All news by author: Catherine Murphy

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'Quiet and luxurious' baby name surges in popularity for boys
According to experts, 2024 is the year of a lot of change for popular baby names with traditional names making a comeback as well as names which seem 'luxurious' to some
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'I'm a pet expert - there's five dog breeds I recommend for first-time owners'
Families often worry about the best dog breed to bring into their homes, but now one expert has shared the breeds she believes have the best demeanors making them great family pets
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'Father-in-law's two-word response to pregnancy news ruined the whole moment'
One woman found herself in the middle of an argument after she admitted she won't be using her partner's surname for their unborn child - her father-in-law has been left furious by her decision
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Man baffled as pregnant wife asks him not to vacuum as it 'disturbs' the baby
With his wife having reduced her working hours and no longer doing housework in a bid not to cause any stress to their baby, the man has been left wondering if he is being unreasonable
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Woman refuses to attend friend's gender reveal - as she knew weeks ago
The woman said she doesn't have an issue with gender reveals but believes her friend has organised it for attention because everyone was told the baby was a boy two months ago
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'Grown up' baby name set to see huge spike in 2024 as it makes a huge comeback
Deciding a name for your little one can be a hard job, but experts have predicted the names they believe will be popular in 2024 - and there is one traditional name we may be hearing more and more
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Nanny applauded for exposing client's affair after awkward restaurant encounter
The nanny thought she had made the right decision by telling the truth but was quickly left worrying why her client had gone 'cold' on her after she revealed what she saw
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Food item makes clever 'trap' for slugs and snails without causing them harm
A infestation of both slugs and snails can happen very quickly in gardens across the UK which is why a harmless hack to get rid of them may be what all homeowners are desperate to know
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Cheap garden plants that live 'easily' for 50 years with no maintenance at all
While they can be more costly, certain plants could save gardeners a lot of time in the long-run with an expert hailing two plant-types in particular that could last decades
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Woman asks husband not to watch horror shows and people are divided
One woman was adamant her husband was in the wrong for watching programmes she doesn't like, but her post has gained a mixed response leaving her unsure if her reaction is justified
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'A crying pregnant woman asked me to swap seats on a plane but I refused'
Many of us have a preferred seat on a plane - but when passengers don't pre-book their preference it can lead to tension which is what one woman found when she was asked to move from her window seat
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Cleaning fans praise £1 product that cleans mould and stops it coming back
Finding mould in your home can lead to panic, but Mrs Hinch fans agree this simple £1 item could put all worries at ease as it will eliminate the problem for good
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'I'm sick of my neighbours' kids screaming - my revenge made them stop'
The man was left asking 'who the hell runs and screams up to 3am?' after being woken up by kids making noises and running around his apartment building. On his birthday he finally got them to be quiet
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Bride distraught as sister wants to pull out of wedding over bridesmaid dress
The bride claims the dresses are a 'relatively simple style'' and she has already paid for them. But now her sister dislikes the dress so much, she is threatening to not attend the wedding at all
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Man catches wife having affair with his brother at children's birthday party
The situation has left many people stunned after the man explained he caught his wife cheating on him with his brother after he dressed up as a clown at a family member's birthday party
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Subtle sign of low sperm count that 90% of Brits don't know about
Low sperm count can lead to problems with infertility, however, many people remain unaware of the factors that could contribute to it. Now, a doctor has shared one warning sign
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'I was told to stop reclining my seat on a plane - but I wanted to sleep'
Everyone knows travelling can be tiring, which is why one passenger tried to make sure they got a good night's sleep - unfortunately it wasn't welcomed by another person on the flight
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Woman begs friend to move tables so she doesn't have to listen to crying baby
The woman admitted while the baby seemed happy, she still couldn't stand babies 'yelling, crying, or really making noise' and worried it would her night would be ruined unless they moved tables
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Bride rages as 'wedding guest from hell' turns up in an inappropriate outfit
Everyone knows you can't wear white to a wedding - but it seems not one wedding guest didn't get the memo and turned up in a bridal outfit leaving the bride furious
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Pub-goers warned of hidden '86' code bartenders use as it spells bad news
Everyone knows people in the hospitality industry have their own nicknames for customers, but there is one reference people may regret hearing next time their in the pub
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Worrying sign of serious liver disease to look out for when brushing your hair
Any problems with the liver can be dangerous given the organ's important role in the body, so it is important to look out for any symptoms which could signal a serious issue
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People baffled to learn Worcestershire sauce is made with three-year-old fish
Have you ever wondered how your favourite condiment is made? Some foodies have been left baffled by a rather intriguing ingredient in Worcestershire sauce as a factory video has resurfaced
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'My friends hate my baby names - they say my kids will get bullied'
One woman has caused debate after revealing her favourite baby names, as her friends her future tots might get bullied thanks to the unusual choices - others are divided
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Worker killed in 'heavy machinery incident' at Everton's stadium site
The incident was locally described as 'major' as emergency services scrambled to Bramley Moore Dock, at the construction site of Everton's new stadium, as one person was rushed to hospital where they sadly died