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Doctor shares little-known dementia signs people should be looking out for
Dr. Natali Edmonds has taken to TikTok to share the 'surprising' signs of dementia that not many people know about. And people people who have love ones suffering concurred
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'I have pancreatic cancer – if you have this symptom get checked immediately'
Claire Blair, 44, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2022 and is now urging others to be vigilant for the symptoms of the condition. She has teamed up with Pancreatic Cancer UK as the face of their 2024 Double Donation Appeal
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'I had fairytale life with husband and kids – but walked out after awakening'
Claire Dore, 50, from Wiltshire, had been married for 19 years and had three children with her husband, but 'something shifted' for her during a retreat she was holding
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'Marriage never appealed to me – but realisation led me to wed 60 people'
Carly Sare, 40, from South Australia, married 60 of her friends in a three-day ceremony near Brisbane last month. She says the unusual union has left her feeling more 'full and grounded' than ever before
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5 things drivers need to do to their cars before the UK heatwave
A heatwave is set to hit the UK next week, with the mercury forecast to soar up to 30C. Before motorists hit the road for that much-anticipated summer drive, car maintenance experts have a checklist...
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Expert shares essential car checks people must do when driving in a heatwave
Many Brits will be scrambling to book last minute getaways to make the most of the sunshine amid the heatwave warning for the UK. However, for those planning a road trip or long car journey, it is important to make some car checks before you do so
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'I make my own version of Costa chocolate pastry twists for 58p – it's so easy'
Casey Major-Bunce, known on Instagram and TikTok as @majormumhacks, is known for her home and life hacks. And in one of her latest, she shows how you can make your own version of Costa's chocolate pastry twists for just 58p
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'I embraced grey hair and ditched dye – now people say I look so much younger'
An Instagram star, known as 'Growing Gray Gal', boasts more than 96,000 followers who lap up her social media updates about her grey locks. She decided to embrace her silver locks and ditch dye aged 40
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'I went from the fat friend to beauty queen after having 90% of stomach removed'
Effy Murphy achieved a staggering 11-stone weight loss after she underwent gastric sleeve surgery three years ago. Her journey has taken her from being too overweight to be granted a visa to New Zealand to finishing as the runner-up in a top Las Vegas beauty pageant
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Brits heading to 'UK's most magical forest' where top movies have been filmed
Puzzlewood is an ancient woodland site and tourist attraction based near Coleford in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. As well as being popular amongst nature lovers, film and TV fans might enjoy a day out to Puzzlewood due to the fact it's been a filming location on some of the biggest movies and shows around
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Brits left giggling as Harry Kane 'knobbly sticks' crisps spotted in Tesco
'Insane Kane' crisps have been spotted in Tesco recently for footy fans to munch on while watching the match. However, after England's latest performance, people have been left making jokes over the snacks
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New KitKat flavour hits the shelves as chocolate fans rush to buy them
Chocolate giant Nestle has revealed that there is brand new flavour joining its list of offerings. And people are certainly excited to get their hands on it after the news was shared on social media
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Fashion firm praised for using model with a 'real belly' in underwear ad
Brands seem to be taking note of the body positive movement their choice of models these days, and that decision seems to be going down well with shoppers who love seeing 'real bodies'
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'I'm 6ft 7 and proud – it doesn't matter than I'm double size of my man'
Anllel Fernandez has racked up an impressive 1.2million fans on Instagram by sharing photos and videos talking about her tall stature - and people love her latest clips with her 5ft 6 man
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Taylor Swift fans 'heartbroken' as hotels charge 'unacceptable' prices amid tour
With Taylor Swift's UK tour dates kicking off, new data has revealed fans face a huge price increase for hotels in the areas surrounding the venues the superstar is set to perform at – and they aren't very happy about it
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'I proudly rock body hair in bikinis – and have perfect comeback for haters'
Bella Davis, from Australia, boasts 261,000 followers on Instagram who lap up her self-love content. And many of them supported her this week as she revealed she felt 'liberated' by showing her body hair in a bikini
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Pink Stuff cleaning kit that you can use all around house branded 'amazing'
One multi-use cleaning product that people are going wild for recently is The Pink Stuff's 'Miracle' Window Cleaning Kit. It seems to be loved by a lot of people online, who have been calling the kit 'amazing'
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'I tried out prank before proposing to girlfriend – but things went very wrong'
One man said he whisked his girlfriend off to Venice after planning a romantic proposal to her. However, he didn't even end up getting down on one knee after pulling a prank first which put an end to his arrangements
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Brits asked to describe Wetherspoons – and results will leave you giggling
Brits were asked to describe Wetherspoons pubs over on X (formerly Twitter) this week. And the results were hilarious as people shared the cheeky opinions on the establishments
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Woman shares 'life-changing' oven cleaning hack to get it sparkling clean
One woman, named Auri, shared her oven cleaning hack on TikTok , with it also making its way on to Instagram too. And people have been going wild for the 'life-changing' tip
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Curvy model slams surgery accusations and exclaims 'it's what god gave me'
Curvy model Gracie Bon has hit back at surgery claims after fans have speculated that she's had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). She took to Instagram to hit back at her haters
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'I got body-shamed at Disneyland – people wouldn't stop staring at my curves'
Model Gracie Bon was visiting Disneyland for a day out with her young siblings. However, she said their 'day was ruined' as people wouldn't stop staring at her curvy figure and taking pictures of her
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Cheeky Asda shoppers left in hysterics over ornament that looks very rude
Cheeky Asda shoppers have been left in hysterics over one of the supermarket's decorative pieces, saying it looks rather rude to them as many took to Facebook to comment on it
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Mum asks for 'grandma' baby name ideas as old fashioned monikers make comeback
It seems like old-fashioned names are making a comeback this year, with many parents giving their babies names their grandmas and grandads could have had. And one mum wanted some good suggestions for some
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Man baffled over why he gets free sandwich – until he looks at shop receipt
One man headed in to a store to get himself a sandwich to snack on, however was left baffled when the assistant told him he didn't need to pay. That was until he looked at the receipt and saw what was written