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  • Irish adults being bombarded by scam texts, emails & calls as fraud soars

    The majority of Irish adults have been bombarded by online fraudsters.


    A staggering 78% of Irish adults are being hounded monthly by scam texts, emails, and calls—yet less than a third are stepping up their security!


    Elizabeth was joined in studio by Mary D'Arcy from the Banking and Payments Federation.


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    10 min
  • Brave Dublin woman speaks out on little-known condition wreaking havoc on lives

    Earlier this week, Elizabeth sat down with Shauna Halpin, a young and inspiring woman from Dublin, determined to shine a light on PMDD – a debilitating condition that too many of us have never even heard of.


    For Shauna, living with PMDD has been life-altering, and she’s on a mission to raise awareness about its devastating impact.


    She shares her journey and fights to give a voice to those suffering in silence.



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    9 min
  • End of an era: Dublin’s beloved Thunders Bakery to close after nearly 60 years

    Heartbreaking news for the capital this week as it was announced that Thunders Bakery, a cherished Dublin institution, will be shutting its doors for good.


    Having served the city for almost six decades, the bakery has been a cornerstone of the community, delivering sweet treats and cherished memories to generations.


    Elizabeth was joined in studio by Kevin O’Mahony from the Q102 news team.


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    7 min
  • Gambling authority hopes to hit the jackpot with new gambling crackdown

    For many people they enjoy the odd flutter on the horses at big meetings like the Grand National and Cheltenham.


    But, with problem gambling rates reportedly on the up - does more need to be done to safeguard against the harms it can cause?


    Elizabeth was joined by Anne Marie Caulfield from the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to chat about what changes are coming down the track for the industry.


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    10 min
  • Dublin TD calls for LUAS extension to Poolbeg and Ringsend

    LUAS Green, LUAS Red and LUAS cross-city... but what about the LUAS to Poolbeg?


    With thousands of people set to make the area their home in the coming years, one local rep is calling for the Red Line LUAS to be extended to the new suburb.


    Elizabeth spoke to Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan about the proposal, and why he thinks more public transport options will be needed for the new town billed ‘bigger than Bantry’!


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    10 min
  • Tossing and turning all night? Sleep expert shares secret tips

    Last Friday marked World Sleep Day with many of us urged to prioritise getting those 40 winks.


    But, with more and more distractions like phones and even caffeine playing havoc with our rest, what can we do to cut out the distractions and get some shut-eye?


    Elizabeth spoke with sleep expert Anne Marie Boyhan about our sleep trends and how not getting enough sleep can have a huge impact on our energy levels as well as our bodies and minds.


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    9 min
  • Dublin women brave Arctic elements to raise awareness for heart disease

    A fearless group of Dublin women are taking on the brutal Arctic cold to shine a spotlight on a silent killer—heart disease in women.


    Irish Heart Foundation’s Alison Newman and Judith Gilson joined Elizabeth in studio to share their thrilling journey into the icy unknown.


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    9 min
  • 'Till content do us part': newlyweds go crazy for content creators

    More people are turning to content creators to capture their big day.


    Wedding content creators are wedding suppliers, who capture a couple's special day all on an iPhone.


    'Your Story By Elle' is the brainchild of Fashion blogger Ellen Rose Bird, who joins Elizabeth in studio.


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    8 min

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Dublin Today with Elisabeth Hearst is a news and current affairs show highlighting the key issues affecting Dubliners and the people of Ireland's capital city.


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