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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Reality star gives birth to first baby and tells fans she's ‘in the newborn trenches'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MADE In Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop has given birth to her first baby telling fans she is in "the newborn trenches". Caggie and her boyfriend, whose name she is yet to share, learned she was expecting in September. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Caggie Dunlop has given birth to her first baby Credit: Instagram 4 Caggie and her boyfriend, whose name she is yet to share, learned she was expecting in September Credit: Instagram 4 The former reality TV star posted photos from her pregnancy earlier this year Credit: Instagram The 35-year-old former reality star announced the arrival of their bundle of joy in a post on Instagram. Caggie also revealed her baby's sex, after waiting to give birth to find out. In an honest post, the star said the first few days of taking care of their newborn has been a "brutal awakening," and she promised to share more photos of the baby when she felt up to it. Caggie penned: "These were the last pictures taken of me pregnant. "I gave birth to our baby girl on Wednesday morning, our hearts are exploding with love. And I'm completely overwhelmed by the tiredness. "The initiation into motherhood has been unlike anything I could have imagined. "I'm just trying to keep my head above water. I'll share more in the coming days, but for now, we're deep in the 'newborn trenches,' as they say. "Everyone told me to take photos while pregnant because I'd regret it if I didn't. "At the time, I really didn't feel like being in front of a camera… but I'm so glad we captured these, the day before she arrived." She continued: "I already miss her being in my belly—the safety, the unity. It's been replaced with a constant undercurrent of worry and anxiety. Made In Chelsea star gives birth to baby boy as she reveals son's adorable name "I remember someone once described this part as 'your heart now living outside your chest'—and I'm learning what that really means. "Every cry pierces deeply. Every feed touches a part of you you didn't know existed. "It's a brutal awakening, a maddening kind of magic. "I can't believe I'm a mum." Caggie's followers empathised, with one writing: "Congratulations give yourself alot of grace during these next few weeks and months, & continue taking pictures. Newborn stage flies by." Caggie was an original Made In Chelsea cast member whose time on the show was entwined with her relationship with Spencer Matthews. She quit after three series to concentrate on her music career. Using her full name Catherine Dunlop, the West Londoner released a single, Neverland, and has launched a clothing range, ISWAI (It Started With An Idea). She has now rebranded as Caggie, and her latest music release was the 2024 track, Breakfast. It came five years after her previous single, I Wish I Knew. In total she's achieved nearly 4million streams and describes her sound as 'soft, nostalgic, ethereal and feminine'. The multi-talented star also has a keen interest in astrology and in 2023 released her first book, Saturn Returns: Your Cosmic Coming of Age. She told Hello! of her career change: "A lot has changed in the last 10 years, when I was in my early twenties. I think I was just trying to be someone that I wasn't, someone that didn't really feel authentic. "I think for a long time I was sort of looking backwards and feeling that because I've done a reality show that would forever pigeonhole me. "I was not going to be able to be taken seriously in other industries, but now I'm like, that's just my own stuff, you know, that's just my own limitation… I think for a lot of my 20s I was in quite a victimhood mentality."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reality star gives birth to first baby and tells fans she's ‘in the newborn trenches'
MADE In Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop has given birth to her first baby telling fans she is in "the newborn trenches". Caggie and her boyfriend, whose name she is yet to share, learned she was expecting in September. 4 Caggie Dunlop has given birth to her first baby Credit: Instagram 4 Caggie and her boyfriend, whose name she is yet to share, learned she was expecting in September Credit: Instagram 4 The former reality TV star posted photos from her pregnancy earlier this year Credit: Instagram The 35-year-old former reality star announced the arrival of their bundle of joy in a post on Instagram. Caggie also revealed her baby's sex, after waiting to give birth to find out. In an honest post, the star said the first few days of taking care of their newborn has been a "brutal awakening," and she promised to share more photos of the baby when she felt up to it. Caggie penned: "These were the last pictures taken of me pregnant. "I gave birth to our baby girl on Wednesday morning, our hearts are exploding with love. And I'm completely overwhelmed by the tiredness. "The initiation into motherhood has been unlike anything I could have imagined. "I'm just trying to keep my head above water. I'll share more in the coming days, but for now, we're deep in the 'newborn trenches,' as they say. "Everyone told me to take photos while pregnant because I'd regret it if I didn't. Most read in Reality "At the time, I really didn't feel like being in front of a camera… but I'm so glad we captured these, the day before she arrived." She continued: "I already miss her being in my belly—the safety, the unity. It's been replaced with a constant undercurrent of worry and anxiety. Made In Chelsea star gives birth to baby boy as she reveals son's adorable name "I remember someone once described this part as 'your heart now living outside your chest'—and I'm learning what that really means. "Every cry pierces deeply. Every feed touches a part of you you didn't know existed. "It's a brutal awakening, a maddening kind of magic. "I can't believe I'm a mum." Caggie's followers empathised, with one writing: "Congratulations give yourself alot of grace during these next few weeks and months, & continue taking pictures. Newborn stage flies by." Caggie was an original Made In Chelsea cast member whose time on the show was entwined with her relationship with Spencer Matthews. She quit after three series to concentrate on her music career. Using her full name Catherine Dunlop, the West Londoner released a single, Neverland, and has launched a clothing range, ISWAI (It Started With An Idea). She has now rebranded as Caggie, and her latest music release was the 2024 track, Breakfast. It came five years after her previous single, I Wish I Knew. In total she's achieved nearly 4million streams and describes her sound as 'soft, nostalgic, ethereal and feminine'. The multi-talented star also has a keen interest in astrology and in 2023 released her first book, Saturn Returns: Your Cosmic Coming of Age. She told Hello! of her career change: "A lot has changed in the last 10 years, when I was in my early twenties. I think I was just trying to be someone that I wasn't, someone that didn't really feel authentic. Read more on the Irish Sun "I think for a long time I was sort of looking backwards and feeling that because I've done a reality show that would forever pigeonhole me. "I was not going to be able to be taken seriously in other industries, but now I'm like, that's just my own stuff, you know, that's just my own limitation… I think for a lot of my 20s I was in quite a victimhood mentality." 4 Caggie dated Spencer Matthews in the early Made In Chelsea days Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Why beer in Goa costs you Rs 100 but Rs 305 in Karnataka, Rs 229 in Telangana?
A bottle of alcohol priced at Rs 100 in Goa can cost as much as Rs 305 in neighbouring Karnataka, Rs 229 in Telangana, and Rs 205 in Rajasthan—highlighting the stark disparity in liquor prices across states due to varying excise duties and taxes, reported TOI. Despite a marginal increase in recent years, Goa continues to levy the lowest excise duty at 55 per cent , while Karnataka imposes the highest at 80 per cent , according to the International Spirits & Wine Association of India. This wide gap in taxation has a noticeable impact on retail prices. For instance, a bottle of Black Label whisky costs Rs 3,310 in Delhi, Rs 4,200 in Mumbai, and nearly Rs 5,200 in Karnataka. Industry experts argue that such inconsistencies undermine the 'one nation, one tax' vision. Yet, state finance ministers have shown little inclination to address the issue, even as high-tax states lose revenue to bootlegging and illicit trade, according to a TOI report. With excise on liquor and VAT on petrol and diesel being the only major sources of revenue for states after the introduction of goods and services tax, finance ministers are reluctant to give up further taxation powers, especially in a season of freebies, when the tax is used to bridge the deficit. "While we recognise that the states have to augment their revenues, there is a need to build a sustainable model which focuses on stability and allows consumers to uptrade through premiumisation. This can be achieved through tax rationalisation and creating a pricing ladder that allows consumers to uptrade, thereby building the ethos of drink less, drink better. We have seen revenue growth in the past in states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, where price correction through tax rationalisation has helped in incremental revenue growth that is sustainable," said Sanjit Padhi, CEO, ISWAI, the industry lobby representing global giants told TOI . Rival body Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Industry too has said that different tax levels across states is a big challenge for the industry. "There is no cohesive strategy for the Indian alcoholic beverage industry. The industry needs a uniform taxation mechanism which will propel the growth," CIABC's Deepak Roy told TOI.>
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
ISWAI commends state govts for implementing progressive excise policies
Vijayawada: The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) praised state governments for their progressive excise policies aimed at modernising retail formats, increasing revenue, and enhancing consumer experiences. Key innovations include Uttar Pradesh's composite retail formats, Andhra Pradesh's privatised model, Rajasthan's premium mall-based stores, and Madhya Pradesh's single-bottle billing system, among others. These initiatives are reshaping the alcohol retail landscape across the country. Sanjit Padhi, CEO of ISWAI, remarked, 'The reforms signal a paradigm shift in the alcobev sector, reflecting the commitment of state governments. These policies are improving compliance and transparency while fostering sustainable, consumer-focused growth.' He highlighted Uttar Pradesh's impressive revenue growth from Rs 24,000 crore in FY 18/19 to a target of Rs 55,000 crore in FY 25/26, attributing this success to ISWAI members, who contribute over 55% of the state's IMFL revenue. New outlets and investments in retail infrastructure are expected to enhance the consumer experience further. The reforms also stabilise vendor operations by offering two-year licenses through an e-lottery system, capping ownership at two outlets, and promoting fair competition. Padhi added, 'We are seeing the rise of a modern alcobev ecosystem that aligns with global best practices, providing consumers with quality brands and deterring counterfeit products.' In Andhra Pradesh, the privatised retail model supports 3,736 liquor vends and has led to a Rs 1,800 crore increase in revenue. Padhi also stressed the need for deregulation in pricing, stating that market forces should dictate prices to prevent businesses from pricing themselves out of the market. ISWAI advocates for removing pricing controls to encourage investment and enhance contributions to state revenues. As more states adopt these successful practices, India's alcobev landscape will continue to evolve toward a balanced and consumer-centric ecosystem.
