All news by author: Cait Findlay

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Popular park flooded by 'human waste' and loo roll for second time in six months
Wheatfields Park in St Ives has sewage and toilet paper covering the field - locals have expressed their disgust at the constant mess they find themselves facing
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Jealous sister tries to vandalise bride's wedding dress because she wanted it
A woman uninvited her sister from her wedding after catching her about to cut up her wedding dress – and wanted to know whether she had gone too far by preventing her from coming to the big day
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Drivers could be slapped with £5,000 fine for little-known rainy day mistake
You may need to adapt your driving routine in the winter to keep yourself safe and avoid fines. There are some things that drivers could be fined up to £5,000 for if they are caught
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Rick Stein shares cutlery trick to lose weight – and his snack weakness
Celebrity chef Rick Stein has made a living out of food with his TV shows and restaurant business. He's shared a trick he uses to prevent himself from putting on too much weight
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'I get paid to find baby names but there are lots I dislike – Mary is boring'
A professional baby name consultant who parents pay to help them choose names has shared her thoughts about names she doesn't like on social media – and some 'trendier' modern names are on the list
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Savvy cook hails 'melt in your mouth' roast beef recipe for the most tender meat
It can be tricky to get roast beef right – a chef has shared a recipe to help you get a perfectly tender piece of meat to be the centrepiece of your Sunday roast
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'My friend's partner wants to steal Xmas gifts I got his dad – her gift sucks'
One woman might be facing an awkward Christmas after her friend's girlfriend asked to swap gifts to get in her boyfriend's good books – but people warned agreeing to the swap was a bad idea
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Fool-proof method eradicates ivy from gardens as plant will 'pull away' and die
Ivy is a common feature across gardens in the UK, but it is notoriously difficult to eradicate. Fans of Mrs Hinch recently shared their gardening advice to get rid of ivy for good.
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Teachers to strike as they're told to hand out detentions for 'forgetting a pen'
Teachers at St Ivo Academy, Cambridgeshire, have voted to strike after giving out heavy handed detentions to the school's pupils including if they forget pens and materials
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'We got married in secret - now in-laws say I'm heartless for not inviting them'
Weddings can be expensive and time-consuming to organise so it might be tempting to elope – but one couple ruffled some feathers when they didn't tell their family the whole truth about their wedding
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'My neighbour lied about the fumes coming out of her home - it's gone too far'
A homeowner believed their neighbour was lying about smoke coming from her house and reported it to environmental health – but their wife wasn't happy with the way they had behaved
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Drivers astounded to discover 'magic' button that clears windscreen in seconds
Driving with a misty windscreen is unsafe and can even get you a fine of up to £2,500 and three points on your licence – one man shared the quickest way to demist your windscreen on cold days
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Bread storage hack ensures it stays fresh for days with 'no signs of mould'
Make sure your bread lasts as long as possible without going stale or mouldy by keeping it in the best conditions according to experts, to prevent waste and to save money
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'Ungrateful' woman wants to sell baby shower gifts - but mum-in-law is to blame
A woman said she wanted to sell her baby shower gifts because she didn't have enough space for them and was labelled 'ungrateful' by her mother-in-law – but the full story is more complicated
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Gardening mistake can 'stress' your grass before winter - with 'clear sign'
There are several things you can to make sure your lawn survives the winter – but cutting it too short or too often can make it stressed. An expert explains what to do to prepare
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Ghost of servant 'flies broomstick over UK town' after witchcraft rumours
Similarly to the Witches of Warboys, Ann Izzard, from Cambridgeshire, was accused of causing fits in the 19th century and is now said to fly her broomstick over the town where she escaped
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Mum slams school for 'allowing son to explode' as he's in lessons 2 hours a day'
Parents have slammed Caldecote Primary School in Cambridge, as they claim that children with special educational needs are treated in a 'dismal way' at the school
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Bedbugs 'force mum and kids out of new home' after 'crawling out of skirtings'
Emily Bushby has now been moved back to her former flat after allegedly finding bedbugs at the house in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, which is owned by housing association BPHA
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Mercedes undriveable after rats in basement car park chew through its electrics
Alanis Shakespeare, who lives in a flat at Fletton Quays, Cambridge, said there have been rats in the car park since it opened in 2019 due to its close proximity to a river
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Couple's fury as they lose their £1,400 deposit on caravan 'too grim to live in'
A couple was left furious after they were left £1,400 out of pocket when they tried to rent a static caravan in Cambridgeshire. The owner denies claims the property was not fit to live in