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'Strangers have been trying to get into my house for 20 years, they won't stop'

A woman has asked for advice after her family home was plagued by people trying to get in - all because of their neighbours and, after 20 years of it, they're at their wits' end

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'Manager said my job interview outfit was inappropriate - I'm baffled'

A woman has sparked debate online after she claimed an interviewer told her she'd worn 'inappropriate' clothes to the job interview - and viewers are divided

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'I ditched UK for Spain six months ago but found it was 20 years behind'

EXCLUSIVE: Six months ago, Mark Danby left the UK behind for the sunnier climes of Spain, uprooting his life and moving to Manilva, but noticed a certain "contrast" between the two countries.

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'I didn't go to hen party because of cost then they charged me £200'

The woman says she had always made it clear she wouldn't be able to go, but got a bill anyway

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'I left out one boy from my kid's birthday party – he didn't deserve an invite'

A single dad has sparked a debate after he allowed his daughter to exclude one child from her class from attending her birthday party - and he doesn't regret it

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Woman uncovers 30-year-old 'family secret' after taking DNA test 'for fun'

A woman who was born in France to Portuguese parents has revealed she took a DNA test 'out of curiosity' - and the results changed her life forever

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Baby name expert shares pretty alternatives for popular names you 'can't use'

A baby name expert has shared the names you 'can't use' - but not everyone agrees with her list of banned monikers, as they urge people to use the names they love

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Second World War hero says secret to reaching 106 is classic UK food he eats each day

Leslie Lemon celebrated his 106th birthday recently and has shared what he believes is the reason for his long life.

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Couple adopt 'rescue puppy' and are astounded to find out what it really is

A couple were excited to welcome their brand new rescue puppy into their home, but they were astounded to realise all was not what it seemed as their new pet began to grow

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Scots man who complained of 'sore nose' left with hole in face after cancer diagnosis

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: William Brogan, 47, was diagnosed with lymphoma in January after over a year of nose pain

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Discover how a small change on your next shop can help feed children this summer

Tesco customers can purchase a pre-packed donation bag for families in need as part of the supermarket's summer holiday initiative

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'I spend £400 a month fooling people into thinking I'm in my 30s – here's my real age'

Fashion influencer Nerys Middleton shares her tips on how to look and feel younger, while embracing the compliments that come with it

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Mum’s 'holiday from hell' in Greece sparked life-changing career shift

Anna May says the pain she endured was like “full-blown labour".

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'I drank an energy drink every morning until I realised what it really was'

A woman was left horrified after she explained her husband thought he was drinking an energy drink each morning - but it was actually something much stronger he was having

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Irvine mum convinced three-year old son has 'lived before' after 1800s recollection

A mum from Irvine, North Ayrshire has shared the unusual tale of how her son left her convinced he had lived a past life after he appeared to correctly identify an old friend from 1800s America

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Tattoo artist shares designs they 'refuse to do' including most popular request

Jo Chastney, who is based in Bournemouth, has some very strong opinions when it comes to the designs they 'refuse' to do

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'I only found out I had stage 2 cancer after donating my blood'

Laura now wants young people to be aware of the risks that cancer 'does not discriminate'

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'My neighbour had unhinged reaction when I told her she couldn't use my garden'

A woman has been left gobsmacked after her neighbour knocked on her door and demanded to be allowed to use her garden for an unexpected reason - and now things are very awkward

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Girl's 'flu' symptom was actually red flag for rare brain tumour

Over a decade later, Niamh has said the condition has left her without any kind of peripheral vision

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Cats 'flop' on their back and show their belly for sweet reason, says expert

Amanda Campion, a certified cat behaviourist with over 30 years of experience, has explained why cats 'flop' on their side and expose their belly - and why it's not always a good idea to give them a tickle

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Life at one of Europe's largest legal brothels with 'alarming' 8-second rule

Catherine De Noir, 31, is a brothel manager with a background in organisational psychology, and she recently gave an insight into the realities of legal sex work

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Ryanair passenger refuses to board plane over 'ridiculous' £55 check-in fee

Hina Muneer, 29, was due to fly from London Stansted Airport to Kaunas, Lithuania, on May 13 for a five-day solo trip, but was left fuming at the check-in desk

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'I lost 6stone with weight loss jabs but there's one side-effect no one tells you about'

Scottish woman, 41, says ‘obesity is a disease’ she she felt like ‘food had control’ over her brain

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Woman who blew £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards was left 'gutted' at what she won

Megan Smith Evans, who blogs about life and money online, admitted she made a 'crazy' move.

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Google Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini

Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs

Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.

Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street

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Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.

Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance

Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.

Scotland to be battered by '590-mile wall of rain' as Hurricane Erin draws in

Scots are being told to say goodbye to their summer clothes as the last week of August is set be a washout.

Courts Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Five police detectives arrested in 'worst scandal' since Wayne Couzens case

The alleged plot to suppress a complaint of sexual assault by a policewoman against a senior officer is said to be the 'worst scandal' since the Wayne Couzens case

Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years

US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.

Celtic FC Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services

Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Unseen Aaron Hickey summit before Scotland recall revealed after Brentford injury hell

The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up