Gardaí believe the 15,000 pairs of counterfeit boots seized on the northside of Cork city originated in China and were destined to be sold on to market stall holders around the country.

An estimated €1.5m worth of counterfeit Ugg boots have been seized from a warehouse on the northside of Cork City.

Hundreds of thousands of euro worth of counterfeit shoes, handbags, and clothes destined to be sold on the Christmas market have been seized in Co Cork after a joint operation between customs and the gardaí.

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Retailer Sports Direct today revealed a move into the luxury brand market after buying two chains from Scottish retail entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter for £7m.

Kelly Brook hates dieting. The brunette beauty isn’t a big fan of working out but says keeping on the move constantly helps her stay in shape.

DETECTIVES in London seized a record haul of more than 50,000 counterfeit designer goods after smashing an international crime syndicate.

MONKEYS, a sub-machine gun, the skin of a caracal and a machete are among the more unusual items that have seized by Revenue over the year.

Pamela Anderson is urging fans to give their shoes the boot - if they're made from animal skins.