All news by author: Saffron Otter

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'Holly Willoughby decisive factor in Phillip Schofield's downfall' amid NTA snub
In the past three months, we have seen three high-profile men in television - Phillip Schofield, Huw Edwards, and James Martin - at the helm of scandal. Their public responses paved the way for very different outcomes, says a PR expert
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'I refused to pay £5,000 to builder for 'shoddy' work - but not everyone agrees'
An angry dispute has erupted between a builder and a homeowner who is refusing to pay £5,000 for 'unsatisfactory' work on his house, but opinions are divided as to who is to blame
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'Husband's snoring pushed me into cheating with AI bot when he's in spare room'
After her husband's horrendous snoring drove her 'insane', Christine, 45, kicked him into the spare room and turned to AI to keep herself entertained during sleepless nights
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Signs your cat is 'plotting to kill you', from staring to unwanted gifts
This International Cat Day, The Mirror talks to experts to find out if there's any truth to the age-old fear that your feline friend could actually be plotting to despatch you
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'My son's cancer was caused by stomach-eating bug travellers should know about'
Mum-of-four Rebecca Wilcox believes her son could have been saved had he done a test for Helicobacter Pylori and is now raising awareness for travellers in his name
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'Clever cues in Lizzo's statement on harassment lawsuit made perfect response'
Singer Lizzo has been faced with an extraordinary week as she was named as the defendant in a LA lawsuit in which she is accused of weight-shaming, sexual, religious and racial harassment, discrimination, assault and false imprisonment
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'James Martin will bounce back from bullying claims as ITV learn from Schofield'
A crisis management expert says James Martin's career won't suffer any long-term damage after he issued a 'robust apology' to crew involved in an 'incident' that saw him accused of bullying
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Family tragedy made Sinead O'Connor cry in Nothing Compares 2 U music video
Irish singer Sinead O'Connor, who has died at the age of 56, was best known for her iconic hit Nothing Compares 2 U and the emotionally-charged music video that went along with it
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Sinead O'Connor's troubled relationship with Prince who wrote her biggest hit
Sinead O'Connor, who has died at the age of 56, skyrocketed to worldwide stardom with the track Nothing Compares 2 U - which was originally written by Prince
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Heartbreaking fear that led to Sinead O'Connor's trademark shaven head
Irish superstar Sinead O'Connor has died at the age of 56, her family confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. The music iconic was best known for her hit Nothing Compares 2 U
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James Martin's controversial moments - 'stepmum lies and PC madness'
TV chef James Martin is at the centre of alleged claims around the bullying of crew members on his ITV show James Martin's Spanish Adventure
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Reality of NHS radiographer - 'zombie shifts, poor health and fear of lawsuits'
As radiographers across the NHS go on strike, former radiographer Sam Futerman lifts the lid on what life is really like behind the picket line
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Tragic teen Gaia Pope 'received terrifying messages' before mysterious death
Nineteen-year-old Gaia Pope-Sutherland died from hypothermia just hours after running away from her home while suffering a mental health crisis. New BBC Three series - Gaia: A Death On Dancing Ledge explores her disappearance
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Gary Lineker and Danielle's 'logical' split, constant calls and no jealousy
Football legend Gary Lineker and model Danielle Bux split seven years ago - but despite their divorce, they remain on good terms, with him often staying at her LA home
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Gran dumped Egyptian toyboy after sex life dwindled, and she's got big regrets
Iris Jones fell for Mohamad Ibrahim after meeting him on holiday in Cairo. But four years on, the age-gap couple have parted ways after the gran was left 'mothering him'
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BBC Countryfile stars 35 years on, tragic deaths, Strictly and farm escape
BBC's Countryfile has been exploring issues at the heart of the British countryside for 35 years today. We take a look at where some of its long-standing presenters are now
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Trevor Francis' tragedies from health woes to wife's death that broke his heart
Footballing legend Trevor Francis, known as Britain's first £1million player, has died aged 69 from a heart attack. His sudden death comes six years after the passing of his wife of more than four decades
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Harry and Meghan 'want different things' says expert as split rumours are denied
Friends of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shut down rumours of a split, but a royal reporter claims the couple are divided over their professional goals
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BBC star George Alagiah had important dying wish for wife during cancer journey
One of the longest-serving BBC newsreaders George Alagiah has died at the age of 67 following a nine-year battle with bowel cancer. He is survived by his wife, Frances Robathan, and their two children
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Dolph Lundgren's first symptom of cancer recurrence before terminal diagnosis
Rocky actor Dolph Lundgren was told he had a 'couple of years' left to live when his cancer returned - and it all started with a symptom that many people experience every day
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Cancer strikes whole families like the Nolans due to tragic twist, experts say
One case of cancer in a family is devastating, but for the disease to strike sibling after sibling seems like an unimaginable nightmare for most. But for the Nolan sisters, it's a shocking reality they have faced for much of their adult life...
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Baby transformed by laser birthmark removal that saw mum branded a 'monster'
Mum-of-two Brooke Atkins has been trolled for choosing to treat her baby son's port wine birthmark, but says his health has rapidly improved in the months since
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Holly Willoughby's 'next move' as she slopes off for summer away from spotlight
This Morning usually makes a big deal about presenter Holly Willoughby's summer break, but this year the star left without fanfare following her ITV fallout with Phillip Schofield
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'I almost died on motorway from silent killer - men like me die with no warning'
Sharath Jetty was on his way to work when he suffered a serious medical situation sparked by a silent killer that he didn't realise he was at a heightened risk of because of his heritage
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Shark attacks rising due to innocent error, expert says after UK sightings
New BBC One documentary - Why Sharks Attack - hears from experts to explore a recent shift in shark behaviour and whether human activity could be the cause