All news by author: Freddie Bennett
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'I banned my sister from being a bridesmaid - she's too beautiful'
The bride-to-be struggles with image issues and feels she's always compared to her 'beautiful' sister - but her decision to exclude her sibling has gone down terribly
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'I'm a 24-year-old woman but I love drinking in working men's pubs - it's magic'
Tired of the overpriced drinks, overcrowded bars and noisy nights where you can hardly hear your mates talk, reporter Megan Banner is championing the brilliants of a working men's club
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'My neighbour has 200 pet pigeons that attract rats to my flat - it's rotten'
Flies have been a big issue in recent months for him and his neighbours - but now there are a lot of rats attracted to his flat because of the pigeons who live upstairs
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Man creates fake timetable to propose at bus stop where he met his girlfriend
Rory met his girlfriend Charlotte at a bus stop near London's Kings Cross station seven years ago - so he thought it was only right to pop the question at the exact same spot
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Woman's sneaky trick helps you find deleted iPhone messages to catch cheaters
One TikToker has shared her savvy tip for finding recently deleted messages on an iPhone - and all it takes is a few simple steps within the messaging app
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Cleaning fanatic's tip for 'melting away' toilet limescale overnight for 37p
Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch are on hand once again to answer all your toilet cleaning prayers as they share simple and cheap trick to get rid of limescale
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'I want 16-year-old stepson to move out as he causes grief, other mums disagree'
One mum has faced backlash after admitting she's asked her stepson to move out as there's lots of arguments in the house - other parents have urged her to reconsider
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Woman mortified as mum-in-law cruelly sends photos of her messy home to family
The busy mum was left shaken and embarrassed after her mother-in-law mocked her messy home in their family group chat - not realising she would see the photos
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Woman sparks debate on washing pre-made salad as others spot 'snails' in bags
We all know to wash fresh veg before we start to use it, but one woman has started a huge debate online by asking if people wash salad before use when it's pre-packed
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'I compared two supermarket Mother's Day afternoon teas to find perfect spread'
With Mother's Day just round the corner you might be scrambling for the perfect gift idea. Thankfully, reporter Bethan Shufflebotham headed to two leading supermarket cafes to find the perfect afternoon tea
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'My annoying friend says I'm 'lucky' to not have kids – she chose to have them'
Her close friend recently left her husband and finds herself a single mum with four kids – but the woman is annoyed by her friend saying she is 'lucky' not to have them
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Hairdresser explains her strict rule on shampooing twice and heat damage warning
A hairdresser has explained why she always shampoos her hair twice during every wash, and warns others what can happen if you don't - she also shares heat damage tips
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'Trash' bride cuts cousin out when she can't attend wedding due to C-section
The woman was blocked from all group chats and uninvited from the big day after she told her cousin she would not be able to attend due to having surgery just weeks before
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Cleaning guru hails 'magic' £1.75 product that leaves shower glass sparkling
One woman says she's found the answer to pesky water build-up on glass surfaces - the cleaning hack takes minimal effort and will set you back less than £2
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'Neighbour has blocked my car in for years - I have to crawl in boot to get in'
The woman has previously been unable to get her car out her spot due to his being in the way, so she decided to give him a taste of his own medicine
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'My pal charged for drinks at a house party then called me cheap when I refused'
His friends say he was being cheap by not buying many drinks- but the man felt charging close friends for booze was ridiculous and taking advantage of their mates
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Pub sparks anger by banning children, swearing, iPhones and muddy boots
A pub has gone viral online after introducing a list of eight rules for all punters to follow, banning items including iPads, dogs and children - some say prohibiting kids is 'archaic'
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Only 1% of people can spot this hidden frog in the forest in 5 seconds
You could be a genius if you can overcome this brainteaser which pits you against the clock to find the pesky hidden frog in the image in five seconds- it is not easy
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Doctor warns running can give you 'gaunt, old face' if done too much
Doing this exercise a couple of times a week is fine, according to the doctor, but much more than that could speed up your ageing and even give you other issues as well
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'My husband's mum is harassing me for a baby - and is fuming with my response'
The woman is exhausted with her mother-in-law asking when she is to expect grandchildren - but she got the ultimate revenge by talking about her sex life in detail
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Cleaning expert warns against bedsheet storage mistake that causes musty smell
One cleaning guru has revealed the worst place to store your bedsheets as it can become a breeding ground for damp and mould - if you sheets smell musty you'll want to listen up
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'My parents refuse to use our baby's real name - they can't stand it'
One dad is livid as his parents are refusing to use his newborn daughter's real name as they are angry he didn't allow them to choose it - it's driving a wedge between the family
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People are just discovering what star stickers on Home Bargains price tags mean
Eagle-eyed Home Bargains shoppers were left stumped by the star symbol on some price tags - but employees from the budget store have revealed what they actually mean
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Cleaning guru swears by 10p hack to cut through stubborn grease on clothes
Getting rid of grease stains from clothes can be a real menace as often those marks just won't budge - thankfully some cleaning tricksters are on hand to help
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'My neighbour always parks on my property - I have to start being firm'
The woman wants to be polite but firm, as she doesn't mind people parking there - but she can't stand when people don't ask first and go on to stay in the spot for a long time
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