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Monkey dust mum, 46, sent to same prison as daughter after robbing ex
Malinda Shaw was caught on CCTV inside her ex's home when she grabbed a kitchen knife and demanded £100 from him. She is now behind bars in the same prison as her own daughter
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ITV Loose Women star Linda Robson says recording autobiography 'made her cry'
Loose Women and Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson has been open about her battles with alcoholism and depression during her six decades in showbusiness
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National treasure Paul Gascoigne on heartbreaking memory that still haunts him
Legendary footballer Paul Gascoigne has opened up about his battles with addition to alcohol and the love and support he receives from friends and fans who come to see him at his 'audience with' shows
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Mum's trauma of son dying led her to face up to own issue 'that took over life'
Mhairi Doyle, a Sefton councillor, in Merseyside, has told of how the trauma of watching her son die from alcohol-related illness led her to confront her own issues
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Drink-driver wiped blood on officers and defecated in police van after arrest
In victim personal statements read to the court, one officer described it as the "worst incident" he'd had to deal with - after a drink driver verbally abused, kicked and smeared blood in a police van
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Postmistress accused of stealing £30k died alone in hostel and lost everything
Fiona McGowan was 47 when she died alone in a homeless hostel - having lost her job, children and health due to the Post Office Horizon Scandal, her family have said
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Getting expert support for alcohol and drug addiction
Free, accessible support is available – and here’s how to find the best route to help near you
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Immediate effects on your health if you stop drinking alcohol this January
While we all know giving up booze is good for us - it is remarkable how quickly the physical changes from quitting can take effect on your body
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'I spent my wedding night alone blowing our gift money, I destroyed everything'
Elissa Hubbard, 37, used gambling to fill a void when she quit drinking. But her life spiralled out of control when she blew thousands on betting apps on her phone