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DUNNES Stores fans are racing to get their hands on a stylish new biker jacket that’s perfect for winter – and it costs just €35.

The new Boucle Biker Jacket is available online and in shops around the country now.

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It comes as weather bosses are predicting a cold snap that will leave people chilly.

For those who struggle to stay warm and look stylish, this jacket is the perfect choice.

It combines style with functionality so that wearers can be toasty and look good while doing it.

The jacket costs just €35 and comes in sizes XS up to XXL.

And luckily for fans of the look, all sizes are still available if you order online.

The jacket comes in a classy deep khaki colour that’s right on theme for winter.

It can be dressed up by adding heels and a dress or kept casual with jeans and boots.

The item features long, cuffed sleeves with a zip down the front, and a large double breasted lapel for a classy touch.

And a major bonus is that the coat is built with warmth in mind so it’s double lined to keep you snug.

Fashion bosses called the look “cosy”.

“Crafted from a cosy boucle material, this fully lined biker jacket features notch lapels and two front pockets.

“A warm winter staple that can be styled endlessly.”

This isn’t the only item that fans of the high street have been loving recently.

Dunnes Stores fans are also in a frenzy over the new Gum Sole Leopard trainers.

The unique shoe is a great way to dress up any simple outfit and costs just €20.

Available in sizes 36 up to 41, the shoes feature a leopard print and cream detail as well as a lace up design.

An official description of the item reads: “With a sleek and minimal design, these trainers have a faux suede toe detail and classic gum sole.

“They will add a cool retro feel to your streetwear selections.”

The trainers are also available in a pink and red design so shoppers are spoiled for choice.

THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES

DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.

Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.

During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.

Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.

The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.

“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.

“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”

The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.

They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.

“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”

Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.

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COLEEN Rooney has lifted the lid on her I’m A Celebrity stint and revealed why she almost walked out.

Coleen, 38, made it to the final of the most recent series of the ITV show – but she very nearly quit.

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While opening up about her time Down Under in a new podcast, the mum-of-four also took a swipe at one of her campmates.

Taking aim at GK Barry, Coleen said: “Grace. She was funny. I’d never heard of her before. I didn’t know who she was.

“When she came in, I felt like she was trying to be funny. But she didn’t need to, because she was just naturally funny.”

Coleen, who is married to England football legend Wayne Rooney, spoke about her jungle experience on the Stick To Football podcast.

The star chatted to football stars Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, along with former I’m A Celeb alumni Ian Wright and Jill Scott.

Coleen told the foursome that the ITV show is the only one she had ever considered signing up to because “I’ve watched it for years and loved it”.

However, once in the jungle, Coleen said she almost quit due to all the ‘sex chat and swearing’ among the other campmates.

“I’m glad I did it,” Coleen admitted. “But a few days in, I thought, ‘What am I doing here? I thought, ‘I could walk’.

“I was sitting there and I had all these big characters singing and dancing around me and I was thinking, ‘What am I going to bring to this jungle? I’m just me’.

“My dad told me not to swear when I went in there, but they were all talking about sex and everything. I was thinking, ‘I can’t do this. I need to go and walk away’.

“You know where you think, ‘This is not me’.”

Thankfully, Coleen stuck with it and decided to stay put after getting to know all her campmates individually.

The WAG even ended up making it to the final, losing out at the last hurdle to winner and McFly star, Danny Jones.

Coleen said the campmates she bonded best with were Coronation Street star Alan Halsall and boxing legend Barry McGuigan.

She has also ruled out ever returning to the jungle for another go or an All Stars series, saying: “I won’t do it again.”

I'm A Celebrity - All The Winners

Here's every star who has been crowned King or Queen of the Jungle to date:

• 2024: Danny Jones, McFly star
• 2023: Sam Thompson, Made in Chelsea star
• 2022: Jill Scott, England footballer
• 2021: Danny Miller, Emmerdale star
• 2020: Giovanna Fletcher, actress and podcaster
• 2019: Jacqueline Jossa, EastEnders star
• 2018: Harry Redknapp, England legend
• 2017: Georgia Toffolo, Made In Chelsea star
• 2016: Scarlett Moffatt, Gogglebox star
• 2015: Vicky Pattison, Geordie Shore star
• 2014: Carl Fogarty, famed racer
• 2013: Kian Egan, Westlife star
• 2012: Charlie Brooks, EastEnders actor
• 2011: Dougie Poynter, McFly star
• 2010: Stacey Solomon, X Factor star now TV personality
• 2009: Gino D’ACampo, TV Chef
• 2008: Joe Swash, TV personality
• 2007: Christopher Biggins, actor
• 2006: Matt Willis, Busted star
• 2005: Carol Thatcher, author and broadcaster
• 2004 (second series): Joe Pasquale, comedian
• 2004: Kerry Katona, Atomic Kitten star and reality star
• 2003: Phil Tufnell, England Cricketer
• 2002: Tony Blackburn, Radio DJ

There was also an All Star series in South Africa in 2023, which was won by Myleene Klass.

Since arriving home, Coleen has thrown herself back into family life with hers and Wayne’s four sons.

And despite enjoying her jungle stint, the star says she wouldn’t persuade her hubby to give I’m A Celebrity a go – as she thinks he wouldn’t bother doing the Bushtucker trials.

“I don’t I’d encourage Wayne to go in,” Coleen admitted. “I’m quite strong. I’m not fazed by much.

“If I’ve got something to do, I get on and do it. If you’re not going to stick, there’s no point going in.”

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THEY were in the middle of an intense chat, where they were deciding whether or not to recruit another Traitor.

But TV viewers were left giggling after Wednesday night’s episode of beloved BBC show The Traitors – after catching the moment they reckon contestant Linda accidentally let one slip.

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After joining Linda and fellow Traitor Minah in the turret, Claudia shared a joke with the “surviving and thriving” pair, before getting down to business.

“Now Traitors…” she began.

“I have some rather exciting news”.

As the camera panned back, a noise that sounded suspiciously like a fart appeared to come from underneath retired opera singer Linda’s hooded cloak.

“Did Linda just (fart)?” one person asked in a video on TikTok.

To which hundreds of people responded admitting they’d heard the noise as well.

“Oh my god, I thought it was my dad and I just didn’t say anything!” one laughed.

“Yeeees I was like, what, did I just hear that?” another added.

“I thought i was the only one who noticed!” a third admitted.

“I HEARD THIS TOO,” someone else said.

“Struggling to hold that one in,” another laughed.

But others said they’d thought the noise had come from somewhere else.

“I thought she said ‘do you?’ just very quietly, you can see her mouth move,” one wrote.

“I thought that was her saying ‘ooh’, you can see her mouth move at the same time,” another added.

“I think they would have edited that out,” a third laughed.

Linda is emerging as a firm favourite on this year’s series, although people are wondering just how much longer she will last before the Faithfuls figure out her treacherous identity.

How does The Traitors work and who hosts it?

The Traitors first launched in the UK in 2022, after the Dutch format was acquired by the BBC.

Claudia Winkleman is the show’s host, and has now hosted all three series to date.

How does it work?

It is a reality game show that involves 22 contestants, and some of them are chosen to be The Traitors.

The Traitors sees a group of contestants taking part in “the ultimate game of truth and deception”.

The group of contestants are competing for the chance to walk away with a huge cash prize.

While navigating through a series of challenges, the team are also tasked with figuring out who the Traitors are in the group (usually three contestants).

Each night, the Traitors gather to “eliminate” one of the Faithful, removing them from the competition

Meanwhile, the traitors can be “banished” if they’re successfully outed as a traitor by a faithful.

The winners of the show are either the Traitor who remains undetected or the Faithfuls if they successfully eliminate all the Traitors. 

The prize sees the winner could get £120K.

One of the most iconic lines on Wednesday night’s show came from Linda, who tried to make the others think that Anna was one of the Traitors due to how she’d tied up the boat after an earlier mission.

Anna poked fun at the situation with a video of herself dancing around on TikTok, to which someone wrote: “Linda CAME for you girly!”

“YOU DONT HAVE TO BE A SAILOR TO TIE A ROPE…SORRY, too iconic to hate tbf, gotta love her,” Anna replied.

“I’m sorry but Linda’s line had me cackling,” another added.

“She’s so sassy!”

With Anna responding: “I’d be fuming but she comes our with such dramatic statements you can’t help but absolutely crease yourself!

“She’s a pantomime villain, I’m obsessed.”

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A NAKED Attraction star has lifted the lid on what it’s really like to appear on the hit Channel 4 show – and revealed just how long contestants are expected to be in the nude.

The daring dating series, hosted by Anna Richardson, has been shocking audiences since 2016 with its risqué concept.

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Singletons strip down completely as a potential date judges them on their body, bit by bit, before the pair head off to see if sparks fly.

But behind the scenes, the experience is far more intense than it appears on screen.

A former contestant named Gavin recently spoke about his time on the show, revealing that the process is a lot more grueling than viewers might think.

Gavin explained: “It’s a long day. They do some hair and make up and then you get to meet the people you’re up against.

“You’ve got about two hours of standing in a box until it all starts.

“It ended up being from seven in the morning to three in the afternoon to film half an hour of television.”

He added: “They come round and take loads of pictures for the mash-ups. It was quite a lengthy process, but enjoyable.”

Contestants in the lineup reportedly have to remain nude for the majority of the 12-hour filming process

While this might seem daunting for many, Gavin seemed to enjoy the unique experience of featuring on the show.

Thankfully for the clothed contestant choosing their date, the experience is slightly less intense.

Reports suggest that they only need to be nude for about 15 minutes of the day, making their role seem comparatively easier.

Host Anna Richardson has previously shared some hilarious moments from her time on Naked Attraction.

On the Andy Jaye Podcast, she recalled an incident where a male contestant got a little too excited during filming.

She shared: “We did have a couple of seasons ago, there was a young man who I think might have been in the pink pod. He was getting a little bit excited about what was about to happen.

“So our lovely floor manager, Dave the floor manager, had to go ‘come on’ and just had to escort him off the floor for a little while, just to calm down. And then he was brought back onto set.

“It always happens. Boys being boys, you can’t control your anatomy, can you? So, there’s been a little bit of excitement.”