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People flabbergasted after learning what 'step' in step parent actually means
The prefix 'step' has been used for more than 1,000 years in reference to step mothers and step fathers - but people are only just learning the origin of the word
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Met Office's warns of rain as Brits plan Coronation street parties
Heavy rain may fall on the King's parade after his Coronation as showers are expected through the afternoon on Saturday, Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said
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Controversial charge for shopping baskets leaves supermarket shoppers fuming
Walmart previously stopped giving out single-use paper and plastic carryout bags at the register at stores in New York, Connecticut and Colorado - but not all customers are impressed with the alternative
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'I took my dog to the groomer for a trim - they ended up losing him'
A pet owner says they've been left utterly distraught after the groomer they'd entrusted to trim their dog's fur ended up losing the animal after it ran away from the table
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People are just discovering compartment in washing machine that 'eats' socks
People are joking that they owe their family members an apology after seeing just how many socks washing machines can gobble up - as many of us suspected all along
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Mum-to-be livid as 'obsessed' mate brings partner to baby shower without asking
The pregnant woman was furious when her friend showed up at her baby shower with her boyfriend - who wasn't invited - and claimed she would be 'lonely' without him
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Love Island's Shaughna Phillips shares daughter's adorable name for first time
New mum Shaughna Phillips has shared a screenshot of a passport application for her adorable daughter Lucia, which reveals the one month old's full name
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Dry mouth could be a 'red flag' symptom for five serious illnesses
Most Brits never consider their saliva or the important role it can play in keeping them healthy - but having a persistent dry mouth could be a sign of a number of serious conditions
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Customer slams Gordon Ramsay restaurant after spending £239 on meal for two
The unhappy customer had visited Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen and Bar, in Liverpool, to try its Beef Wellington Experience but left the restaurant unhappy
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Gemma Collins and fiancé Rami spark split rumours after unfollowing each other
Former TOWIE star Gemma Collins has sparked split rumours with her fiancé Rami Hawash after they have unfollowed each other on social media
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Princess Diana's top aide says he won't be taking oath of allegiance
The pledge comes as part of the new Homage of the People, where those watching or listening to the Coronation can swear an oath to King Charles, and will replace the traditional Homage of Peers
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Teen farmer dies in horror crash as devastated pals pay tribute to 'lovely lad'
Alan Cameron from Inveraray, was the driver of a black Renault Clio which crashed between Ardgenavan and Clachan. The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene
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'I exposed my mother-in-law after she snuck into my home -revenge is sweet'
A woman was left quietly smug after her mother-in-law exposed herself to be the liar that she always assumed she was - but it caused such a big family rift she was wondering whether it was worth it
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Alexa Chung wore this £7 hair colour to Met Gala - inspired by 'classic Chanel'
Visiting Brixton’s Bleach London salon a week before the main event, Alexa worked with Alisha Dobson and Alex Brownsell to make sure her hair was red carpet ready - with own brand products
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'I had twins with sperm from Facebook stranger - it was the best decision ever'
Sarah Mangat 'tried every dating app under the sun' before making the decision to embark on solo motherhood - with the help of a sperm donor she found on Facebook
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Expert advises on how to fix common neighbour disputes – including noise drama
A property expert has shared how people can resolve five of the most common neighbour-related disputes, allowing for a more peaceful life for all those involved
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Daughter stole thousands from dad with dementia leaving his bank account empty
Mum-of-three Linzi Pettigrew, from Winchburgh, was caught after she lied to her uncle Robin Pettigrew about using some of the cash to fill her dad’s fridge with food and he found it empty
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NHS worker shares shocking line of staff cars slapped with parking fines
The furious NHS worker shared a picture showing a row of cars outside Hull Royal Infirmary all slapped with parking fines as hospital staff claim they are being made to feel like 'second-class citizens'
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Katie Price's ex Kieran furious as Bunny, 8, plays with fire in YouTube videos
Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler, with whom she shares children Jett and Bunny with, is said to be 'fuming' with the model after their eight-year-old daughter opened her own YouTube channel
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Man admits to eating baked beans off microwave plate and people are freaked out
A man has left people online horrified after sharing his controversial dinnerware for mealtime - it comes after he shared a snap of tinned baked beans spread over a microwave's glass plate
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TOWIE's Georgia Kousoulou shares 'unbearable pain' after suffering miscarriage
The TOWIE star needed an operation after her 12-week scan revealed her and fiancé Tommy Mallet's unborn baby had not survived
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YouTube star threatens to release wife's medical records after abuse video
The controversial right-wing pundit has hit back at the Ring doorbell video which allegedly shows him berating his heavily pregnant wife
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Mum slams 'ridiculous' trend of giving kids a present on someone else's birthday
The mum was baffled when her friends told her to give her daughter a present on her son's birthday so she doesn't feel 'left out' - as she slammed the idea as 'ridiculous'
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Woman discovers little-known rice packet feature that makes microwaving easier
If you thought microwavable rice couldn't get any easier then think again because a mum has discovered a nifty trick to make the process even simpler - and foodies are amazed