All news by author: Nia Dalton

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'I dated a guy three years younger and he called me 'grandma' - it was awful'
Jade Asha, 34, from London - dubbed the 'real-life Bridget Jones' - has had her fair share of dating disasters, from the time she got called 'grandma' to the night she drunkenly knocked over a waitress in a bar
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Woman forced to 'wash pants in sink' after Ryanair loses luggage on holiday
Lorna Kelly, 68, from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, was left devastated after her suitcases failed to make it on her dream holiday - ruining the trip and putting her £600 out of pocket
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Vet's haunting plea for owners putting down their dog after seeing final moments
Veterinary nurse Rachel Bean understands how difficult it is for owners to watch their pets be put to sleep, but says it's so important to look them in the eyes and tell them how loved they are
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'I had devastating diagnosis at 27 like Jade Goody - a smear test saved my life'
Vikki Ridler, from Scotland, was a 27-year-old mum when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer - just like Jade Goody - and says going for a smear test 'saved her life'
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'Britain's kindest plumber' who lived rough raising £250k for 24/7 homeless hub
Hero plumber James Anderson, 55, is determined to create a 24/7 community hub in Burnley to teach homeless people vital life skills, after he was picked up off the streets by kind strangers as a teen
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'I'm a pet expert - how to walk dogs safely in icy weather and what to avoid'
Animal behaviourist Carolyn Menteith shares her advice for walking your dog safely outside as temperatures fall across the UK - plus how to know when it's too cold for your pooch
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'My first smear test was a huge relief - why it's so important to book yours'
Mirror writer Nia Dalton shares her first smear test experience, as shocking NHS data reveals only one in three women are now taking up free cervical cancer screenings
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Rolex threatens to sue mum's small business which sells £20 kids clocks
Emma Ross-McNairn and Sarah Davies are worried it could be the end of their small business Oyster&Pop, which sells kids' clocks for £20, after Rolex lawyers demanded they change their name
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Dog trainer shares best and worst breeds for families with young kids
Leading canine behaviourist Will Atherton recommends his favourite and least favourite dogs for families with young children - and one breed might come as a surprise to you
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'People with sight loss haven't had our sexy moment yet - but Ron is a start'
As Love Island's Ron Hall sparks conversation about disability representation on reality TV, partially sighted actor Georgie Morrell gives her take on it all - from diverse casting to 'inspiration porn'
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'Doctors misdiagnosed my son's cancer as long covid, now his dreams are on hold'
Mum Jess Huckerby, 36, from Wolverhampton, became worried when her nine-year-old son Aston started showing signs of long covid - then he was suddenly diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour
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'I find the Essex girl stereotype offensive - we aren't all stupid and fake'
After Kim Kardashian's viral TikTok video sparked a conversation about the dated 'Essex girl' stereotype, Emma Thomson, 32, shares what women in Essex are actually like
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Woman contracts skin cancer after cut from manicurist at nail salon
Mum Grace Garcia, 50, from California, US, is raising awareness of skin cancer after a trip to the nail salon left her with a wound on her cuticle that became cancerous
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Easy four step method to ask your boss for a pay rise from career expert
Careers expert Charlotte Davies advises the best way to ask your boss for a pay rise, as new research reveals that one in three Brits want to leave their job for a higher wage
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'I walked out on a first date because he didn't like dogs - it's a deal breaker'
Rachel Humphreys, 28, from Leeds, walked out on a first date after her Hinge match declared he strongly hated rescue dogs - her precious pooches are a deal breaker
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Behind-the-scenes of a casino - dealer secret, pockets ban and myth about clocks
Mirror writer Nia Dalton spent a day in the life as a casino croupier and learnt all the tricks of the trade - from blackjack to roulette, it was much harder than it looks
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Siva's final goodbye to Tom Parker by supporting wife Kelsey on 'difficult' trip
Siva Kaneswaran supported Tom Parker's wife Kelsey on a difficult and emotional visit to the hospice where The Wanted singer died, in the final episode of Life After Tom
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Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu says fans have been saying her name completely wrong
Love Island winner Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has revealed the correct way to pronounce her Turkish surname, which is often said wrong by her fans - but is actually pronounced 'Jool-jool-olo' twice
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Harry's most personal admissions and sweet behind-the-scenes insights in Spare
Prince Harry makes a host of candid, personal and often sweet admissions in his memoir Spare - from King Charles' sweet evening ritual to Lilibet's emotional birth - as he lifts the lid on what life is like behind palace walls
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'I'm a personal trainer - here's one easy New Year resolution you can start now'
As many people sack off their New Year's resolutions on Quitter's Day, personal trainer Neve Cussen shares her top tips for setting realistic goals and sticking to them
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Inside Mielle hair oil TikTok controversy and fears over haircare gentrification
A deep delve inside the debate surrounding Mielle Organics hair oil, after a viral TikTok video sparked important conversations online about Black-owned beauty brands and products
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'I spent a day in the life as a PT - carb myth, gym anxiety and sweatiest part'
Mirror writer Nia Dalton shadowed a personal trainer for a day to learn what they actually eat and when they find time to workout - plus the best advice for newbie gym goers
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New study uncovers the world's smartest and dumbest dog breeds
A new study at the University of Helsinki in Finland has revealed the most intelligent breeds of dogs after putting 1,000 canines to the test, from the Belgian Malinois to the Labrador retriever
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Brits baffled at American 'drying out' electric kettle after making a cuppa
An American man has been mocked online for 'drying out' his electric kettle after making a cup of tea - as Brits were left in stitches by his unusual antics
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'My snobby neighbours hate looking at my 'ugly' car - but I refuse to move it'
A furious driver has taken to Reddit to rant about their 'snobby neighbours' who have threatened to take action if they continue parking their 'unsightly' car outside their house