14 m. ago 'I'm a dopamine dresser, and more people should dress like I do'

Kerry Jones briefly lost her identity after becoming a mum, packing away her colourful outfits

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40 m. ago Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

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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41 m. ago Dating expert says who should pay on the first date – ending the fierce debate

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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99 m. ago UK weather maps show when eye of the storm will hit Wales after Met Office issue amber 'danger to life' warning

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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1 hour ago Black pudding in the hole and buttery chicken curry – Gill Meller’s recipes for next level traybakes

Dishes that are easy, all in one and soon to be your new favourite midweek mealsI love this combination, but feel free to switch up the black pudding for some nice herby pork sausages, or a decent handful of firm chestnut mushrooms, if you’d like to keep it all about the veg. Once you’ve added the batter, don’t be tempted to open the oven door for at least 20 minutes, as this will help things rise as they should. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Woman who gave birth to baby that wasn't hers sues IVF clinic as she gives up child

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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1 hour ago Inside Dancing on Ice host Stephen Mulhern's love life including EastEnders star romance

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

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1 hour ago Mother of Dave Grohl’s new baby ‘revealed’ after months of secrecy

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

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1 hour ago I flew to Prague to spend £55,000 on IVF after UK doctors told me I was too overweight for treatment

Rebekah David, 33, from Cwmbran, Wales, was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at 19 - and knew that if she wanted to be a mother, it would be a struggle.

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2 h. ago Terminal cancer patient wins apology from health board after she was told of condition 'without any thought'

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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2 h. ago Mother sparks debate for saying it’s ‘greedy’ to charge adult kids rent

‘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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2 h. ago Coleen Nolan emotional tribute to sister Linda on her birthday weeks after funeral

Coleen Nolan has paid a touching tribute to her sister Linda, honouring her memory on what would have been her 66th birthday

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2 h. ago Enzo Maresca delivers new update on latest key Chelsea injury blow

Struggling Blues suffered another worrying setback in latest defeat at Aston Villa

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2 h. ago Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ amber warning for heavy rain and floods

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

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2 h. ago ‘It could get an orgasm out of a cabbage’: the best vibrators, tested

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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2 h. ago Netflix show boss' devastating real life cancer struggle after his character faked condition

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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2 h. ago How Osasuna carved their own La Liga identity with their closest neighbours all Basque

EXCLUSIVE Osasuna aren't just the only club in the city, their the only club in their region - and, surrounded by Basque clubs, they've carved their identity

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2 h. ago Family are reunited with tribute bench to their father after it was blown into the sea at Anglesey during storms and found 75 miles away in Cumbria

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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3 h. ago Met office 'danger to life' amber weather warning issued for Wales with flooding now expected and power cuts likely

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

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3 h. ago 'We are tired of being scared': Women of Ukraine share their hopes and fears three years into Russia's war

Vladimir Putin’s aggression has led to the death of thousands of civilians and laid waste to a country. On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainians tell the Standard they are bruised but not beaten.

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