All news by author: Nia Dalton

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Woman makes nail rings so Muslims can wear polish without missing a prayer
After beautician Karen Boyle realised her Muslim clients could not pray whilst wearing polish or acrylics, she created nail rings - and her customers have gone 'crazy' for them
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Trusted five-second test checks if it's too hot to walk your dog outside
Dog expert Anna Bain is reminding pet owners of the trusted five-second test that reveals whether it's dangerously hot to walk your pooch on the pavement outside
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Paul O'Grady's family life outside of showbiz bubble with dogs and alpacas
When he wasn't presenting or performing on stage, TV legend Paul O'Grady was at home with his beloved family and menagerie of pets - from rescue dogs to farm animals
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Mum whose daughter survived Grenfell fire sews 220ft quilt to honour 72 victims
Tuesday Greenidge witnessed the tragedy of Grenfell Tower fire six years ago, when her daughter escaped the blaze. She remembers the 72 victims with her beautiful growing quilt, handmade by the community
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'I shed 6st in 10 months with football club for fat lads - it's changed my life'
After joining MAN v FAT last year, Charlie Hill has turned his entire life around and dropped 6st. He puts it all down to his teammates, who collectively lose weight to win the league
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Vet shares handy food trick to keep your dog hydrated during the heatwave
TV vet Dr Scott Miller reveals a clever hack to ensure your pooch drinks enough water in the UK heatwave, plus top tips for preventing heatstroke and burnt paws
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Sarah Beeny's uplifting message to people diagnosed with breast cancer
Television presenter Sarah Beeny has shared a supportive message to other people living with breast cancer, after she received her diagnosis in August last year
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Vet's urgent warning to dog owners with artificial grass in their garden
Dog owners are being warned to take precautionary measures if they have artificial grass in their garden, as temperatures soar as high as 30C in parts of the UK
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'I relaxed my natural hair for 13 years then made the product that was missing'
For a long time, Black hair was massively underrepresented in the beauty industry. Badria Ahmed made it her mission to change that, and Holy Curls was born
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Husband and wife with 59 foster dogs have 'no plans to stop there'
In this week's Pet Club, a record-making couple foster 59 dogs in seven years, a lost cocker spaniel is found in the back of an ambulance and a vet shares a stark warning
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Warning to Brits not to smash car windows to save hot dogs this weekend
It's human instinct to want to immediately help a suffering animal - but there's one important step you should always take before rescuing a hot dog
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'My contraceptive pill nearly killed me at 25 - we need tougher screening tests'
Like many women, Holly McComish was prescribed the contraceptive pill over the phone by her GP. Three months later, she collapsed and suffered a miniature stroke
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Mark Wright's daily diet he treats like a job and how he helped Arg lose 13st
Mark Wright gives the Mirror a peek inside his fridge, fitness routine and celeb friendships - from playing a part in Arg's incredible weight loss to getting Olly Murs in shape for his wedding
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Dog owners urged to use 63p product to keep pups cool during UK heatwave
With a mini heatwave predicted to hit the UK over the coming days, Brits are being reminded to keep their beloved pets cool and hydrated while out enjoying the sun
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'Doctors said my tic was attention-seeking - but then I had my eureka moment'
After his teachers and doctors accused him of 'showing off', Gavin Higgins suppressed his painful tic for years. Then a life-changing diagnosis proved them all wrong
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Life at Pontins 'haunted' seaside town - new crowd, big divide and 'hidden gem'
After Pontins shut its gates to the public, Mirror writer Nia Dalton took a trip to Brean's 'ghost town' to discover how the closure is affecting local businesses and holiday goers
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Side effects and 'damaging' health concerns of new NHS weight loss jab
Medics have outlined the common side effects and potentially damaging health risks of the new weight loss drug, known as Wegovy, available to patients on the NHS
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Dog expert confirms exactly how long you can leave your pet at home alone
While you might think your dog will be just fine at home all day, an expert canine behaviourist is warning pet owners not to stay out for too long
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Brit tries for baby with Egyptian lover after waiter dumps her when cash ran out
When Joanna Girling fell for Egyptian local Hysm Fygo, her family doubted their relationship would last - but four years on, the engaged couple are still head over heels in love
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'My dog's name is so embarrassing it's stopping me from getting a girlfriend'
A teenage son has shared his embarrassment on Reddit after his dad played a funny trick on him at the vets and left him looking red-faced in front of a 'cute girl'
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Abandoned kittens hiding in loft 'mistaken for rats' by new homeowner
In this week's Pet Club, a litter of lucky kittens get rescued, Arsenal employs a new extra special team member and an unwanted hamster is saved by strangers on a bus
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Neglected stray looks like 'completely different dog' after incredible makeover
In this week's Pet Club, Barney the sheepdog has a life-changing transformation, the grumpiest cat in Oxfordshire is misunderstood and a tiny owl is rescued by local heroes
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Eamonn Holmes says single sentence 'cost him and Ruth their This Morning jobs'
Eamonn Holmes claims ITV sacked him from This Morning in November 2020, after the show received hundreds of complaints from viewers about a single sentence
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Eamonn Holmes says 'ITV lied to us over Phil coming out' and 'we felt used'
While Eamonn Holmes was full of support and sympathy for This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield's announcement, he claimed that the way it played out in the studio left him with a bad taste in his mouth
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'I quit my job after turning free caravan from Facebook into nail bar for £300'
It was once an unwanted and empty caravan. Now it's a glamorous beauty salon on wheels, after nail technician Bonnie Charles transformed her Facebook freebie