All news by author: Steven Smith

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Man thought he felt ill due to work stress - then doctors said it was cancer
RAF Sergeant Ian Trushell, 49, thought that his unusually low energy levels were just linked to the "stress" of starting a new job at Royal Air Force Boulmer, when in fact he only had years to live
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One Christmas staple food to avoid if you suffer from common health condition
Christmas tends to be a fraught time for those who experience IBS, with excessive food and plenty of alcohol dominating festivities - and you might want to give the brussel sprouts a miss
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The 5 most popular festive baby names this Christmas – and the ones on the rise
Naming a baby at any time can be a fraught affair, but around the festive season it can often become much easier with so much to inspire parents
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Woman, 27, gives up her job to go back and live stress-free with her dad
Eve Bokor, 27, felt a societal pressure to start a career, but found herself burned out at the age of 25 - she is sharing her story in the hopes others become more 'compassionate' to themselves
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Experts warn of common speeding myth after drivers take risks and break limits
Experts at Claims.co.uk have analysed data from the Department for Transport showing the percentage of vehicles caught speeding in 2021 and 2022, and misconceptions related to speeding fines
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Seven little-known dangers outside that could poison your dog this autumn
Potentially toxic plants and flowers can be hidden from view and could leave your pet pooch in pain, or worse and owners with huge vet bills too
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Spider season is here - how to keep them out of your car and avoid £1K fine
Here are some great tips to keep spiders out of your car this season and avoid a possible £1,000 fine for people who may be distracted by the creepy crawlies suddenly emerging
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Parents slam school for stopping girls from wearing 'stretchy' trousers
Parents have been left outraged by a change in uniform rules at Beacon Hill Academy in West Midlands - around 30 parents are said to have turned up to the school in protest
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'I spent months being treated for an ear infection but it was a brain tumour'
Jane Lightfoot, 47, took several courses of antibiotics after visiting different GPs but her hearing problems didn't improve. After tests a vestibular schwannoma was uncovered
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Warning as UK's 'most dangerous plant' that can harm humans and kill dogs blooms
Harmful giant hogweed has now entered flowering season, blooming in June and July and can cause serious burns, blisters and boils to both humans and animals
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Life-saving first aid tips that every parent and carer should know
As the summer holidays approach and the weather remains balmy, parents and guardians are reminded of some top first aid tips which can make huge differences in situations of peril
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Dad saves £2,000 a year on bills with 'blackout hour' and even the kids like it
With energy bills rising and the cost of living crisis, dad-of-four Emmanuel Asuquo implemented the 'blackout hour', saying that this way of living has brought the family "closer"
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Man drives electric car 350 miles to see real cost and 'numbers didn't add up'
Steven Smith wanted to find out just how easy it is to charge an electric car and what it costs but found that using the eco-friendly vehicle came with a hefty price tag