All news by author: Emma Rowbottom

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'I lost my bracelet and missed my mother-in-law's funeral to find it'
A marriage is in trouble after a wife admitted 'losing track of time' searching for a lost and 'very expensive' diamond bracelet, missing her mother-in-laws funeral as a result
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Vet issues warning to owners if their dog is greedier over Christmas
Everyone overindulges at Christmas, but if your senior pooch seems greedier than usual, it could be a sign they're sick, and these are the signs to look out for
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'My parents make me share birthday with dead twin and I can't take it any more'
A teenager has described her ongoing heartbreak as her parents use her birthday in remembrance of her twin brother who died at birth instead of celebrating her life
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'I laughed at my husband and said 'I told you so' when we got paternity results'
A new mother has been left blindsided after her husband moved out and demanded a paternity test when their baby was born, and the reasons why will shock you
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'Spiteful sister-in-law refuses to call my son by his real name - I'm fuming'
A mum-to-be has fallen out with her husband and his family after her 'entitled' sister-in-law refuses to call their unborn baby his name, instead going out of her way to call him something she likes
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'My pregnant sister-in-law is ruining our wedding – I don't even want her there'
A woman who's been meticulously planning her wedding for a year has revealed that her pregnant sister-in-law is pressuring her to change the date of her big day as it's 'too close' to when she's supposed to give birth
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Theme park worker overhears mom say she wished child was dying to skip line
A theme park photographer was left blindsided when he overheard a stroppy mum grumble about waiting in line for a ride when a 'Make a Wish' family got to skip ahead, leaving guests around them 'beyond horrified’
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'I walked out of a 'mind-numbing' kid's concert and my family won't speak to me'
A man has told of his disdain after enduring a family 'kid's concert' that was so painful to listen to he walked out, leaving his family 'angry and disappointed' and not even speaking to him
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Motoring expert shares onion trick to prevent your car from freezing over
A motoring expert has blown people's minds with his top household items that can help you de-ice your motor in minutes, or even prevent it from getting frosty in the first place
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'My fiancé's turned into bridezilla – I'm not sure I want to marry her now'
The horrendous actions of a 'bridezilla' have left her fiancé horrified and questioning if this is ultimately the 'real' her and wondering if she should cancel the wedding
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'Nosy neighbour accused me of having an affair - with my father-in-law'
A pregnant woman told how she and her wife have been 'relentlessly stalked' by one of their neighbours who accused her of having an extra-marital affair with her father-in-law
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Vet issues stark warning that dog Christmas jumpers can cause allergic reactions
A vet has issued a stark warning to dog owners looking to dress their pooches this Christmas, after certain fabrics are known to cause 'severe allergic reactions' in canines
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'My wife played a cruel Christmas prank on our daughter and I can't forgive her'
A doting dad has told how a petty prank played by his wife on their tearful teenage daughter has caused a festive family rift that's threatened to ruin Christmas for them all
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Eat, drink, and be merry this Christmas without fearing the festive bloat
With the festive season in full swing and overindulgence on the menu, following these top tips will ensure you can indulge and enjoy your food without the Christmas bloat
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Skincare expert shares how to avoid 'Pinot Purging' this festive season
A skincare expert has revealed how you can avoid a skin hangover this festive season by sharing her ‘worst drinks list’ for your complexion, and the measures you can take to soothe skin if you do indulge
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'Boyfriend cheated on me while pregnant and now demands I give baby his surname'
A mother-to-be has told of her heartbreak after finding out the father of her unborn child had cheated on her while pregnant, and now she's terrified to bring the baby up alone
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Former McDonald's chef shares how fast-food chain is changing its Big Mac recipe
Recipe for success? A former McDonalds chef has taken to TikTok to unveil what he believes the changes to the new Big Mac recipe will mean
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'I refuse to buy Christmas gifts for my husband and kids, it's a waste of time'
A woman is opting out of Christmas present purchasing for her husband and young children this year and her 'devious' plans for Santa's gifts will shock you
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'My boyfriend proposed after 25 years - but now I feel nothing towards him'
A woman who waited patiently for 25 years for her boyfriend to propose was called a 'gold-digger' when she refused after he lost his job and downsized his home
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'My fiancé's dog is dangerous – I live in constant fear it'll attack me'
A woman has described how the growing fear of her fiancé's 'terrifying and dangerous' muscular dog has led to her questioning if they can continue living together
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People disgusted after learning history behind Christmas mince pies
While it’s certainly the season to eat mince pies, its previous medieval and less palatable incarnation as 'tartes of flesh' might have left more of a bitter taste in your mouth
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'I told my hairdresser I hated my new 'do - I wasn't prepared for the response'
One woman decided to go against the 'people pleasing' grain in the hair salon, telling her stylist she hated her new haircut but she wasn't prepared for what happened next
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'I want to wear a hat on Christmas day - I don't care if it ruins my marriage'
A newly married couple catalogue their ongoing Christmas conflict after mother-in-law calls wife the 'devil' for wanting to wear hat to festive family dinner
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'I want to spend Christmas with my family but my husband thinks I'm selfish'
A woman has come under festive fire after admitting she has ordered her husband to see her family instead of his every single Christmas, countering that they see his every Thanksgiving
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Fans stunned after former McDonald's chef shares ingredients used to make McRib
A former McDonalds Corporate chef dishes the dirt on what’s in the fast food brand’s McRib, and lovers have gone wild over the surprising number of ingredients