10 h. ago I was sexually assaulted by a celebrity after starring in a cult film at 19. My quest for justice changed the course of my life

Not long after Jenny Evans was brutally attacked by a high-profile figure, all the details appeared in the press. Her mission to find out what happened would reveal tabloid spying, phone hacking, police misconduct – and lead to a dramatic change of careerJenny Evans had just starred in her first film when everything came crashing down. Twin Town was a riot of drugs, fast cars and bad behaviour labelled the “Welsh Trainspotting”. She had a wonderful time making the movie, which was released in 1997. There was a feelgood atmosphere on set, and she got on brilliantly with her fellow actors (Twin Town launched the careers of Rhys Ifans and Dougray Scott). “Friends of the cast and crew were coming down from London to Swansea because the vibe was so good,” she says. “It was a great group of people doing something fun. It was a blast.” Twin Town became a cult success, and the 19-year-old from Abergavenny found herself hanging out with celebrities and looking forward to a career in the movi...

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30 h. ago 'My kids aren't well but I need to be here' says German Oasis fan in Cardiff for first gig

Alex Schütz explained how the band 'changed his life' ahead of the Oasis reunion tour that starts in Cardiff tonight, July 4

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30 h. ago Builder 'with £12 in bank' reveals 'dream' purchase after £1m scratch card win

A builder said his bank balance jumped from '£12.40 to £1,000,012.40' after he won a life-changing National Lottery prize - lucky Adam Lopez revealed what his first purchase with the cash was

Economics

33 h. ago ‘The crosser Jeremy Paxman got, the more we giggled’: what it’s like to come last on a TV show

From scoring so badly at Eurovision it made Terry Wogan resign to having Paul Hollywood call your cake ‘tough as old boots’, here are the contestants who lost big on the nation’s favourite showsWe often hear about the people who win TV contests. As well as the glory of victory, they might earn an enviable cash prize, a lucrative record deal or a life-changing career boost. But what about those who finish last? Are they philosophical in defeat or throwing tantrums behind the scenes? We tracked down five TV losers to relive their failure in front of millions, reveal how they recovered from humiliation and share what they learned. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Farmer who won £150m on EuroMillions compared it to 'being in prison'

One lucky punter in Ireland claimed a life-changing €250million (approx £215m) on the EuroMillions last month but a previous winner has issued some words of wisdom to the new record holder

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44 h. ago Young athlete woke up and couldn't move...two hours later she was paralyzed from neck down

Brooklyn Aleksic, 20, was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition shortly after arriving at the hospital, having awoken one morning in June unable to move.

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56 h. ago Chef's 'life changing' hack for fried eggs without the need for any oil or butter

A chef has shared a simple cooking hack for making the perfect fried eggs without using any oil or butter and it means you can avoid having to flip them too.

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57 h. ago Real reason Diogo Jota changed his name before dream wedding and tragic death

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota changed his name during his incredible career, and there's a specific reason why he made the life-changing decision - and his brother didn't

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65 h. ago ‘People pay to be told lies’: the rise and fall of the world’s first ayahuasca multinational

Alberto Varela claimed he wanted to use sacred plant medicine to free people’s minds. But as the organisation grew, his followers discovered a darker realityThe first time Dalia* took ayahuasca nothing happened. The second time it changed her life. It was 2017, and she had joined a dozen strangers in a chalet outside Barcelona. Everyone was searching for something. For many it was a way out of misery: an escape from years of addiction, or a last-ditch attempt to survive crippling depression. Dalia, a therapist in her early 30s, hoped ayahuasca would help her process the recent death of her mother. “I felt completely alone at that time,” she said. “And I think in some form that’s how everyone there felt.”The retreat, run by a wellness company called Inner Mastery, began with the two dozen participants talking about their expectations, before imbibing ayahuasca. The Amazonian plant brew, which contains dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a powerful naturally occurring psychoactive, induces an a...

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton shares candid new cancer update after 'life changing' diagnosis

The Princess of Wales spoke at a cancer wellbeing centre at Colchester Hospital

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton's gruelling cancer treatment ordeal laid bare in her own words

The Princess of Wales has opened up about the 'life changing' long term effects of her cancer treatment as she spoke with other cancer patients and staff at the Colchester Hospital in Essex

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3 d. ago Kate Middleton's candid admission on cancer treatment as it's 'difficult to function'

The Princess of Wales opened up about the "life changing" long term effects of her cancer treatment today as she chatted to cancer patients and staff at the Colchester Hospital in Essex

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3 d. ago 'I went on a solo holiday where a chance meeting changed my life for the better'

Jessica Kumah began her journey in the north, exploring Venice, and gradually made her way south to the Amalfi Coast where one meeting changed her life

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3 d. ago Violent Prestwick sex predator who repeatedly preyed on young girls is jailed

Judge John McCormick told the rapist what he had done was "devastating and life changing".

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3 d. ago DWP pays PIP to obesity and acne sufferers – but also to those faking illnesses

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) also doled out payments to 13 individuals diagnosed with factitious disorders – a rare mental condition where folks intentionally fake or induce their own illness

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3 d. ago What would I do if I won the lottery? I’d blast the world’s worst people into space | Arwa Mahdawi

It shouldn’t be hard to lure them into my spaceship. I’d just have to tell them it was hosting a multimillion-dollar wedding partyThoughts and prayers to the thousands of Norwegians who have just had one of the best weekends of their lives, followed by one hell of a comedown. Thanks to a currency conversion snafu by the state lottery operator, numerous people were incorrectly informed on Friday that they had won life-changing amounts of money in the Eurojackpot. On Monday, a text message was sent to players informing them of the mix-up.It seems Norwegians are a prudent bunch; I haven’t found any examples of people spending Jeff Bezos-levels of money as soon as they were told they had won big. Me? I would have gone into evil billionaire mode immediately. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Skechers £13 'like walking on a cloud' sale trainers 'more durable than expensive brands'

“They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had, and they look good and are very lightweight. You can walk with it for hours without getting foot pain.”

Economics

3 d. ago One of Meghan's inner circle spills surrogacy revelation... as Harry's ex shares baby update: RICHARD EDEN DIARY

'With a baby here this time next year, I'm finding myself wanting to squeeze a lot out of summer,' the friend says. 'I know life is going to change a lot and I want to enjoy fun times before it does.'

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4 d. ago Woman 'lucky to be alive' after ex punched her so hard it left her paralysed

Chloe Beecham's life completely changed after her Harry Boulton punched her in the head so bad that the carotid artery in her neck was dissected, leaving her with a brain injury

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4 d. ago Atlantic City casino visitor bets $7 on Wheel of Fortune machine

One lucky gambler won a potentially life-changing sum of money at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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