Child benefit and welfare payments for eight-year-old Kyran Durnin were being paid even as authorities suspected that he had moved across the border into the North. The young boy was reported missing in August, but the gardaí believe he may have died up to two years ago. Officers have started a murder investigation into Kyran’s […]
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More than half of primary schools in the main commuter belt and the same number of special schools across the country say they cannot find teachers to fill vacant posts, and teachers’ groups warn the problem is getting worse. An extensive survey of primary schools nationwide has found that, while Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow are […]
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SHE’S hitting headlines for her behaviour on Married At First Sight UK.
And now Holly Ditchfield appears to be feeling the effects of being embroiled in a bullying row, and has been forced to slash the price of her wedding dress on Vinted.
Holly originally listed the strapless white wedding dress on the second hand marketplace for £800 two weeks ago.
“Worn once!! Immaculate condition,” she wrote.
“Paid extra for the silver belt to be sewn onto the dress.
“Paid £1500”.
She described the size 12 dress as being in “very good” condition, and shared snaps of herself in the gown while tying the knot with groom Alex Henry on the TV show.
However, Holly has decided to try and get at least some of her money back by dropping the price of the dress to just £700.
“£700 till Friday! (will deliver or collection is available if local) to save delivery rates,” the Huddersfield-based bride added in the product description.
Holly has faced backlash from MAFS viewers over her treatment of fellow bride Hannah Norburn.
She took issue with the fact that Hannah – who was unsuccessful while trying to get back on good terms with husband Stephen – had called her husband Alex her “favourite groom”.
Viewers watched as Holly teamed up with best pal Polly Sellman to launch a scathing attack on Hannah on a girls’ day during a retreat.
But when she was accused of “ganging up” on Hannah, Holly hit back on social media as she wrote: “I never ganged up with anybody.
“I was stating how I felt as I wasn’t in a position to see Hannah until the girls day.
“So when I did want to speak to her it turned out more than one person had an issue I had my own disagreement.”
She also insisted she had “no intention” for things to get heated, but added: “Unfortunately some people don’t like being on the receiving end of their behaviour so it became a back and forth conversation”.
There was a dinner party after the girls’ day, with Holly causing controversy once again as she commented “Look what the cat’s dragged in” as Hannah entered the room.
Her savage remark even shocked the experts and branded it “unkind”.
AS per the NDA's attached with the show, brides and grooms are banned from revealing anything about the current status of their relationships.
However, there have been a few things let slip, which have acted as spoilers for viewers of the show.
It was recently revealed that Ross McCarthy, who had been a favourite alongside wife Sacha Jones, had dumped his blonde wife just two weeks after filming, leaving her blindsided in the process.
It has also been reported that Hannah Norburn cheated on her husband Stephen Nolson – with another groom.
She had a secret affair with Orson Nurse behind his wife Richelle’s back.
Rumours are that there’s just one couple still together from the 2024 cast, but this won’t be confirmed until the season finale.
It’s believed that the programme will conclude on 14 November.
But asked if she has any regrets over the way she acted, Holly replied: “I wouldn’t change nothing in my life, you live and you learn.
“I would have just liked to have been able to have that conversation with her before the girls’ day.”
It remains to be seen whether or not Holly and husband Alex can weather the storm, as it’s just the latest in a long line of issues for the couple.
They have previously been seen butting heads over ridiculous issues, with things often exploding into shouting matches.
But in a chat with the experts, Holly admitted she’s so afraid of how Alex will react that she often doesn’t bring things up until they’re in public and around other people.
Holly isn’t the only MAFS UK bride from this year to try and flog her wedding dress on Vinted.
Polly – the main person involved in the Hannah bullying scandal – has also listed hers for £1,600.
She said the size 16 Justin Alexander dress “has been altered to size and can be altered again”.
Viewers called for Polly to be axed from the show after she issued a threat to Hannah, telling her: “Don’t start getting muggy.
“Do not start speaking to people like that. The last thing you want to do is get brave.”
Following the backlash, Polly said in a statement on her social media: “I am absolutely not defending any behaviour from last night despite the things Hannah said and done, because it was to be quite frank, disgusting.
“I’ll apologise for the delivery but not what was said.”
Another bride Amy Kenyon, another late contender on the show, has been supporting Hannah during the scandal, alongside her husband Luke Debono.
But Amy has also listed her wedding dress on Vinted, for an optimistic £2,000.
WHEN a young Liam Payne was just starting his career as pop star in One Direction, he met Danielle Peazer.
The pair – who met on The X Factor – remained friends after they split, with the late singer messaging the dancer shortly before his death at 31.
Born on June 10, 1988, Danielle Peazer is a professional dancer and fitness influencer.
She learnt her craft when she studied at the the English National Ballet School.
After getting her big break as a backup dancer on The X Factor, she has since worked with pop stars like Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Kylie Minogue.
Danielle was also a dancer at the London 2012 Olympics.
As a fitness influencer her popular dance cardio videos have garnered her 1M followers on Instagram.
Danielle also helps train celebrities, and counts Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards as one of her clients.
At the beginning of her career, Danielle met Liam Payne when was on The X Factor in 2010.
She was working as a backup dancer for the show, and he was just finding fame in One Direction.
The pair dated for three years until 2013.
In 2022, it was reported that they had “grown close” again after being spotted out, but that was the last time they were linked together.
Sadly, Liam died on October 16, 2024, after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Argentina.
Danielle paid tribute to her former love by sharing a snap of them from when they were dating,
She revealed how they had remained friends since their split and had been in touch just a few weeks before he died.
Writing on Instagram, Danielle said: “Whilst we all take the time to navigate in a world without Liam, it’s important to remember that while he was adored by millions as a world famous musician for the last decade, he was also someone’s son and brother for more than 30 years, a friend to so many and more recently an uncle.
“His most important role and something he was the most proud of out of all of his monumental successes was that he was a father.
“The thought that there is a now a child growing up without one of their parents is heartbreaking and unfair.
“To Liam’s son Bear, as well as his parents and sisters, my love, thoughts and strength goes to you.
“The magnitude of this loss is incomprehensible and I will continue to support you in any way I am able to.”
Receiving a message from you a couple of weeks ago expressing your happiness for the love I found with Sonny and Mia is something I’ll cherish forever.
Danielle Peazer
Danielle continued: “Thank you for teaching me about the importance of setting boundaries, and that I should always protect my heart.
“Receiving a message from you a couple of weeks ago expressing your happiness for the love I found with Sonny and Mia is something I’ll cherish forever.
“I’m sorry your story didn’t end differently, and I’m sorry you didn’t ever get to share more of your magic with the world.
“Rest easy my friend. Love Danielle x.”
After his relationship with Danielle ended Liam famously dated Cheryl Cole, who he welcomed his son, Bear with.
The pair met when he was a young wannabe popstar auditioning for The X Factor in 2009, before he got his big break on the show the following year.
The pair got together while the former Girls Aloud star was going through her divorce to second husband Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in early 2016.
They became parents in March 2017 but split up in July 2018.Before he died, the singer was in a relationship with Kate Cassidy, who was with him a few days before he passed away.
Since 2021, Danielle has been in a relationship with Capital FM star Sonny Jay.
In May 2024, the couple welcomed a daughter together, Mia.
Announcing their baby news, they both posted: “And then there were 3…She’s here and she’s perfect.”
Danielle previously opened up about her relationship with Sonny, and told her followers: “Without even realising that I’d evolved, I met Sonny, and I didn’t even need to express my morals, standards or desires in a relationship.
“He just gets it. He gets me, and I’ve never felt safety in a relationship like this.
“So much so, that I feel proud to share a private segment of my life with my online community, something I haven’t done for years, if ever in this way.”
SHOCKED fans, former co-workers, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death emerged.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
James Cordon also paid his own tribute, describing the star as a “loving and kind soul”.
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: “Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heart-breaking.
“I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family today x.”
Payne previously appeared on Cordon’s The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall – who won X Factor with her bandmates one year after One Direction took part – described him as “the first friend I made in this industry”.
She said: “We fell out of touch as the years went by, but back in 2008 he was the first friend I made in this industry.
“Both of us so young, so ambitious, both hoping we’d ‘make it’. I hope you are at peace now”.
Camila Cabello described his death as a “tragedy” and said he “made an impression” on her when she was a young girl.