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A dentist shows a patient how braces would look on the teeth. (Photo: Pexels/Cedric Fauntleroy)

DIY braces are trending again - are they safe?

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YouTube megastars hiring a £1000 an hour Cereal Officer - how to apply

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the quirkier strategies those who garden adopt to help their plants grow - including throwing teabags onto the soil

Here are the unusual hacks people use to help gardens thrive

Teens living on the street sniff paint thinner. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Boy 'fights for life' after trying deadly 'chroming craze’

Khaby Lame. Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Meet the TikTok star your kids are probably watching

Telegram app on a phone. Photo: DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images

What is Telegram and why has the founder been arrested?

Tommy Fury has broken his silence after his shock split from fiancé Molly-Mae Hague (Photo by Getty Images)

Tommy Fury addresses 'horrendous' cheating claims in new post

A poll of 2,000 Brits revealed the ways they'd spend their money if it was no object - and this included home brand ketchup

Top 25 subtle ways Brits' lives would change if they were loaded

Former councillor Terry Westgate says tourists eager to get the perfect snap have trashed public flowerbeds in an "absolute tragedy' for the city.

Watch: Locals say tourists trashing flowerbeds to get Insta pictures

A letter from the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) to the information commissioner argues TikTok could be in breach of UK law. (Photo by LOIC VENANCE / AFP) (Photo by LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Six of the funniest TikTok videos in history

‘I tried the viral “Chicken Wine” La Vieille Ferme - and it is now my favourite summer tipple’ (Photo: Adobe Stock / Holly Allton)

'The viral "Chicken Wine" is definitely worth the hype'

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

A car burns on Parliament Road, in Middlesbrough, during an anti-immigration riot. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

What being done to stop spread of misinformation amid UK Riots

Experts have revealed what your sunbathing position says about you

These are the biggest summer day trip bugbears

Gemma Collins has revealed her mum Joan was rushed to intensive care (Photo: Joe Maher/Getty Images for Thirty8 London)

Gemma Collins could be leaving the UK for good

Reality TV star and influencer Gemma Collins has shocked fans and delighted haters by suggesting she could leave the UK for good.

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I'm not a fan of ice cream - but this one brand has converted me. (Photo: peerawat - stock.adobe.com)

I am absolutely obsessed with this one brand of ice cream

Child on a smartphone. (Photo: MARVIN RECINOS/AFP via Getty Images)

7 settings to change on your child’s phone to protect them

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20% of parents say social media is better than them for cash education

The 2024 Northern Ireland Social Media Awards (NIMSA) have been launched and will once again shine a spotlight on the achievements of local individuals, businesses and organisations and celebrate the positive impact of social media. Pictured at the launch with NISMA founder, Niamh Taylor, are two of last year’s winners, Laura McBride of welded jewellery company, Monday's Child and Máirtín Mac Gabhann of the Donate4Dáithí campaign

Northern Ireland Social Media Awards...nominations are officially open for 2024

Flames rage through factory as plumes of smoke rise into air.

Watch: Flames rage through factory as plumes of smoke rise into air

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Martin Lewis issues warning as celebrities' profiles misused in scams

These are the top 10 most commonly believed beauty beliefs

Jonny McCambridge's son was in hospital 10 years ago, pictured, due to febrile convulsions. By coincidence, a decade later, his son was again in hospital, but thankfully this time the ordeal lasted just hours, not days

Jonny McCambridge: Ten years since traumatic day and we’re back in hospital

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton calls for 'suppport and not negativity' after sabotage claims

Linfield have launched their new home kit for the 2024-25 campaign

Social media reacts to Linfield's new home kit for the 2024-25 campaign

England manager Gareth Southgate during a press conference at Frankfurt Arena

England boss Gareth Southgate ignoring background distractions

Gareth Southgate stressed the importance of blocking out background noise as England look to seal Euro 2024 progress with a game to spare on Thursday.

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Love Island star Millie Court has recreated some of the most iconic pop star looks of recent times

The top 20 most stylish women in pop music

Aileen McGuire pictured selling sell a range of fashion jewellery and accessories along with some handmade pieces at a local stall

Love Your Local: 'My journey from a lockdown hobby to NI's ‘jewellery girl’

Michael Dunlop looks heavenwards after winning the Supersport TT on the Isle of Man. That victory saw the Ballymoney man, who has lost his father Robert and brother William to the sport, equal his late uncle Joey's record tally of 26 victories at the event. PIC: STEPHEN DAVISON

Social media reacts as Michael Dunlop breaks Isle of Man TT win record

Aldi has launched a nationwide search for its first ever crisp taster.

Aldi is hiring for a crisp taster

Michael Dunlop - Hawk Racing / MD Racing Honda during today's RST Superbike TT Race at Ballagarey in the Isle of Man. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Social media reacts to Michael Dunlop's weekend at the Isle of Man TT

Here are four ways to spend 30 ‘money minutes’ a week

Piers Morgan questions Baby Reindeer’s ‘real-life’ Martha in trailer.

Piers Morgan questions Baby Reindeer’s 'real-life' Martha in trailer

Millions of UK cats are yet to be microchipped

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed after a cargo ship crashed into it. (Credit: StreamTime Live/YouTube)

Watch moment Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship crash

The top ways workers compare themselves to colleagues

Man dips Domino's pizza into a pint of Guinness

The top 30 fastest growing pregnancy trends

Dan McFarland has departed Ulster Rugby. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Social media reacts to Dan McFarland's departure as Ulster Rugby head coach

A builder in Ashton-under-Lyne built a house around a lamppost rather than wait for it to be moved. It will be moved at a later date

House is built around a lamppost

Liverpool's Conor Bradley after the Premier League match at Anfield

Social media reacts to Conor Bradley's star performance for Liverpool

Shaun Tookey cleans graves as a side hustle but hopes one day to make it a full time job. Picture: SWNS

Grave cleaning a "peaceful" & "satisfying" side hustle

The friendly parrot decided it wanted in on the action, and perched on the backs and shoulders of two of the golfers as they attempted to take their shots

Watch golfers enjoy different type of birdie as parrot joins game

Nicki Minaj will be heading to the UK to tour her brand-new album, Pink Friday 2.

Nicki Minaj announces UK tour - which cities will she be visiting?

Glentoran owner Ali Pour. PIC: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Glentoran owner Ali Pour dismisses social media speculation as 'utter nonsense'

Murder victim Marc Webley posted a video saying ‘me and my brothers will be remembered for being violent’ days before shooting.

Murder victim posted 'come and get it' video days before shooting

Jodie Brown is the sales and marketing manager at Scott’s Crispy Onions in Aghadowey

​​Social media helps NI's Scott’s Crispy gain exciting sales in Britain

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has apologised after she raised her middle finger to camera seconds before beginning her news bulletin. (Credit: BBC News)

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri issues apology after middle-finger gaffe

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dumble Farm owner Fiona Wilson is no stranger to cows and is delighted with the success of her 'cuddle a cow' experience which is drawing in new visitors.

Cuddle A Cow: Former dairy herd boosts farm as 'Professional Cuddlers'

Linfield's Peter Thompson, David Armstrong, Aaron Burns and Chris Casement in 2010. (Photo by Darren Kidd/PressEye)

WATCH: Ex-Northern Ireland and Irish League ace with free-kick 'wand' goal

Legendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings pictured at the official unveiling of his statue in Kildare Street, Newry on Wednesday morning

Social media reacts to the unveiling of a statue in honour of Pat Jennings

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Northern Ireland is one of five nations that will be hosting UEFA Euro 2028 matches. PIC: Irish FA

Social media reacts to news Northern Ireland are set to host Euro 2028 matches