Doctors at University Hospital of North Durham tried to resuscitate Leigh Rodgers, 34, for 90 minutes after she experienced an extreme reaction during routine testing

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Despite conflicting laws, a wave of amateur homesteaders have started keeping fowl in the spirit of self-sufficiencyKatie Whalen’s backyard in the Florida city of Port St Lucie is testament to her journey towards a life of self-sufficiency. She grows mangoes, avocados, starfruit, jackfruit and coconuts. She is cultivating a tropical tree spinach known as chaya.What she really wants, however, is a chicken coop and hens to provide eggs that are becoming increasingly unaffordable in stores. As bird flu worsens across the US and commercial suppliers struggle to keep up with demand, the keeping of fowl and production of eggs in home environments, has surged in popularity, and Whalen is keen to join the revolution. Continue reading...

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Amateur furniture restoration is a social media phenomenon – with DIY enthusiasts showing how to save mid-century and other antique furnishings from the dumpA coffee table lies discarded on a grassy kerb. Thick black paint obscures how chipped and decrepit the wood underneath might be. Passing by, the best thing for it seems like the local tip. But along comes a young woman. She takes it and, with a healthy dose of sanding, stripping, wood-filling and revarnishing, turns what was a bit of street junk into a beautifully restored mid-century treasure. It’s sold on for a healthy profit.Welcome to the world of online furniture flipping – where interiors enthusiasts show how they have transformed pieces obtained for little or no money back to their original glory. Some are so good at it, they have quit their jobs to do it full-time.One of Erin Shuford’s projects Continue reading...

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EXCLUSIVE: The question of who should pay on the first date has been the source of much debate – now the Daily Star has turned to a dating expert to find out the answer

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Shayla Cramer, from Ethan, South Dakota, revealed she grew up in a poor family without access to a constant supply of water, which she needed to keep her teeth clean.

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A woman who lost her skydiving instructor son to a plane crash paid tribute to him in an incredibly brave way as she jumped 14,000ft out of a plane to spread his ashes

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A 34-year-old woman has died after she was taken to hospital with severe toothache which had spread to her neck and chest, where she suffered an allergic reaction

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The Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for part of Wales, which will bring a risk of "danger to life". Rain will start on Sunday afternoon, with the heaviest expected to fall from 4pm until Monday at 7am.

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A woman who gave birth in December 2023 to a baby that wasn't hers during the 'scariest moment of her life' is now suing the IVF clinic after they implanted the wrong embryo

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Stephen presents Dancing on Ice every Sunday alongside pal Holly Willoughby.

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Musician shocked fans when he announced he had fathered a baby outside of his 21-year marriage

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Samantha Robinson-Byrne, 54, said her life was 'destroyed' after a nurse told her she had an inoperable tumour during a short phone call last July.

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‘I’d want my kids to be able to afford their own place, not make it harder for them,’ said the mother

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The alert covers south and mid-Wales between 3pm on Sunday and 6am on Monday.

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From bullets to rabbits to wand vibrators, our sexual wellbeing expert demystifies what’s available, and rates her top 16 models (she tested 53)I could write here about how almost a fifth of women surveyed by Durex said using a sex toy was the most dependable way for them to climax. Or I could point out how Kinsey Institute research suggests regular masturbation can help relieve and prevent symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal atrophy. I could even tell you that studies demonstrate a significant correlation between intimate toy ownership and greater satisfaction – not only with sex but also with life itself.But the potted version is that orgasms and erotic pleasure are glorious, and top-class toys can help you savour more of both. So here are the best vibrators available. Scroll to the bottom to find out how I selected these vibrators from the 53 I tested for this piece.Best bullet vibrator overall:We-Vibe Tango X£79 at We-VibeBest rabbit vibrator overall: Je Joue Hera Flex£87.20 ...

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Sick Note creators James Serafinowicz and Nat Saunders have become a Netflix sensation for their black comedy about faking cancer - and revealed their thoughts on the show after James was diagnosed with the disease a couple of years later

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The seat commemorating the life of father William Batcock crashed into the water as Storm Darragh battered the country on December 5, 2024.

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The Hindi-language film starring actor Sanya Malhotra traces the journey of a newlywed woman in her husband's house

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The collision involved a grey Volkswagen Polo, with a 29-year-old woman taken to hospital

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It is one of three weather warnings in place across Wales over the next few days

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