Married At First Sight viewers have turned on series villain Brook Crompton after her shock bullying behaviour at last week's Dinner Party. 'Respectfully, if I see Brook from MAFS as a model for any brand I will NOT be buying anything from that brand ever again. Although Brook attempted to start things on a good note by apologising for her behaviour, things quickly went downhill. There is no excuse for that behaviour,' Brook told her co–stars. It comes after Brook and her co-star Gia Fleur left MAFS fans furious after their wild display at Wednesday's dinner party.

If nature is healing, then nature might want to upgrade its settings. It was a long 16 days, but Ireland and the Six Nations are new market leaders in the power of restoration. Take Tommy O’Brien. He was one of the fall guys from the 36-14 loss in Paris. Not only was he the first back to be whipped off by Andy Farrell 10 minutes into the second half at the Stade de France, he was also dropped completely for the Italy game.

East Lothian man rushed to hospital after crash as police hunt 'hit and run' driverThe driver of the car failed to stop. The driver failed to stopEast Lothian police are hunting an alleged hit-and-run driver after a crash on Saturday evening. ‌Police arrived at the scene but the driver of the car failed to stop. Article continues below"The driver of the car failed to stop and enquiries are ongoing to trace the driver and the vehicle. The male pedestrian was taken to hospital for assessment.

Project Runway alum Tim Gunn revealed that heartbreak led him to become celibate for the last 43 years. Gunn thought he was handed a 'death sentence' when he discovered his longtime partner - the only person he had ever been with - was unfaithful during the early days of the AIDS crisis. Project Runway alum Tim Gunn, 72, revealed that heartbreak led him to become celibate for the last 43 years; Gunn pictured in 2020'And this is someone I worked with, so it wasn't as though I just would never see him again. During Thursday's podcast, Gunn revealed he is no longer part of the show because producers did not ask him to return. His popularity on Project Runway led to two spin-off series, Bravo's Tim Gunn's Guide to Style and Lifetime's Under the Gunn.

Katherine Heigl paid tribute to her former Grey's Anatomy costar Eric Dane on Instagram, three days after his death at age 53 following a hard-fought battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). While addressing Dane's family directly, the mother-of-two wrote to his widow, Rebecca Gayheart, and daughters Billie and Georgia, acknowledging that words often fall short in moments of profound grief. 'I will forever be grateful I got to bask in it for even a brief moment in time,' Heigl wrote, before thanking Dane's family for sharing him with the world. 'We are deeply saddened by the loss of Eric Dane,' it read, before reflecting on the late actor's impact on the show. Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes said, 'Eric Dane was a beloved member of the Shondaland and Grey’s Anatomy families.

A violinist turned undercover investigator to get justice after being left disabled by a faulty Pilates machine. The mother-of-three was doing the downward-facing dog exercise on a Pilates machine when it gave way, plummeting her downwards and forwards with a huge force. Ms Meron suffered a fractured left elbow and serious abdominal injuries and has been left with long-term nerve damage. So Ms Meron went undercover to visit Mrs Schuring’s chain of studios across London to collect evidence to support her case for compensation. Now, after seven years, she has finally pinned her injuries to a faulty Pilates machine and, as a result, has been paid substantial damages in a confidential settlement.

Kate wowed in a sequined red dress as she held hands with her long term partner Danny Fujikawa. Meanwhile Emma appeared in great spirits as she waved to fans while smiling from ear to ear. The star changed into a black mini dress which she wore underneath a black coat. The Paul Thomas Anderson hit had already received a record 14 nominations, and came out on top as it won Best Film, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor, Cinematography and Editing. Jessie, who is already tipped as a favourite to win the Oscar for Best Actress, used her acceptance speech to thank her fellow nominees.

Ireland saw “significant reductions” in many major crimes over the course of 2025, particularly in terms of property and robbery offences, per new statistics. 137% growth in fraudHowever, fraud offences increased markedly by 137% over the same period, primarily driven by a jump in online fraud activity and scams. Theft from vehicles was down 16% and aggravated burglary down 14%, a sample of major crime categories which continued to decline at pace during 2025, according to An Garda Síochána. A spokesperson for the gardaí said that over 200 arrests were recorded daily in 2025, amounting to over 74,000 arrests for the year. They said that long term trends “continue to demonstrate and ongoing and sustained” reduction in recorded crime, adding that Ireland remains ranked the second most peaceful country in the world, after Iceland, per the Global Peace Index.

Flights between Dublin and the US have been cancelled due to Storm Hernando (Damien Storan/PA)Thirteen flights to and from Dublin airport on Monday have been cancelled due to a storm on the east coast of the USA. Posting on X, the airport said: “Due to adverse weather (Storm Hernando) on the east coast of the US, airlines have cancelled a number of flights due to operate to/from Dublin Airport on Monday.”We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the contentDublin Airport said airlines had cancelled seven outbound and six inbound flights so far as a result of the stormIt said flights to JFK airport in New York, Newark airport in New Jersey and Boston airport are affected. They advised passengers to contact their airlines for the latest updates.

Interior designer Lana Dullaghan is no stranger to room transformations, and has completed a number of successful bathroom upgrades for her clients. In another, the brief involved a complete redesign, as the small bathroom was extended to create a practical wet room for everyday use, along with the bathroom area with the effective storage solutions. The timeline for each bathroom project varied significantly, due to the planning involved and the specific products used. “Also, when ordering products, make sure they come with a return policy, as you may need to return some items. Just for guidance, bathroom renovations typically start from around €7,000, depending on the size of the room, products, labour costs and other factors.”lanadullaghandesigns.com; celinecollins.com

I went to Cork for no reason last week and immediately came back. It was an accident. It was what you’d call an honest mistake, although, once you get to an advanced age, mistakes tend to trail awful possibilities.

There are mounting calls on the Government to set up an operational task force — comprising gardaí, Defence Forces, and other agencies — to co-ordinate security preparations and operations for Ireland’s presidency of the EU, which begins in July. The delay is outlined in the latest Government detailed implementation plan on recommendations in the Commission on the Defence Forces (CoDF) report, published four years ago this month. The CoDF report had actually urged that the counter-drone technology be in place by the third quarter of 2025. Civil-military structuresIn addition, separate CoDF recommendations had called for the development of civil-military hybrid structures and military hybrid capabilities. Just as was done in December 2025.”He said close co-operation was needed for the presidency between key agencies, such as Gardai, the Defence Forces and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor annoyed figures around the world and kept such 'dubious' company while acting as trade envoy that Whitehall officials raised concerns, it has emerged. Insiders from the former coalition government claimed yesterday that Andrew was widely viewed as a liability, but terminating his official role was considered politically sensitive because it risked dragging Buckingham Palace into a row. 'But because he was royalty, the official line was that, of course, he was doing a wonderful job,' he told The Observer. Another former Whitehall grandee said ambassadors would often complain about staging big receptions, just for Andrew to 'arrive late and only talk to the young women and then leave early'. It was reported Andrew eventually agreed to give up the trade position following a conversation between David Cameron and the late Queen.

Cork technology firm Datalogix has been acquired by Dublin cloud security company Ekco for an undisclosed sum. Acquisition brings Ekco's security revenues to €100mDatalogix will form part of Ekco’s security division, bringing the division’s revenues to a €100m share of Ekco’s overall group revenues of €200m. The acquisition will significantly expand Ekco’s operational technology capabilities in the Irish, British, and US markets, under the leadership of Ekco Ireland CEO Steve MacNicholas. Datalogix marks the eighth company to be acquired by Ekco in the last two years. Datalogix is led by managing director Der Cremen and chief technical officer Damian White, who will bring over 50 years’ combined industry experience to Ekco.

Ireland must stand in solidarity with Ukraine and continue to support its people, politicians at peace rallies across Ireland said yesterday. Marches were held to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is tomorrow. Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy speaking at Sunday's rally in Cork in support of Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Listening to speeches at the rally in Cork in support of Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. Picture: David KeaneRussia attacks the Ukrainian energy system almost daily, striking thermal power plants and electrical substations.