Cork Penny Dinners has described many children missing out on their only hot meal of the day during school holidays as a crisis. It comes as the charity records an increase in families struggling with the cost of living asking for help, as children break from school.
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Cork Chamber says the long-term gain of works in the city will outweigh the disruption. Upgrade works are underway at Bishops Lucey Park, Tuckey Street and South Main Street with traffic diversions in place on Grand Parade.
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The British Labour party has won a landslide victory in the UK election. Although the counting of votes is still continuing, Labour is on track to secure over 400 seats.
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and finally Barbie's 65th birthday is being celebrated with an exhibition exploring the evolution of the famous dolls. The toy was first launched in 1959 after its creator, Ruth Handler, wanted to make a toy for her daughter Barbara.
