46 h. ago Walkouts, feuds and broken friendships: when book clubs go bad

While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?“Friendships of over six years were broken overnight,” Rosa* says of the sudden, dramatic dissolution of her book club in Victoria, Australia some months ago. What started as a chance to share notes on the finer points of dramatic literature had become a real-life drama.The book club had been an important fixture of Rosa’s calendar for several years and, like many others, was hosted on rotation in the homes of different members each month. Although its primary purpose was discussing books, Rosa felt it was equally about socialising, and members were encouraged to dress up in outfits relating to the month’s book, with prizes for the best dressed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mel B to be walked down aisle by close friend as wedding party revealed

Mel B is due to get married today to hair stylist Rory McPhee at St Paul's Cathedral surrounded by her closest friends and family as well as plenty of celebrities

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5 d. ago Pretty riverside village has the most romantic ruins in Wales

Famous for its ruined Cistercian abbey, Tintern has spectacular views, river walks and a smattering of dog-friendly pubs and cafes

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9 d. ago Girl, 15, attacked in middle of Manchester Piccadilly in front of stunned passengers

Fawzi Hamza, 25, had spotted the girl walking through the train station with a group of friends when he pounced

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1 week ago 'Great guy' British tourist plunges 15ft to death on rocks in Majorca holiday tragedy

Ben Clark, 41, was killed instantly after he plummeted 15ft to his death after slipping on some rocks whilst walking in Majorca - his friends said he was a 'great guy'

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1 week ago Pals of woman brutally murdered by boyfriend take on challenge in domestic abuse fight

On September 14 a group of friends, family and colleagues will walk 20 miles in memory of 21-year-old Phoenix Spencer-Horn to raise awareness of domestic violence.

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2 w. ago 'Devoted friend' Dan Walker takes a night away from his family holiday to attend event with ex Strictly partner Nadiya Bychkova where pair 'raise eyebrows' with 'close connection'

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2 w. ago Strictly partners Dan Walker and Nadiya Bychkova 'raise eyebrows' at TRIC Awards

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3 w. ago Man walked into friend's house and attacked him with a knife

Anthony Foley had been at the pub with his victim the previous night

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3 w. ago Secret anger burning inside Justin Bieber that's left friends 'walking on eggshells'

After Justin Bieber admitted to having 'anger issues' in a Father's Day post, a source has revealed that Bieber's closest friends are now 'walking on eggshells' around him.

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3 w. ago For Jools: one mother’s fight for the truth about her son’s death

Ellen Roome suspects her 14-year-old was taking part in a ‘blackout challenge’ when he died. But she can’t access his online accounts – so she has given up everything to take on the social media giantsThe last day of Jools Sweeney’s life, 13 April 2022, was sunny and fun-filled. It was the Easter holidays and Jools, who was 14, had spent the day with a bunch of friends in Cheltenham, where he lived. They played football. They walked through fields to a lake and tried to reach the middle in a small wooden boat. Back home, he and a friend had pizza for dinner, then got the fire pit going and toasted marshmallows. At 8.46pm, his friend left, leaving Jools, an only child, on his own. Their laughter as they said goodbye was recorded on the Ring doorbell.Jools’s mum, Ellen Roome, had been out all day but she had been in constant contact with her son. At 9.56pm she rang him to say she would be back soon – she rang three times but there was no answer. When she arrived home, less than 20 min...

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3 w. ago Hailey Bieber sparks concern with baffling comment on husband Justin's Father's Day post

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3 w. ago SPFL club forced to scrap pre season friendly due to orange walk

Raith Rovers' scheduled meeting with Stirling Albion has been cancelled with the Fife club now away to Linlithgow Rose instead

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4 w. ago Harrowing moment hiker saw friend 'freefall 65ft to death' on dangerous mountain walk

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4 w. ago Pulse massacre survivors are set to revisit the nightclub before it's razed

Survivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week

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4 w. ago England fans moan at 'absolutely finished' Kyle Walker after Senegal equaliser

England fans have all pointed their fingers at Kyle Walker after Senegal equalised against the Three Lions during their friendly on Tuesday evening

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