All news by author: Lydia Veljanovski

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How 'voice-activated' Alexa made a liar of monster who killed Angie
Angie White, 41, was brutally killed by her abusive husband Daniel White, 36 - and her Alexa device proved key in court as it helped secure a conviction for the monster
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Mum lost incredible seven stone out of fear son would be bullied over her weight
Mary Watkins, 42, from Crowborough, East Sussex was determined to lose weight to protect her sons from being bullied - she now aims to become a Slimming World Consultant
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'I inherited my breast cancer gene from my Dad - then had both breasts removed'
Maria Culley, 34, inherited the BRCA2 gene mutation from her dad, Michael Culley, 77, and Emmerdale's storyline about the gene mutation led them to speak out about how they deal with living with the variant
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'My sister was killed by a freed murderer - now we're the ones on life sentence'
Sister of murdered Cherylee Shennan, Chiyvonne is backing the Mirror’s Justice For Our Daughters campaign, calling for tougher sentences for domestic killers
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Mum's plea for law change as she brands daughter's killer 'absolutely evil'
Thomas Griffiths was sentenced to life but could serve a minimum of just 12 and a half years after brutally attacking sixth-former Ellie Gould, from Calne, Wiltshire, at her home
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The Masked Singer's biggest clues as Bigfoot, Cricket and Piranha compete to win
Ahead of the final of ITV's The Masked Singer tonight we take a look at all the clues and theories by fans on who is behind the mask of Bigfoot, Cricket and Piranha
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Mum's heartbreak as daughter kills herself after ex-boyfriend controlled life
Chloe Holland took her own life after sustained abuse by ex-boyfriend Marc Masterton. He controlled what she wore, who she saw and he assaulted her
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Abbey Clancy's odd new house rule branded 'ridiculous' by husband Peter Crouch
Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy have revealed their latest argument, with the podcast host admitting Abbey's latest rule for their household is baffling Pete
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'Our lovely daughter kept diary of life goals - soon her killer will be freed'
Megan Newborough was murdered by her boyfriend in 2021, but her killer will spend less time behind bars because of a sentencing starting point which the Mirror hopes to change with our Justice for our Daughters campaign
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'My daughter's life is worth 10 years less than other murder victims'
Poppy Devey Waterhouse was brutally killed by her ex-boyfriend who carried on his horrific attack as she tried to flee - her mother is backing the Mirror's Justice for our Daughters appeal calling for longer sentences
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'Our daughters' murderers got shorter sentences simply for where they killed'
The Mirror is today launching a campaign – Justice for our Daughters – to help the bid to stop domestic violence killers being jailed for a decade less than other murderers
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Domestic abuse numbers reach record high as more victims than ever seek help
More than 100,000 sought help to escape their abuser via the National Centre for Domestic Abuse and Violence last year - the most ever since records began.
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Inside Gladiators assault course - how to take on super fit stars of new show
Our writer goes head-to-head with the formidable new Gladiators in fitness feats and fantastic games which viewers can see in the series re-boot which starts this weekend
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Mirror's 2023 quiz of the year - test your knowledge of the last 12 months
From the Royal Family to global news, showbiz and sport, how much did you take in over the last year? Try your hand at the Mirror's 2023 quiz to find out
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Strictly 'curse victims' who split with partners to find love with dance pros
Each year on Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC show's rumoured 'curse' gets just as much attention as the action on the dance floor - here we take a look at the couples who split as a result of finding love with their dance partners
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Haunting celeb disappearances - mystery plane crash to vanishing without trace
From planes vanishing in the sky to cars abandoned on bridges, here are some of the most baffling and tragic celebrity disappearances to date including the mystery behind the presumed death of Manic Street Preachers guitarist Richey Edwards
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Starmer vows to 'halve violence against women' at meeting with victims' families
Keir Starmer listened to "utterly heart-breaking stories" from relatives of women who were killed by men as he vows to tackling violence against females if he is Prime Minister
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I'm A Celebrity star Nick Pickard admits to secret preparation before show
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here star Nick Pickard has shockingly revealed that he trained his body to deal with hunger while in the jungle through intermittent fasting
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TV star Gaby Roslin backs Mirror Christmas Appeal after plea from her late mum
Like so many people, cancer has affected Gaby Roslin’s life. Both her parents had the disease, and her late mum told her to tell everyone about cancer after she died, to help more people spot the signs before it was too late
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Doctor Who expert lifts lid on set's props and how stars break them
Propmaker Nick Robatto recalls the moment Matt Smith destroyed a sonic screwdriver - who took two painstaking weeks to craft - in seconds on a beach while filming iconic series Dr Who
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Brenda Edwards won't quit Loose Women as she vows to juggle theatre with TV
There have been rumours that Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards may be stepping down from her ITV daytime role to direct the musical Hairspray - but she denied them
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Boy whose brother was murdered and best pal died of cancer features in DIY SOS
Treetops, which offers support and counselling for children and young people who are experiencing traumatic bereavement, will be focus of Children in Need show
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Old-fashioned hobby is soaring in popularity among young people
The RSPB has begun a new programme to encourage a 'youth revolution' in birdwatching by giving free access to its reserves for those aged 16-24 for two years
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Busted, Nile Rogers, JLS and Jess Glynne confirmed for Margate Summer Series
Whole host of incredible music acts including Craig David, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and Busted to rock Margate's Dreamland next summer.
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Strictly and Corrie star Ellie Leach's heartbreak after cheating romance
Former Coronation Street and now Strictly star Ellie Leach's romance with boyfriend of five years didn't get the happily ever after she deserved folllowing cheating allegations which broke the young actor's heart