1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on З’являться нові можливості та підуть в минуле проблеми: лютий може стати особливим для трьох знаків Зодіаку
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Irish February bank holiday opening hours for Dunnes, Lidl, Aldi, SuperValu, M&S and others with some hours reduced
A NUMBER of Irish supermarkets have revealed their opening hours for this coming St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend.
Many around the country are already looking ahead to the long weekend with rugby fans gearing up for the Six Nations clash.
Some Irish supermarkets have confirmed reduced opening hoursGetty - ContributorShoppers will be stocking up on goodies ahead of the Six Nations clashADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
But for those hoping to pick up some last-minute groceries and treats before the long weekend, be aware that opening hours may vary.
Several supermarkets across Ireland have adjusted their hours to accommodate shoppers and staff over the busy weekend.
Many will operate at regular working hours, while others opt to open later than usual.
Here is a full breakdown of the list of the opening hours for Irish stores over the February bank holiday.
DUNNES STORES
Dunnes Stores shoppers are urged to check their local branch for opening times over the bank holiday as stores may open and close at different times.
ALDI
Aldi Ireland bosses confirmed its stores will be open from 8am–10pm as normal on Saturday, February 1, and from 9am–9pm on Sunday, February 2.
And shops will also open between 9am–9pm on Monday, February 3, for the St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday.
The retailer advised customers to check details of local opening hours on ALDI’s website to avoid disappointment, as some stores’ hours “may vary slightly”.
On Monday, the Aldi in Swords will open from 10am–9pm.
The Laytown shop will operate from 11am–7pm and Dunshaughlin will open from 10am–9pm.
The supermarket giant will resume normal opening hours from 8am as usual on Tuesday, February 4.
M&S IRELAND
Marks and Spencer bosses said the opening hours of stores differ depending on the store.
Shoppers are urged to use their shop locator for specific opening times here.
The supermarket giant has lots of offers in store for the long weekend.
Foodies can pick up an Indian Dine in meal with 1 Main and 1 Side for €10.
Pizza lovers can also opt for a Dine in meal with 1 Pizza and 1 Side for only €8.50.
And for those entertaining, there’s 20 per cent off selected Italian wine.
LIDL
Lidl bosses confirmed the stores are operating normal hours on Saturday.
However, the supermarket will close early on Sunday and Monday of the bank holiday.
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “Lidl Ireland stores will be operating normal opening hours for Saturday the 1st of February, 8am to 10pm.
“On Sunday the 2nd of February and Monday the 3rd of February, stores will open from 9am to 9pm.”
SUPERVALU
Supervalu customers will have different hours for different stores.
A spokesperson for Supervalu said: “Our stores are independently operated so hours may vary by store.
“Customers are encouraged to check the specific opening and closing times of their local store in advance.”
TESCO
The majority of Tesco stores will open from 9am to 8pm on bank holiday Monday.
However, times may vary in some locations.
Customers are urged to check their local branch.
Shoppers are urged to check the website for local storesGetty Images - Getty
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s other club play in front of lowest ever crowd as fuming Man Utd fans protest ticket price hike
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’s other club played in front of a record LOW crowd in their final Europa League group match.
French outfit Nice welcomed Bodo/Glimt to the Allianz Riviera on Thursday night for what proved to be the final match of their European campaign this season.
AFPNice welcomed Bodo/Glimt to the Allianz Riviera for their final Europa League group match[/caption]
AFPThe match was played in front of a record-low crowd at the stadium[/caption]
APThe French outfit are owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s billion-pound Ineos company[/caption]
Les Aiglons’ hopes of reaching the knockout stages had long gone up in smoke and they went into the match second-bottom of the 36-man table.
Scores of fans opted not to attend Thursday’s academic match against Bodo, which led to a record-low attendance.
A mere 4,272 supporters were in attendance for the 1-1 draw.
And 800 of the fans in attendance were Bodo supporters who had made the long journey from Norway.
Nice boss Franck Haise said: “I think we’ll have fewer people at the stadium than against OM.
“That’s all I’ll say. We have to be worthy of the competition.
“And then there’s an interest for those who are going to play and prove that they can perform.”
The midweek attendance figure was a stark contrast to the number of supporters who packed the Allianz for Nice’s clash with Olympique Marseille last weekend.
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Just over 31,000 fans were in attendance to watch Haise’s men record a 2-0 victory over the visitors.
Nice fans have largely spoken positively about Ratcliffe since his company, INEOS, took ownership of the club in 2019.
But the same can’t be said of Manchester United supporters, who have been irked by a number of the billionaire’s decisions since he became a shareholder in December 2023.
Ratcliffe drew the ire of the Old Trafford faithful by laying off 250 staff members last July and then asking club legend Sir Alex Ferguson to step down from his ambassador role the following October.
But his decision to raise ticket prices to £66 per game and axe concessionary pricing for children and seniors has really enraged fans.
And supporters vocalised their anger during the Red Devils’ 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend.
Sections of the travelling fans were heard chanting: “Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t, Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t.
“Just like the Glazers, Jim Ratcliffe’s a c**t.”
United will be back in action on Sunday, welcoming Crystal Palace to Old Trafford.
PASir Jim Ratcliffe has drawn the ire of Red Devils fans by increasing ticket prices[/caption]
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Man City handed nightmare Real Madrid clash as Arsenal edge towards last 16 tie with former Champions League winners
MANCHESTER CITY have drawn Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16.
Pep Guardiola’s side scraped through the league phase of the competition and have been a tough draw against the 15-time champions.
ReutersManchester City have been given a nightmare draw[/caption]
City will welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad on February 11 or 12, with the return leg the following week.
Because they finished 22nd in the league phase the English champions could only have drawn Real or Bayern Munich.
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on One of the UK’s best cities to get new ‘game-changer’ £120million train station
A HUGE new train station is set to open in a major UK city which has been described as a ‘game-changer’.
St Mellons in Cardiff, being dubbed Cardiff Parkway Station, has finally given the go-ahead, nearly three years after getting planning permission back in 2022.
cardiffhendrelakes.comA new train station has been given the go ahead to open in Cardiff[/caption]
cardiffhendrelakes.comCardiff Parkway Station will have four stations[/caption]
Cardiff ParkwayIt will be the first station for East Cardiff in decades[/caption]
The new station will be seven minutes from the main central Cardiff station, and hopes to “improve connectivity to other areas of the country and the wider UK”.
The four platform railway station would have eight trains an hour between Cardiff and Newport.
And longer train routes would include connections to Bristol, Manchester and London.
It would welcome more than 800,000 people a year, when built.
New park and ride facilities would improve access to the station, which isn’t common across Cardiff.
Initial plans set the cost of the new station at £120million, although this is likely to go up.
Cardiff Council Leader, Cllr Huw Thomas said the new station would “enhance the city’s future“.
He added: “Cardiff Parkway will significantly improve our transport infrastructure, leading to economic growth and job creation across Cardiff and the wider region.”
And Senedd Member for South Wales Central, Andrew RT Davies MS added: “This new station will be a game changer for Cardiff.”
The last time East Cardiff had a railway station was in 1959 with one in Marshfield, Newport.
East Cardiff currently has no railway station – there was one just over the council border in Marshfield, Newport, but this closed in 1959.
Currently, journeys from from St Mellons to Cardiff city centre take 25 minutes by car, but will be just seven minutes by train.
And two new train stations are being built as part of the new HS2 line.
Three scenic train journeys you can take in the UK
Cornish Coast – One trip that rail enthusiasts seem to love is along a stretch of the Cornish coast and takes just 10 minutes to complete.
The route from St Erth to St Ives only stops at Carbis Bay en route to its final destination, but the views out the window for the whole journey are pretty spectacular.
Another highlight of the journey is that St Ives station is situated right next to Porthminster beach, meaning the sand and sea can be accessed almost immediately.
Meanwhile, the station is less than a ten minute walk into town, where the harbour, shops, galleries and pubs can be explored.
Durham to Edinburgh – Another train route that people in the UK love is the East Coast train line between Durham and Edinburgh, with coastal views and city landscapes among the sights that can be seen out the window.
Newcastle, Berwick, Lindisfarne and Durham Cathedral are all among the highlights on that route.
Scotland’s West Highland Line – While Scotland is home to plenty of famous landmarks and top attractions, it also has one of the most breathtaking train routes in the world.
Scotland’s West Highland Line has previously been dubbed the best rail journey in the world by Wanderlust – and it’s easy to see why.
With mountain landscapes, serene lochs, wistful moors, and wildlife all visible through the train window, it’s certainly a route all holidaymakers should consider doing at least once.
Click News and MediaKelsey Parker has been spotted for the first time since her pregnancy announcement after hitting back over her Max George ‘feud’[/caption]
Click News and MediaThe star wrapped up warm in a long coat[/caption]
Click News and MediaKelsey concealed her bump in a black outfit and large coat[/caption]
instagram/being_kelseyKelsey and Tom share Bodhi and Aurelia together[/caption]
The blonde beauty shares two kids, Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with Tom, who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 before passing away in March 2022.
And she was spotted looking in great spirits after revealing her baby news, as she strolled along with her two children.
Kelsey opted for a barefaced look as she grabbed a Costa coffee and kept warm in a large black patterned coat.
Aurelia and Bodhi could be seen beside her in warm outfits as they grinned away.
The family were spotted enjoying a day out on a very rainy Friday, as she grabbed a coffee before heading to her car with the smiley tots.
Kelsey kept her bump concealed in an all black look with her large floor length coat on over the top.
She said: “There’s no feud on my part. I’m a busy woman. I’ve got two kids. I’m growing a baby. I’ve not got the time for falling out with people and having feuds. It really ain’t a bit of me.”
While the band rallied around Kelsey in the early days and Max even gave a heart-wrenching eulogy at Tom’s funeral in April 2023, they have not remained as close as the years have gone on.
While Kelsey has been dealing with her own grief as well as raising her and Tom’s two kids, Max has had battles of his own.
He had to be fitted with a pacemaker and was so scared he was going to die that he wrote his will.
“We’re both having hard times. Obviously, I wish Max all the wellness in the world, because I wouldn’t want anyone to go through any ill health or anything,” Kelsey added.
“When you’ve lost someone you realise there are much bigger things to get upset [about].
“But there’s no feud on my behalf.”
Meanwhile she revealed that Tom’s other The Wanted bandmates rushed to congratulate her on expecting a baby.
“Jay [McGuinness] was so excited. He can’t wait for the baby and Siva [Kaneswaran] messaged me and congratulated me too, which was nice,” she said.
“Everyone has been really kind and is pleased for me.”
Kelsey is still close to her late husband’s family including his mum, Noreen, who was thrilled by the news that she was expecting.
In an interview last week with OK! Magazine, she said: “We’ve all been through so much together.
“But I’m here and bringing another baby into the world.”
Tom’s family were equally supportive of her getting together with her new partner, Will, who lost his dad when he was young.
Speaking to Fabulous last month, she said: “I met Will on a night out. We were both out with friends.
“He didn’t know who I was and when I told him about Tom, he was so understanding, it didn’t freak him out.”
While Kelsey admitted she was terrified of the reaction from the public after she announced her new relationship, she felt confident it was the right thing to do, having had Tom’s blessing as well as his family’s.
“When Tom passed away, his mum Noreen said: ‘Whatever you choose to do, I will support you’,” she revealed.
Click News and MediaPregnant Kelsey spotted grabbing a Costa[/caption]
Click News and MediaThe star looked in great spirits as she strolled along with her kids[/caption]
Instagram/'@maxgeorgeKelsey broke her silence on her ‘feud’ with Max George[/caption]
GettyTom Parker was part of the band The Wanted[/caption]
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on HGTV Fans Are Fed Up: “I Miss When They Actually Showed How to Decorate”
HGTV has lost its spark, according to an army of fed-up fans—and the numbers don’t lie. In a 2024 Nielsen report, HGTV was ranked the 13th most-watched network, resulting in an 18 percent decline in viewership from the year prior. In a series of Reddit threads, fans are insisting that HGTV has "gone downhill and is abysmal" after failing to update its programming and invest in new talent. Some are even boycotting the network for its rival, Magnolia Network.
It doesn’t take an OG fan to decipher that HGTV has its favorites. House Hunters, which premiered in 1999, is the network’s longest-running show. There are six spin-offs under the Property Brothers franchise, while Tarek El Moussa and Christina Hall of Flip or Flop fame have gone on to have solo and joint spin-offs. The ratings speak for themselves; however, fans are getting fatigued.
“Why does HGTV keep canceling really good shows like Desert Flippers, Houses With History, and Vacation House Rules but keeps only Christina and the Property Brothers?” asked someone in the Reddit thread “HGTV keeps canceling quality shows for [expletive] drama.”
A second person agreed: “It’s like they’ve decided all they need to do for programming is just endless repeats of 5 shows.”
Fans are also begging for HGTV to reinvent the wheel when it comes to show ideas and fresh talent. “Are they still having new shows? Every time I look it’s House Hunters or My Lottery Dream Home. I gave up,” reads another comment.
And some wouldn’t be upset if HGTV cut ties with some of its longtime hosts. “Why does Christina keep getting new shows?” one person asked, to which another responded, “She essentially does the very same thing every time.”
“Too much Property Brothers for sure,” another added.
Fans complain that the network lacks professional talent.
“I’ve said it before—several times—I miss when they actually showed how to decorate. Like there's a ‘science’ to it,” wrote a frustrated Reddit user, who no longer finds the network educational. “[It’s] just a quick montage of folks chopping pillows and turning a plant 2 degrees to the right.”
“There aren't any real interior designers left (maybe Hillary [Farr]). Most are spouses of a contractor or are in real estate as agents. The houses look the same, the problems are the same,” wrote someone else.
In a second HGTV Reddit thread, one person said, “Hgtv isn't really looking for real designers, they are looking for someone who will stay inside the hgtv lines.”
“They don't seem to feature people who actually design for a living,” per another fan.
Several HGTV fans believe the network has completely lost the plot. “Yeah, they barely have any H and they don't have any G on the Home and Garden TV network these days,” quipped one viewer.
“HGTV shows are more about the stars of the shows than the subject,” one comment reads.
Fixer Upper sweethearts Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines left HGTV to launch their own cable network, Magnolia Network, in 2021. The platform includes original content from the husband-wife duo as well as a variety of home renovation, cooking, and gardening shows. In many ways, Magnolia Network is the new and improved HGTV that many fans have been asking for.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on 15 кращих продуктів і трав, щоб очистити нирки!
Нирки, безумовно, є життєво важливим органом, якому варто приділити увагу, для того, щоб організм підтримувати в нормі. Нирки відповідають за багато важливих функцій організму, такі як очищення від токсинів, баланс рідини, утворення сечі та інші. Нирки переробляють кров, викидаючи непотрібні продукти і надлишок рідини в сечі. Якщо ці токсини не видаляються вчасно, вони розщеплюються […]
Лютий — місяць можливостей, натхнення та відновлення внутрішньої гармонії. Лютий 2025 року принесе зміни для деяких знаків Зодіаку. Цього місяця деякі відчують приплив енергії, звільнення від минулих обмежень та можливість рухатися вперед із більшою впевненістю. За прогнозами астрологів, особливо вдалим цей місяць виявиться для Овнів, Раків та Скорпіонів. Ці три знаки зодіаку отримають підтримку […]
Нирки, безумовно, є життєво важливим органом, якому варто приділити увагу, для того, щоб організм підтримувати в нормі. Нирки відповідають за багато важливих функцій організму, такі як очищення від токсинів, баланс рідини, утворення сечі та інші. Нирки переробляють кров, викидаючи непотрібні продукти і надлишок рідини в сечі. Якщо ці токсини не видаляються вчасно, вони розщеплюються […]