Journalists

Katie Byrne: 'Harry and Meghan's two-child policy smacks of eco-posturing' 

Keen to see Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expand their brood? Well, you probably shouldn't hold your breath: Harry says he and his wife want two children "maximum" - and he's not for turning.

Katie Byrne: 'Are you an arbiter of good taste or just an unashamed snob?' 

They say there's no accounting for taste but as common an adage as that may be, it transpires that not everyone agrees with the sentiment.

Katie Byrne: 'Love Island isn't about love and lust - it's about social acceptance and rejection' 

It's all kicking off on Love Island, as a series of tiffs, twists and tantrums finally gives viewers the drama they've been waiting for. I only started watching the show last week, and while I'm still trying to get my head around the culture and customs of the Majorcan villa, I'm also struggling to understand why I'm glued to the screen every night.

More women in Ireland are choosing to be 'voluntarily childless'. Are you one of them? 

Women’s bodies and what they choose to do with them have long been a source of societal fascination. An abiding interest in the female capacity to reproduce has frequently been the subject of intrusive public speculation.

Katie Byrne: 'The 20 relationship red flags you should never ignore' 

Pamela Anderson didn't mince her words when she announced her split from French football player Adil Rami earlier this week. In a lengthy Instagram caption, the former Baywatch star accused Rami of cheating on her and alleged that he subjected her to "physical and emotional torture" during their two-year relationship.

Katie Byrne: 'How to handle a vegan intervention and other modern day scenarios' 

It was all too easy to make assumptions when recent headlines announced that Will Smith and wife Jada had staged an "intervention" for their son Jaden. The 21-year-old rapper is an LA native and a red-carpet regular - and when we hear the word intervention in a Hollywood context, we immediately suspect substance abuse.

Katie Byrne: 'Is tech killing everyone's imagination?' 

It seems strange to mourn the disappearance of something that doesn't actually exist, but that doesn't make me any less sad to discover that children's imaginary friends may be in danger of dying out.

Katie Byrne: 'Me Too movement has sparked a long overdue conversation but men are victims too' 

It's nearly three years since the Me Too campaign catalysed a global movement, and change continues apace. Men in power are rethinking their behaviour, masculinity is gradually being redefined and male sexual entitlement is now discussed in classrooms, boardrooms and bedrooms.

Katie Byrne: 'Ancestry tests force us to question our age-old family legends' 

The brilliant Who Do You Think You Are? is back on TV screens, and the stories are as engrossing as ever.

Change is afoot at Victoria's Secret but does sex still sell? 

It looks like things are finally getting a shake-up at Victoria's Secret. Last week the lingerie giant hired Valentina Sampaio, their first transgender model. A few days later, it emerged that their CMO Edward Razek - the man who said the brand would never hire a "transsexual" model - was leaving the company.

Katie Byrne: Why can't we separate holiday fantasy from reality? 

If Love Island has taught us anything, it's that holiday expectations don't always go to plan.

A hit with A-list celebs, sound baths are balm for the soul 

It's 7pm on Friday evening and I'm unwinding after a long week's work. I haven't followed the after-work crowd to the nearest pub. I haven't collapsed on the couch for a marathon of Netflix viewing and online shopping.

Katie Byrne: 'The six wedding dilemmas that every couple encounters' 

TV presenter Gráinne Seoige voiced an all-too-common dilemma when she admitted that she and fiancé Leon Jordaan agonised over the location for their upcoming wedding.

Microdosing: 'It gives me the strength to say, I can do this!' 

Twice a week, *Sarah Conway starts her day with a strong cup of coffee, a bowl of buckwheat porridge and approximately 10-15 micrograms of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).

Katie Byrne: 'The bald truth behind Rob Lowe's hair loss jibes' 

Actor Rob Lowe shared one of the most traumatic experiences of his life during a recent interview with The Daily Telegraph, but you'll probably struggle to guess exactly what it entailed.

Katie Byrne: 'Carol Vorderman's agelessness is by no means effortless' 

There was a time, not so long ago, when the female life cycle was grouped into segments.

The reinvention of Nadia Forde: what happened next for Ireland's photocall queen 

There was a time, not so long ago, when Nadia Forde was everywhere. The doe-eyed beauty was the photocall model of the moment. Then she was the queen of the reality TV circuit. And then, all of a sudden, she seemed to disappear.

Katie Byrne: ''Fat-fishers' aren't the only people telling lies on dating sites' 

It was surprising to see a number of brands get into the spirit of April Fools' Day on Monday.

Katie Byrne: 'Mel B's sex revelation about Geri is in a different class altogether' 

Mel B's sex revelation was designed to take her bandmate down a few notches.

Hair-raising: Is the idea of not shaving your armpits still taboo? 

It was around this time 20 years ago that America's sweetheart, Julia Roberts arrived on the red carpet for the London premiere of Notting Hill.

Katie Byrne: Can binge-watching TV increase anti-social behaviour and stoke irrational fears? 

Anyone who has binge-watched an entire Netflix series in one sitting will know that the habit comes with health consequences. Insomnia, eye strain, lethargy - not to mention the 1,600 kcals of empty carbs consumed in the process. But what about its impact on society? Can binge-watching increase anti-social behaviour and stoke irrational fears?

Katie Byrne: 'There are some uncomfortable truths about the plus-size modelling industry' 

After Ashley Graham became the first ever plus-size model to appear on the cover of American Vogue and designers like Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Simkhai started making plus-size clothes for online retailer 11 Honoré, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the body positive movement was gaining momentum.

Katie Byrne on vaping: 'In a matter of months, my e-cigarette became more like a child's pacifier' 

It's National No Smoking Day today, but as someone who has a chronic nicotine addiction, I'm not entirely sure if I should be celebrating it.

Why bathtime is picking up steam: ''Shower people' seem to be missing the larger point' 

We all have our own little rituals to punctuate the day, don't we? Some people need an extra-strong coffee to negotiate the liminal zone between sleepiness and wakefulness. Some people need to hear the glug-glug-glug of wine being poured into a goblet-sized glass before they draw a line between work and play. And some people need baths - lots of them.

Katie Byrne: 'What NOT to do when marketing to millennials' 

Another day, another brand shamelessly pandering to the 'unique needs' of the millennial generation. This time it isn't an airline, hotel group or banking organisation trying to curry favour with this lucrative portion of the market. No, it's a 400-year-old temple in the Japanese city of Kyoto.

Katie Byrne: 'The women we call influencers aren't really that influential' 

Models-of-the-moment, Bella and Gigi Hadid, were nowhere to be seen when Irish fashion designer Simone Rocha showed her FW19 collection at London Fashion Week on Saturday.

Katie Byrne: 'Whisper it, but some of us grown-ups actually like living at home' 

Still living at home with your parents when you’re old enough to be a parent yourself? Well, you can at least take solace from the fact that you’re not alone.

Katie Byrne: 'For slow fashion to really catch on, we need to highlight the women who know exactly what styles suit them' 

In 2015, handwritten letters sent from Jackie Kennedy Onassis to Bill Hamilton, the former director of fashion house Carolina Herrera, went under the hammer.

Katie Byrne: 'The traditional milestones of adulthood are no measure of emotional maturity' 

Much has been written in recent years on the so-called 'Peter Pan generation' - a group of twenty- and thirty-somethings who don't seem to want to grow up.

Katie Byrne: It'll take more than a phone ban to get Generation Mute talking 

If you're not one for small talk, you may want to avoid the Anchor Bar in Courtmacsherry, where proprietors Billy and Padraig Fleming have introduced a mobile phone ban. "It has been noticeable for a number of years now that a lot of people will come into a pub, particularly in the summertime, and the first thing they might say to you is, 'Have you got WiFi?'," Billy told an RTÉ News...

The best of TradFest: Katie Byrne picks 9 highlights (and learns to play the spoons) 

Ireland's largest festival of trad, folk, and world music kicks off on Wednesday and Katie Byrne gets into the mood by learning how to play the spoons with a master musician, plus she's got the lowdown on all the unmissable gigs, right up until Sunday.

Katie Byrne: Have we been too quick to judge Russell Brand's parenting style? 

It seems as though everyone has an opinion on Russell Brand's parenting skills - or supposed lack of them.

Katie Byrne: 'Is 'gymtimidation' making newbies abandon their fitness goals?' 

If you're one of the thousands of people who joined a gym this month, you're probably feeling quite proud of yourself right now. You've got the box-fresh runners, the skin-tight Lycra and the high-reaching goals, but what you probably don't realise is that the odds of success are stacked against you.

Katie Byrne: The keystone habits that can positively change your life 

As we approach mid-January, many of us are coming to terms with the fact that our New Year's resolutions have fallen by the wayside.

10 steps to mindful eating 

Have you ever noticed that your mind is elsewhere during mealtimes? Maybe you hurriedly eat your lunch at your desk - firing off emails in between bites of a sandwich. Or maybe you absent-mindedly graze on leftovers while tidying the kitchen - only to realise that you've eaten the better part of a meal when there's but a few crumbs left on the plate.

Why has Meghan Markle been cast as the Yoko Ono of our times? 

Another day, another character profile of Meghan Markle. This latest account comes from Lady Colin Campbell - a woman who is considered a Royal 'insider' because she knew Princess Diana a bit.

Katie Byrne: When it comes to movement, why is there a prevailing idea that faster and stronger is always better? 

When it comes to movement, why is there a prevailing idea that faster and stronger is always better?

'I'm just done being so hard on myself' - Irish professionals embracing the 'Slow Movement' 

We put an awful lot of pressure on ourselves during the self-improvement craze of early January. The 'New Year, New You' mantra drives us to make dramatic lifestyle changes, but it doesn't take us long to realise that starting a diet, joining a gym, taking up a new hobby, giving up alcohol and getting to inbox zero might be just a tad too ambitious.

Katie Byrne: 'January blues? How to spot all those smug folk who are, grrr, #LovingLife in 2019 (and avoid them)' 

The annual exodus to Barbados is upon us, as pictures of sun-kissed, Pilates-honed celebrities wash up on the shores of red-top newspapers around the world. The January holiday to the Caribbean is something of a tradition among celebrities, who seem to prefer the white-sand beaches unspoiled by plebeians.

The eight inevitable stages of St Stephen's Day 

The day after Christmas is a little like the day after a wedding. The gifts have been passed over, the laundry list of rituals and traditions have been ticked off and, after a build-up that seemed to go on forever, we can all begin to properly wind down.

Katie Byrne: 'Are you and your partner Christmas compatible?' 

Lights are twinkling, carollers are singing and chestnuts are roasting. Well, that's the Christmas we'd all like to be having if we weren't sulking with our partners about their pathological inability to find cranberries in the supermarket...

Katie Byrne: Christmas should be a time of celebration, not obligation. Practice saying no, even if it’s only in front of the mirror 

'I have to' is one of those phrases that we hear a lot of during the festive season. 'I have to get a present for my sister-in-law.' 'I have to take the kids ice-skating.' 'I have to do a Christmas lunch with my colleagues.'

Katie Byrne: 'Avoid lovers' spats this festive season by learning how to resolve conflict' 

It's supposed to be the season of goodwill but for those in a long-term relationship, Christmas can also be the season of simmering tension and lovers' spats.

Katie Byrne: 'For all our talk about cutting back and making do, the trappings of Christmas have become more extravagant' 

Winter sun escapes... Family trips to Lapland.... Shopping breaks in New York... There were plenty of clues that this Christmas was going to become a consumerist orgy, which is why the latest forecast from Retail Ireland shouldn't come as that much of a surprise.

Katie Byrne: Don’t let the pressure to be perfect ruin your festive season 

Christmas Day is nearing and the pressure to have a perfect festive season is on.

Bad romance: The dark side of online dating 

John Daly* couldn't get over his luck when he matched with 'Sandra, 28' on Tinder. She was blonde, blue-eyed and beautiful - and unusually eager to progress their online flirtation to a real-world date.

"Going through cancer you have clarity - it is the only thing you focus on" 

In the last year, Dubliner Kay McKeon (39) has trained to be a yoga instructor in India, moved home to Ireland from New Zealand and moved back in with her parents. It is, by anyone's reckoning, a complete life-overhaul - and it was triggered by a life-threatening diagnosis.

Katie Byrne: The ambition trap: why we need to check our priorities and redefine success 

Have you ever felt strangely unmoved after achieving something that you thought you wanted?

Katie Byrne: 'The return of the vajazzle signals the endless pressure to be 'party-ready'' 

Fashion fans have been subjected to quite a few unseemly sights this year: Kim Kardashian in cycling shorts, Balenciaga's interpretation of Crocs and the Instagram-friendly return of logomania, to name just a few.

Katie Byrne: How can we curb binge drinking if we don't understand why we do it? 

In a country that regularly tops binge drinking league tables, there is no shortage of advice for the person who doesn't know the one that is one too many.

Why do we love tear-jerking Christmas 'sadverts'? 

The much-anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert has landed and speculation about Elton John's involvement has proven to be accurate as the ad charts his career right back to childhood and the gift of a piano on Christmas morning.

Katie Byrne: Those who spend their money wisely tend to spend their time wisely too 

As somebody who hasn't quite got to grips with budgeting, I'm always trying to glean pointers from people who are better at balancing the books.

Katie Byrne: 'Welcome to the modern office, where talking is out of bounds' 

Finding it hard to focus on your work without getting interrupted every three minutes? Japanese electronic giant, Panasonic, might have the solution.

'Ballerina is a title you have to earn. The rest of us are dancers' 

It's one thing watching The Nutcracker's grand pas de deux dance from the comfort of a red velvet theatre seat. It's quite another thing seeing it from the sidelines of a dance studio in Dublin.Ballet dancers Ryoko Yagyu and Rodolfo Saraiva are about to rehearse what is arguably the highlight of Marius Petipa's classic ballet when I slip into DanceHouse on Foley Street for a behind-the-scenes preview.

All Soul's Day: 'Remembering the dead is a true celebration of life' 

This coming Friday is All Souls’ Day. It’s a holy day in the Catholic Church — a day when practicing Catholics commemorate the faithfully departed by praying for all the souls in purgatory.

'We've had people passing out in the graveyard, seeing things, speaking in tongues' - Ghostbus tour guide 

There was a time when Gary Egan was on the fence about ghosts and other spooky phenomena. He wouldn't have described himself as a believer, but he wasn't a disbeliever either. Then he got a job on the Ghostbus. The actor has been working as a theatrical guide on this 'tour of terror' for the last 13 years, and he says he has seen enough to make up his mind.

Saggy tights and bobble hats: the winter style issues we all face 

There's a bitterly cold weekend ahead, according to Met Eireann. The "cold arctic airmass" on its way to Ireland could bring hail, sleet and a risk of thunder - and while it might not be batten-down-the-hatches weather, it's definitely time to bring our winter woolies out of hibernation.

Toxic love: Some relationship red flags should not be ignored 

The term ‘gaslighting’ has become something of a buzzword in recent months — whether it’s a journalist describing the political machinations of President Donald Trump, or a Women’s Aid advocate outlining the insidious tactics used by emotional abusers.

Is the tradition of the unannounced house visit dying in Ireland? 

There are a few of Irish traditions that are taking their last gasps.

Are Harry and Meghan practising for parenthood with their new pooch? 

Two distinct groups of Royal watcher have emerged in the last month.

Comment: Why do older couples have smaller weddings? Because they have a better sense of what's important in life 

Gwyneth Paltrow and TV producer Brad Falchuk tied the knot last week in an intimate wedding reception at the actress's Hamptons home.

Want to win friends and influence people? Here's the trick, according to researchers at Harvard University 

Want to win friends and influence people? The trick, according to researchers at Harvard University, is to focus on the questions you ask, rather than the statements you make.

Bright ideas: Lateral thinking is a skill that needs to be practised 

It's not often that you hear the expression 'think outside the box' these days.

Katie Byrne: We've been shaming problem drinkers for years - and it doesn't work 

Another day, another health campaign aimed at middle-aged drinkers. The alcopop-drinking teenagers of the 90s are all grown up now, but according to health authorities, their drinking habits haven't become more sensible with age. They've simply replaced the Bacardi Breezer drink promotions in the nightclub for the delights of French wine in the privacy of their sitting rooms.

Reignite the spark 

As months go, September expects an awful lot from us. We're supposed to be rejuvenated after two weeks off, inspired after a stretch in a foreign country and energised enough to return to a regular fitness routine - and maybe even an evening class.

'The moment she actually died, I could feel her leaving her body' - Best-selling author Patricia Scanlan on losing her mother 

How do you have a conversation with someone who is going to die? Do you focus on practical things like legalities and the funeral service? Do you eschew the dreaded d-word in favour of euphemisms that soften the blow? Or do you just pretend it's not happening and talk about the weather instead?

In a class of their own 

With the new school term just around the corner, the annual evening class rush has begun.

Meet Ibiza's Irish guru Trish Whelan who quit her demanding music industry job to teach kundalini yoga 

The end of the season is drawing near in Ibiza as the biggest clubs on the island get ready to go out with a bang… and thousands of seasonal workers prepare to go out with a whimper.

Katie Byrne: High concept, traditional or unisex — what does your baby name say about you? 

Girls creator Lena Dunham gave Twitter an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of her mind this week when she posted a list of potential baby names she dreamt up with former flame, the musician Jack Antonoff.

How to avoid the fight club: breaking up without tearing each other apart 

They split almost two years ago but the divorce battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is raging on as the former star couple try to get to grips with custody arrangements, child support and the distribution of assets.

'Like a lot of parents I am muddling through' - Irish mum of two on 'futureproofing' children 

Cara and Chris Carter are parents to two children, Sophie (8) and Brandon (4). They live in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Cara is the founder of Cheeky Squeaks, a baby massage and yoga company; cheekysqueaks.ie.

Katie Byrne: There’s a disconnect between scientific fact and wishful thinking when it comes to fertility 

What do you say to a 35-year-old woman who has yet to have children? Absolutely nothing - if the reaction to Carrie Underwood's recent interview is anything to go by.

The love you make... Good relationships require plenty of hard work 

Former World No. 1 tennis player Andre Agassi was recently asked about the secret of his 17-year marriage to fellow sporting great, Steffi Graf. As always, his answer was sincere, thoughtful and refreshingly devoid of dull platitudes.

How to wear... the trouser suit 

If you've struggled to find a trouser suit that flatters your figure, this is the season to go shopping. For AW18, jackets come in all shapes and sizes: double-breasted, single-breasted, oversized, cropped, peplum and belted…

In high esteem 

Confidence is arguably one of the most important factors that determines success, but there are times when it doesn't come so easily.

Are you addicted to exercise? 

Last year, fitness blogger Erin Thomas - aka 'Queen City Sweat' - took to Instagram to show her followers what happens when a healthy habit metamorphoses into a harmful addiction.

Being thin has its advantages, but there is nothing 'privileged' about counting calories 

Blogger Cora Harrington got everyone talking earlier this week when her Twitter thread on 'thin privilege' went viral. Harrington, editor-in-chief of The Lingerie Addict, believes that thin people enjoy special advantages, and she used her own experiences as a slim woman to illustrate them.

'Once your kids go beyond infanthood, spend time sitting with an arm around them' - Why touch is vital, according to Irish experts 

Every month in Bray, Co Wicklow, a group of between 10 and 20 people come together to hug, snuggle and cuddle.

Illustrator Aoife Dooley reveals how autism has given her a unique take on life that inspires Nikita cartoons 

'I knew I wasn't like everyone else. I just didn't know what it was." We all go through stages of feeling like we don't fit in, but for Dubliner Aoife Dooley, it was more than a short-lived phase; it was a life-long hang-up.

Thank you for the costumes - ‘We figured with our clothes, people would remember us even if we finished ninth’ 

There's a time and a place for white over-the-knee boots; ruffled trousers are a flagrant fire hazard and you might want to give the 'Super Trouper' disco poncho a miss for lunch with the in-laws.

Katie Byrne: Bad marriages can cause serious harm to health, so why do people stay in them? 

We've long heard about the benefits of a good marriage - lower cholesterol, better heart health and increased longevity, to name but a few.

'I give thanks that I'm alive because a lot of crazy stuff happened - I mean crazy' - BP Fallon reflects on extraordinary music career 

With his trademark bowler hat and black Converse shoes, BP Fallon looks every inch the rockstar as he poses for photographs in Dublin's Freemasons' Hall.

Jog your memory 

I've lost count of the number of younger people who have told me that their memory isn't what it once was.

Grooming the groom - ‘Nowadays, we have men coming in to book a course of facials’ 

As a self-proclaimed ‘California girl’, it was only a matter of time before Meghan Markle introduced Britain's Prince Harry to the joys of kale smoothies.

The Liz Hurley guide to taking flattering swimwear shots 

Another day, another photograph of Liz Hurley in a bikini. The latest shot was taken in the gardens of her Herefordshire mansion and shows her performing a modified starfish pose on a sun lounger (we don't understand it either).

No text please, we're married - Nicole Kidman might be on to something with her marriage rule 

If you've ever texted your partner from another room, you might want to take notice of Nicole Kidman's relationship rule.

Johnny and the cult of cool: Most men grow out of this hellraiser phase but Depp feels inexplicable pressure to live up to the legend 

The brutal Johnny Depp interview in the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine has divided opinion. Some think the journalist took advantage of Depp's delicate mental state; others think the actor was simply the victim of his own ego.

Katie Byrne: The good habits to get you closer to a better work-life ratio 

They say life is a balancing act but I'm beginning to realise that 'act' is the operative work.

Girl Code: Is it ever okay to get with a friend’s ex? 

Is it ever okay to get with a friend's ex-partner? That's the question on everyone's lips this week after Ant McPartlin paired off with his personal assistant who, it transpires, was a friend of his estranged wife, Lisa Armstrong.

Chatbots: your new best friend? 

Meet Jen. She's a 38-year-old mum-of-two who knows a thing or two about pregnancy. Morning sickness, melasma, gestational diabetes - she's been there, done that, and she's happy to share her experiences with new mums. Jen is warm, funny and engaging, but there's something that you should know about her. She's not a real person. She's a robot.

Team spirit: Teamwork is more than a buzzword 

Anyone who works in an office environment will know that there are dozens of business buzzwords that have lost all meaning.

Katie Byrne: Would we have more respect for 'Missing Melania' if she was less of a pitiful victim? 

She's alive! After a 24-day 'disappearance', Melania Trump has been found safe and well at a White House event to honour Gold Star families.

Katie Byrne on give and take: There is a time for self-sacrifice but there is also a time for self-care 

I recently attended a cookery course with a longer-than-average meet-and-greet session.

How to make your relationship last: Seven commandments for a modern marriage 

Wondering how to keep the candle burning bright in your romantic relationship?

The good marriage guide: Is Jilly Cooper's 'sexist' book on relationships in any way relevant today? 

Almost 50 years ago, Jilly Cooper wrote a guidebook aimed at the recently married. How To Stay Married had advice on sex, rows and in-laws, and even though the author had only been married to her late husband, Leo Cooper, for seven years when she wrote the book, it quickly became a bestseller.

Nips, tucks and fibs: when should you admit to cosmetic surgery? 

Actress Jane Fonda has never denied having plastic surgery but, like many women of her generation, it isn't a topic she likes to talk about.

Holiday mindset 

I'm not looking forward to the day that in-flight WiFi becomes readily, and cheaply, available on airplanes.

Meghan and Harry's Dublin mini-moon: A two-day itinerary for a royal couple's capital trip 

We quivered when he lifted her veil. We swooned when they kissed on the chapel steps. We pored over every tiny detail that emerged from their wedding reception.

Everyday spirituality 

A friend of mine recently described a concert he attended as a "religious experience" so intense that he burst into tears during the finale.

Katie Byrne on how to watch the British royal wedding 

At 11.59am tomorrow, Meghan Markle will arrive at the west steps of St George's Chapel and give the world the first glimpse of her bridal gown.

Katie Byrne: Guest of dishonour - why we can all relate to Meghan Markle’s guest list saga 

In an EastEnders-worthy will-he-won't-he? turn of events, Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, was last night reported to have backtracked on his plans to miss out on his daughter's wedding.

Katie Byrne: The sudden torrent of mum-shaming seems to be rising in tandem with 'mum guilt' 

"When you judge another," said the late author Earl Nightingale, "you do not define them, you define yourself."

A leading think tank proposes that every Millennial receive an €11K lump sum at 25 years - but is this a good idea? 

Millennials don’t get it easy. They’ve been maligned as the ‘Snowflake Generation’; criticised for their apparent lack of workplace nous and blamed for destroying everything from bricks-and-mortar retail to dinner dates and cursive writing.

Sister act: how to be the perfect in-law 

In less than two weeks, Meghan Markle will walk down the aisle with Prince Harry in what is surely the most anticipated TV event of the year.

'I came through adversity... sports and fitness saved my life' - Footballer Philly McMahon 

I’M barely in the door of the BeDo7 head office when the gaffer makes himself known. There’s a brief stand-off, a once-over and a few cursory sniffs before Hugo the chow-chow succumbs to the rubs and tickles.