All news by author: Freddie Bennett

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Man finds £47,000 stuffed into walls of new home - but there's a painful catch
A lucky builder was renovating his retirement home when he discovered the huge wad of cash in Nesquik cans - but there's a catch that'll make you wince
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Woman's 'brilliant' trick stops white socks from getting too dirty
Grubby brown socks are one of the hardest clothing items to get clean, but it turns out one simple ingredient can lift nasty stains for good and keep them bright white
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Cleaning fans share little-known 9p hack to get oven shelves looking good as new
Oven racks can be particularly pesky to clean but a clever group of cleaning fans have come up with the perfect hack to get them sparkling - and it costs just 9p
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Uber driver left in floods of tears after picking up awkward passenger
The woman decided she would take a shift one Friday night when her boyfriend said he was busy but she wasn't expecting to pick up a certain passenger
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Mum lashes out at parent who refuses to invite 'buzzkill' child to kid's party
The mum knows her daughter can be a little bit more cautious than the other kids but feels it is cruel of the other parents to exclude her from their kid's party
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Origin behind Carolean era, what it means and long history behind it
Now King Charles III has been coronated, the UK has entered a brand new era - but it's not the first time we've been in a Carolean age. We look back at its long history to mark the event
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Sleep expert interprets what dreams say about you - from falling to teeth issues
Dreams can be a mysterious view into our subconscious and there are many different theories as to why we even dream at all - but some experts have shared what could be behind the most common dreams
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'Entitled' bride slated for uninviting sister from wedding over dress code rule
The bride's sister doesn't want her arms on show during the event as she has scars that can't be covered by makeup - so the bride told her she just shouldn't come
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'My mother-in-law lets herself in our home unannounced - it's so inappropriate'
The woman's husband has tried to tell his mum countless times over the years to call or text before deciding to pop round - but she has never taken on the advice and comes round whenever
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Woman's fury as cyclist who taunts her dogs on driveway threatens to report them
Every time the cyclist goes up the hill close to the house, he will stop in her driveway and the dogs will start barking - he wants to report them for reacting to him like this
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Woman slated for having a 'fake wedding' birthday party near cousin's big day
The woman has never had a wedding and is comfortable with the fact that she might never get married - but she still wants to have a big celebration for her birthday
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'My in-laws verbally attacked me after letting my kids go to the park alone'
A mum is seething at her in-laws after they allowed her two young boys to head to the park unattended - when she put her foot down the grandparents 'attacked' her
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Expert's 40p trick to 'repel' dust mites from pillows 'without washing'
As most of us will spend around a third on our lives asleep, it is crucial to keep your bed well-maintained. If you want a spruce-up but can't face a full wash, an expert has shared a trick
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Bodybuilder dubbed 'Kendall Jenner on steroids' makes 5 figures a month
The fitness fanatic is told she looks exactly like a muscular version of Kendall Jenner when she posts her arm-wrestling videos online - some even think they are photoshopped
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'Mother-in-law says she'll be the Queen of my wedding - she wants to upstage me'
A woman claims to have had a decent relationship with her future mother-in-law up until now as recent events have certainly turned things sour for the pair in the lead up to the wedding
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'I want to take one of my kids on holiday - but I worry it will upset the other'
A parent is hoping to take their eldest on a walking holiday in North Wales as knows the kid is more physically fit than the youngest - but worries the youngest will be upset to be excluded
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'I'm letting my kids pull a sickie for Glastonbury - tickets are so hard to get'
The parents are attending the famous festival but they are not sure how to get their kids out of school to go with them and really do not want to give up their tickets so close to the big event
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'My wife claims I don't do enough housework – so I taught her a lesson'
The man had been doing his fair share around the house so was pretty shocked when his wife started to expect more and more until he decided to take revenge
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Dad discovers all-white bag of Walkers crisps and guns for £100,000 prize
The man was rummaging through a selection box of Walkers crisps when he happened upon the mystery pack - he was elated at the thought of winning the prize money, but all is not as it seems
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'My friend won't invite my partner to his wedding due to no ring, no bring rule'
The man and his partner have known the bride and groom for many years, so they were shocked when the wedding invite came and only his name appeared on it
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'My neighbour gives me nightmares - I've tried everything to stop the noise'
The homeowner has phoned the council and the police multiple times but to no avail so they are at their wits end with a neighbour who stomps around and is loud all day
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Only those with keen eyes can spot number three in sea of eights in six seconds
Optical illusions are a great way to keep our brains active and this one, where you have to spot a number three in a sea of eights, is no different - but you are up against the clock so you will have to think fast
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Woman 'mum-shamed' for asking simple question in school parent WhatsApp group
The mum has just asked a simple question in a group chat to make sure she was not missing something important - but a cruel reply left her feeling pretty mortified
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Woman shares tip to peel hard boiled eggs perfectly - but some people hate it
One woman has cracked the code to peeling a hard boiled egg perfectly, and all you need is a spoon for the trick - people are divided over the clever trick despite it being simple
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'I wrote a letter to my neighbour warning about new fence - some say it's rude'
They are having a new fence constructed in their backyard and were looking to warn the new neighbours about this - but some have said the letter is not in the right one at all and could be misconstrued