All news by author: Paige Freshwater

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School slammed for banning children from running in the playground at break
A former student has taken to Reddit to call out his school for banning children from running around in the playground during break, saying he didn't know how outrageous these rules were until he reached adulthood
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'My maiden name is embarrassing - my ex is trying to force me to take it back'
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how her ex-husband has been trying to force her to take her maiden name back following their divorce - but she can't think of anything worse
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'I'm a restaurant worker - I got better tips after pretending to have children'
A server has taken to TikTok to share how she received 'such good tips' after telling her customers a little white lie about having two young children at home
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'My old homeowners stopped by to check on their home - it's rude and intrusive'
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how her previous homeowners showed up at her house unannounced expecting to be given a tour around the property - but they left disappointed
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'I'm almost 50 but look 30 - I use one skincare product to preserve my looks'
Michelle Silva has taken to TikTok to share the anti-aging tip that makes her look 10 to 15 years younger than her actual age, claiming it's all you need to keep a youthful appearance
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'I live in a rainbow home - some say I've devalued it but it's better than grey'
A woman has taken to TikTok to show off her rainbow-inspired home - but not everybody thinks it's a good idea to paint your walls and stairs such bright colours
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'I put son to bed at 4.30pm - some say I'm cruel but I don't want nonsense'
A mum has divided opinions after admitting she puts her 18-month-old to bed as early as 4.30pm when he hasn't had a nap at day care, claiming it's the best thing for him
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Prince Harry knew naming his daughter Lilibet was 'disrespectful', claims author
Author Tom Quinn claims Meghan Markle would never have considered naming her daughter Lilibet to be anything but complementary toward the late Queen - but insists Prince Harry knew it was 'intrusive'
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Cashier shares the rudest thing nearly all shoppers do - and how to avoid it
A cashier has taken to Reddit to share how customers can cause all sorts of problems to workers and other shoppers when ringing up their friends when browsing the store
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People are only just learning why notebooks have margins running down each page
While schoolchildren use them every day without giving them a second thought, margins were not originally intended to aid students in their studies - instead being created to keep your notes safe from destruction
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Meghan didn't want her kids to follow 'silly' royal rules, says former advisor
A former royal advisor to Meghan Markle has recalled Meghan Markle's reaction to royal life in Tom Quinn's new book, Gilded Youth An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family
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Woman finds dad's 'confession letter' 9 years after he died - with tragic ending
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how she discovered the tragic truth about her dad nine years after his death - and now she understands why he behaved in a certain way
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Bartender slams customers who ask for 'no ice' in drink as there's a catch
Bartender Jemima June has taken to TikTok to slam customers who constantly ask for 'no ice' in their drink, expecting to be served more alcohol - but unfortunately it doesn't work like that
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'I'm addicted to eating toilet roll - munching 75 sheets a day causes big issue'
A woman on TLC'S My Strange Addiction has been munching her way through around 75 sheets of toilet roll every day for the last 23 years
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'My cousin's dog's name is so rude - everyone's laughing behind her back'
A 42-year-old man has shared how his cousin named her dog Chode - because she wanted to put her twist on the name Cody by giving it a 'unique spelling'
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Landlord demands 25% tip from tenants - and shamelessly claims he 'deserves it'
TikTok users Kevin Shippee and Matthew Totroreillo have sparked outrage after suggesting tenants should tip their landlords when paying rent because they look out for them
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'I proposed to my fiancée with a ring - then she handed me an engagement gun'
A man has taken to Reddit to share how his fiancée bought him an engagement gun to symbolise her love and commitment to him - and says he thinks of her every time he uses it
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Dad praised for response to teacher who asked for 'proof' daughter is on period
A dad has been praised for calling out a teacher after she asked him to provide evidence that his teenage daughter was menstruating because she didn't want to participate in a PE lesson while in pain
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UK's best fish and chip shop crowned - we visited to try 'unique batter formula'
Whiteheads Fish and Chips in East Yorkshire battered the competition to be crowned the 2023 UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year - so we decided to find out what all the fuss was about
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'My wife refuses to pay me for babysitting our daughter - it's such a burden'
A dad has asked whether he was in the wrong to expect his wife to pay him for 'babysitting' their daughter while she goes out to watch a movie with her friend
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'I proposed to my boyfriend - people say I stole his moment and emasculated him'
A woman proposed to her boyfriend after discussing the idea with him - but says she has received no end of criticism from others for following through with her plan
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Groom shames guest for not wearing makeup to wedding - now his marriage is over
A maid-of-honour was slammed by a groom for 'upstaging' his bride because she didn't wear makeup to their celebration - and now the entire marriage is in tatters
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'My mum demands I change my baby's name - she says it's old-fashioned'
An expectant mum has explained her mother hates the name she is going to use on her firstborn child, saying she has been 'pouting and very passive aggressive' since she first heard it
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Meghan Markle hated being 'second-rate princess' to Kate, say staff in new book
A Kensington Palace staff member has recalled Meghan Markle's reaction to royal life in Tom Quinn's new book, Gilded Youth An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family
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Adorable pooch who was forced into dog fight and lost leg gets 3D-printed limb
Six-year-old Luna is back to walking on all four paws after losing one of her front legs in a dog fight in 2019 and being heartlessly dumped in a garden by her owner