9 d. ago High fells and hard miles: Running the breathtaking 5 Valleys Ultra in the Lake District

A 55km ultramarathon through the UNESCO-listed Lake District fells promises spectacular views – but with 2,200m of climbing, punishing descents and sideways rain, it’s as much about grit as grandeur. Rod Ardehali finds unexpected joy, kindness, and a surprising number of Freddos on the trail

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1 week ago Mum left speechless after ordering Shein jeans with unexpected 'crazy' feature

A mum’s online denim order from Shein took an unexpected turn, leaving her stunned by a surprising detail she never saw coming. She couldn't help but laugh when she tried them on

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2 w. ago 'I found £2 celebrity hidden gem in charity shop and it's worth a lot more'

A bargain hunter has shared his surprise after making an unexpected history in a charity shop, and it lead to a celebrity reaching out to him about his 1 in 1,000 find

Economics

3 w. ago Woman buys £6 bag from charity shop and strikes gold when she opens it

A woman has shared her delight after discovering an unexpected surprise inside a bag she bought for only £6 from a charity shop - and it has sparked excitement in others too

Economics

3 w. ago Uber driver asks if passengers like dogs and then unexpected happens

A group of friends were in for a cute surprise as they hailed an Uber together – only for the driver to ask them an unexpected question before revealing an adorable surprise

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last month Man buys jacket from charity shop finds unexpected surprise inside pockets

A man, known as Chris on TikTok, was thrilled to bag a jacket from a charity shop – but quickly regretted his purchase when he discovered what was in the pockets

Economics

last month Woman eating McDonald's with boyfriend left shocked after unexpected surprise

When it comes to proposals, it can be hard to decide when and where to do it, but one man took his bride-to-be to her favourite eatery and secretly hid the ring inside his meal

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