All news by author: Freddie Bennett

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'I realised my relationship was over after my partner mistakenly got in my car'
After spending just one afternoon as an Uber driver to earn some extra cash, Jen was left upset and in tears after picking up one awkward customer - who turned out to be her boyfriend
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Man finds £47,000 stuffed into walls of new home - but can't keep it all
Toño Piñeiro is a Valencia-based builder who had been renovating his retirement home when he stumbled across the cash-full canisters - but there was a painful catch
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'I only date men with the same name - it sounds crazy but it works'
Elle Winter has always gravitated to dating men called Alex and has revealed that she's sticking to the theory as she thinks it works for her romantic life - others aren't convinced
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Mum fumes as nursery worker asks for picture of her child to take home
Her child has only been at the nursery for three months but his key worker asked if she could get a picture with him for her to put up at her home - leaving the mum seething
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Woman's blood boils as date stands her up over her response to innuendo text
The woman had not been on a date since her recent breakup but when she tried to establish her boundaries clearly he ignored her and did not even give an excuse to cancel
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Depop shopper gobsmacked as order arrives in loo roll wrapper - seller hits back
Everything was fine with the order but the customer suggested in her feedback to the seller that they maybe should not package things up in loo roll wrapping anymore
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Mum slammed for cancelling son's birthday party after 'sexist' joke to friends
The birthday was due to include a three-day weekend involving a range of activities such as skiing and snowboarding but was cancelled after the mum took offence at something her son said
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'I'm spending £20k on a new bathroom - but won't help my brother out with cash'
One man is frustrated by his brother's request for financial support as he was about to fork out on a new bathroom for his wife's tenth anniversary gift - others have sided with him
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Teacher explains what the confusing codes on your child's homework actually mean
It can be daunting as a parent or as a pupil when you see a wide variety of codes written on your child's work and you may have no idea whether it is good or bad
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'My son's teacher told his 'girlfriend' she can do a lot better than him'
The son's girlfriend is friendly with the teacher so was excited to go and tell them they were now in a couple with the boy but she told her she can do a lot better
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'My child-free wedding is so strict that my son isn't coming - it's my rules'
The wedding is being held in a few weeks in a hotel which is catering for the ceremony, reception and even childcare but the sister-in-law wants her kid with her
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'Game-changing' tip for cutting potatoes guarantees equal slices each time
When you cut potatoes you might find that they slice in very uneven chunks but one woman on TikTok has shared a neat tip which will make sure they are all equal every time
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Ring finds its way back to long-lost owner after chance encounter on Facebook
Gemma Albrow, 41, found the silver ring 34 years ago with two mysterious names on it. A scroll through Facebook helped her find its long-lost owner who was overjoyed
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Nutritionist shares what happens to your body when you drink after Dry January
As Dry January ends you might be tempted to celebrate with a pint or two, but one nutritionist has warned against going straight back into old habits
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'I caught the bouquet at my sister's wedding - she's furious I stole the show'
The bride felt she drew unnecessary attention to herself and her partner by catching the bouquet but the sister insists it was just a silly tradition and doesn't see the issue
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Theme park opens world's largest ice maze bigger than 15 tennis courts
Snowlandia in Zakopane, Poland features the world's largest ice maze, and those who are successful in their escape will see beautiful panoramic views on top of a castle
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The Range shopper fumes at 'sexist' bottle opener with 'degrading' bikini design
Faye Scott first noticed the 'ridiculous' household item when her mum brought it to her attention and says she had to check it was a recent product as it was so 'outdated'
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Mum left in hysterics at son's rude drawing of 'whisk' in epic homework blunder
Kelly Sullivan, from Felixstowe, had to hold in her giggles as her little boy Arlo showed off the drawing of a whisk he did for homework but many can only see one thing
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'Hubby refuses to help out with our sick baby - he doesn't want to be disturbed'
The mum had been caring for their sick baby all night and so wanted the husband to help out the following day but he says she should treat it like he is not in the house
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Bride sparks fury by booking wedding on nephew's birthday and not inviting him
The wedding is scheduled for next year in June but when they revealed the date there was an immediate backlash as the parents realised it would clash with her nephew's birthday
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'I caught my vile mum-in-law slandering me on Ring doorbell - but she denies it'
The woman is very aware that her mother-in-law does not like her very much but was still shocked to hear her making jokes at her expense and being nasty about her
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'My mum keeps calling my daughter 'her baby' - call me possessive but I hate it'
The grandmother spent most of a recent visit scooping up the baby and taking care of her which left the mum feeling angry and that her parenting is being undermined
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'I tried a deep fried Creme Egg, here's what I thought of the decadent treat'
With supermarkets already selling Easter Eggs, it is time to start thinking about all the chocolate. One chippy in Edinburgh is offering something slightly out of the ordinary and we went to try it
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School slammed by parents for barricading toilets shut during lesson time
The decision taken by officials at Castle View School in Essex has caused fury among some parents, including one mum who said it was 'against their human rights'
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Bride hit with baseball days before wedding walks down aisle with black eye
Sophia Oosterhof, 18, had to spend the run up to her wedding icing her eye after an incident which occurred three days before the ceremony when playing baseball with her friends