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Office plant potted 14 years ago grows into 600ft monster and now covers entire room

Allie Brennan and her husband Des bought the ivy as a small potted cutting in 2009 to brighten up their work space – but it's now grown to an astonishing 600ft and covers the office

Daily Mirror

Ivy planted in office has taken over as it grows to 600ft

The ivy grows at an impressive rate of six inches per month and covers almost the entire office

Wales Online

Robin Williams settles whether Mrs Doubtfire was from Glasgow or Edinburgh in throwback clip

The late great Robin Williams revealed the Glasgow inspiration behind his iconic Mrs Doubtfire character in a throwback interview on the Des O'Connor Show in the 1990s.

Glasgow Live

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Throwback Robin Williams clip finally settles if Mrs Doubtfire was from Edinburgh

The late great Robin Williams revealed the inspiration behind the voice of his iconic Mrs Doubtfire character in a throwback interview on the Des O'Connor Show in the 1990s.

Edinburgh Live

Falcons’ Desmond Ridder ready to take over at quarterback

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is ready to get back on the field.

Tribune News Service

Meet the Newcastle shop owners adding character to the town

Newcastle's shop owners have family businesses dating back to the 1950s.

Belfast Live

'I collapsed while getting ready for a shopping trip and had to learn to walk again after spending months in a coma'

Barbara Thomas raised over £3,000 to give back to the hospital unit and staff that helped with her recovery

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The big picture: a reflection of family life

Matthew Finn’s image of himself and his Uncle Des captures the bond between the photographer and his surrogate father

The Guardian - UK

Tributes pour in for 'iconic' Dublin publican who set up Zanzibar and Cafe en Seine

Liam O'Dwyer and his brother Des first joined the Dublin pub trade in the 1980s

Irish Mirror

Tributes pour in for 'iconic' Dublin publican who set up Zanzibar and Cafe en Seine

Liam O'Dwyer and his younger brother Des joined the pub business in the 1980s

Dublin Live

Inside Harry Styles 'humble' beginnings as fans baffled by Grammy Awards speech

Harry Styles was the subject of a backlash after he told fans in his acceptance speech that "people like me" don't win Grammys.

Daily Mirror

Meet the woman who found comfort teaching Chinese dance after devastating loss of husband

“Every time I dance on stage, I always think about my husband and I think he would be so proud of me.”

Belfast Live

Conor McGregor punch victim says fighter is 'stupid' for mental health and Paul McGrath jabs

McGregor has come under criticism for his actions with the public rallying behind PJ Gallagher and Paul McGrath in support

Dublin Live

Man punched by Conor McGregor in Dublin pub backs 'national legend' Paul McGrath in spat with MMA star: 'You’re not a very nice person, are you, if you behave like McGregor?'

Desmond Keogh, 54, was punched in an unprovoked attack by McGregor in 2019

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Falcons’ Desmond Ridder ready to take over at quarterback amid playoff push

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – In the middle of a playoff race, rookie quarterback T.J. Yates was thrown into the lineup and helped the Houston Texans reach the playoffs.

Liverpool Echo

Channel 4 A Place in the Sun buyers bag home with 'best views ever'

Ben Hillman helped Des and Julie on their property search in Valencia

Belfast Live

Newtownabbey bride goes viral on TikTok in stunning wedding dress transformation trend

"The second they put it on me, I knew it was exactly what I had been picturing"

Irish Mirror

Family pays tribute to 'beloved' brother and sister who died after drowning tragedy in Co Kerry

Their tragic deaths occurred as Dessie Byrne, 50, tried to save his older sister Muriel Eriksson, 62, as she got into difficulty while swimming at Ballybunion beach

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Noel Tracey: Brother's tribute to dedicated GAA member after sudden illness

The Co Tyrone man was a well-known and highly respected GAA figure across the county and beyond

Daily Mirror

Woman left devastated after losing engagement ring delighted to have it returned in poo bag

Angie Shipps was left heartbroken after losing her 18-carat blue sapphire ring and diamond family heirloom after a day at the beach, but it was found with the help of the National Ring Recovery Service

Wales Online

Distraught man claims cat was put down by cat sitter without his permission

Trevor and Tracey claim they got in touch to see how their cat was doing when they were told he had been put to sleep

Daily Mirror

Cameron Smith's dad opens up on emotional phone call after missing son's Open victory

Cameron Smith secured his maiden major title by winning The Open Championship at St Andrews, and immediately after his win he jumped on the phone with his father

The Guardian - AU

Cameron Smith is Australia’s newest major champion and golf’s everyman

Smith is a wizard on a golf course; he is also a blue-collar Queenslander who likes XXXX Gold and his F1 simulator

ABC News

Cameron Smith's father Des always believed his son could come back to win The Open at St Andrews

The mulleted major winner was a junior at Wantima and remains a proud clubman, helping mentor the upcoming youngsters there whenever he has the opportunity.

Daily Record

Cameron Smith reveals 150th Open Championship snub from HIS DAD as champions jokes 'he's kicking himself now'

The 28-year-old wished his father Des had been on hand to see the win but he was at home in Australia.

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