All news by author: Paul Donald

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Urgent Halloween warning to Brits if they see green goo oozing from plug sockets
If you see flickering lights or 'stuff' coming out of your sockets, it's more likely you have some dodgy wiring in your home rather than ghostly goings-on, experts have warned
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'I saw the Loch Ness Monster – and it's the size of a double-decker bus'
Sash Lake claims he caught sight of the elusive Loch Ness Monster while on a trip to the area following a major hunt for the beast earlier this year – and it was so big it made him freeze in fear
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Millions of Brits face fines for breaking 10 little-known laws in their own home
Many people are unaware that they are flouting lesser-known rules relating to the home which could cost them a fortune in fines and in some cases leave them facing a prison sentence
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Woman who married a ghost becoming a nun after husband threw fit over Gogglebox
Wedding the spirit of a long-dead Victorian soldier has turned out to be such a soul-destroying experience for one woman, she has decided to seek a life of celibacy in a convent
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Why you shouldn't throw out your pumpkins after Halloween – 5 ways to reuse them
Brits could waste around 16 million pumpkins this year at Halloween but the fruit is a great cheap, nutritious and versatile food with most of it edible, so here's some alternative uses to keep you green and planet-friendly
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World-famous UK golfing town also boasts stunning beaches and 'traditional' feel
If you're struggling to think where in Scotland would make for a great seaside break, the charming seaside town of Troon could be just what you're looking for—especially if you're an Outlander fan.
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Unassuming house with no street number has 'Harry Potter kitchen' under stairs
This house for sale in a seaside resort manages to stretch the phrase 'living space' to its limits with a kitchen in a cupboard-like area that brings up memories of a badly treated young wizard's bedroom
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Whacking your favourite album on could turn you into a superhero, study finds
It is often said that music can have a healing effect and now scientists have found that those essential songs each person finds so comforting can relieve pain without needing drugs
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Miracle workout helps fight winter blues and celebrate clocks going back
Fitness experts have come up with an endorphin-boosting workout designed to give an energetic autumn lift that can help battle the shorter, darker days signalled by the changing of the clocks
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Adorable UK town perfect for rainy getaway that's like sitting in Alpine chalet
If you're looking for that perfect mountain getaway but aren't in a position to head off to the Alps there's a gorgeous Welsh village that will give you that wonderful fresh feel with plenty to do for adults and kids too
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Putin invites Hamas and Iran to Moscow for talks 'in bid to form axis of terror'
A move by Russian president Vladimir Putin to meet major players including Iran in the conflict between Israel and Hamas has startled Western leaders with many fearing it could ignite a wider war in the region
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Cat dies from injuries after being hurled from car window on busy road
A cat callously thrown from a moving car onto a main road then hit by another car has died from its horrendous injuries – as cops continue to hunt the heartless people behind the incident
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Poundland confirms Christmas opening hours with plans to hire 1,200 staff
Leading budget store in the midst of a major expansion of branches has confirmed a huge seasonal UK jobs boost – as well as revealing its opening hours across the festive season
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Putin 'resuscitated' after 'cardiac arrest' in bedroom claims Telegram channel
Controversial social media channel that regularly claims Russian dictator Putin is dying has alleged that the Kremlin supremo had to receive emergency aid from medics after having a heart attack
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UK city is bed bugs 'disaster zone' as pest controller says it's 'too far gone'
Pest Controllers in an Essex city have sounded the alarm after seeing a 30 percent rise in bed bug cases since the issue became widespread across the country in the summer
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Ukrainian plot to kill dozens of Russians by sending poisoned cake is foiled
Ace aviators came close to being assassinated en-masse after a huge cake and Irish booze laced with a deadly toxin were delivered to their flight school party at a restaurant
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Balaclava-clad men unleash 'violent attack' smashing car and house with bats
Two masked men in tracksuits smashed up a house and car on a residential street in Rotherham in broad daylight then casually got on their quad bike and rode off
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Husband forgets wife after road trip toilet break – and then drives 100 miles
A man in Thailand gave his wife a terrible Christmas present after he failed to notice she had got out of their car when he stopped to relieve himself while driving through the night
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Gorgeous village with 'UK's best pub' is one of UK's happiest places to live
Whether you're looking for an idyllic spot to relax and unwind, aiming to experience the best hostelry in the country or even find some movie stardust, the village of Shepperton can cater for all tastes
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Tube driver's pro-Palestinian chant caught in viral footage sparks police probe
Cops have said they are investigating a London underground driver who roused up passengers to chant pro-Palestinian slogans including 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'
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'Entitled neighbours sent note threatening to call police on my noisy toddler'
Getting a three-year-old to bed can make the best parents aggravated, but when your neighbours are threatening to call the cops over the noise the child is making, you can expect stress levels to go through the roof
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'Council had to move us from our flat because of bedbugs – it was horrific'
A family suffered a bed bug infestation so bad they feared leaving their flat in case they passed it on to others, before their council eventually acted and moved them into a hotel
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The life-changing side effects of statins you really need to know about
Millions of people in the UK who take cholesterol-busting drug statins may be unaware of these side effects that could leave them with long-term health issues
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Expert's top six tips on how to get your baby to sleep when clocks go back
It's hard enough to get babies and toddlers into a sleep pattern – but when the clocks go back an hour that leaves mums and dads the daunting task of rejigging their routine – so here are some essential tips to help take away any anxiety
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Parenting expert tells mum and dads to stop asking a very common question
When dealing with children and wanting them to do something for you, many parents always find themselves getting into the odd habit that ends up with having the opposite of the desired effect