All news by author: Nia Dalton

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'I got filler to fix my gummy smile - but it made me look like a serial killer'
Chloe Ellis, 30, was left looking 'like a serial killer' for six months after a botched filler job caused her smile to freeze up - but luckily she saw the humour in it and laughed at herself
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'I finally found my long-lost sister 75 years after I was adopted during WW2'
Sheila Fry and Annie IJpelaar were both trying to solve a 75-year-old mystery countries apart, but an at-home DNA test finally reunited the long-lost sisters after they were separated in the aftermath of WW2
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Expert advises whether it's safe to walk your dog in the snow and what to avoid
As snow falls across the UK, animal behaviourist Carolyn Menteith advises dog owners how to tell if it's safe to walk your dog outside and what hazards you should avoid
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People urged not to leave dogs in freezing cold cars as it can be fatal
Canine behaviourist Rebeckah Vaughan is urging Brits to not leave their pets unattended in freezing cold cars, as the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for the next three days
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Warning signs of hypothermia in dogs and when you should contact a vet
After temperatures plummeted to -15C overnight in parts of the UK, animal behaviourist Rebeckah Vaughan is advising pet owners how to spot the signs of hypothermia in dogs and when to contact a vet
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'I trained my dog to save my life with YouTube videos - now we're at Crufts'
Beth Ponsford, 27, from Somerset, trained her heroic assistance dog Falcon to sniff out her low blood sugar levels and perform therapy for her anxiety - all with YouTube videos at home
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'I spent a day as a GP receptionist and learnt why they ask so many questions'
Mirror writer Nia Dalton spent a day with GP receptionists at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol and learnt why it's so hard to get an appointment, as they battle NHS pressures and abusive patients
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People disgusted as new Girl Scouts cookies resell for £100 per pack on eBay
The Girl Scouts' new limited edition Raspberry Rally cookies are now being resold on eBay for a whopping £100 ($120) per pack, after they sold out in a few hours online - but foodies think it's 'insane'
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'My best friend got married without me - I found out by watching the livestream'
A bridesmaid is ranting about her best friend who secretly went ahead with her wedding day and didn't invite her - she stumbled across the livestream on social media
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Mum slammed for insisting son 'digs up dead dog' buried in garden to cremate it
A heartbroken man has taken to Reddit to rant about his mum's reaction after he buried his girlfriend's dead dog in her garden without her permission - now she wants him to 'dig it back up'
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Sarah Ferguson understands why Harry moved to US because she felt 'free' there
The Duchess of York has said that she can understand Prince Harry's decision to move to the US with wife Meghan Markle - as she felt 'free' living overseas following her divorce from Prince Andrew
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Joe Biden causes uproar as he always orders exact same dish as wife at dinner
President Joe Biden has sparked an uproar online after it was revealed that he always orders the exact same pasta and side dishes as his wife Jill on their date nights
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'I'm a victim of image abuse and I never got justice - it will haunt me forever'
In the wake of Stephen Bear's trial, Lauren Evans talks about her experience of image-based sexual abuse and the devastating effects that will always haunt her after she didn't get the justice she deserved
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Sarah Ferguson convinced Queen's ghost is making her corgis 'bark at nothing'
Elizabeth II's two surviving corgis, Sandy and Muick, were adopted by the Duchess of York, who believes the late Queen's ghost is watching over them
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'My wife took her own life at 39 - I'm raising £30k to save someone like her'
Andy Beresford is on track to raise £30,000 for Mind charity in memory of his late wife Michelle, who died from suicide after a 10-year battle with her mental health
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Groomer shares sentence dog owners should avoid saying when they walk into salon
Dog groomer Sarah Mackay urges pet owners to put their emotions aside when entering the salon, as negative comments can make your pooch feel more scared and result in a bad experience
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'Representation of gay men made it harder to battle my eating disorder at 16'
Chris Hayter, 31, from Norfolk, opens up about the impact of gay stereotypes and lack of diverse body representation on young men across the UK with eating disorders
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'I make finger nail-sized guitars and miniscule plants - and use my bare hands'
Delving into the world of mini objects and modern doll's houses, artist Hannah Lemon speaks about her tiny houseplant creations and the ever-growing trend of #miniatures online
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Psychic says dogs choose exact moment they will die - including when and where
Psychic Nancy Mello, from Connecticut, USA, believes animals choose when and where they are going to die and some pets become 'guardian angels' in heaven, while others reincarnate on earth
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'I spent 24 hours as farmer - food we should all eat, robot and chainsaw injury'
Mirror writer Nia Dalton spent a day shadowing Somerset farmer Josh Gay to see what he gets up to in 24 hours - from herding sheep to weighing cattle and eating with the seasons
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Refugee turned frontline vet says Ukrainians and pets are 'freezing and hungry'
Veronika Herasymenko fled her home in Kharvic, Ukraine, this time last year and now works as a veterinarian and IFAW charity responder supporting refugees and their pets on the Polish border
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Bus driver who quit job to help in Ukraine amazed by acts of kindness at border
Bus driver Dave Wise, 46, has driven from East Sussex to Ukraine three times in the last year to deliver vital aid to refugees and pets in need, witnessing both heartbreaking and moving sights at the border
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'I tried Sainsbury's bargain £2 veg box and was impressed with what was inside'
As supermarket food prices are rising at a record rate, we tried out the Sainsbury's £2 'Taste Me, Don't Waste Me' fruit and vegetable box to see if you get your money's worth
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Urgent warning to dog owners as new deadly Alabama Rot case confirmed in UK
Dog owners are being warned to 'remain vigilant' after a second fatal case of Alabama Rot in 2023 has been confirmed in Berkshire, tragically killing six-year-old Hungarian Vizsla Marnie
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'A stranger saved my life by starting a chat - I wouldn't be here without her'
Francesca Williams, 22, from London, is opening up about the moment a stranger stopped her from taking her own life by starting up a conversation - she is 'forever grateful' and wants to say thanks