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What happens when you call off your wedding

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Wedding planning is stressful. You have venues to pick, dresses to try on and weird things like ‘buttonholes’ to mull over.

You know what’s more stressful than wedding planning?

Having to call the whole thing off.

That’s right, the girl writing a series in the run up to her wedding didn’t even make it down the aisle.

Life can be a bit of shithead, can’t it?

Without going into too much depth; it was a very sudden and unexpected breakup.

After it all crashed and burned, I was left wading through the shrapnel of my life, trying to make sense of it all.


Unleash your inner Disney Villain this Halloween with Asda’s new fancy dress range

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Halloween is just around the corner, and we’re frantically searching for the best costumes at the cheapest price.

Personal trainer shares photo of swollen feet to show the not so pretty bits of pregnancy

And it seems we may have hit the jackpot, as Asda is selling a range of super cheap Disney Villain-themed Halloween costumes – which includes the likes of The Little Mermaid’s Ursula and Sleeping Beauty’s Maleficent.

While others may choose costumes inspired by the likes of horror films such as Saw and The Purge, we all know that the Disney Villains are the scariest of the lot.

Come on, Snow… Read the full story

6 truths you need to know before you get a nose piercing

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Oh, hey, fellow face-metal holders.

Perhaps you have a ring or stud through your nose, tracing your septum, or perhaps both at once. If so, you are one of the thousands of people who have had their nose pierced in the UK.

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In a bid to debunk the myths and offer a gesture of solidarity to fellow nose-pierced brethren, here are some home truths about the reality of getting and maintaining a nose jewel smack bang in the middle of your face.

1. Nose piercings originated… Read the full story

Personal trainer Chontel Duncan shares photo of her swollen feet to show the not so pretty bits of pregnancy

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You’ll probably know Chontel Duncan as that super-fit mum and fitness model who managed to have toned abs while pregnant.

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She drew some controversy for working out while pregnant (which she’s entirely free to do) and for sharing a bunch of photos of her in incredible shape post-giving-birth, with many suggesting she was placing unfair pressure on other mums to do the same.

But let’s be clear: Just because her Instagram shows off Chontel’s toned pregnancy tum, that doesn’t mean she had a… Read the full story

Where is hot in November? 10 of the best holiday destinations

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Hands up: Who else needs a holiday? (Picture: Getty Images)

Winter is coming. The heavy jacket has already started to become one of my fashion staples, and it’s still September.

Autumn is upon us and as the nights draw in and the leaves turn brown, the thoughts of sunshine, barbecues and Pimm’s in the park begin to fade.

Man's request for birthday pints backfires when strangers send him milk and Fruit Shoots

Feeling a touch of the post-summer blues? Well, to plan in advance, here is our guide to the best destinations for some November sun, with a range of options depending on how warm you like the… Read the full story

Just so you know, there’s a 5k run where you eat a slice of pizza at every checkpoint

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Every few weeks, a thought comes to us: Maybe we’ll run a 5k.

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A 5k is easy, right? We’ll knock it out in half an hour then feel accomplished for the rest of the day. A 5k is what cool, fit grownups do.

We pick a 5k nearby, we get our trainers ready, and then, well, we don’t actually do it. Because we are deeply lazy people and need some extra motivation to run anywhere for any amount of time.

Enter the NYC Pizza Run, which may be the… Read the full story

9 reasons why the north of England is the best place to study in the UK

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It’s great up North (Picture: Wikimedia; Getty)

Many students looking to go university might immediately jump to the assumption London is the best option.

Those who carried out their studies up north would argue differently.

10 reasons why Leeds is the best place to go to university in the UK

While London is a fantastic city full of opportunity, you’ll find just as good a university experience in the north of England.

The quality of education and student lifestyle on offer in northern hot spots such as Manchester and Leeds is something people from all around the world flock to take advantage of.

It’s no mystery as… Read the full story

Mum writes brilliant Gumtree advert for fancy £880 pram

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Letting go is hard – especially when you’re having to get rid of something you use all the time because you could really do with the money.

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The answer: Making sure whatever you’re letting go of goes to someone who will truly appreciate it, getting as much cash as you can to soothe the pain, and writing a great advert on Gumtree to get some promotion and make sure people understand how much giving up said object means to you.

Take note from this mum, whose… Read the full story


Man’s request for birthday drinks at Wetherspoons backfires when strangers send him milk and Fruit Shoots

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You can always trust in the kindness of strangers.

They just might not deliver that kindness in exactly the way you were expecting.

Man's request for birthday pints backfires when strangers send him milk and Fruit Shoots

But when strangers on the internet come together, you’re guaranteed to get something pretty special.

Take Nick. It was his birthday yesterday, and to celebrate he and his friends went to the Bankers Draft Wetherspoons in Sheffield, where his mate Rory, who we know as @RoryMeeps decided to send a tweet.

That tweet would change Nick’s birthday night in ways he could never have imagined.

‘This is Nick, and… Read the full story

How a ‘hug button’ could help children with their back to school anxiety

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Sending your child off to school or childcare for the first time can be tough – for the parent and the kid.

There are jitters. Worries about what could go wrong. The scary feeling of being without each other for the day.

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Those nerves fade over time, but just getting through the first day can feel awful.

One mum has come up with an easy solution to help parents and kids over that hurdle.

Louise Mallet, from Ipswich, came up with the idea of creating a ‘hug button’… Read the full story

Calling all sexy ginger men: The Red Hot calendar is looking for volunteers to show off their pubes

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Oi, you. Are you naturally ginger and blessed with a toned bod and swoon-worthy looks? Have you always dreamed of appearing in a calendar that’ll be stuck up in someone’s kitchen for 12 months?

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Well, congrats. We may have found the perfect gig.

Red Hot – the same people behind Red Hot British Boys and Red Hot Exposed, both dedicated to celebrating redheads – is back with a new calendar concept for 2018: Red Hot C*cks.

Yes, they’re planning a full frontal calendar filled… Read the full story

10 low FODMAP recipes to restore your faith in food

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Believe it or not, these are all low FODMAP. (Picture: Our House For Tea/Cook Low FODMAP/A Little Bit Yummy)

If you’re following the low FODMAP diet, it can seem impossible to find a meal that you can safely eat.

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Whilst there’s no denying that eating out can be tough, in your own home, nothing should be off the menu.

So here’s 10 recipes that are all low FODMAP and make a great introduction to cooking without high FODMAP ingredients. Of course, all of these recipes are gluten-free too.

Whether you follow the low FODMAP diet because of… Read the full story

Can you catch an STI from a spinning class?

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You’ve got enough to think about without worrying about your vag. (Picture: Ella Byworth for MEtro.co.uk)

I tried spinning for the first time yesterday. 

Can you catch an STI from spinning?

At least, I tried proper spinning for the first time. I’ve gone along to my local gym and cheerfully pedaled away while a slightly paunchy middle aged man played Taio Cruz and manually flicked the lights on and off.

This was a different kettle of fish. The whole special shoes that clip on to the bike and wondering if I’m having a heart attack nine yards. And as I pedaled away, wondering if the… Read the full story

Couple redesign their home to make it the perfect place for cats and books

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If you love cats and books, behold your dream house.

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We’re not just talking about a cosy cottage with a view cushions for cats and snug reading nooks.

No, no. When we say ‘dream house’, we mean it. We’re talking about a home that’s designed entirely around a love of books and cats.

A couple in Brooklyn asked BFDO Architects to transform their home into a place of comfort for their two ‘shy but inquisitive’ cats, with plenty of space for… Read the full story

26 women explain the things they don’t want you to do when you go down on them

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Ah, oral sex. It’s a wonderful thing. And it sounds so simple – but in reality, it’s not. 

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The genitals are incredibly sensitive areas which each hold very sensitive spots – spots that don’t feel so good when touched and spots that feel simply amazing.

Of course, it can take practice for people to learn this, but when you do master the art of oral sex you’ll never look back.

But we can’t help but think that things would be much easier if… Read the full story


Asda is now selling a pizza topped with cheesy chips

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Imagine this, but on a pizza. (Picture: Getty)

When you get home after a long night shuffling around on sticky floors, there are few things better than picking up a piping hot pizza, changing into your pyjamas, and going to town on some melted cheese.

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Or a kebab. Or just some chips smothered with sauce.

Naturally, any combo of these things would be glorious in this specific scenario, but may bring a slow sense of shame the next morning when you realise you’ve tried to fold a pizza around a kebab to create… Read the full story

How a guy acts during a pregnancy scare tells you everything you need to know

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The first time I had a pregnancy scare it was the second week of the first year at university. 

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My new friend (now an old friend and erstwhile bridesmaid) had walked 45 minutes each way with me to find somewhere which would sell me a pregnancy test. She’d then sat with me while I psyched myself up to take the test, and lit me a celebratory cigarette when it only displayed one line.

The potential father’s only involvement in this whole hoopla was… Read the full story

Dog who can’t walk due to seizures travels the country in his very own doggy bag

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A pet dog left barely able to walk due to health problems has been given a new lease of life after getting his very own ‘doggy bag’, which has turned him into a social media celebrity.

Dog who can't walk due to seizures travels the country in his very own doggy bag

12-year-old King Charles Spaniel Timothy had to give up on going for long walks after it was found he had an enlarged heart. This caused which him to have regular seizures and left him confined to the house.

But his owners Rory and Ann Fox were determined not to let… Read the full story

What the shape of your face reveals about your sex life, according to a new study

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Look, we don’t like making assumptions about people’s sex lives based on their physical appearance – mostly because they’re so unlikely to be accurate, and, well, it’s rude.

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But it appears scientists are keen to find new ways to point out the raunchy sex-havers and the ones that do it once a year.

A new study from Steven Arnocky at Nipissing University in Canada has taken a look at the role facial features play in sexual relationships, to essentially find… Read the full story

The best places for vegan fish and chips in the UK

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The Great British dish: fish and chips.

Something that us vegans have to go without.

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That was until tofish – that’s fish made from tofu, obviously – became a thing.

This dish shows that tofu doesn’t need to be bland and tasteless and that you don’t need to miss out on your favourite flavours when you go vegan.

Other fish replacements include aubergine and sea kelp.

Even if you haven’t missed fish then just getting chips from the chippy can be a nightmare.

Many will cook the fish and any other animal products in the same oil… Read the full story

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