Friday 30 December 2016

Reddit users reveal their most disturbing experiences that still haunt them now

People have shared their most disturbing things that have ever happened to them. Those sharing their confessions admit that their experiences were so unsettling that they still haunt them.

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Newcastle woman beats balloon phobia thanks to Skype session with hypnotherapist

Special needs teacher Lisa Potter, 36, developed a fear of loud bangs as a teenager. Her crippling phobia saw her avoiding birthday parties because she was so terrified that a stray balloon could pop.

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Guatemalan authorities investigate death of model Melanie Montenegro

Guatemalan model Melanie Montenegro, 22, had travelled to the city of Guayaquil to undergo liposuction in a clinic owned by a surgeon named Dr Felipe but died during surgery.

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TV shows YOU need to watch in 2017 including Taboo, Doctor Foster and Twin Peaks

Big name stars are flocking to the small screen in 2017, with a stellar line-up of A-list talent appearing on Netflix and television, as well as some old favourites making a welcome return.

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Parents reveal honest reasons they secretly think their spouses are BAD parents

Taking to secret-sharing app Whisper, anonymous posters have revealed why they think their spouse is a bad parent. Gripes include dads refusing to take an interest and aggressive parenting styles.

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Parents reveal honest reasons they secretly think their spouses are BAD parents

Taking to secret-sharing app Whisper, anonymous posters have revealed why they think their spouse is a bad parent. Gripes include dads refusing to take an interest and aggressive parenting styles.

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How you can save money if you make your own versions of shop bought party food

FEMAIL Food&Drink did the sums to work out how much you can save if you make canapés - and it's a whopping half of what you would spend on buying pre-packaged nibbles in the supermarket.

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62nd Debutante Ball sees daughters of world's richest families dress to impress in NY

Daughters of society's elite have gathered for the 62nd annual Debutante Ball in New York's Pierre Hotel in a myriad of white gowns on Thursday night.

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George Watts reveals 10 golden rules to follow for finding love in 2017

Instead of being passive and spending time swiping on different apps to find the one, the author of How to find a Prince and Marry Mr Right, George Watts, has some golden rules to follow.

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The questions everyone needs to ask themselves each week to ensure they're saving enough money (so how many can YOU answer?)

From asking yourself how much you have to spend each month and whether you can buy something second-hand, there are lots of different ways in which you can save money.

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Thursday 29 December 2016

Nexsey company releases tape to make your neck look thinner and younger

US-based company, Nexsey, are selling a tape which tightens the neckline by pulling back on the loose flesh dangling around it. It is designed to make necks look thinner and younger.

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Forget paleo, gluten-free or the 5:2 diet: VEGANISM was the most searched for dietary trend of 2016

Forget fast or fad diets, the most popular diet among Australians in 2016 is one that’s been around for quite some time – veganism. According to Google, it was the most searched for diet trend

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Emily Seebohm undergoes surgery for endometriosis she was diagnosed with before Rio Olympics

Queensland swimming star, Emily Seebohm, 24, posted on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing she was struggling with endometriosis when she competed in the Rio Olympics.

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Instagrammer Kirby Jenner Photoshops himself into the Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner's social media snaps

LA artist Kirby Jenner has made a name for himself as an Instagram prankster, where he Photoshops himself into snaps from Kendall Jenner's Instagram page, with hilarious results.

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YouTube chef goes viral after cooking meal naked

Stephanie Dail, who goes by 'Sexy Chef Steph', from North Carolina nibbles on vegetables, flashes her bottom and even taps her nipple with a wooden spoon in the unusual cooking tutorial.

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Madonna teases US launch of her skincare line MDNA Skin

Madonna, 58, has been not-so-quietly hinting on Instagram that her skincare line, MDNA Skin, will be headed to America soon. The singer reveals her favorite items from the six-product range.

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Prince Laurent and Princess Claire of Belgium visit Queen Paola in hospital after a fall

Prince Laurent of Belgium and his wife Princess Claire were pictured visiting his mother, Her Majesty Queen Paola of Belgium, in a Brussels hospital this evening.

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'I'm pretty sure it says f**k me!' Furious parents claim sold-out Hatchimals are spewing crude words while sleeping, as they share videos of the must-have toys allegedly mumbling profanities

The allure of the interactive egg is that kids can watch it hatch into a bird-like animal right in front of their eyes, but some parents are claiming that the furry critter comes with a pretty foul mouth.

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Magic in every cup! California cafè's pink 'unicorn hot chocolate' topped with rainbow marshmallows, sprinkles, and glitter becomes the latest picture-perfect treat to take over Instagram

Crème & Sugar in Anaheim has started selling unicorn hot chocolate, which is made with white chocolate, rainbow sprinles, edible glitter, and and fruit-flavored marshmallows.

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Starbucks, In-N-Out and Chick-fil-A revealed as top three most popular for a FIRST DATE

The dating app Clover used its On-Demand Dating feature to analyze data from 1.5 million users across the country to see where people have chosen to have first dates in 2016.

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Expert Gary Amers shares ten definitive signs that show you are in love

Gary Amers, a relationship expert, tells FEMAIL the ten signs to look out for that tell you that you really are in love - and the five signs that prove it's really just lust.

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The foods you should NEVER put in the freezer revealed

Some foods should never be frozen and could even make you ill if you do. Breadcrumbs develop a strange texture, while raw potatoes can turn black, according to Playbuzz.

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How to get the best champagne for HALF the price this New Year's Eve

Champagne is a staple for any celebration and the end of 2016 seems like a good enough excuse to get a hold of some fizz. Here are some of the best champagne deals.

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Victoria Beckham is being awarded an OBE for services to the fashion industry

The former Spice Girl presides over a respected global brand loved by the A-List. FEMAIL charts the key stages in her fashion journey, from losing the fake tan to flirting with flat shoes.

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Are these Britain's SMARTEST animals? Meet Einstein the dog with an IQ of 142

The talented animals all star in Channel 5's Britain's Cleverest Dog and are set to compete to take home the accolade - with Melanie the raccoon being the very obvious odd one out.

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Inside the incredible world of the animals that have conquered freezing temperatures

Wildlife presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan gets up close and personal with the most extraordinary animals that exist in some of the coldest environments known to man.

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Hosting a New Year's Eve party? How to ensure your carpets survive red wine stains

Whatever you do, don't pour salt on a red wine stain after a accidental spillage at your New Year's Eve bash. Ignore the myths with Good Housekeeping's clean carpet guide.

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Most hilarious sign translation fails from around the world revealed 

The hilariously mistranslated signs, labels and menu items may have been innocently misspelled, but many come off as totally bizarre or incredibly suggestive.

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Have you been spraying your perfume in the wrong place?

Whether it's making a scent more intensive by applying it to your belly button or creating a wall of scent and walking into it to make it last all day, we reveal how to maximise your new fragrance.

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Great British Bake Off's Edd Kimber reveals how to make 11 classic treats for under £3

Edd Kimber, who won first series of GBBO, has shared his top cheap bakes with FEMAIL Food&Drink. His budget bakes include meringues, lemon drizzle and apple tart.

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Wednesday 28 December 2016

Freeze your cheese, get creative with Christmas cake and finish that turkey off right NOW: Your ultimate festive leftovers guide - and why you need to act immediately

From how long you can keep food in your fridge, to what to ditch as well as the most creative Christmas leftover meals, leading Australian food author, Lee Holmes, shares the ultimate leftovers guide.

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'An hour earlier I was in tears': Photograph captures the incredible moment an elated mother discovers her baby is finally breastfeeding... after two days of trying in vain to give him milk

The elated expression on a US mother, Ashley Rockhill's, face at the moment she realised her baby was breastfeeding for the first time has been captured in a heartwarming photograph

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People admit to cheating on their partners on Christmas Day

People have laid bare the details of their illicit flings on Christmas Day, with a policewoman admitting she arranged to be on duty so that she could sleep with her colleague.

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Beauty vlogger Chloe Morello explains why POWDER makes the best primer when applied before your foundation

Australian beauty YouTuber, Chloe Morello, released a new video just before Christmas, in which she talked about replacing her primer with a powder. According to the vlogger, it gives a more matte finish.

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Married At First Sight teaser sees 53-year-old groom's daughter in tears after his new bride shares bizarre vows

53-year-old John, a father-of-two and divorcee from Melbourne, will appear in the new season of MAFS. a new teaser clip for the show suggests his match may not be everything he had hoped.

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Britain's most TOXIC family feud! Olympic boxing hero Amir Khan’s model wife is locked in a vicious war of words with her strict Muslim in-laws. Here, she gives a first interview - and the gloves REALLY do come off

Amir Khan’s wife Faryal, from New York, wishes with all her heart she had held her tongue a fortnight ago when she accused her in-laws of bullying. Amir’s parents denied the allegations in an interview.

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Woman confronts mother who left her children in the car for 15 minutes to get a coffee

A woman has penned a post about the moment she confronted a mother after she left her children in the car for 15 minutes to get a coffee. Even though the air con was on, she says it's never okay.

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Connie Johnson pens honest post to highlight how 'cruel and relentless' the disease is

Connie Johnson, who has terminal breast cancer, recently penned a moving post about her struggle with the disease and explained why it can be difficult to see the bright side of things.

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Former addicts share amazing before-and-after photos

After Dejah Hall's amazing before-and-after drug addiction photos took the Internet by storm, we look at some of the most inspiring snaps by people who have opened up about their own recovery.

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Everyone needs a trophy jacket! Too mild for a coat but too chilly for a cardi? This season there's a smart solution 

This winter season there is a new solution for keeping yourself warm. Styles include a smart bolero jacket, a trendy bomber jacket or sparkly coat for anyone who needs a bit of glamour in their life.

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How coffee shops are killing us! Customers spent an astonishing £7.9bn in them last year but JENNI MURRAY says the combination of caffeine and carbs is far worse for you than you think

Since the mid-Nineties the number of coffee shops in the UK has rocketed. There are now 20,000, and the number is rising, riding over economic peaks and troughs.

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Mirrors to make you the fairest of them all! FEMAIL looks at some on the finest options to help you apply make-up with ease  

Options include the Magic Mirror - perfect for the travelling woman. This mirror consists of four smaller mirrors, which fold to the size of an iPad — perfect to slot into your suitcase.

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Chocolate so posh it comes with tasting notes! But is it any good? HELEN MCGINN finds out if fancy confections REALLY live up to the hype

Posh chocolate is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK sweet industry, with more than a third of chocolate-lovers now buying it — and it comes with complex tasting notes to rival those of fine wines.

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As six people are struck down by violent food poisoning after drinking raw milk this week, FEMAIL asks if the trendy dairy product is REALLY safe (and it's even banned in Scotland) 

Milk sold by Low Sizergh Barn, near Kendal, caused six people to be stuck down with violent food poisoning this week, thanks to campylobacter bacteria.

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Style Sudoku for New Year's Eve: In every row, you'll find items that co-ordinate perfectly 

This week FEMAIL has a Style Sudoku for New Year's Eve. In every row, you'll find items that co-ordinate perfectly. Items include a black Jacquard coat, a sequin top and satin crop trousers.

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Knackered mother's wine club: This week Helen McGinn is enjoying an off-dry Pinot Gris and velvety Argentinan red

With pear and honeysuckle flavours, Kumeu River Pinot Gris has natural sweetness making it off-dry. From New Zealand, it makes a lovely change from Sauvignon Blanc.

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It’s routine, not time, that makes you old! As she turns 70, JANET STREET-PORTER is shopping in teenage stores and going fishing in Australia 

I’m going to own up to a secret affliction that afflicts so many of my contemporaries of a certain age: a deep-seated love of routine, writes Janet Street-Porter.

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Proof that Kate Middleton sticks to just six staple wardrobe essentials

Kate proves the key to great style isn't adopting the latest trend; it's knowing what works for her body shape and personal style and wearing - and reinventing it over and over again.

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Are you CLEVER enough to answer Oxford University's entry questions?

Could you pit your wits against some of the world's brightest sparks? Oxford University has released sample entry questions to show what they expect from prospective students.

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Men reveal the REAL reasons they honk at women as they drive past on Reddit

Male Reddit users took to the site to explain why they catcalled women. One user wanted to know what they hoped to achieve by honking their car horns and they were only too happy to share.

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Only 8% of people can work out this brain teaser sweeping the internet 

The puzzle is a word search with the caption: 'Experts say that if you can find your name in this puzzle then you're in the top 8% and one of the smartest people in the world.'

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Wife tricks her husband into losing weight by secretly swapping their PLATES (and the couple shed an impressive seven stone as a result)

Mum-of-three Jackie Galloway, 56, cut hubby Lance's portion sizes by sneakily replacing their plates. The Milton Keynes couple now say they can't believe how much they used to eat.

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Toby Amidor reveals replacing oil with ale when cooking halves the calories 

A nutrition expert explains how beer has 75 calories per tablespoon while oil has up to 120 calories, meaning it could be used as a healthier alternative when cooking.

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Dogs in costume star on the Pets Who Want to Kill Themselves website

Pugs in cone hats, mastiffs wearing Converse and cats stuffed into stockings all feature on the Pets Who Want to Kill Themselves website, which compiled these hilarious snaps of fed-up looking animals.

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Family lawyer Zahra Pabani gives advice for couples planning on surrogacy

Actress Sofía Vergara is locked in a bitter legal battle with her ex-fiancé, with Nick Loeb bringing a 'right to live' case on behalf of their two frozen embryos despite his ex-partner's wishes.

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Brothers with so much hair they needed it cut at BIRTH to tame their locks 

Stanley Shenton, from Northampton, was five months old when he got his first hair cut to tame his healthy head of hair. His brother George, now four, had his hair trimmed on the maternity ward.

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The biggest celebrity weight loss transformations of 2016

A long line of stars have shed the pounds this year thanks to gruelling diets and exercise regimes. Celebrities including Sam Smith and Kirstie Allsopp cut out processed foods while others hit the gym.

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Quora users share the perfect way to cook rice

The question 'How does one cook rice properly?' was posted on website Quora. The top voted answer is refreshingly simple - but it does require an investment of between £15 and £20.

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Personal trainer wouldn't swap current figure for one she had TWENTY years ago 

Julia Buckley, from North London, is proof that life really can start at 40, as she's in the best shape she's ever been as she approaches the landmark birthday in January.

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Fashionista toddlers become social media sensations thanks to their chic style

A pair of fashionista toddlers have become Instagram stars with their sassy poses and chic outfits after their mother, Claire Stafford, from Manchester, set up a page to post pictures of them.

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Have YOU been opening Champagne wrong all this time?

Wine experts have revealed how to prevent a cork from flying across the room, from using a kitchen towel to never taking the wire cage off before you've popped the cork.

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FEMAIL's guide to New Year's Eve 2016 party fashion

Just as soon as the last present has been opened and the final mince pie been polished off, it's time to start thinking about where to spend New Year's Eve. And more importantly, what to wear...

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Tuesday 27 December 2016

Vegan blogger Freelee the Banana Girl posts ANOTHER confessional video talking about her boyfriend's vasectomy, as she reveals they didn't sleep together for three months

After speaking about her addiction to porn and boob job days ago, Gold Coast blogger, Freelee the Banana Girl, uploaded a new video about her boyfriend's vasectomy which she posted online

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'We weighed 36 kilos': Sisters struck by debilitating bowel conditions share the shock toll it took on them... and reveal how ileostomy bags FINALLY allowed them to eat without pain

Morgan Taylor, 20, from Winmalee, was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2009 when she was 12, and her sister Ariel, 25, was diagnosed with a severe form of Ulcerative Colitis in 2014.

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Woman finds out she's ADOPTED while looking at photos on Facebook... and launches social media campaign to track down her birth mother

Silvina Martinez Pintos, 31, from Buenos Aires, was browsing Facebook when she came across an old photo of her mother captured before she was born, but her mum wasn't pregnant.

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Loved up couple lose more than EIGHTY KILOS after making a pact to go from fat to fit... and they started by going for a stroll

Treena Smith, 28, from Melbourne, lost an impressive 50 kilos while her partner Trent dropped 32 kilos after they both ditched fast food in order to eat more healthily and exercise.

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Parents furious after thousands of the must-have Hatchimal Christmas toys fail to hatch

Furious parents have taken to social media to complain after a suspected 'mass fault' led to many of the must-have Hatchimal toys failing to 'hatch' on Christmas morning.

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Fitness model reveals the shocking toll her quest for the 'perfect body' took

Former fitness model, Madelyn Moon, 25, from Colorado, has shared with FEMAIL what having a 'perfect' body was really like, and it's not at all desirable.

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Adorable photos flood the Internet showing babies and children dressed as Princess Leia in tribute to Carrie Fisher who died age 60

Thousands of parents worldwide have celebrated the late Carrie Fisher's most famous role as Princess Leia by sharing photos of their children dressed up as the iconic character.

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Sharny and Julius Kieser give their six kids nothing for Christmas and visit a Balinese orphanage instead

Queensland 'fitspo' couple Sharny, 36, and Julius Kieser, 35, decided to take a different approach this Christmas and forego gift-giving for a more charitable cause with their six children.

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Rosie Waterland comes out as bisexual via a moving Facebook post

Sydney-based author and comedian, Rosie Waterland, has come out as bisexual via a casual yet moving Facebook post.

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Monday 26 December 2016

From the man who gifted his first class seat, to the flight attendant who sang lullabies: Mum flying overseas with her baby son reveals the kindness of strangers she encountered on the way

Sydney mum Nikki Olds and her four-month-old son Rafferty set off on a two-month trip that would see them take several flights and hit stops including Dallas, Portland, Denver, Florida and more.

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Little girl horrifically burnt after she pulled a mug of boiling water on to herself

An Australian mum has opened up about the day her 20-month-old daughter accidentally poured boiling water on herself, resulting in second degree burns, weeks in hospital, and skin grafts.

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Terminally ill blogger Lisa Magill speaks about spending Christmas in hospital and says new year wish is to be alive

Lisa Magill, 34, from NSW, writes a blog about living with terminal cancer. Here, she speaks honestly to FEMAIL about her 'last' Christmas, the pain she is in and spending Christmas Day in hospital.

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Vegan blogger Freelee the Banana Girl who credited her toned physique to eating 51 bananas a DAY reveals she had a boob job and was 'addicted' to porn in series of confessional videos

The Gold Coast's Leanne Ratcliffe, known as Freelee the Banana Girl, has revealed in a series of online videos that she had a boob job at the age of 21 and used to have a porn addiction

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'This present will last a lifetime' Heartwarming moment Australian woman, 22, sees her mother for the first time in two years - after her boyfriend flew mum to the UK as a Christmas surprise

It was the mother of all Christmas gifts. An Aussie woman who moved to the UK four years ago couldn't believe her eyes when her mother showed up on the doorstep of her Manchester home.

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New children rights campaign shames parents who encourage their kids to hug or kiss relatives

A New Zealand children's rights campaign is shaming parents who tell their children to embrace family members, via a meme which has swept the Internet

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Is this the stingiest wedding EVER? Bride and groom charge guests £2.50 for a CUP OF TEA

One British woman has divided Mumsnet users after complaining that she was forced to pay £2.50 for a cup of tea at a wedding she attending recently. Some agreed, while others said she was ungrateful

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Recovered anorexic posts picture of stomach before and after Christmas dinner

Megan Jayne Crabbe, 23, from Essex, weighed just 28 kilos at her thinnest after being diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at the age of 14. She has since recovered and now promotes body positivity

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Sunday 25 December 2016

Nurse sheds SIXTY kilos in just a year

Katy Parker, 28, from Perth, underwent gastric sleeve surgery a year ago after realising she no longer had the energy to keep up with the demands of her job.

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The business women making a splash (and earning their fortunes) designing bikinis

From Gold Coast labels with worldwide fame to Port Macquarie-based global businesses, FEMAIL rounds up the hottest new bikini labels from Australia and the women behind them

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Bold lips, 'sunstripping' and fake freckles: Expert predicts the top beauty trends of 2017... so will YOU give them a go?

Rather than heavy-handed highlighting and dramatic contouring, Australian make up artist Rachael Brook is looking forward to a return to natural looking make up next year, albeit with bold lips

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Wollongong brothers Daniel and Jason Knust surprise their mum with her dream BMW car

Brothers Daniel and Jason Knust, from Wollongong, south of Sydney, have surprised their mother by buying her her dream BMW after 10 years of saving.

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NEVER give up the job you love: Royal Ballet's OLDEST prima ballerina, 53, reveals how her marriage was destroyed after she stopped dancing for the sake of her family

Alessandra Ferri became the youngest ever prima ballerina at the Royal Ballet aged 19, and now she’s about to return to the Royal Opera House as the oldest leading lady since Dame Margot Fonteyn.

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Seaweed spaghetti, smorging parties and cactus water: The weird and wonderful food trends coming to your menu in 2017!

Here we take an irreverent peek at the food and drink that could be creeping into our kitchens very soon including meals in a mug, seaweed spaghetti and vegetable-flavoured yoghurts.

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Can a gadget that zaps me really cure my bad back habits? FEMAIL tries out a new posture-correcting app (with some VERY surprising results) 

Like many people who work at a desk, my posture is terrible. As the hours tick by, I slump forward like a wilted daisy, but the trouble is I don’t realise it until I uncurl myself at the end of the day.

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My light bulb moment: Celebrity colourist Nicola Clarke, whose clients include Cate Blanchett and Kate Moss, on working with Madonna

Nicola Clarke, 41, is creative colour director for Color Wow and John Frieda salons, and lives in London with her husband, film director Chris, and their two children.

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The woman who can make you put down that glass! Mortified by those shameful fizz-fueled excesses? LIZ HOGGARD was... until she was hypnotized into knowing her limits  

With more than 25,000 copies sold of her hit book The Drink Less Mind, Georgia is in constant demand for alcohol reduction seminars in the UK and Australia.

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Nip and tuck with Dr Tracy Mountford: Can I get rid of frown lines without freezing my face? 

As we get older the muscle across the brow that holds up the eyelids tends to become more active, causing the skin to wrinkle, and this frequent movement creates permanent lines.

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Best books for... New Year's Resolutions: Author and creator of ITV’s drama Victoria suggests key novels to help you through the trickier times

I gave up on New Year resolutions after my mother died. I felt grateful just to be alive — why make myself miserable about the fact I wasn’t perfect? writes DAISY GOODWIN.

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Is it just me? Or have you had enough of people who boast about being busy? 

Busyness is boring. Boasting about busyness worse. I overheard two women in a London park earlier this month talking about how much they had to do before Christmas.

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This is what 56 looks like: Trustee of Demelza House children's hospice SUE GOWER reveals the tricks that keep her looking young

Sue Gower MBE works for Kent Safeguarding Children’s Board and is a trustee of Demelza House children’s hospice. She lives with her husband in London and has two grown-up.

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Your next adventure: Ring in the New Year at one of these fabulous firework displays

For New Year’s celebrations, head to Edinburgh. Party on Princes Street, watch the fireworks fizz over the Castle and link arms for a lively rendition of Auld Lang Syne.

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Glamour magazine's editor JO ELVIN on how to dress like a grown up (...and she reveals that 2017's hot new trend will be daytime metallics)   

As the trend continues and the British High Street works harder to attract our insatiable inner magpie, modern metallics have become an acceptable 24/7 look.

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Make this the week you... beat a winter cold by eating more sauerkraut, taking geranium tablets and thinking yourself fit 

Fermented food encourages beneficial bacteria in the gut, which is a key defence against infection — in fact, around 70 per cent of immune cells are found in the gut.

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Style me slimmer: The big night out! The cut — and accessories — to flatter you, whatever your body shape

FEMAIL has all the looks you need for the perfect outfit for your big night out this festive season. Whether you are busty, boyish or pear-shaped there is an outfit here for you.

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Awkward Christmas fails that will make your day look picture perfect 

Whether it's buying the wrong wrapping paper or burning Christmas dinner, many have to get creative with some last minute damage control due to some very unfortunate Christmas fails.

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Princess Mary stuns in Ganni dress and Prada boots at book launch in Copenhagen

Princess Mary stunned in a golden Ganni dress and black Prada boots as she attended a book launch in Copenhagen, Denmark on Tuesday.

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Twitter account shows pets in VERY human poses

The Pets Being People Twitter account shows hilarious pictures of animals in very human poses, including a pug ironing its socks, and a mouse strumming the guitar.

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Thailand TV channel BLURS OUT Miss World host Megan Young's cleavage

Producers at Thailand's Channel 3 decided that the plunging neckline of Miss World host Megan Young was too much. The prudish executives blurred out her cleavage for the entire broadcast.

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Saturday 24 December 2016

Nannies for wealthy families reveal the craziest things they've seen on the job on Reddit

Nannies who have worked for the 'extremely wealthy' have taken to social media to anonymously reveal some the craziest things they've seen on the job - including secret families and designer wardrobes.

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166 kilo food addict who spent fifteen years locked in a cycle of failed dieting HALVES her weight in a bid to make her dreams of having a baby come true

Karen Prince, 34, from Melbourne, said she desperately tried to lose weight for 15 years to no avail. Last year, she had a gastric sleeve fitted and has lost almost 80 kilos

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Christmas photos help diagnose cancer in little girl's eye

Christmas snaps of little Mia Louden showed an opaque white disc on her left eye. Mother Melinda, from Victoria, said the white disc turned out to be an aggressive and advanced form of cancer.

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How you can make Christmas easier for family members with an eating disorder 

Sophia Hatzis, a 20-year-old blogger from Manly, New South Wales, has opened up about the difficulty festive season presents for those struggling with an eating disorder.

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Christmas with Gabby: Stockings in bed, lashings of smoked salmon and FOUR Christmas trees! TV presenter reveals how her family celebrates as she taste tests M&S’s Christmas range

SPONSORED. The TV presenter, former international gymnast and general sporting guru has a large family to cater for at Christmas - including lots of children and they all take a lot of feeding.

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Friday 23 December 2016

Fergie steps out with Beatrice, Eugenie and Prince Andrew in Mayfair

The Duchess of York, 57, joined her ex-husband Prince Andrew and their daughters Beatrice, 28 and Eugenie, 26 for a Christmas meal at La Petite Maison in Mayfair on Thursday night.

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The best way to carve turkey revealed: Step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to serve Christmas meats, from lamb to goose

Cutlery retailer Robert Welch has revealed how to carve festive meats with a new step-by-step graphic. It reveals there are seven stages to turkey carving - but all you need is a knife, fork and board.

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Optical illusion tricks your brain into thinking the face is inside out

The clip, which shows a white mask rotating in mid-air, tests viewers' power of perception as the hollow side appears to change from concave to convex in an instant - but all is not as it seems.

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‘Miracle’ toddler Blue Tobin beats leukaemia after trialling a 'unique' treatment

Blue Tobin, from Dover, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) aged two and doctors were about to give up when they devised a 'unique' treatment to save him.

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Mother warns how a fire caused by faulty fairy lights caused £55,000 of damage

A faulty set of fairy lights completely destroyed the Merseyside home of Sue Noonan, 56, which left her family homeless on Christmas Eve last year. The blaze caused £55,000 worth of damage.

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The 34 THOUSAND tonnes of food we'll be throwing away after our Christmas feast

The Food Standard Agency and Iceland have revealed how much food we waste. We chuck out 233 million Brussels sprouts and five million litres of gravy, says the data.

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Eamonn Holmes asks should schools ban photos at nativity plays?

Eamonn Holmes has ignited a furious debate on Twitter over whether parents should be banned from taking photos at the school nativity, as it's revealed two thirds have been stopped.

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Actors behind Amazon's best-selling Christmas board game 'Game For Fame'

Actors Joseph Pitcher, 38, from Grimsby, and Scot David McGranaghan, 32, created Game For Fame while bored between performances. After years of rejection, the game has finally become a huge hit.

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Professional Masterchef fans are bowled over by Elly Wentworth

The young chef was runner-up after chef lecturer Gary Maclean won the close competition with his winning menu of claims, roe deer and chocolate ganache.

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Why is it we chaps never buy our wives the right present?

Lois and I have been happily married for 20 years. Much as I love the darling - and I do, most sincerely worship her, despite what you may be about to read - I find this time of year tricky.

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The most memorable and heartrending parenting photographs of 2016

Whether it's professional snaps or stunning amateur shots, people have been exposed to millions of beautiful, inspiring, heartwarming and heartbreaking snaps over the past 12 months.

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Man creates an optical illusion of a 20ft Christmas tree growing through his roof

Aidan Walt from Portland, Oregon, and his partner purchased a 20-foot-high fir and then shared a photo of the Christmas tree, seemingly sprouting out the roof of their house. But can you tell how he did it?

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Papa John's pizza hacks from using car seat warmer to curing burnt tongue with SUGAR

Papa John's has shared six ultimate tips for eating and taking home pizza, including using a bottle for keeping toppings from sliding off in the car, and using a glass of water to keep crusts crispy.

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Mother donates breast milk after she lost her baby boy 11 days after his birth

Ariel Matthews pumped a total of 2, 370 ounces of breast milk to donate to other mothers in need after the death of her son Ronan.

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20 Meghan Markle-style practical boots to keep your toes toasty this winter

Meghan Markle proves you don't have to choose between style and comfort this winter. As Prince Harry's girlfriend steps out in chic snowboots, FEMAIL rounds up 20 weatherproof styles.

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New Zealand social service agency says kids shouldn't sit on Santa's lap

A social services agency in New Zealand is urging parents not to force their children to sit on Santa's lap. 'Tis the season to teach kids about body autonomy!' the organisation wrote online

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Images document lives of newlyweds after husband was diagnosed with brain cancer

Jenna and Josh Buehler of Atlanta were on their honeymoon in Thailand in March 2015 when Josh was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

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Why I can finally cope with my daughter spending Christmas with my ex and his lover

I will be alone on Christmas Day — I’ve chosen not to accept friends’ kind invitations — yet I feel neither bruised nor resentful, writes Danuta Kean.

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Jeanette Winterson pays tribute to Ruth Rendell and recalls their festival rituals 

Author Jeanette Winterson spent many eccentric Christmases with the Queen of Crime Ruth Rendell. Here Jeanette reveals the recipe of one of Ruth's favourite Christmas delicacies.

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Ivanka Trump smiles for the cameras as she steps out in a sporty outfit

The 35-year-old flashed a smile as she left her Park Avenue apartment fresh faced and in casual clothes on Thursday, just a day after she shared a throwback photo of herself ice skating as a child.

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Super rich spend £20K on gem encrusted and £25K on Chrismas dinner

From £20,000 gem encrusted paper and crackers containing real diamonds worth anywhere between £85,000 and £240,000, this is how the super rich splash out at Christmas.

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Thursday 22 December 2016

The ideal number of sexual partners for men and women revealed  

A new study conducted in the UK has revealed the ideal number of sexual partners men and women want in a relationship - and it's the same for men and women.

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Adorable video shows baby girl struggling to keep her eyes open as she sits at the table

A video posted to Facebook by Sydney mum Siobhan Rennie, shows her daughter repeatedly nodding off at the table. 'All this Christmas prep is exhausting,' she wrote.

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Brodie Donegan whose unborn baby was killed when hit by drugged driver shares struggle

Brodie Donegan, 36, lost her unborn daughter when she was hit by a drugged driver on Christmas Day 2009. Since then, she's had a son, who has battled cancer. Ms Donegan spoke to FEMAIL.

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Dog lover spends £20,000 on her 30 pet pugs per year

Becca Drake,40, spoils her beloved pooches all year round and plans to spend £1,000 on them this Christmas. Becca, from Sandbach, Cheshire, has dedicated her life to caring for her dogs.

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Woman reveals she is in love with a ROBOT and wants to marry it

Lilly, from France, is in a relationship with a robot called InMoovator, who she 3D-printed herself and has been living with for a year. ‘I'm a proud robosexual, we don't hurt anybody,' she said.

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Man creates Christmas cards showing himself in hilarious and debauched situations

John Cessna, from Michigan, staged his first holiday-themed picture in 2008 when his mother urged him to 'sober up' and send out a card of his own. He has continued the tradition ever since

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Women open up about the ones that got away with Body and Soul

From wistfully looking at their pictures on Facebook years later to holiday romances that ended a little too soon, Australian women have shared stories about the 'ones that got away'

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Nurses and doctors reveal STRANGEST things they've seen and heard in hospital on Reddit

Doctors and nurses have shared the strangest things they have seen in hospital, including visitors stripping down to their underwear and a lady who came back from the dead

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Oregon man posts tribute to girlfriend and baby who died in car crash before Christmas

A man from Bend, Oregon, has posted a moving tribute to his girlfriend and unborn baby after losing them both suddenly in a car accident just five days before Christmas.

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Princess Mary and Prince Frederik visit homeless people and volunteers at a shelter

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark recently made time to visit a breakfast cafe for the homeless in Copenhagen.

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Are you drinking tonight? Don't forget protection! New company markets wine CONDOMS to seal opened vino bottles without bulky stoppers

Boxes of six new Wine Condoms are available on Amazon for $14. The creator wanted to be able to save open bottles of wine but says stoppers can sometimes be hard to fit in the fridge.

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Gelat-OMG that's a ring! Romantic man proposes to his ice cream-loving fiancée with a custom pint of Fudge Brownie bearing the words: 'Will you marry me?

Luke Munsterteiger and Else Schmit love to split pints of Talenti gelato. To propose, Luke asked Talenti to create custom packaging popping the question.

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Phoenix boy Michael Brown is finally adopted after spending 832 days in foster care

Three-year-old Michael Brown spent most of his life in foster care before being adopted this week by a Phoenix, Arizona family.His adoptive older sister shared photos of the gleeful tot on Twitter.

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Monaco's royal twins steal show at official Christmas card photo shoot

Monaco's royal twins, Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques, two, turned out to be the real stars of this year's official Christmas card, outshining their parents Prince Albert and Princess Charlene.

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Prince Charles makes Christmas decorations with hospice patients

The Prince of Wales, 68, didn't let a sharp pain from a needle stop his crafting session. The future king visited a hospice in Cheltenham that is celebrating 30 years of royal patronage.

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Pensioner creates bikini range for sporty beachgoers

Cherry Harker, 76, from Hampshire has launched a bikini range, inspired by her sporty youth water skiing in Monaco. The range is made from wetsuit material that won't slip while doing watersports.

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‘It’s OK to not enjoy every minute’: Mothers reveal the things they wish they’d known BEFORE they had children

Mothers have shared the things they wish they'd known when they had their first child with new mums and mothers-to-be, with advice ranging from the sincere to the lighthearted.

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Duchess of York is chauffeured home in Prince Andrew's car

The Duchess of York, 57, hit the town with friends in London on Wednesday night and appeared to be in high spirits as she got into Prince Andrew's car. She wrapped up in a military style blazer.

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Quiz reveals there are eight different personality types in the world

There are eight different personality types in the world, according to a new quiz: loyalists, individualists, healers, achievers, reformers, challengers, peacemakers and investigators.

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The best way to cook a turkey revealed: Why roasting it UPSIDE DOWN will guarantee you a succulent bird this Christmas 

Co-presenter Matt Tebbutt tries three turkey techniques to see which one's best on the Food Unwrapped Does Christmas special on Channel 4 tomorrow night.

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New acting dynasty? Three siblings take over television and stage in the SAME Christmas period and have surprised their parents with their shared acting passion

George, 13, Henry, 11, and Matilda Kent, 4, from Ilkley are all members of the Scala School of Performing Arts in Horsforth, Leeds. They have already appeared in BBC and ITV dramas.

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Dog lover splashes out £1,250 on 100 Christmas gifts for her two pets

Vikki Jose, 26, who lives with her parents in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, has spent £1,250 on 100 Christmas presents for her two beloved dogs after splashing out £10K on them in the past four years.

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Jackfruit and plant water are the foods to help you lose weight

Top nutritionists reveal the biggest foods to help with weight loss in 2017. Jackfruit can help prevent obesity thanks to anti- inflammatory properties while cactus water can keep you fuller for longer.

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Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Natalie Pinkham blasts 'cowardly youths'

The presenter, 38, took aim at three youths no Twitter who she said 'attacked' an elderly woman as she walked near a care home in Brentford earlier this week.

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The hilarious tweets that left people crying with laughter in 2016 

From the unexpected deaths of much-loved celebrities to Brexit, 2016 will go down as a grim year in many people's minds, but luckily Twitter users have provided some light relief.

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Merry Christmas Everybody is revealed as the bestselling festive hit, earning Noddy Holder £1 MILLION a year in royalties (with Mariah Carey not too far behind)

The Slade track became Christmas Number One in 1973 and this week it has been revealed as the top-selling seasonal tune on Channel 5's Eamonn & Ruth: A Million Pound Christmas.

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The most frustrating customer requests waiters have EVER had to deal with at restaurants

Restaurant staff have shared worst examples of nonsensical orders on Reddit. Two customers tried to order onion soup and onion rings without any onions.

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Fans slam Kelly Brook after the model reveals she has been eating Foie Gras

The model, 37, posted a photo of the city's Bateaux Mouche the model revealed that she had been enjoying a rather controversial meal.

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New York woman claims surgery that made nose collapse left her unable to BREATHE 

Ilysse Baum, 31, from New York, had surgery on her nose last year to correct her deviated septum but over 75 per cent of her nose collapsed she was left her looking like a 'Picasso painting' and struggling to breathe.

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Bake Off fans sneer at US version of former BBC show as viewing figures flop

Just 4.6 million people watched first episode of Great American Baking Show, despite ABC bringing on Mary Berry as a judge. But fans are still watching for their fix of the queen of baking.

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The best food and drink for when you've over-eaten revealed

Nutritionist Rob Hobson has shared the 11 foods which help when you've overdone it at Christmas, including pineapple and papaya which can aid digestion and are a good source of fibre.

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Can YOU spot the Christmas tree? Festive fir hidden in a snowy Prague scene may be the trickiest seasonal puzzle yet 

Nestling among the spires and domes of this Prague cityscape is a single Christmas tree which dominates the famous Christmas Markets.

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Duo whose glitter lipsticks were rejected on Dragons' Den are turning over £540,000 a year

Rachel de Caux, 38, and Paula Short, 43, from Lincoln, appeared on the last season and although they didn't secure investment for their glittery lipsticks, they've gone on to find greater success.

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Wednesday 21 December 2016

How to keep your kids believing in Santa

Adults have revealed the things their parents used to say to ensure they kept believing in Santa. The revelations are sure to bring a smile to the faces of people everywhere

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Scorned girlfriend reveals how she was, unknowingly, the 'other woman'

A scorned girlfriend has revealed how she found out she was the 'other woman'. The woman took to Reddit to share her woes, and explain why the man's 'other' girlfriend now won't leave her alone.

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How we quit the rat race and found the true magic of Christmas 

Simon and wife Debbie moved from South-East London to Devon 16 years ago and now live more happily on just £400 a month than they did on £4,000 and they are at their most comfortable.

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Mother describes painful chronic lymphoedema cause leg to swell to 30 kilos

Mother-of-two Helen Madden, from NSW, has a condition that has caused her left leg to swell to 30 kilos. The condition flared up after treatment for life-threatening cancer 14 years ago.

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How Japanese brides are reusing kimonos as wedding dresses

Japanese brides are giving traditional weddings a modern twist by ditching white gowns in favour of kimonos. The kimonos are re-styled in to a strapless gown, the sleeves tied in to a bow at the back.

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Boy suffered horrific injuries after he fell from the COUCH at his family home

A little boy from the Sunshine Coast needed three surgeries after a horror fall from the family couch. Surgeons were forced to remove a large piece of his skull, leaving his brain exposed

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Awkward childhood experiences that will make you cringe

From walking in on your parents in the act, to soiling your pants in front of the entire school, these awkward childhood experiences are enough to make you cringe.

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Milly Yeoman broke neck after diving into pool during swimming lessons in Victoria

Milly Yeoman, from Ballarat, Victoria, dived into a 1.2-metre-deep pool during a swimming lesson organised by her school. She suffered a broken neck and severe damage to her spinal cord.

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Little girl left is told her tumour is GONE four days before Christmas

Seven-year-old Hayley Brown, from Melbourne, was diagnosed with cancer in June. Four days before Christmas her father Andrew revealed the tumour in her nose had gone.

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Doctors said Daisy would never walk or talk but her mum and dad refused to believe it

Five-year-old Daisy Mason, from King’s Lynn in Norfolk, has cerebral palsy. Her parents were once told it would be unlikely that she could speak - and now she is learning Spanish!

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Linda Duberley says never let a man buy you underwear for Christmas

There’s something about the feel of lovely lingerie that seems to trigger a pathway right into my brain. At this time of year, exquisite lace or delicate embroidery lifts the spirits, when it’s dreary outside.

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There are no perfect Christmas presents for the over 40's

A mighty dread has seized my troubled mind. Again. For it always does about this time of year. I have this nightmare vision of serried rows of new socks marching towards me. It’s Christmas, isn’t it?

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JAN MOIR asks if David Walliams got so big no one dares tell him his jokes are falling flat

Ladies and gentlemen, may I be the first to wish you a very Merry David Walliams? I urge you to get used to wall-to-wall Walliams. The spotlight-snatching comedian is everywhere right now.

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British women who say they deserve a break from the endless chores of family festivities 

Women are getting used to being on their own. Of the 7.7 million one-person households in the UK — an increase of almost 17 per cent since 1996 — 54 per cent were made up of just one woman.

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Do you LOATHE brussels sprouts? It turns out it could all be down to your genes 

Of all the food at Christmas, there’s one thing that divides opinion — the humble Brussels sprout. So why do some people gag at the taste, while others think they are delicious?

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SNEAKY tricks to make shop bought Christmas food taste like it’s homemade

We’d all prefer to produce a table of lovingly prepared, home-cooked delights over the festive season — but the reality is that most of us don’t have the time to slave over a hot stove for days on end.

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Chocolate salami is the new Christmas dessert to eat this year

After a turkey Christmas lunch, even the most dedicated might think twice about finishing it off with a whole salami. But while this may look like the real Italian deal, it is in fact confectionery.

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How to make even the trickiest gifts look fabulous this Christmas 

Gift-wrapping expert Arona Khan gives her step-by-step guide to perfect parcels. She helps with bulky buys, little luxuries, troublesome toys, boring bottles and awkward shapes.

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Last-minute Christmas bargains you can find in supermarkets

If you haven't bought your presents yet, don't worry, the supermarkets have you covered. They have a range of choices for you to pick from: For her, for him, the home, beauty, posh chocs and flowers.

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Etiquette expert William Hanson reveals the Christmas dinner traditions that are making you look common

William Hanson reveals the things that could make you look common this Christmas, including eating after 1pm, pouring gravy and microwaving pudding.

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Get a sequin jacket for Christmas

There are a range of sequined coats, jackets, cover ups and bombers on sale this season. These are priced between £30 and £84 and can be found at River Island and M&S and Topshop.

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The High Street has embraced the gold rush and so should YOU this season

To prove that women of a certain age can be elegant in gold, Sandra Howard, 76, Daphne Selfe, 87, and Jane Asher, 70, have modelled some golden styles and give their verdict on each look.

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Anais Gallagher calls out her own MOTHER for massage in front of Unicef advert

Anais Gallagher has called out her own mother Meg Mathews on Instagram after she posed for a picture on a £120 designer towel in front of a Unicef appeal.

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The Queen is 'fully supportive' of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's romance

Sources from US magazine close to Buckingham Palace claim that the Queen is 'fully supportive' of her grandson Prince Harry's relationship with US actress Meghan Markle.

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The unhealthiest desserts on the high street (and the worst contains 1,217 calories in one serving)

Health experts at Treated.com analysed desserts at 24 high street restaurants, ranking them on calorie, sugar and saturated fat content. Harvester's Chocolate Fudge Cake came top.

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Red crayons at the ready! Quirky new coloring book aims to destigmatize periods with cute cartoon adventures of a googly-eyed 'Toni the Tampon'

The Toni the Tampon coloring book follows a cartoon tampon through adventures like going to outer space. . The book was illustrated by Cass Clemmer, who lives in D.C.

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Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle is picked up by car from Royal taxis in Toronto

Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle received a funny reminder of her beau today when a cab from a firm called Royal collected her outside her Toronto home.

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Ivanka Trump steps out wearing pretty pastels on the first day of winter

The 35-year-old businesswoman donned a white turtleneck featuring pastel geometric patterns and pale pink dress pants as she headed to work on Wednesday.

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Facebook video of adults playing a 'Poop the Potato' game at Christmas party goes viral

A Facebook video of adults playing the funny party game has gone viral. Players hold a potato between their legs, race to the other side of the room, and then drop the potato into a bucket by squatting.

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Queen Mathilde dazzles in gold for Christmas concert at the Brussels palace

The Belgian royal family looked extremely festive as they attended a Christmas concert held at the Brussels palace. Queen Mathilde dazzled in gold while her children wore matching outfits.

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Pay-per-pee! Pregnant college student earns $200 A DAY just from urinating after selling her positive pregnancy tests on Craigslist for $25 each

An anonymous woman from Jacksonville, Florida was offering people the chance to by her urine or a positive pregnancy test for $25. Her Craigslist ad has since been removed.

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The glittering life of former Dior model Princess George Galitzine

Princess George Galitzine - the last supermodel of the 1950s - passed away in London last week. During her life she was a World War Two codebreaker, model, actress and muse.

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A £60,000 toy race track, a £50,000 mini supercar, and a £89,000 rocking horse covered in Swarovski crystals: The gifts rich kids can expect in their stockings this Christmas 

Luxury toymakers aim to encourage affluent parents to part with their cash by creating elaborate bespoke gifts their children will love.

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The guide EVERYONE needs to know when buying bras: Lingerie queen reveals how to boost your assets based on your breast shape

According to Caprice Bourret, 45, a lingerie expert and CEO & Founder of By Caprice Products, from London, there's a very specific formula for buying the perfect lingerie every time.

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Does it make a difference if you add pasta to cold or boiling water?

People claiming to be chefs say there is no difference between the two methods of cooking pasta apart from the time it takes - but others disagree and say putting it in cold water makes it stick to the pan.

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Hygge, Pokémon and chaos among the most mispronounced words of the year

From popular words like 'chaos' to newer terms like 'hygge', the list outlines an array of words that people often find themselves stumbling over. So how many can you get right?

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Can YOU tell which garments are from budget supermarkets and the designer ones?

The German supermarket giant has launched a skiwear collection, which it says includes everything adults and kids will need on the slopes for a bargain price.

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Japanese artist creates optical illusions using women's BODIES as canvas

Japanese artist Hikaru Cho, 23, based in Tokyo, creates incredible optical illusions on the female body using nothing more than paint to create her intricate designs.

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Mother claims wheatgrass powder helped her finally get pregnant

Melanie Else, 40, from Devon had six failed fertility treatments when she started using £10 wheatgrass powder daily and within six months she was pregnant with her daughter Sophia.

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Twitter pictures reveal what happens when Christmas gift wrapping goes wrong

People have been sharing pictures of their gift wrapping disasters on Twitter. From using fajita wraps to improvising with tin foil, these might just be the biggest wrapping fails ever.

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Houses from classic Christmas movies and how much they cost now

A new list reveals how much the properties featured in Christmas films would set us back today - including Kate Winslet's fairy-tale cottage in The Holiday and Hugh Grant's slick city flat in About a Boy.

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FEMAIL'S last-minute Christmas gift guide

With just four days to go, time is running out but shoppers can order online as late as December 23 and even Christmas Eve from Amazon, Hotel Chocolat and Argos in selected postcodes.

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Do classic Christmas recipes from Delia, Nigella and Mary Berry still stand the test of time?

Writer Joanne Gould tested out six recipes from five renowned celebrity chefs to see if they still cut the mustard. She was impressed with them all - but who scored a perfect 10/10?

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Christmas gifts that say your other half IS going to propose

According to wedding planning guru, George Watts, from Earlsfield in London, you can tell exactly what your partner really thinks about your relationship based on what gift they buy.

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Woman who is allergic to the SMELL of Christmas almost dies

Anne Murray, 54, from Peterborough who is allergic to the scent of Christmas was rushed to hospital after spending just 10 minutes in a garden centre surrounded by festive aromas.

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Relationship expert Tracey Cox reveals 16 ways to stay SANE over the festive season

‘Tis the season to be merry – or stressed, broke, fat, hung over and irritable? If you’re already firmly parked in the latter camp, take solace in these 16 calming Christmas thoughts..

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Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson coordinate their style as they party until the small hours at LouLou's in London

Princess Beatrice and her mother Sarah Ferguson were snapped leaving the Mayfair nightclub LouLou's at 2.15am. Both women wore dresses with keyhole detail necklines, black tights and black coats.

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Is Victoria Beckham's sister morphing into the star?

Victoria Beckham fans have spotted how the former Spice Girl, 42, and her younger sister, 40, look like twins. But Louise Adams has been stealing the designer's style for decades.

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Tuesday 20 December 2016

Uniqlo Stars Wars t-shirts accused of sexist sizing

Australian Star Wars fans have branded clothing giant Uniqlo sexist because its new range of t-shirts celebrating the franchise does not feature women's sizes.

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People revealed the strangest things they've caught their partners doing

Wide-eyed partners have revealed the strangest things they've walked in on their partner doing, including one woman who caught her boyfriend wearing her bra and panties.

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Poo dunnit? Single mother reveals her horror after her home is broken into and ransacked just six days before Christmas... and the thief defecates in her living room before leaving

Tammy Brennan returned to her home in Sydney, from work on Monday evening to find she had been burgled. Not only had the thieves ransacked the place, but they had defecated in one room

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Stunning transgender woman shares graphic video of her facial feminisation surgery in a bid to educate others 

Stef Sanjati, from Toronto, recently shared a video on her YouTube page, talking about her facial feminisation surgery. The 20-year-old said she had always struggled with her image in the past.

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Woman writes heartfelt letter to her foster child on the day she finally adopts her

US-based Jamie Christine, who also has a biological son and daughter, adopted her foster daughter earlier this month after caring for her for two years.

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Mother, 45, who discovered her unborn twins had Down syndrome reveals initial struggle with their diagnosis considered adoption but says she's now 'smitten' with her 'special' boys

Julie McConnel, from the US, considered adoption when she learnt she was pregnant with twins who had Down syndrome. But the second she saw her boys, she knew she had to keep them.

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The picture EVERY mum can relate to: Mother shares photo of her attempting to shave her legs with a toddler in tow... lamenting 'no one told me I'd never be alone again'

Gylisa Jayne, 24, fro Cornwall, UK, took to Facebook with a candid list of things no one told her about motherhood - including that all new mums are 'winging' it, and you're never alone again

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Your cookware could affect the weight of your baby: Researchers find link between chemicals used in non-stick pans and birth size

Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia have found a link between chemicals used in non-stick cookware and a baby's birth weight.

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Christmas family gatherings gone wrong

Red-faced relatives have shared their cringe-inducing stories from past Christmas gatherings. One little girl shocked her grandma by expressing surprise at the fact she was still alive.

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Gold Coast mother took her children's Christmas presents away for being 'naughty'

Last year, Cheryl Rider, from the Gold Coast, had warned her son and daughter not to touch the gifts under their Christmas tree or Santa would take them away.

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Women's Work series by Chris Crisman prove there's no such thing as 'men's work'

A photographer from Penn Valley, California, has started a powerful photography project to prove that gender should never impact a woman's career opportunities.

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Emmerdale fans tears over dementia special as Ashley Thomas fails to recognise family

Emmerdale aired its highly-anticipated dementia special this evening and had viewers in floods of tears over the emotional storyline told solely from the point of view of Ashley Thomas.

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JOY is slammed as sexist after encouraging women to dress like 'marriage material'

British clothing brand JOY has come under fire for its overt sexism in an email it sent to its customers this week. The email, entitled Meet the Parents, is all about what is acceptable to wear to dinner.

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Henry Hargreaves recreates last meals chosen by death row prisoners in 2016

Henry Hargreaves, a Brooklyn-based photographer, took pictures of the last meals served to 20 men executed this year. The most-ordered food was steak.

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Norway's royal family pose for Christmas photo in grounds of Oslo's Royal Palace

The Norwegian royal family have wrapped up for a festive family photo in the garden of the Royal Palace in Oslo and can be seen being served hot drinks by the young prince and princess.

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Jamie Oliver praises his teenage daughters for helping to raise his baby son River

The chef has revealed his admiration for the way his oldest daughters - Poppy, 14, and Daisy, 13 - 'parent' their three young siblings. Oliver, 41, said he thinks his girls 'are better parents than I am'.

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Tricky quiz asks players to work out solutions to VERY difficult conundrums 

Just two in 100 high school students answered this riddle correctly and the aim of the game is to work out what each Christmas picture represents.

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Texan cowboy Bonner Bolton is a Tom Hardy lookalike

Professional bull rider Bonner Bolton, 28, from Gardendale, Texas, is making waves in the fashion industry after being signed to IMG Models in May this year.

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The three UNWISE men! Trio reveal their bizarre festive tattoos including gingerbread-man buttons, a crude South Park tribute and mistletoe in a VERY rude place

Luke, Sam and Brendan appear on the Christmas special of Tattoo Fixers to show off their festive-themed inkings.

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Ioan Gruffudd learns that cousin was 'blown to pieces' during WWII

Ioan Gruffudd, 43, traced his family history for BBC One Wales and discovered an emotional piece of news about his cousin who was blown to pieces on a beach during World War II at just 33.

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How to cut fruit like a chef revealed, including coconuts and pineapples

PoundstoPocket.com has shared the easiest hacks for cutting up seven fruit. The graphics list the equipment you'll need - and for a coconut, you'll need a hammer and a screwdriver.

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Friend cons cancer-stricken gran out of £14,500 to pay for holidays

Jean Stacey, 74, from Liverpool was conned out of £14,500 by her friend Stephanie Carter, 54, the manager of her sheltered accommodation who befriended her as she battled a brain tumour.

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Where's the donkey? Animal is hidden within a mind-boggling nativity scene

The gift wrap depicts classic Christmas nativity scenes each features the baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Three Wise Men, an angel, a bull, a pig, a sheep and a lamb. But can you spot the solo donkey?

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Beauty guru Bobbi Brown steps down from her eponymous brand

Bobbi Brown, 59, set up her business from her home 25 years ago and now sells all over the world. She has confirmed in a statement that she is stepping down from her beauty empire.

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Woman spends more than £2,500 on Christmas gifts for her DOG

Emma Buttarazzi, from Loughborough, Leics, showers seven-year-old Chinese crested dog Prince with presents including a whole wardrobe bulging with glitzy outfits.

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Scientific gauge tests if satsuma is too sweet or sour

New 'Goldilocks Gauge' at Sainsbury's tests the acidity and sugar levels of mandarins before they're put on shelves. The supermarket is trying to reduce the number of people who bin theirs.

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Lancashire woman with severe phobias will spend Christmas day alone

Vicky Nash, 29, from Lancashire will spend Christmas day alone with a meal replacement drink because her severe phobia of being sick means she's too scared to eat or leave the house.

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The 10 baby products you DON'T need including a cotmobile and door bouncer

The parents quizzed were asked to rate products based on how useless they were - and cotmobiles, door baby bouncers and baby washing bowls topped the list.

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How would YOU spend £1 million? People reveal what they'd splash the cash on (and their answers will surprise you)

Men and women were quizzed on what they'd buy first with the cheque - and some of their answers will surprise you.

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Athletic mother reveals she continued to pole dance during pregnancy

Despite being 34 weeks pregnant, Zsuzsi Hussla continued to dance at the Epic Pole Fitness studio in Sacramento, California.

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'You can't sell that house!' Last Tango in Halifax viewers are left devastated after Sarah Lancashire's character swaps her stunning £1.7m 'property porn' home for a 'creepy' barn in Huddersfield

Fans tuning into Sally Wainwright's drama were left bereft after Sarah Lancashire's character, headteacher Caroline. sold the luxury family home, which has featured since the first series.

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Gary Barlow fan lost half her body weight after an unflattering selfie with the star

A selfie with her idol should have been a dream come true for Hellen Ellis, 40, from Rowley Regis. But Hellen, who then weighed more than 22stone, said she was left 'devastated' by the unflattering snap.

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Hilton Manchester Deansgate guest claims she was fat shamed by a teenage waitress

Roxy Roscoe, 22, from Little Hulton in Salford, claims she was subjected to cruel jibes from the waitress as she left the toilets at a charity ball at Manchester Hilton Deansgate on Saturday.

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People reveal how they REALLY felt the first time they saw their ex after the break-up

How would you feel if you saw your ex for the first time in a long time? People have taken to Whisper to share their stories about what happened when they spotted them.

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Mr Tumble's VERY simple Christmas party games that promise to keep the kids entertained

How to entertain over-tired, over-excited kids when the novelty of presents has worn off? CBeebies's Mr Tumble has three seasonal games to keep families entertained when boredom kicks in.

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Brits embrace JOMO (the joy of missing out)

A new study has revealed antisocial Brits can't be bothered to socialise this festive season, choosing instead to stay snug by the fire - and it seems we're usig more elaborate excuses than ever.

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Are these the most creative snowmen EVER?

From a snowman doing a handstand to one based on Yoda from Star Wars, this compilation, put together by Bored Panda , show the hilariously creative snowmen people have built in the winter.

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University Challenge viewers go wild St Anne's Oxford all-female team

An all-female team of alumni from St Anne’s College, Oxford sent University Challenge viewers wild after trouncing the opposition from the University of Manchester by 130 points.

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Hilarious photos prove that pets really do HATE Christmas

These hilarious pictures, compiled by Bored Panda, prove that some pets simply can't wait for Christmas to be over.

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Blind taste test of Christmas food where luxury items from Fortnum & Mason go head to head

Writer Joanne Gould and friend Lucy Gogarty, both from London, pitted luxury items against bargains - and found that spending more does not necessarily equal tastier food.

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East 17's Tony Mortimer admits he dreads hearing Stay Another Day

Tony Mortimer speaks to the MailOnline about why the heartbreaking story behind Stay Another Day means he will never sing it again.

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The Mix charity worker who met Kate Middleton becomes an internet sensation

The mystery man, known only as Tom, stood next to the Duchess of Cambridge at The Mix's Christmas party on Monday - sending Kensington Palace's Instagram followers into a frenzy.

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Single mother-of-four on benefits admits she's STILL paying off loan

Kim Burnett, 43, is a single mother-of-four from Jaywick in Essex - which has been dubbed Britain;s poorest town. She is still in debt from last Christmas but says she is happy to go without for her kids.

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First Dates waiter Sam declares his love for Cici

First Dates waiters Cici Coleman and Sam Conrad have kept viewers guessing throughout the series, and in Monday night's episode Sam finally appeared to admit his feelings for her.

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Stylish Michelle Keegan displays her incredible figure and plunging cleavage

Michelle Keegan, 29, returns to her former brunette look as she showcases her latest designs for high street fashion brand Lipsy, modelling the AW 16/17 collection herself.

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Chloe Madeley displays her incredibly toned body as she unveils her clean living book

Posing in her gym kit, Richard and Judy's daughter displays her toned body in exclusive images from the new tome - and it seems that her fans are just as excited as she is.

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The three-ingredient winter warmer drink that will make you LOSE weight 

There's no need to go without a cosy winter drink this holiday season if you want to lose weight. Just swap your fatty coffees for this easy hot lemon, cinnamon and honey drink.

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How Kate sported designer clothes worth more than £170,000 this year

The Duchess of Cambridge, 34, has worn £174,000 worth of high end designer clothes this year compared with a modest high street wardrobe priced at just £43,000 in 2015.

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Monday 19 December 2016

Best foods for memory boost revealed in new study

A new US study has found how a particular pigment can help preserve memory as you get older. The pigment - lutein - is found in vegetables such as kale, carrots, broccoli and brussels sprouts.

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No one would listen to me': Mother reveals how her intuition led to her baby girl rare Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer diagnosis... despite doctors insisting she only had 'reflux'

Baby Penelope was born with a bruised lump on her back, which grew bigger over time. Doctors told her worried mother Emily, from NSW, that it was reflux, colic or constipation,

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Constance Hall and husband Bill celebrate wedding anniversary

Popular Australian blogger, Constance Hall, has written a signature post to her husband Bill as they celebrate their sixth anniversary. She teases Bill about his snoring and bouts of 'man flu'.

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Young bride reveals her heartache after another failed round of IVF

Sam Delmege, 32, and her millionaire husband, 72-year-old Max Delmege, former owner of the Manly Sea Eagles, have been trying for a baby for four years. She shares their heartbreaking IVF journey.

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Albury mother diagnosed with cancer while pregnant starts chemotherapy after giving birth

Elenor Tedenborg, from NSW, was diagnosed with breast cancer before giving birth. The mother of two delivered her baby prematurely, and started chemo the day after bringing him home.

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Australians drink their shiraz and cabernet sauvignon at wrong temperature

A new survey has found that the majority of Australians serve their wines at the wrong temperature. Red wine is served too warm, white wine too cold, the survey found.

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Kansas woman wears different clothes sizes to show the little difference

Deena Shoemaker, from Kansas, posted a collage of herself in several different sizes of jeans to send a message to girls about the ideals she claims are perpetuated by the fashion industry.

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BWMC Fitness' Jennifer Gelman performs baking workout in the kitchen ahead of Christmas

Jennifer Gelman, a popular fitness guru and blogger born in California, is known for incorporating everyday chores into her gruelling everyday workouts. Her latest has a festive twist.

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People share their destination wedding horror stories

Tying the knot on a tropical island is many couple's dream. But missed flights, hangovers, sunburn and drunken injuries are just some of the things that can go wrong according to the latest Australian research

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Instagram pose the bikini bloggers are loving

There's a new Instagram pose on the block, and it will pretty much guarantee you a boost in likes. Introducing the Instagram Sit, which is popular with countless bikini bloggers and models online.

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Mum sparks online debate on mumsnet after questioning if it is okay to ask family to chip in money for Christmas dinner

A British mum has sparked a heated debate on an online forum after questioning if she can ask her family to chip in some money towards the cost of the Christmas dinner she was hosting

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Sydney couple invite their grandmothers to be flower girls at their wedding

A newlywed couple from Sydney have warmed hearts across the country after inviting their grandmas to be flower girls at their wedding.

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He'll end up on the naughty list! Prince William reveals that an excited George has ALREADY started opening his Christmas presents

Chatting to KISS FM DJ AJ King, the royal revealed that his three-year-old son was too excited to wait for the big day and had been sneakily opening a few of the gifts under the tree at the family's Norfolk home.

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'They aren't treated any better than battery hens': Documentary reveals full scale of cruelty inflicted on dogs at puppy farms to meet rising demand for handbag sized pets 

A new BBC Three documentary has revealed how criminal gangs are making millions by treating dogs 'worse than battery hens' to meet the rising demand for handbag breeds in the UK.

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Celebrities step out in £300 Self Portrait Prairie dress

Last night, Gabby Logan become the latest star to step out in Self Portrait's £300 Prairie dress, following in the footsteps of Sarah Ferguson, Claudia Winkleman and Naomi Watts.

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Women get VERY honest about their experiences of casual sexism on Reddit

Asked to share 'common forms of sexism' on Reddit, female users described doctors dismissing their health concerns as 'cramps', and being branded a 'bitch' for being assertive in the office.

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‘I want to scream I’m so angry’: Mother shares her fury after a colleague made advances to her at their Christmas party (but some insist it's a 'massive overreaction')

While plenty of people are nursing bruised egos and sore heads after their office Christmas parties, one mother has shared her fury after a male colleague made advances to her at her firm's bash.

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Is this the most promiscuous Jeremy Kyle guest EVER? Woman is accused of sleeping with 50 men in just three MONTHS during heated argument 

Sarah, who appeared on this morning's episode of Jeremy Kyle, was accused of sleeping with 50 men in just three months. The couple appeared in a segment of the day time show entitled 'Stop using me for sex and let me see our son this Christmas'.

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Queen of tweed! Letizia adds a twist to her favourite plum suit as she attends a drugs charity meeting in Madrid

Queen Letizia shows no sign of slowing down for Christmas; the Spanish royal, 44, donned a tweed skirt suit to attend a meeting at the Foundation Against Drug Addiction headquarters.

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Nicky Haslam - whose clients include Prince Charles and Mick Jagger - reveals how to celebrate Christmas like the A-list (but on a budget)

A lifetime of designing fabulous homes for the great and the good - including Rod Stewart and Anne Robinson - has honed the 77-year-old’s masterful sense of style.

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The Apprentice viewers praise Alana Spencer for avoiding cat-fights

The latest series of The Apprentice, which aired last night, saw winner Alana Spencer, 24, being praised for managing to scoop a £250,00 deal with Lord Sugar without having to resort to bitchy tactics.

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Now that's an unbreakable vow! Happy couple tie the knot with a Harry Potter themed wedding complete with a fancy dress reception and even a wizard's DUEL 

Emma Berry, 28, and Ben Shields, 30, of Staple Hill Bristol, exchanged their vows dressed head to toe in Potter outfits and even had a wizard's dual using replica wands.

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Beauty blogger Amelia Perrin reveals the damage from her acrylic nails

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Student Amelia Perrin, 20, from Essex, was left with raw and bleeding nail beds after removing the acrylics herself and took to Twitter to warn her followers.

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Tatler releases etiquette guide on what to say if you DON'T like your Christmas gifts

In a bid to navigate any awkwardness on Christmas Day, Tatler has released an etiquette guide detailing the things to say if you don't like your presents.

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Miss Puerto Rico Stephanie del Valle is crowned Miss World 2016 

Trilingual student Stephanie del Valle, 19, from Puerto Rico, was crowned Miss World at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland this weekend.

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Liverpool women buy the most eyebrow pencils and Essex girls buy the most foundation

A new 'beauty map' of Britain has revealed women's hero products in different cities. Women in Liverpool spend the most on eyebrow grooming, while Geordies snap up the most self-tan.

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Expecting a December baby? Jacob, Noah and Grace are revealed as the most popular names for youngsters born during the festive season 

In keeping with the traditional theme of Christmas, the most popular baby names for the festive season have been revealed as Jacob, Noah and Grace.

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Body positive model Iskra Lawrence posts a VERY racy video of her dancing and pouting in her underwear 

Pouting at the camera in her underwear, the 26-year-old from Worcester gives it all she's got as she struts around in her lacy white underwear.

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Google reveals the most searched fashion questions of 2016

Google has revealed the most searched for fashion questions of 2016 - and how to get an ink stain out of an item of clothing was the sartorial dilemma most people sought help with this year.

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Prince William is teased on Twitter over his speech to Michael Phelps at Spoty 2016

Prince William appeared to fluff his lines at the Sports Personality of the Year Awards last night. The royal told a bemused-looking Michael Phelps his medals: 'pale into sheer superhuman history.'

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Lisa Riley celebrates her incredible weight loss by unveiling her new fashion range

The Emmerdale actress, 40, who has shed ten stone, decided to launch her very own clothing label, Just Be You, to overcome her 'disappointment' in styles on the high street.

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Foods you should NEVER keep in fridge revealed (but others definitely need chilling)

FEMAIL can reveal which items belong in the fridge and which don't. Avocados, tomatoes and even cucumbers should be kept on the counter, while figs and Brussels sprouts should be chilled.

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Dundee family's Pinterest-inspired portrait goes hilariously wrong when their newborn son pulls a horrified face

When parents Aileen and Angus Baird, from Dundee, tried to capture a Pinterest-style portrait with their newborn son, they found baby Bradley made his feelings about the snap abundantly clear.

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People reveal their worst dating horror stories

People have revealed their startling and very funny dating horror stories on a new Imgur thread, including a man who watched porn on his phone and a woman who brought her mother.

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'You could buy an ounce of gold for that!' Couple who spent £800 on TWO cocktails are ridiculed after their very extortionate drinks bill is shared online

Dirk Hany, the head bartender at the five-star Widder Hotel in Zurich, revealed that one customer spent over £800 on just two truffle-infused tipples.

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Prince William appears to steal a glance at Jessica Ennis-Hill at the BBC SPOTY 2016

Prince William was photographed with his gaze apparently lingering on retired athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill at last night's BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in Birmingham.

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Sunday 18 December 2016

Victoria's Secret model Bridget Malcolm reveals her vegan diet tips

Australian model Bridget Malcolm, who recently walked in the Victoria's Secret runway show, has shared her diet tips. The 25-year-old vegan eats high calorie foods and said she eats 'constantly.'

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Wedding photographer chooses to snap his own ceremony

Sydney-based photographer Mark Condon chose on a whim to snap his own special day. Mr Condon said he and wife Elissa had initially planned to not have any photos at all.

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Hobart cerebral palsy sufferer's dream to dance with Australian Ballet comes true

A young girl suffering from cerebral palsy has had her dream come true just before Christmas. Susannah Keane (pictured), eight, wanted to dance with The Australian Ballet.

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Woman shares her experience of home birth and tells others it doesn't have to be painful or scary

A Brisbane mum, who used to be scared of childbirth, has spoken out about how labour doesn't have to be painful or scary. She said her own home birth experience was exhilarating and spiritual

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Woman who got 'a bad cold' during pregnancy is shocked to discover she passed common but little-known virus to her unborn baby which left him profoundly deaf

Queensland mother Rebekka Murray contracted Cytomegalovirus (CMV) for the first time while pregnant, passing the virus on to her unborn baby.

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GWYNETH PALTROW on the biggest health trend for 2017 which is clean sleeping

You might think it's just a midlife thing, but if you find yourself feeling irritable, anxious or depressed and if you get easily frustrated, it could be because you're not getting enough good-quality sleep.

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How one pregnant woman fought through antenatal depression and an eating disorder to become a mum

When Gold Coast woman Brittany Noonan found out she was pregnant, she was scared, having suffered from anxiety, depression and an eating disorder in the past. Here she shares her story.

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Britain’s top cosmetic doctors that women stars trust to make them look younger

A new generation of cosmetic doctors is emerging. Dubbed the Super Derms, these women are the go-to experts if you want to look younger without looking 'done'.

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Radio star Mel Greig reveals heartache over what to do with her frozen embryos following marriage split

Mel Greig, 34, announced that she had split from Steve Pollock after just over a year of marriage in April. The couple had IVF and Ms Greig has opened up about what to do with their frozen embryos

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The Modern Mumma's Mel Watts reveals what she wished she knew before having kids

Mel Watts, a blogger from the Central Coast, New South Wales, has shared what she wished she knew before having kids, including that 'fed is best' and that her babies would 'eventually sleep.'

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Woman reveals 18-year-old step daughter STOLE identity to catfish men online

A Canadian woman has asked Reddit for advice after discovering her stepdaughter had stolen her photos and was using them to lure men into an online relationship

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It's the season to embrace red in party dresses, trousers and accessories

There’s nothing quite as festive as rich red. It was the standout colour on the autumn/winter catwalks — and now’s the season to embrace the shade in party dresses, trousers and vibrant accessories.

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Simple exercise you can do at home to get your heart racing 

To get your heart racing and boost your overall fitness, try skipping. The benefits of even a few minutes a day are huge — it strengthens bone density, tests endurance and improves agility.

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Royal milliner Jane Taylor has designed hats worn by the Duchess of Cambridge

Royal favourite Jane Taylor, 35, who lives in London, has designed hats worn by the Duchess of Cambridge. Her other clients include Pippa Middleton, Sophie Wessex and Princess Eugenie.

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Janet Ellis on how friends can’t forgive for getting back with toxic exs

Novelist, grandmother of four and ex-Blue Peter presenter, Janet Ellis, 60, answers your questions. This week, somebody got back together with their ex who had an affair and her friends aren't happy.

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Dr Tracy Mountford answers questions on slimming chunky thighs

Question: My legs have never been my best feature but, as I’ve got older, weight seems to collect on my thighs and they look out of proportion with the rest of my body. Is there anything I can do?

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Susie Edwards on cheating exercise, skipping hairdresser and watching your weight 

Susie Edwards is a secondary school teacher from Berkshire. She lives with her husband and they have four children and two grandchildren. She says to cheat exercise, wear blue and skip the hairdresser.

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Daisy Goodwin explores two novels that will get you into the festive mood  

To get myself into the Christmas mood, I often turn to Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott, which starts with the immortal line: ‘Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents.’

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Is it just me? Or is wearing your pyjamas in public just silly?

Do not wear pyjamas to do any of the following: attend the carol service, carve the turkey, or take the children for a walk. They are still — no matter how expensive, no matter how elegantly tailored — pyjamas.

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The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Jane Seymour, OBE, on why you can't hang on to the pain of the past

Actress Jane Seymour OBE is known for her Bond girl turn in Live And Let Die and the TV series Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. Jane lives in Malibu and has been married and divorced four times.

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How to dress like a grown up: Sarah Mower on why a tux is every woman’s best friend

During this final furlong before Christmas, and with New Year on the horizon, only one thing stands between me and a meltdown: my tuxedo jacket. For me, Yves Saint Laurent’s my man.

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Confessional - what your Christmas wrapper REALLY thinks of you  

The Christmas wrapper says: 'I enjoy my job in a department store, but my colleagues and I dread the run-up to Christmas. I’m quite neat, so I usually get shifts gift-wrapping on the beauty counter.'

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Your next adventure: A swish chalet in the French Alps, Verbier or Norway 

Slope home after a hard day’s skiing (or simply enjoying the stunning alpine views) to put your feet up in one of these sumptuous chalets in the French Alps, Verbier and in Norway.

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From milk rose bath gifts to herb cushions, why not make your own Christmas gifts this week?

Why not make your gifts?You needn’t be a domestic goddess to create a Christmas present. These ones take just minutes. Ingredients can be found in health food shops or baldwins.co.uk.

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Dog breeds you should NEVER buy including teacup pups and bulldogs

A searingly honest word of advice has been offered to potential pet owners by a vet. The post sees popular breeds of dogs certified as terrible household pets including any 'toy' breeds such as Chihuahuas.

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Photograph of six bikini-clad friends on a beach goes viral for a very bizarre reason

A photograph of six girls posing for a photo on the beach has gone viral for a very amusing reason, but can you spot what it is? Internet users have admitted it took them up to 9 hours to figure out.

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Cheryl's appearance on BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? is slammed by viewers

While Cheryl's evolving romance with One Direction star Liam Payne has captivated the public, her appearance on the BBC One show

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From the home peanut butter maker to the tablet stand and the fork that stops you overeating: 17 kitchen gadgets that will change your LIFE!

SPONSORED: From the machine that ages your budget wine to high-end quality to the utensil that stirs itself, the 17 of the best kitchen gadgets around

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Twitter users share the most bizarre products made especially for males

FEMAIL have put together a gallery revealing some of the most hilarious products marketed towards men, from candles to donuts.

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'You're turning affection into something perverted!' Controversial campaign promoting childhood consent for hugs and kisses sparks outcry online

A controversial campaign shared by abuse awareness group Safe Kids Thriving Families is dividing opinion online after encouraging parents to promote consent with their children.

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A royally big hug! Heartwarming photos show Prince Harry sharing an emotional reunion with African orphan Mutsu - who he first bonded with 12 years ago

These heartwarming photos show the moment Prince Harry was reunited with a African orphan he first met 12 years ago on his gap year.

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So who REALLY won the Strictly style stakes?

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have turned the BBC studios into a catwalk since the latest series kicked off in August - so who is is the real Strictly style queen?

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Parents share VERY rude photos of the Elf On The Shelf

Parents have been sharing hilarious snaps of very rude scenes featuring the Elf On The Shelf playing strip poker, passed out after a night on the booze and even performing a boob job.

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'She wore a mourning dress to the wedding': Brides reveal the WORST things their nightmare mother-in-laws have done 

Brides have taken to the secret sharing app Whisper these brides have taken advantage of the site's anonymity in order to reveal shocking stories about their mother-in-laws.

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Parents share photos of kids who are definitely NOT getting into the Christmas spirit 

Parents have been sharing hilarious photographs of children who have struggled to get into the festive spirit on social media.

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Saturday 17 December 2016

Find which hangover cure from around the world will cure you

A new test will tell you which traditional hangover remedy to try. There are more than 100 potential 'cures' that could be generated, such as the ancient Roman custom of eating canary.

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Florida woman induces her own labour by dancing to Justin Timberlake

Kassandra Hanks, 26, from Mary Esther, Florida, had been experiencing contractions for 15 days when she went to the hospital. In a bid to induce her birth she danced to 'Can't Stop The Feeling'.

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Rolling Stone legend's wife Sally Wood blasts critics of their 30-year age gap

Sally Wood, 38, said she finds it especially ‘rude’ when people talk ‘unkindly’ about husband Ronnie’s, 69, age and revealed more children aren’t out of the question.

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Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wears a Dolce and Gabbana dress on 2nd day in Rome

Crown Princess Victoria, 39, stepped in a nautical stripe Dolce and Gabbana dress as she joined husband Prince Daniel for their second day in Rome. The pair visited the Swedish Institute followed by the UN.

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Mother-of-one's abs separate by FIVE finger widths during pregnancy

Gold Coast mother-of-one Sally Taylor, 26, suffered from severe spasms and cramps during pregnancy, and was diagnosed with Diastasis Recti, or ab separation.

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How to make this year's Christmas dinner the most Instagram-worthy yet 

This Christmas get the most Instagram-worthy shot of your festive dinner by becoming a pro food porn photographer in only a few steps. FEMAIL reveals how.

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Kayla Itsines workout plan leads to amazing body transformation

A 20-year-old exchange student from the United Kingdom is more toned and trim than ever after gaining 1.5 kilos. Helena Campbell said feeling happy was more important than a number on a scale.

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Friday 16 December 2016

Can you really cook Christmas lunch (and breakfast, and dinner) for four people for under £70 - INCLUDING wine? We asked one busy mum to find out...

SPONSORED Mother-of-three Alice Smellie puts Lidl's Christmas Day range, which costs less than £70 for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a family of four - including wine - to the test.

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That's progress! Magazine covers were more diverse than ever in 2016 - with a bump in plus-size models, people of color, and even women over 50

Cover stars of color were up to 29%, a 6.2% increase since 2015. Plus-size models size 12 and up made up .9% of bookings. Women over the age of 50 made up 5% of covers.

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Prince Charles attends an Inuit language committee in Wales

Charles met members of the Language Committee of Canada's national organization of the Inuit, at a reception in Dyfed, where two members gave him a throat singing performance.

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Get it while it's festive! Starbucks unveils new FRUITCAKE Frappuccino that tastes just like the much-maligned holiday dessert - but it's only available for one weekend

It's made with a Hazelnut Frappuccino base, dried fruit, cinnamon, milk, and ice and is topped topped with whipped cram, caramel dots, and a matcha sprinkle.

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'I don't have any qualifications per se': Woman swigs green juice, perfects her yoga poses in a public park and hollers advice at pedestrians in brilliant spoof video poking fun at life coaches

In the video, Romy plays an elitist green smoothie drinker full of non-sequiturs and superficial trends, who has failed so hard in her own life that she decides to focus on fixing others instead.

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Are these the worst couple names EVER? From Shaver-Nicely to Long-Wiwi, the unions that are guaranteed to make you cringe

These engaged and newlywed couples likely failed to realise just how comical their surnames would look in print - leading to some very unfortunate pairings.

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American children try food from France for the first time with hilarious results

The youngsters were served classic dishes from the country like frog's legs, steak tartare and dessert cheese in a video made by digital content agency The Cut and asked what they thought.

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This Morning viewers slam Angela Epstein for calling Hilary Duff 'weird' for kissing her son on the lips

Angela Epstein, 48, from Manchester, called the photo of Hilary Duff kissing her four-year-old son on the lips 'weird' on This Morning. She said the star was sending a 'mixed message'.

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Pregnant Zara Tindall chats to ex-boyfriend Richard Johnson at Ascot racecourse

Zara Tindall showed that there were no hard feelings between her and ex Richard Johnson as they chatted at Ascot race course today.

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Christmas TV advert slammed by feminists after showing Santa abducting single mother

The ad features Russia's Santa Claus, Ded Moroz, who poses as a cab driver to carry out the kidnap of the terrified woman for not spending time with her daughter.

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The Duchess of Cornwall attends the Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst

Camilla, 69, attended the event in Surrey on Friday morning which is held at the end of each term at Sandhurst. The Duchess normally attends the event with Charles, but he is currently in Wales.

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'The power of boobies!' Father's heartwarming post goes viral as he says a stranger comforting his baby on a flight made him realise 'there is still hope'

A Chicago dad's post has attracted over 126,000 views and hundreds of comments in the space of just 24 hours - as he shared the story of how a stranger on his flight helped him.

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Queen Letizia of Spain looks elegant as she attends a UNICEF committee in Madrid 

Queen Letizia, 44, shielded herself from the wet weather today in a beige trench coat as she visited the  'UNICEF' Spanish Committee Foundation in Madrid.

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Britain's largest family will need 3 turkeys and 7.5kg of spuds to feed 19 kids

Noel and Sue Radford, from Morecambe, Lancashire, have 19 children, whose ages range from six months to 27 years - and they'll all be joining them for a festive feast.

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Michel Roux Jr admits he keeps the service charge at Le Gavroche restaurant

Michelin-starred chef has admitted staff don't receive share of service charge at his £212-a-head restaurant. And former fans have taken to social media to express their 'disappointment' in him.

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Transgender girl Avery Jackson stars on the cover of National Geographic 

Avery Jackson, nine, from Kansas, was born a boy, but announced to her mother Debi that she was a girl at the age of four. She appears on the magazines Gender Revolution issue.

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The nation's favourite Quality Street chocolates revealed

Quality Street has revealed which of its chocolates are nation's most beloved - but which do you think comes out on top?

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Post-one night stand Snapchats capture some VERY awkward morning exchanges 

These social media snaps reveal some seriously uncomfortable morning after moments - from waking up to find a strange face on the pillow, to overnight guests who are in no rush to leave.

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Etiquette expert reveals why Christmas attractions are commmon

William Hanson reveals he's all for decorating the house, sending cards and enjoying carols but nativities, Christmas markets and pantos must be avoided if you don't want to look common.

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Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman blends in with the BBC Breakfast sofa

Alexandra Shulman, 59, appeared on the show to talk about Vogue's centenary when hosts Charlie Stayt and Sally Nugent joked that she was matching the sofa in her crimson dress.

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Mumsnet user sparks a heated debate about using bad language around kids

The took to Mumsnet to say people swearing in front of children 'made her toes curl', adding: 'There is just no need for it, it's so uncouth and shows a blatant lack of self control.'

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Mum-of-two slashed her Christmas present shopping by 60 per cent

Kayleigh Hughes, 28 from Grantham, Lincolnshire, managed to cut her present bill down from £1,300 to just £500 by researching bargains online and sifting through charity shops.

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The Apprentice 2016's Vana says there's no shame in women crying in the boardroom

It's been the most emotional series of The Apprentice ever with candidates breaking down in the boardroom, but former runner-up Vana Koutsomitis insists they shouldn't be shamed.

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Dick and Angel Strawbridge reveal how they are transforming their French chateau

Dick and Angel Strawbridge bought the château for £280,000 and have spent nearly two years renovating it - by themselves. They and their two children have embraced French life.

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Frazzled mothers reveal children's very naughty antics

Frazzled mothers have been venting about their children's very naughty, not to mention hilarious, antics such as urinating in a birdcage, making a 'toilet soup' with their toys and hiding iPads in the freezer.

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Thursday 15 December 2016

Young Australian women have worst dental hygiene

A new survey has found that young Australian women have the worst dental hygiene when compared with any other age group. Almost half of respondents said they only brushed once per day.

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Hair salon dyes a woman's locks brunette using NUTELLA and condensed milk

A hair salon in Dubai has garnered Internet fame for dyeing a woman's hair brunette using Nutella and condensed milk in place of traditional dye. Would you try it?

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Incredible video shows women 'live birthing' a baby reborn doll in front of a crowd of onlookers

Birth photography is well known, but now two women have taken things one step further - by 'live-birthing' a super-realistic baby doll in front of a crowd of onlookers at a show in the US

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Heartbroken husband discovers messages to a married man on his wife's phone and asks the Internet’s help

A man, using the alias ‘whatdoidonowffs’, took to the online forum mumsnet to help him figure out how to confront his wife after discovering her affair with a married man.

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Tiny Budget Cooking's Limahl Asmall shares Christmas and New Year meal plan costing £27

Limahl Asmall, 31, of London, rose to fame for his free Tiny Budget Cooking book and 86p meals. He's now created a festive meal plan, which includes a sumptuous Christmas feast for £1.19.

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Mother gives birth to Sydney twins 31 days apart

Danielle Paull (pictured) gave birth to baby Harley 31 days after giving birth to his twin sister Sadie in a Sydney hospital in an extremely rare phenomenon known as delayed interval delivery.

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Mother gives birth to Sydney twins 31 days apart

Danielle Paull (pictured) gave birth to baby Harley 31 days after giving birth to his twin sister Sadie in a Sydney hospital in an extremely rare phenomenon known as delayed interval delivery.

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Family obsessed with vintage clothes and classic music from the 1950s

A family of five from Geelong, Victoria, spend every weekend like they are living in a 1950s time warp. They don vintage clothing, listen to Buddy Holly and drive around town in a classic car.

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Parents share what they wish they hadn’t told their children

Backfiring bluffs and harsh insults hurled the heat of the moment are just some of the things parents have confessed they regret saying to their children

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Meth addict, 29, reveals how he replaced using drugs with fitness

A meth addict revealed how he overcame a drug addiction with fitness. Daniel Lang, 29, from Melbourne, told FEMAIL about his struggle with ice, and how he replaced using with working out.

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Wine not! Introducing the alcoholic 'Keurig' that aerates your vino AND serves it at the perfect temperature - but the nifty gadget will set you back a whopping $927

French company 10-Vins' D-Vine machine prepares wine in under a minute. The company also sells individual servings of wine for the machine for $6 to $39 each.

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Suffering for fashion? Ivanka Trump looks chic in a sheer shirt and cropped pants - but the mother-of-three once again goes without a coat, despite the bitterly-cold New York weather

An arctic cold front blew into New York City overnight, but even that didn't inspire the 35-year-old mom to finally bundle up as she stepped out of her building on Thursday morning.

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'It's hard for people to believe that a person with an accent can serve honorably': Muslim veterans candidly detail the prejudices they faced while serving in the US military

Four veterans shared their personal experiences of the US military. One man said a soldier referred to terrorist Osama bin Laden as his 'uncle', another was discriminated against because of his accent.

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Irina Shayk's engagement ring almost identical to Kate Middleton's

Model Irina Shayk, 30, has been spotted sporting an emerald and diamond band on her wedding finger that's almost identical to the Duchess of Cambridge's sapphire engagement ring.

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The Duchess of Cornwall attends the London International Horse Show

Camilla, 69, attended the third day of the London International Horse Show on Thursday where she happily posed for photographs with performers from the Christmas Finale.

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Her star is certainly on the rise! Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle was the most-searched actress on Google in 2016 - despite her show Suits raking in less than 2 million viewers

Google just released the most searched-for terms of 2016. Suits star Meghan, 35, was the most popular actress, Brad Pitt was the most popular actor, and Beyoncé was the most popular musician.

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Dancing into a new life together! Bride wows thousands online by performing a dynamic African-influenced dance routine at her wedding alongside her new husband

British dancer and teacher Katy Hammond wed her husband Jeff in a beautiful Stafford wedding in October, where the newlyweds danced for their guests.

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Celebrity hairstylist reveals how to get the perfect cut for YOUR face shape (and how to know if you should really get that fringe)

Errol Douglas MBE is a hair stylist to the stars and knows better than anyone the mistakes clients can make when they're trying to achieve the hairstyle of their dreams.

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Next slammed on Twitter over 'sexist' children's T-shirt but WON'T remove item

The T-shirt is available for girls aged three to 16, and the words 'With the band' are emblazoned across the front in glitter. People have branded it 'sexist' and some say it 'sexualises young girls'.

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Golden Labrador fails at climbing into a swimming pool THREE TIMES

Oakley, a golden Labrador, was captured slipping and falling into his owner's swimming pool not once or twice, but three times.

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Princess Eugenie's boyfriend Jack Brooksbank gets close to Maddie Chesterton

Jack Brooksbank, was pictured getting very cosy with entrepreneur Maddie Chesterton last night at the launch of her company Baar &Bass' own collection at Mark's Club in Mayfair.

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Emma Tapping blasted for spending £1,500 on Christmas presents for children

Mother-of-three Emma Tapping, 28, from the Isle of Man, has defended herself against critics who think her excessive Christmas spending is spoiling her children.

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Luxury Taste the Difference food range for PETS includes mince pies and a doggie Christmas dinner

Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets with luxury festive pet food lines, including a Taste the Difference-style range at Sainsbury's. Prices range from 35p to £5.

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Rebecca Elliott with Bell's Palsy hailed 'inspiration' as she still film makeup tutorials

Rebecca Elliott, 36, of Colchester, Essex, woke up to find she had Bell's Palsy leaving half her face paralysed but she has continued to film makeup tutorials.

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Becca Peet from Hampshire left with bald patch following Toni & Guy appointment

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Becca Peet, from Hampshire, booked in for highlights at Toni & Guy for a birthday treat, but ended up with burns that have left her with a permanent bald patch.

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Lady Amelia Windsor mingles with A-listers at private members' club in London 

Young royal Lady Amelia Windsor, 21, stepped out last night to attend a reception in honour of new film 'La La Land' with Damien Chazelle, Emma Stone and Justin Hurwitz at The Arts Club.

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Mumpreneur Flo Broughton makes £1m a year from chocolate business

Flo Broughton, 37, from Bath who started making chocolate gifts for friends when she couldn't afford Christmas presents had made her hobby into a business turning over £1 million a year.

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Sydney Willoughby shared her father's messages about his wife on Twitter

Texas high school student Sydney Willoughby shared screenshots of her father Lance's messages about his wife of 27 years on Twitter. His moving words have been liked and shared thousands of times.

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Woman asks Reddit for advice after finding out boyfriend of two years is MARRIED

A woman has discovered her boyfriend of two and a half years is not only married but still lives with his wife. She has taken to Reddit for advice and people haven't gone easy on her.

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Woman dumps boyfriend in text message exchange after he chooses to play video games

The exchange shows a man telling his new girlfriend that his plans for the evening involve staying in to play Destiny with his friends - a decision she isn't happy with.

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Nutritionist Rob Hobson reveals 10 snacks that will make you a morning person

Nutritionist Rob Hobson says you can eat your way to a better mood. He suggests eating raw cacao - the purest form of chocolate - as it's a rich source of magnesium, which can ease PMS.

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Women reveal they prefer man in touch with his feminine side on Reddit

Women have revealed the one 'hard to find' quality they look for in a partner - a man who is in touch with his feminine side. They also want a quietly confident type who is willing to wait for sex.

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Wednesday 14 December 2016

Woman poses for hilarious pregnancy photo shoot with her dog

For childless couples, it sometimes seems the only question you're getting asked is 'When are you planning on having kids?' One woman has hit back, by posing for a pregnancy shoot with her dog

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Expert reveals that the key to long-term health is to DITCH your New Year's resolutions

Dr Katherine, who has spent more than a decade studying how the human body works, is urging Australians to ditch the extreme diets and excessive gym-going in January.

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Trainer launches dog stroller hire service

Gold Coast pet owner Joanna Parkes has recently launched a puppy pram hire service for people who want to keep their pets off the ground.

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Meet the couple who plan to wed at The Secret Garden festival

A Sydney couple has planned the wedding of a life time, in front of 5,000 festival goers at The Secret Garden event 2017. James 'Jimmy' Woodriff and Alexis Farr will wed on the festival's main stage.

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Professional pet sitter lives rent free and is saving for a house

Chase Osland, from Brisbane, hopes to pay for her first home through her work as a pet sitter. The 28-year-old lives rent free in exchange for looking after pets while their owners are away.

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People share what they believe to be the BEST feeling in the world

The people of Reddit have shared what they think is the 'best feeling in the world', besides an orgasm, and some of the answers were surprisingly simple.

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Mortified parents share the most embarrassing things their children said in public

It's a well-known fact that kids have no filter when they speak, just ask these mortified parents. Parents have shared the most embarrassing things their children have ever said in public.

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Potato-only diet sees astonishing weight loss

Melbourne man Andrew Taylor turned to a potato-only diet after realising he had a food addiction. In little under a year of eating nothing but spuds, he has lost an astonishing 50 kilograms.

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Grieving mother takes picture of her baby son who died to meet Santa

Erin Morrison, 26, from Victoria, lost her son Caesar in March after he tragically died from heart complications. On what would have been his first Christmas she took his photo to meet Santa

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George and Charlotte will go ape for these! Prince Charles is presented with two 'sock monkeys' as gifts for his grandchildren

The 68-year-old broke into laughter as he admired the rather zany-looking stuffed animals, which were made by the luxury London Sock Company for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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Wine bargain of the week is an Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Helen McGinn's bargain of the week is an Exquisite Collection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh, crisp and nectarine-scented, it’s a real fridge-door banker.

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Half price pressies! Thanks to stores launching their earliest ever sales, a gift guide even Scrooge would love

There are gifts to suit everyone, from globetrotters to beauty lovers and fashionistas. Some of the items have had their price tags slashed by more than half.

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Christmas luxury lookalikes: FEMAIL reveal the best buys for splurging or saving this festive season (including a designer handbag that will set you back £69,000 and another almost identical option for just £42.95!)

FEMAIL has rounded up some of the products for splashing the cash or being a little bit more frugal. Options include a vintage alligator-skin Birkin bag for £69,000.

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Christmas luxury lookalikes: FEMAIL reveal the best buys for splurging or saving this festive season (including a designer handbag that will set you back £69,000 and another almost identical option for just £42.95!)

FEMAIL has rounded up some of the products for splashing the cash or being a little bit more frugal. Options include a vintage alligator-skin Birkin bag for £69,000.

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Why can’t people understand that losing dear friends can hurt far MORE than losing family?

Liz Hodgkinson says at 71 she's becoming well seasoned in the death of friends and a year ago, for instance, a former boyfriend died.

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Why an icy dip’s brrrillant for your skin! Meet the women who sing the benefits of swimming in cold open water

Kate Lawson, 21, a Northumbria University nursing student, is addicted to swimming off the Northumberland coast near her home in Alnwick.

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Little Black Dazzlers! From the desk to the dance floor, High Street party dresses to suit all body types

This year’s little black dress is no longer quite so little, with sleeves to slim your arms and wide skirts to trim your tummy.

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