitching.

“Featuring a collarless design, contrasting trims, and two oversized patch pockets, it pairs effortlessly with a white t-shirt and denim.

“Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”

Emma noted: “This is what I originally went in for, and ended up coming out with a big bag.”

Next, Emma tries on a gorgeous grey jumper from Gallery.

The new Gallery V-neck jumper is available online and in shops across the country now.

It comes at the perfect time as shoppers are ditching their winter wear and looking forward to spring essentials.

The new piece is perfect for the upcoming in-between weather as it can be layered or worn on its own.

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The chic jumper costs just €25 and comes in sizes XS up to XL.

And the item is available in three gorgeous colours: grey, ivory and blue.

She noted: “It is so soft and reminds me of the viral Primark jumper that everyone is going crazy for.

“Personally, I actually think the quality of this one is a million times better.”

She picked up a size medium again for an oversized look, and noted that she planned on wearing it with a pair of joggers that she bought in Dunnes Stores.

Trying on the jumper with the joggers, she looks very comfy and cosy, saying: “These paired together would make a really cute outfit – they’re so unbelievably soft they’re like silk.”

The Soft Luxe Wide Leg Joggers cost just €25 and come in two colour options – charcoal or stone.

Shoppers can choose from sizes XS to XXL, though many of the sizes have sold out online.

Dunnes Stores bosses said: “Lightweight and breathable, these joggers are crafted from a wonderfully soft viscose blend.

“Cut to a wide leg, they are designed with an elasticated waist that features a drawstring fastening for easy adjustment.

“Matching items available; sold separately.”

‘ULTIMATE T-SHIRT’

Emma also picked up a black and white striped t-shirt, noting that they have them in “every single colour that you could think of.”

The Ultimate T-Shirt costs just €8, and Emma picked it up in a size XS.

She added that she would style it with some high-waisted bootcut jeans or even the joggers she bought.

In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, bosses wrote: “This t-shirt is crafted from an interlocked cotton that creates a thick and warm finish.

“Designed in a relaxed fit, it is a durable wardrobe staple.”

She also picked up a pair of the Savida satin trousers, which are not currently on the website.

Emma noted: “These are very long, so I have been wearing them very high-waisted, but I love them, they are so comfy.

“They’re really versatile, could wear them with tennis shoes and a little white t-shirt and a black blazer.”

Woman wearing a gray sweater and cream-colored pants.
The Gallery V-neck Jumper is €25
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THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES

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.

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BGT star Auzzy Blood’s real look revealed away from ‘terrifying’ show act as furious ITV viewers complain to Ofcom

TERRIFYING Britain’s Got Talent star Auzzy Blood looks worlds away from his on-stage persona in newly-discovered images.

The daredevil performer had ITV viewers wincing at his garish act that has been dubbed the scariest to ever feature on the talent show.

A performer with dramatic makeup performing with metal wires in their mouth.
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Horrifying Auzzy Blood delivered a stomach-churning performance[/caption]
A performer with metal in their mouth performing on Britain's Got Talent, eliciting strong reactions from the judges.
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He had hooks and screws through his nose[/caption]
Auzzy Blood, a musician, at a concert.
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Auzzy looks fresh-faced in comparison to his BGT appearance[/caption]
Auzzy Blood, a tattooed man wearing headphones, sits in a sauna.
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He looks unrecognisable from his BGT act[/caption]

In his stomach-churning routine, Auzzy horrifyingly put screws and hooks through his nose and mouth in sickening scenes.

Another moment saw him hoist himself up a rope using just a hook through his nose and mouth.

Auzzy did not speak at any point during his act and donned freakish stage make-up to add to the intensity of his performance.

He bore face paint that features splutters of red across his face that appeared to represent blood.

But when he is not frightening the life out of people on the BGT stage, professional sword-swallower Auzzy looks nothing like his performative self.

Images uploaded to his Instagram account show him without any face-paint or stage make-up at all.

In some snaps, Auzzy has short blonde hair whilst in others he sports a more shaven head look.

He is also not afraid to share a shirtless snap or two with an image showing him posing in a sauna in a pair of red shorts.

His tattooed body could be seen on full display as he pulled a cheeky face at the cameras.

On the show, the judges were left unable to look with Alesha Dixon going as far as to hit her buzzer.

Waiting for a debrief after finally getting back down to solid ground, Alesha said: “I can’t watch this act, but I can appreciate how good you are.”

“This is one of my favourite acts of the day, genuinely!” countered Simon, with the rest of the judges in agreement, with Amanda calling it “horrifically brilliant”.

But while the judges were sold, viewers were not, saying it was unsuitable for children and “left them feeling sick”, demanding Ofcom step in for inappropriate content before the 9pm watershed.

Taking to X/Twitter, one fan wrote: “@ofcom will be getting lots of complaints tomorrow from this guy hanging from his nose. My daughters nearly throwing up and I just couldn’t look at all. #bgt no.”

“I’ve sent one, my 6 year old was traumatised poor thing,” said another. “It’s not even 9pm.”

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Jasmine Elcock – 2016: Teenage singer Jasmine Elcock stunned the nation with her version of Cher’s Believe. But it then transpired she had already performed professionally in London’s West End. Jasmine, 14, admitted: “I’ve performed in Annie in the West End at about the age of nine or 10, but I really get nervous.”

IrShad Shaikh – 2017: BGT fans were left questioning the rule book when IrShad Shaikh auditioned. He got four red buzzers from the judges, which would usually mean an instant dismissal. Yet in a strange turn of events, they let him continue with his act…and put him through to the next round.

Colin Thackery – 2019: Elderly war veteran Colin won BGT in 2019, but there was an outcry over the final. He warbled his place to win with a version of We’ll Meet Again but fans were furious that escapologist Jonathan Goodwin didn’t even rank in the top three. Viewers felt Jonathan – who almost suffocated while being buried alive in a gravel pit – should have won.

Axel Blake – 2022: Comedian Axel Blake was given a Golden Buzzer in 2022 after making the judges laugh. But fans were fuming when they discovered Axel already had a show on worldwide streaming platform Amazon Prime. Despite this, Axel still went on to win the series.

Loren Allred – 2022: The 2022 series of BGT was hit with another controversy when singer Loren Allred also received a Golden Buzzer. She performed Never Enough from the smash hit musical movie The Greatest Showman and got a standing ovation. It later transpired Loren was actually the original voice behind the track.

Taryn Charles – 2024: Singer Taryn Charles is one of this year’s hopefuls lucky enough to receive the Golden Buzzer. Bruno Tonilio put her straight through to the semi-finals following her performance of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin, but it has now come to light that she is no stranger to TV. Viewers recognised Taryn from an episode of ITV1’s Starstruck, where she impersonated Whitney Houston for judges Olly Murs, Sheridan SmithAdam Lambert and Beverley Knight.

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The act left fans complaining to Ofcom[/caption]
A woman with blonde hair reacting with shock and horror.
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Amanda could not believe what she was seeing[/caption]

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‘Don’t do bad things’ – Fans plead with Pep Guardiola as they spot secret Mo Salah charm offensive after Liverpool loss

PEP GUARDIOLA has been told to steer clear of Mohamed Salah after the Manchester City boss was spotted having a post-match chat with the Liverpool star.

The Egyptian was the star of the show as the table-topping Reds registered a 2-0 win to move 11 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.

Mohamed Salah celebrating a goal.
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Mohamed Salah bagged a goal and an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City[/caption]
Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah embracing after a match.
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Salah was embraced on the pitch after the final whistle by City boss Pep Guardiola[/caption]
Salah and Guardiola talking after a Liverpool win.
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The pair were spotted having a secret chat in the bowels of the Etihad[/caption]

Salah put Guardiola’s side to the sword with a goal and an assist at the Etihad and was spotted having a post-match chat with the City boss in the bowels of the Etihad.

Their brief chat was caught on camera and sent some footie fans into meltdown.

One wrote on X: “Pep Guardiola, don’t do bad things.”

Another said: “Pep recognises world-class elite Mo!”

And another said: “He beats the breaks off his team every year, yet Pep still absolutely adores him.”

One Reds fan remarked: “Hands off him.”

Another chimed in: “Guardiola says, ‘Let’s finish it together.'”

Salah’s haul at the Etihad took his season stats to a whopping 30 goals and 21 assists in 38 appearances.

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Mohammed Salah of Liverpool celebrating a goal.
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Mohamed Salah’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season[/caption]

The 32-year-old’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season, which he last month claimed would be his “last” with the club.

Ahead of the Reds’ clash with Manchester United, he said: “This is the first time I would say I really want to win the Premier League [over the Champions League].

“Why? Probably because we didn’t celebrate the last one we won the way we wanted and also coming back it’s my last year in the club.

“So you want to do something special for the city.”

When asked to elaborate, Salah added: “Do I really believe it’s my last year? So far yes.

“These last six months there is nothing, no progress. We are far away from progress but we just need to wait and see.”

Salah and his Liverpool team-mates will be back in action on Wednesday, welcoming Newcastle to Anfield.

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‘I found out when you did’ – Venus Williams embarrasses tennis tournament chiefs as she publicly snubs wildcard offer

TENNIS icon Venus Williams will NOT play at Indian Wells this year – despite being announced as a wildcard.

Last week, tournament directors announced that Williams would be returning to California for the event after being granted a pass into the main draw.

Venus Williams playing tennis at the BNP Paribas Open.
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Venus Williams has revealed she will NOT play at Indian Wells this year[/caption]

However, the former world No1 publicly rejected the offer on Sunday, claiming she had no idea that she had even been given a wildcard until it was publicly revealed.

Williams explained: “No, I’m not playing. Actually, I found the announcement super amusing because, I don’t know, people seem to be happy.

“So I was like, ‘maybe I’ll just go with it, I don’t know.’

“I’m actually not going. I’m going to be overseas. I’m not going to be [there]. … I just had a player text me today too, like, ‘Can you play doubles?’

“I’m not playing. I found out about the wildcard when you guys did.

“Just saying. And I love Indian Wells, I would love to be there and if I could have accepted it, I would have been like, yes. But I already made commitments.”

Indian Wells tournament director Tommy Haas has now backtracked on the initial announcement, confirming that Williams is not due to play.

He said: “Our team has been informed that Venus is not accepting the wildcard this year.

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“We wish Venus all the best and hope to see her back in Indian Wells in the future.”

Williams has not played since losing to Diana Shnaider in round one of the Miami Open last March.

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells is scheduled to start this Sunday in California.

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Shoppers set to rush to tills as Dunnes Stores reveal new fleece with bright detail for spring – and it’s just €20

DUNNES Stores shoppers are set for a frenzy after the retailer dropped another gorgeous fleece for spring.

Fashion fans have been raving about the range of fleeces in stores, with many selling out fast.

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The Contrast Trim Zip Thru Fleece is €20[/caption]
Close-up of a cream-colored fleece jacket with neon green zipper and accents.
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it features a yellow lining at the zip, across the middle and at the hem of the piece.[/caption]

Fleeces are perfect to layer over an outfit for a cosy look, or the best thing to wear over your gym gear.

And another great find has hit the shelves.

The Contrast Trim Zip Thru Fleece is selling for just €20.

It is available in sizes XS to XXL, and luckily for shoppers all of the sizes are still in stock online.

The cream-coloured fleece has a zip up the centre and a high collar.

For a bit of a pop of colour for spring, it features a yellow lining at the zip, across the middle and at the hem.

Recently another fleece release sent fashion fans racing to the tills.

The Essential Half Zip Fleece is available in stores across the country or online.

The soft fleece has a high collar, quarter-zip and pockets.

Dunnes Stores bosses said the fleece has a “relaxed fit”.

They said: “This cosy fleece is designed with contrasting trims for an eye-catching look.

“Cut to a relaxed fit, it features a funnel neck for added warmth, a half-zip fastening, two zip pockets for your essentials, and a drawstring hem for an adjustable fit.”

Retailing for just €15, it’s a piece you will keep turning to all year long.

The cosy fleece, available in sizes XS to XXL, comes in a midnight purple or grey-pink combination.

It’s the perfect fleece for lounging or keeping cosy on walks.

Meanwhile, other shoppers are hoping to get their hands on a new waistcoat that is ideal for layering.

The Knitted Button Through Waistcoat is a bargain, selling for just €20.

Shoppers can grab the piece in two colours – either grey or oatmeal.

The waistcoat comes in sizes XS to XXL, and is very versatile.

The short-sleeved item has a plunging V-neckline, perfect for spring.

It is made from a ribbed polyester and viscose material, with large buttons up the centre.

In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, fashion chiefs wrote: “Crafted in a soft knit, this sleeveless cardigan features a textured ribbed design and a flattering v-neckline.

“The button-through front adds a classic touch, perfect for layering over shirts or styling solo.”

THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES

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.

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