All news by author: Julia Banim
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'I took my dog to the groomer for a trim - they ended up losing him'
A pet owner says they've been left utterly distraught after the groomer they'd entrusted to trim their dog's fur ended up losing the animal after it ran away from the table
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Expert advises on how to fix common neighbour disputes – including noise drama
A property expert has shared how people can resolve five of the most common neighbour-related disputes, allowing for a more peaceful life for all those involved
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Plane passenger sparks debate with 'unethical hack' to stop people reclining
A plane passenger has shared their top 'unethical life hack' for when the person in front of you starts reclining, but some think they could be taking things a bit too far
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Burger King unveils major coronation burger deal - with royal merch to match
Ahead of the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III, Burger King has unveiled a two-for-one coronation burger deal, as well as new limited edition coronation crowns
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'I'm sick of buying drinks at engagement parties - don't host if you can't pay'
A woman has spoken of her frustration at always having to buy her own drinks at engagement parties and reckons engaged couples just shouldn't throw one if they can't afford it
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Cleaning pro says she gets her home smelling fresh by using old microfibre cloth
A smart-thinking cleaning professional has shared how you can make sure your home always smells fresh as a daisy this springtime, all thanks to an old microfibre cloth
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'My ex cheated on me with my sister - now she wants to bring him to my wedding'
A bride who was left distraught after her ex slept with her sister says she's now been left heartbroken all over again after discovering she now wants to bring him along as her wedding date
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Cleaning fan swears by 3 rules to make clothes last – and they could save money
A cleaning fan with an eye for fashion has shared her three rules for making sure your clothes last for longer - and they could well save you money in the long term
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Man sparks debate with 'cruel' method to stop people walking across his lawn
A man who'd become sick and tired of passersby cutting across his lawn decided to take matters into his own hands, but some people have blasted his method as 'cruel'
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People vow to stop sleeping with wet hair after hygiene expert's 'gross' warning
A hair expert has warned people never to go to bed with wet hair, even if they're really tired, and the reason why may well get you up from under the duvet sharpish
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Britain's 'most inked' mum gets 'mistaken for gang member' and rejected by pubs
A mum said to be Britain's most tattooed woman says she's regularly turned away from bars, as her unique look and face tats mean staff often mistake her for 'gang member'
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'I holidayed just like King Charles - travelling with loo roll got odd looks'
Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel like a King? Julia Banim made it her mission to holiday like a true royal, as she headed to King Charles III and Queen Camilla's favourite idyllic country hideaway - toilet roll in tow
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Mum gives life-saving clothing tip to parents after losing sight of son near sea
A mum who works in the field of children's education has shared the clothing tip she always considers when taking her own children out, and it's recently helped her locate her son at a fairground
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Gardeners praise 21p kitchen staple that 'effectively' stops slug invaders
Savvy gardeners have praised a kitchen item they claim is 'really effective' when it comes to stopping slugs invading gardens and damaging plants - and it will only set you back 21p
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People astonished to discover McDonald's Filet-O-Fish's religious origin
It's been a staple of the McDonald's menu for decades, but many people have no idea there's actually a very smart reason as to why the fast food giant began serving Filet-O-Fish
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Experts warn of chilling 'hi mum' message scam that catches parents out
Consumer experts have warned parents to be on their guard against the 'hi mum' text message scam, which could see them lose thousands of pounds from their bank account
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'My fiancée stopped my best friend coming to our wedding over strict dress code'
A groom-to-be says he had words with his 'punk' best friend ahead of his upcoming wedding, warning him he'd need to 'man up' and adhere to the dress code if he wanted to come. Now he's rescinded his invite
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Café defends 'beautiful' £10.45 lunch after locals say they are overcharging
A café has had to come forward to defend its ploughman's lunch, after the 'innocent' £10.45 meal option was slammed by those who felt it cost more than the sum of the ingredients
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Biggest neighbour annoyances unveiled - as 65% of Brits all hate parking habit
The biggest neighbour annoyances have been unveiled once and for all, and there's one frustrating neighbour 'ick' in particular that Brits just cannot bear one bit
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Wedding planner urges brides to pack cotton wool as it 'salvaged' her photos
A wedding planner has urged brides-to-be to pack cotton wool ahead of the big day, declaring that this deceptively simple item ended up saving her all-important photos
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People 'mindblown' after realising McDonald's red and yellow logo is tactical
It's one of the most recognisable logos on the planet, and yet many people are only just learning the fascinating reason why the McDonald's logo is red and yellow
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'My in-laws are seething over the 'inappropriate' meal I cooked for them'
A new mum says she was in no humour to host her judgmental in-laws for dinner just four weeks after giving birth, and couldn't believe it when they started criticising the meal she'd made
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'I compared M&S and Primark jeans and the size difference was startling'
Reporter Emily Collis ventured out to the shops to try out jeans from both M&S and Primark. One pair was 'close to perfect', and she was left astounded by the sizing differences
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Woman with 'world's biggest cheeks' alarms fans with latest procedure
A woman known for having the 'world's biggest cheeks' has left fans concerned after unveiling her latest procedure, and some fear she might have taken things too far
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'A train passenger viciously swore at me when I asked him to stop manspreading'
A student says she was left feeling uncomfortable after the man next to her began 'manspreading', encroaching on her personal space. He swore at her when she called him out
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