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‘So exciting – it looks slick’ cry fans as Kathryn Thomas ‘looks right at home’ in BRAND NEW studio for role shake-up

KATHRYN Thomas “looked right at home” as she showed fans around her brand new studio ahead of her new radio gig.

The Rose of Tralee host is moving to Dublin’s Q102 to host The Morning Show with ­Kathryn Thomas starting tomorrow morning, February 5th.

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Kathryn Thomas kicks off her brand new Q102 show tomorrow morning
Kathryn Thomas at the Q102 Morning Show.
Kathryn showed fans around her glossy new studio

Kathryn will kick off each weekday morning with her show at 7am, on February 5, when Ryan Tubridy will take over the airwaves until 1pm.

Today, she took to her Instagram to give fans a detailed look around the newly renovated studio for the gig.

Walking into Q102’s Dublin offices, she excitedly told fans: “Ok, so you fancy a little tour of my new studio space? Come and have a look.”

Before revealing her studio, Kathryn stood outside the door and said: “The whole Q102 team have done so much work on this.”

Entering the room she made a jovial noise as she proudly showed off her sleek new studio.

Sitting at her desk, Kathryn gushed: “This is my new studio, I love it. The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas on Dublin’s Q102. It’s bright, it’s yellow, it’s blue and fresh.

“Look at the photo, they’ve touched it up, I’m not complaining I look ten years younger. I can’t wait to get started.”

To show off her new studio, Kathryn donned a chic pink cheetah midi dress from Next.

The stunning frock’s price on their site has been slashed from its original price of €58 – down to just €24.

Kathryn captioned her post: “And…. It’s showtime! Kathryn Thomas on Q102 from February 5th! We think she looks right at home! Don’t you?”

Friends and fans raced to the popular presenter’s comment section to gush over her exciting new role.

RTE presenter Anna Daly wrote: “Looks slick Kathryn – very best of luck.”

Former telly host Mary Kennedy remarked: “Best of luck Kathryn. You’ll be brill.”

GIVING IT HER ALL

One fan said: “The excitement is emanating from you! Will tune in, best of luck.”

 Shane added: “So exciting.”

Speaking about her new role, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: “I really want to give it my all, create something great and enjoy taking on this new challenge.

“Getting to put my own stamp and creative licence on this show is so exciting. I am really looking forward to working on RTE television projects in 2025 too.”

She added: “We want The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas to be a laid back, fresh listen that will brighten up your day, no matter what side of the bed you get out of.

“Irish people are the best in the world for good chats and chinwags and there’s no-one better than the Dubs for a bit of banter. So I’m thrilled and honoured to have the opportunity to be a small but important part of people’s day.”

Q102 Dublin's Morning Show studio with Kathryn Thomas.
Kathryn Thomas will be live on Q102 from 7am to 10am tomorrow

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Watch the shock moment Samie Elishi enters Love Island villa as a bombshell – and blows up villa’s most solid couple

SAMIE Elishi looks sensational as she makes her second Love Island entrance – with her sights set on one villa hunk.

The former estate agent dons a sexy LBD with a thigh high split as she strides towards the Firepit during tonight’s explosive ITV2 episode.

Samie Elishi from Love Island: All Stars.
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Samie Elishi makes a sensational entrance into the All Stars villa during tonight’s episode[/caption]
Screenshot of a man reacting to two bombshells surprising the Love Island villa.
The lads – including Luca Bish – are left stunned
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Screenshot from Love Island: All Stars showing several contestants sitting together.
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Luca’s secret DMs with Samie prior to All Stars then come to light[/caption]

Samie’s heels can be heard clattering on the boards before she announces: “You all look a bit bored.”

As Ronnie Vint jumps up, one of the All Stars lads whispers: “Samie.

“Wait what? Shut up.”

The Love Island alum continues to address the shocked bunch as she says: “Whats happening?”

After she has a natter with the bunch as a whole, Casey O’Gorman tells Luca Bish: “You and Samie were very weird around that Firepit.”

Ronnie interjected and said: “I’ll back you, you are quiet in those scenarios, but Samie.”

Luca then concedes: “The seems like a nice girl yeah.”

Casey then probes: “Second question do you think she is good looking?” before Luca agrees.

We previously reported Samie’s pledge to steal Luca before she even stepped foot inside the South Africa compound.

DM DRAMA

Stirring up the drama further after her arrival, Samie promptly refers to the secret DMs she shared with Luca in the real world.

In scenes to be aired on Love Island All Stars tonight, the pair talk about messaging one another outside the Villa.

Not pulling any punches, Samie tells the former fish seller: “I fancy you, I think you’re good looking.”

He then replies: “I think you’re good looking.”

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Samie follows up and says: “So you fancy me?” to which Luca adds: “Erm I think you’re good looking…”

Persisting with the flirting, Samie replies “What, are you scared of the word fancy?”

Luca’s show partner Grace – with whom he has been going from strength to strength – later finds out about Samie and Luca’s DM’s from Elma.

This will no doubt cause issues between the duo – yet some fans already suspect model Grace is faking her feelings.

Bombshell Samie previously shot to fame two years ago in 2023 when she starred in season nine as a bombshell.

Samie entered the villa on day 14 and placed third in the final on day 58 alongside then-boyfriend Tom Clare.

Luca from Love Island All Stars sitting on a couch.
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Samie told how she had her sights set on Luca before she entered the series[/caption]
Grace from Love Island All Stars.
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Samie’s arrival is set to spell trouble for Grace Jackson[/caption]
Luca Bish and Grace Jackson kissing on a couch.
Luca and Grace have been going from strength to strength up until now
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EastEnders reveals moment Grant Mitchell finally returns – as brother Phil’s mental state reaches all time low

EASTENDERS has finally revealed the moment that Grant Mitchell finally returns.

Ross Kemp is set to finally make his highly-anticipated comeback as the legendary hardman in an upcoming episode.

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EastEnders has finally confirmed the moment that Grant Mitchell will return[/caption]
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His brother Phil will be transported back to the Mitchell family home in 1985 via his psychosis hallucinations[/caption]
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Phil’s mental health will reach an all-time low[/caption]

Things are set to get worse for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as his mental state will reach an all time low on EastEnders.

Viewers previously tuned in to see Phil try and take his own life, but fortunately he was found by Harry (Elijah Holloway), before he lashed out at his nearest and dearest.

A concerned Sharon will convince Phil to see the doctor against his own wishes, and he will lash out yet again.

He will force her to leave number 55 Albert Square before she retreats to the Queen Vic for a drink.

At the infamous pub it’s clear that her mind is focused on Phil, despite a bit of nostalgic reminiscence with Kathy (Gillian Taylforth).

She later struggles to enjoy Honey and Billy’s joint Sten-do after her partner Teddy (Roland Manookian) pulls out all the stops.

But her concerns will prove valid when Phil disappears and she has discovered that he paid for the entire event.

Sharon will then order a search party as Phil starts to hallucinate as his mental state gets worse.

She will be left frantic in her search for Phil along with Jay, Billy and Honey after they cannot seem to find him at his Walford home.

This is as his depression will continue to get deeper as he is set to experience the symptoms of psychosis.

The hallucinations he experiences will depict scenes from the family home of the Mitchell’s back in 1985.

In the sequence, Phil will act as a bystander as he relives a pivotal moment from his adolescence.

He will also speak to characters from his past, as well as his former younger self in Walford.

This will include Jaime Winstone who is set to reprise her role as Peggy Mitchell.

Phil Micthell's biggest EastEnders storylines

Phil Mitchell, a long-running character on EastEnders, has had many storylines, including:

  • Alcoholism and addiction: Phil has struggled with alcoholism and addiction to crack cocaine. 
  • Cirrhosis of the liver: Phil was told he had months to live due to cirrhosis. He eventually received a liver transplant. 
  • Criminal dealings: Phil has been involved in various criminal dealings. 
  • Affair with Sharon Watts: Phil had an affair with Sharon Watts, which became known as “Sharongate”. 
  • Failed marriage to Kathy Beale: Phil was married to Kathy Beale, but their marriage failed. 
  • Feuds and rivalries: Phil has had many feuds and rivalries, including with his stepson Ian Beale and love rival Steve Owen. 
  • Murder of Dennis Rickman: Phil sought revenge for the murder of Sharon’s adoptive brother and husband, Dennis Rickman. 
  • Murder of his uncle Archie: Phil was a prime suspect in the murder of his uncle Archie. 
  • “Who Shot Phil?”: Phil was shot outside his home in a highly anticipated storyline that was described as a “Dallas-style” whodunnit mystery. 
  • Loneliness and mental health: Phil may face a storyline related to loneliness and mental health. Some fans speculate that his sibling, Grant, may reappear as a result. 

The actress previously played a young Dame Barbara Windsor in the BBC biopic, Babs, and she appeared in a flashback episode of the soap in 2022.

In the end, Jay (Jamie Borthwick) will manage to find Phil as Sharon wants to stage a crisis talk intervention.

Although Phil will insist he is fine, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) will arrive back at number 55 with a visitor.

He tracked down someone who he hopes will be able to help Phil in this crucial time, none other than Grant Mitchell.

Peggy Mitchell and Phil Mitchell seated at a table.
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As Phil hallucinates, he will speak to characters from his past[/caption]
Phil Mitchell and Steve McFadden in EastEnders.
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The legendary hardman will even be confronted with an image of his younger self[/caption]
Kathy Beale, Sharon Watts, and Jay Mitchell in a scene from EastEnders.
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Despite the fun Sten-do, Sharon just has Phil on her mind[/caption]
Phil Mitchell and Jay Mitchell in a scene from EastEnders.
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After a frantic search Jay manages to find Phil[/caption]
Eric Mitchell and Peggy Mitchell arguing in a scene from EastEnders.
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Phil will relive a pivotal moment from his youth[/caption]

EastEnders continues on BBC One and is available to stream on iPlayer.

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A Spoonful of Microplastics Could Be Stuck in Your Brain, Disturbing New Study Finds



The evidence of the harmful effects of using plastic in our everyday lives is mounting. A disturbing new study has revealed an increase in micro- and nanoplastics in human brains, with levels 50% higher than those previously observed in 2016—equalling the size of an entire plastic spoon.

Researchers from the University of New Mexico analyzed brain samples from recent autopsies and found that plastic particles are accumulating in human tissue at an alarming rate. Since their presence has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, and other harmful effects, here's what the latest science is saying—and how you can keep yourself healthy.

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Plastic in the Brain: A Growing Concern

The new study, published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine, examined tissue samples from the brains, livers, and kidneys of 28 subjects who died in 2016, and compared them to those of 24 individuals who died in 2024 (all of whom lived in New Mexico).

Levels of microplastics were highest in the brain tissue, which was taken from the frontal cortex linked to thinking and reasoning. Elevated levels of microplastics were also seen in the brain and liver samples from 2024 compared to 2016.

“The concentrations we saw in the brain tissue of normal individuals were 4,800 micrograms per gram, or 0.48% by weight—the equivalent of a standard plastic spoon,” said study co-author Matthew Campen, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of New Mexico.

When comparing the brain tissue samples from previous ones taken from those who died between 1997 and 2013, the results showed microplastic contamination in the brains of Americans is increasing over time at an alarming rate.

In fact, the latest 2024 samples showed that the brain contained 7-30 times more plastic than the liver and kidneys, raising questions about whether the brain has the ability to effectively clear some of these unnatural particles. (The liver and kidneys shows some signs of flushing microplastics from their system, the study authors said.)

While the study was small, these findings are startling and suggest that "our brains today are 99.5% brain and the rest is plastic," Campen said.

How Are Microplastics Entering the Brain and Body?

Particles smaller than you can see, about 200 nanometers or less, from everyday items like plastic bags and food and drink packaging may be slipping past our blood-brain barriers by attaching to dietary fats, scientists hypothesize.

"One theory is that plastics are hitching a ride with the fats we eat, which are then delivered to the organs that really like lipids—the brain is top among those," Campen explained.

It seems no human organs are immune to these unwelcome visitors.

Previous research has found microplastics present in the heart, liver, lungs, blood vessels, and even reproductive organs of study subjects, pediatrician and biology professor Dr. Philip Landrigan, director of the Program for Global Public Health and the Common Good and the Global Observatory on Planetary Health at Boston College, told CNN.

"The biggest question is, 'OK, what are these particles doing to us?' Honestly there’s a lot we still don't know," Dr. Landrigan said. "What we do know with real certainty is that these microplastic particles are like Trojan horses—they carry with them all the thousands of chemicals that are in plastics and some of these chemicals are very bad actors."

What Does This Mean for Your Health?

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The new study published Monday also found three to five times more plastic fragments in the brains of 12 subjects diagnosed with dementia compared to those without the disease.

The plastic particles were found in their brain arteries, veins, and immune cells, however, study author Campen said that this cannot be confused with causation.

“It’s a little bit alarming, but remember that dementia is a disease where the blood-brain barrier and clearance mechanisms are impaired," Campen said. "We want to be very cautious in interpreting these results as the microplastics are very likely elevated because of the disease (dementia), and we do not currently suggest that microplastics could cause the disease."

Still, experts like Dr. Landrigan are stating that, while there's a lot the scientific community does not yet know about the health impacts of microplastics, there is enough evidence to suggest that these foreign objects—and the chemicals within them—are causing us harm.

"I would say we have enough information here that we need to start taking protective action," he told CNN.

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How to Reduce Your Exposure to Microplastics

While major manufacturers have no plans to slow the rise of their plastic production, there are small but impactful steps you can take in your daily routine to reduce your use of potentially harmful plastics.

For starters, use reusable or cloth bags instead of plastic bags when shopping. Bring your own produce pouches and grocery bags whenever you're shopping for food. Buying in bulk using your own containers or bags can cut plastic packaging waste by up to 80%, research has found.

Prep and store food glass or ceramic containers. When heating up food, do not place plastic in the microwave. Transfer it to a paper or ceramic dish or bowl, then pop it in.

Use a refillable glass, ceramic, or aluminum water bottle and commit to never using bottled water again, unless it's your only option. A 2024 study found that one liter of bottled water contains an average of 240,000 plastic particles. In the same vein, ditch plastic utensils and straws, too.

When shopping for new personal care or home products, opt for brands that have sustainable and eco-friendly packaging. For instance, bar soaps, bamboo toothbrushes, and refillable cosmetics significantly reduce plastic waste.

Finally, do your part by supporting legislation that aims to reduce or ban single-use plastics and companies that are committed to sustainable, plastic-free practices.

By making these small shifts, you can shrink your own daily exposure to plastic.

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