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LOCALS have been left heartbroken after a popular restaurant revealed they are closing for good.

A Galway city spot has announced their shock closure after years in business.

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Quay Street Kitchen in the city centre is set to close “forever” in a devastating move marking the end of an era.

The popular restaurant, located in Galway’s Latin Quarter, has served a range of delicious Irish food for many years now.

They served their own specials with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

And now, the restaurant is set to close forever, after making the “sad” decision.

Breaking the news to their followers, they thanked their loyal customers for their support.

Sharing the news on social media, the team said: “Dear guests!

“We are sad to announce that our restaurant is closing forever.

“We are grateful to each of you for the warm meetings, joyful moments and trust you have shown in us.

“Thank you for being a part of our history!

“We will forever cherish these memories. Sincerely, The Quay Street Kitchen Team.”

Customers were left devastated, with many taking to the comments section to share their heartbreak.

‘ABSOLUTELY GUTTED’

One person said: “Oh no! I’m absolutely gutted as my husband will be, every trip to Galway and there have been many meant dinner in your restaurant and it never failed us, 2 beautiful steaks and a bottle of Malbec.

“Staff and good always amazing. Best wishes to each and every one of you.”

Someone else commented: “So sorry to hear. We had a wonderful dinner there on our first visit to Galway and were looking forward to coming back this summer.

“Blessings on whatever the future brings you.”

Another person wrote: “Oh no!!!! One of my fave places ever!!

“Food is amazing and staff are so lovely and kind. Wishing you all the best.”

‘SAD TO READ THIS’

Even tourists were left devastated as many people would pop in for dinner on their travels to Ireland.

One person commented: “I’m sad to read this! Your restaurant was a highlight from our Europe trip.

“We would have loved to have visited you again! Wishing you all the best, with love from Australia.”

Another said: “Have enjoyed meals there when we travelogue Galway! Great food and drink, nice tables outside with a small wrap.

“Told everyone to stop there if they were going to Galway.

“Will miss it when I come back!”

‘BELOVED STORE’

Meanwhile, Irish shoppers have been left heartbroken as a “beloved” clothes store is set to close for good after 35 years in business.

The Denim Store on Cook Street in Cork first opened in 1990 – and will close for the last time at the end of February.

Owner Tim Heelan has decided to close the store after making the decision to retire.

He told Cork’s Echo: “I am 65 years old and turning 66 in May — retirement age, really — so that is why I am going.

“Retail was superb when I opened up. It was all local shops only. So, it was a different scene.

“Everybody used to come into the store at that time and buy. Saturday was the major day in town.

“Every young person used to come to town. But now the online is a big thing as well.”

CHLOE Ferry is getting her Brazilian bum lift reversed after checking into hospital today.

The Geordie Shore star, 29, revealed today that she has checked herself into hospital and teased the start of a “new chapter”.

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Chloe Ferry has gone under the knife several times since shooting to fame 10 years ago[/caption]

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The stunning Geordie Shore star shot to fame in 2015[/caption]

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Chloe is now said to be getting her BBL reversed[/caption]

The Sun can now reveal that the reality star’s hospital dash comes after being “unhappy” with her bum for a long time, with her now getting her BBL reversed.

“Chloe’s first priority is sorting out her bum,” a source spilled to The Sun today.

“She has been unhappy with it for a long time and she is in surgery today. 

“She’s not sure yet if it will be fully removed or just reduced, but she just wants her old bum back,” they added.

The Sun approached Chloe’s representative for comment, though they did not immediately respond.

Earlier today, Chloe, who had undergone zero cosmetic procedures when she first shot to fame in 2015, shared a snap of her legs while she sat in a hospital bed wearing a gown.

“Today is a new chapter,” she penned alongside the snap.

Chloe previously shared how she had spent over £50,000 on cosmetic procedures.

Over the years, Chloe has gone under the knife several times, with some of the operations being for two nose jobs, liposuction and breast augmentation.

This comes after Chloe revealed earlier this week that she is “correcting” her botched surgeries.

Taking to social media on Monday, Chloe explained how she wanted to share “something personal” that she had “never publicly addressed”.

Before talking candidly about her botched surgeries, she said that what she was about to say was something she has always found difficult to openly discuss.

‘NAIVE AND VULNERABLE’

“Being put into the public eye at 19 years old was very daunting, I was naive and vulnerable,” she started.

“I was ridiculed for my looks and my weight amongst other numerous insults through social media and the press which affected my mental health and confidence massively, the young woman I once loved being become self conscious looking for perfection,” Chloe added.

She continued: “With this attention came offers of cosmetic surgery which I thought would solve all my problems, give me back my spark and self love, this wasn’t the case.

“I suffered more depression, anxiety as well as physical discomfort. A decision made without understanding the pros and cons, a decision made on me hoping it would make me feel whole again.

TEACHING YOUNG WOMEN

“After years of working on my inner self, I feel like I’ve grown and entered a new stage of my life where I want to be transparent with my followers and take you along in a journey to correct my previous work and educate you all on the harsh truth of what I have endured alone for so long.”

She then said: “I want young woman and men to lean from my mistakes and have a better understanding of cosmetic surgery.

“@dr.granthamlet who is a renowned surgeon from London will be assisting me on my journey which will be shared through my stories.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being very supportive. It really means the world to me.”

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Chloe opened up about her cosmetic surgery regrets earlier this week[/caption]

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The stunning 29 year old is known for starring in Geordie Shore[/caption]

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A MAJOR blow is on the cards for thousands as Ireland’s biggest bin company is set to rise their prices.

Some 300,000 homes in the Dublin north area will see the price increase from this week.

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Panda has raised its prices[/caption]

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There are fears that more hikes could be seen in other counties[/caption]

Panda Recycling will be raising the price of bin collection far above inflation rates.

Those in north Co Dublin have been told that Panda will hike up their half-yearly service charge, the general waste per-lift charge, and the recycling per-lift charge.

The new prices come into effect next Saturday.

And there are fears that a similar price change will soon take effect in other Dublin areas as well as parts of the rest of the country.

Wicklow, Meath, Cork, Galway, and Wexford could soon see the same price hike.

From February 1, the half yearly service charge will go from €67.50 to €70.

The price of waste per lift will go from €11.75 to €13.50, while the recycling per lift will increase from €1 to €1.25

The overall charge for customers will now be roughly an extra €20 per year, according to Panda.

A spokesperson for the company said: “We have had to revise our prices to take account of specific areas of increased costs.”

“General recycling charges have increased by 50 per cent for waste companies over the past year, and we are only ­passing on a portion of this cost to green bin users.”

The new rates come just months after rival waste collection company Greyhound increased their prices.

In November, they served more than 150,000 homes in the Dublin area and raised their prices by ten per cent.

The new plans have been blasted by political opponents, the Social Democrats and Labour.

Deputy leader of the Social Democrats Jennifer Whitemore, the party’s spokesperson on biodiversity and climate, said: “It will now cost €13.50 to have your general waste bin collected by Panda, with the increase for the recycling green bin fee being way above the rate of inflation.

“It is anticipated that these price rises will be extended to other parts of the country in due course.

“This is the type of price gouging we can expect when services that were once provided by the state are farmed out to private enterprise.

“This model results in householders being left at the mercy of the market as multiple waste collection companies compete against each other and dictate the charges.”

And Dublin central TD for Labour Marie Sherlock called the move “shocking”.

She said: “Over the last 30 months, we’ve seen shocking price hikes in waste collection charges by some of the largest operators.

“For example, Panda’s general waste collection fees have surged by approximately 48 per cent during this time, placing an unfair burden on households already grappling with the rising cost of living.

“Residents and businesses are fed up.

“The success of initiatives like the Deposit Return Scheme in encouraging recycling is very welcome, but this success, which appears to be impacting the margins of bin collection companies, shouldn’t come at the expense of ordinary people.

“Government must intervene to ensure that waste collection charges remain fair and transparent.

“Ireland needs a waste management system that prioritises sustainability and affordability.

“The Government must commit to a comprehensive reform of how waste is collected and processed, ensuring that the system is fit for purpose in the face of growing environmental and economic pressures.”

CHARLOTTE Crosby shows off her huge baby bump just days before she gives birth to her second child.

The mum-to-be, 34, took to Instagram to share a pic of herself stripped down to her underwear in a mirror selfie.

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Charlotte took to Instagram to share a pic of her baby bump as she stripped down to her underwear[/caption]

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Fans flooded the comments to speak about how stunning the TV personality looked[/caption]

Charlotte shared the snap with her eight million Instagram followers and looking glowing and radiant.

The former Geordie Shore star sported a fresh face and wore a grey crop top which exposed her belly with a pair of black briefs.

Excited to give birth to her daughter, she captioned the post: “Final days of being pregnant with my second girl.”

“In these days I’ve spent so much time thinking about how this could be my last pregnancy! Who knows if we’ll have more children.”

“I wish I had taken more pictures with my bump! But pregnancy with a toddler and life this year in general has just been busy! So I figured this little snap deserved a place on the grid this morning 9 months of growing my second little girl…….and not a day has gone by where I haven’t absolutely moaned about it, I can’t paint this pretty picture out because It’s been HARD but I’m so very grateful to be here now at the very end ready to meet her!

“I can’t wait to share her name with you all!!! I can’t wait to see her with her sister! We have an incredibly exciting few weeks ahead of us! INFACT we have an incredibly exciting rest of our life with our little family of 4! Bring on the adventures.”

Fans flooded the comments to speak about how stunning she looked, one user said: “Glowing (heart eyes emoji) wow how beautiful x”

“Omg @charlottegshore you look so amazing I am so excited to see you as a family of 4,” chimed another.

“You look beautiful, good luck when the day comes, wishing you a smooth quick and safe delivery,” added a third.

Fellow Geordie Shore cast member Holly Hagan commented: “Literal super woman I am so excited for the next little girly and to see Alba with her sister for the first time.”

Charlotte announced she was pregnant with her second child in September last year with fiancé Jake Ankers.

She took to Instagram to announce the baby news alongside the launch of her second collection for her clothing brand Pepper Girls Club.

She said: “In my babies and business ERA delighted to announce baby Ankers number 2 is due January 2025 and also delighted to announce @peppergirlsclub AW collection is live now RIGHT NOW!!!!”

Charlotte’s baby news wasn’t a complete surprise for fans as back in April 2024 she spoke of how she was “trying” for baby number two.

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Charlotte is expecting her second child with fiancé Jake Ankers[/caption]

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Charlotte’s spoke of how she was “trying” for baby number two back in April 2024[/caption]

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Charlotte is already mother to her first daughter Alba Jean Ankers[/caption]

MAYA Jama drops a savage twist in tonight’s Love Island All Stars just moments before three villa favourites are sent packing.

In tonight’s installment, host Maya, 30, brings the drama with a bombshell twist that leaves the Islanders reeling.

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Maya Jama drops a savage twist in tonight’s Love Island All Stars[/caption]

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Three villa favourites are sent packing[/caption]

Just moments before three fan favourites are dumped from the villa, Maya puts the power in the hands of the most popular contestants, setting up a night filled with tension, surprises, and heartbreak.

The action kicks off early in the morning when Curtis Pritchard receives a surprise text, reading: “Islanders, it’s time to put on your best fit and get ready to leave the Villa, as you’re off to an exclusive All Stars party. #VibeClub #WKD0%”

The Islanders get dressed up and head to the Vibe Club, where there’s a DJ.

During the party, Harriett Blackmore wants to set the record straight with Ronnie Vint, telling him: “I feel like we haven’t actually spoken about the reason we finished on the outside.

“Everyone’s asking me, I need to speak about it with you… you pretty much cheated on me…”

As the pair go back and forth on the mistakes they both admit they made, Ronnie tries to prove he’s a changed man.

To the shock of the Islanders, Maya then interrupts with an announcement.

She says: “Sorry to crash the party… can you all line up in front of me please?”

Maya adds: “Islanders I’m glad you’ve been having a bit of fun, but things are obviously about to get serious. The public have been voting for their favourite girl and their favourite boy.”

The presenter reveals who the public has picked as their favourites and adds that the two girls and two boys who received the least amount of votes will be vulnerable and at risk of being dumped from the Island immediately.

The two fan favourites are then told they will be the ones deciding which Islander stays – and which three are going to get dumped.

Also in the episode, one couple are set for their steamiest night in the villa yet as the famous Hideaway opens its doors for the first time this series.

The villa receives an exciting update as Kaz Crossley gets a text revealing the private retreat is back in business.

It reads: “Islanders, tonight the Hideaway Retreat is open. Please choose a lucky couple to spend the night together #DND #AloneAtLast.”

After some deliberation, they collectively decide Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman should be the couple to Christen the room.

Casey tells the boys: “The nerves are kicking in!”

Gabby says to the girls: “I’m so excited.”

They are greeted by romantic gestures including a bottle of bubbles and chocolate covered strawberries.

As they relax in bed, Gabby jokes to Casey: “I wish you had your Speedos on, that’s when you’re at your best self!”

The next day Casey tells Nas Majeed and Curtis: “Not to blow my own trumpet but best night of my whole entire Love Island career!”

• Love Island: All Stars continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman are chosen for a stay in the Hideaway[/caption]