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Here are some of my favourite articles to date, featured in publications such as BBC, The Mirror, The Independent, MailOnline, UNILAD Tech and the Daily Record.

Real Life

Daily Mirror •

'My baby was born with her eyes wide open - but she'll never be able to smile'

A mum whose baby was born "looking like a doll" has opened up about the reality of her daughter's incredibly rare condition.

Victoria LaBrie noticed something unusual about her daughter before she'd even entered the world. During her pregnancy, Victoria had a 3D ultrasound scan which showed baby Hazel's eyes were wide open. At the time, Victoria found this distinct feature to be "very cute" and the ultrasound technicians agreed.

However, reality struck when Hazel was born in December 2024, as...
BBC News •

Foreign accent syndrome: 'A stroke left me with an Italian accent'

"I remember thinking, 'Who is that talking?'"On 4 May, Althia Bryden was found in her bed unresponsive and with her face visibly drooping on the right side.The 58-year-old, from Highbury, north London, was rushed to hospital and found to have had a stroke that had left her unable to speak or feel the upper-right side of her body.Doctors identified a carotid web in her neck - a rare shelf-like structure that can interrupt blood flow to the brain - as the cause and, in August, they performed surge...
Mail Online •

Mum 'drenched' in breast milk every night creates anti-leakage bra

By EMILY STEARN, HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:56, 30 July 2024 | Updated: 10:56, 30 July 2024 A mum-of-two left 'drenched' every night in breast milk has told how she quit her job to create a 'game-changing' anti-leakage bra. Kat Fellows, from Epsom in Surrey, says she felt breastfeeding was her 'calling' after welcoming her son Felix, now three, in May 2021. But this 'euphoria' was soon dampened after struggling to find a solution to waking up soaking every night and con...
LADbible •

Man spends £86,000 to become 7 inches taller after looking like ‘huge thumb’

A man who felt like a 'huge thumb' forked out £86,000 to make himself seven inches taller.

After growing tired of looking disproportionate, Brian Sanchez, from Georgia, US, decided to go under the knife and give himself a bit of a lift.

Despite being 6ft, the 33-year-old is a keen bodybuilder, and boasting a hulking figure, he began to feel a little disproportionate.

But when he heard about leg lengthening surgeries, the dad-of-two thought it was the perfect way to alleviate some of his conce
Daily Mail •

My life in a strict Church 'cult': I was sexually abused for 6 years

Father-of-three who grew up in the Plymouth Brethren 'cult' which 'bans mobile phones and music' claims he attempted suicide 3 times after being sexually abused as a teenager by an older church member
• John “Gilli” Gilliland, 35, is an ex member of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church
• If you are struggling with depression, contact the Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123
• READ MORE: Pastor of Church shut down over fraud leads 'female equality' walk

A man born into a strict Church 'cult', where he was b
BBC News •

Endometriosis sufferer saw 20 doctors before diagnosis

A woman who suffered excruciating periods has said she was diagnosed with endometriosis after seeing 20 doctors across 18 years.Dearbhail Ormond, who lives in Surrey, also grew up experiencing extreme fatigue and pain after sex.She said she began experiencing painful periods from the age of 16, and after seeking advice from a range of medical professionals, she received no answers.The 42-year-old has since given birth to a baby girl and founded a company to help other endometriosis sufferers.

A...
Birmingham Live •

'I'm albino and was teased for my pale skin and blonde hair - now I'm a model'

A Birmingham law student teased at school for being albino is having the last laugh - as a successful model. Alaina Nwosa, 20, has featured in Vogue and strutted her stuff at London Fashion Week. Alaina, originally from Ware in Hertfordshire, has used her modelling career to boost her confidence and represent others with the same condition.

Her albinism affects the production of melanin, which gives colour to our skin, hair, and eyes. It left her with pale skin, grey eyes, and blonde hair. She...
Express.co.uk •

Mum's torment after girl, 7, comes home with 'sniffles' and dies a day later

A mum whose seven-year-old little girl returned home from school one day with “the sniffles” and died a day later with a strep A infection that became sepsis, has written a book about her ordeal designed to support other parents facing bereavement. Clare Louise, 54, who lives in the Home Counties with her 52-year-old husband Matt and their two adopted boys, lost her daughter Annaliese in the summer of 2018. The day after Clare picked Annaliese up from school and she seemed “quite lethargic” and
Daily Mail •

Three-dad throuple to be named as parents on a birth certificate

I'm in a throuple and we ALL want to be recognized as parents on our child's birth certificate - it's the same as fighting for gay marriage
• Ben and Mitch Rolam, both 37, and Benjamin Mui, 35, from LA, are in a throuple
• READ MORE: I started a throuple with my boyfriend and another man

Three dads are set to make history by becoming the second throuple in the US to be legally recognized as parents on a child's birth certificate.

Ben Rolam, 37, and his long-term boyfriend, Mitch, also 37, from

Lifestyle

RTE.ie •

Plus-size influencers on what would make travel more accessible

Plus-size travellers have a number of challenges, whether it’s being cramped in an aeroplane seat, or feeling as though they cannot travel in the first place.

Despite 25.9% of adults in England being obese - and 60% in Ireland, one of the highest obesity rates in Europe - according to the UK Government’s most recent survey, many plus-sized people believe the travel industry does not cater for them, with some turning to social media to raise their concerns.

We asked two plus-size travel influen
Wales Online •

Meet the mums who buy their kids' Xmas presents from charity shops

The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here – but with the cost of living crisis still having an impact, you may have mixed feelings about the festive period when it comes to Christmas shopping for the kids.

Whether you’re looking to save some extra pennies or reduce your carbon footprint, charity shops could be your newfound haven for cheap, unique gifts this Christmas – with the added bonus of knowing it will help a great cause, too. We asked three mums, whose children all love second-
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Daily Record •

Behavioural therapy now recommended for menopause - how can this help?

Women should be offered talking therapy on the NHS to help manage menopause symptoms, according to new guidance.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and suggested it should be offered alongside or instead of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT).

One of the aims is to give women a wider choice of treatment options, while enabling them to make more informed decisions about their menopause care. So, what is cogniti
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels
Daily Record •

What is ‘pre-death grief’ and how can you support people going through it?

Healthcare workers should be trained in ‘pre-death grief’ while supporting families of dementia patients, according to new guidance.

Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s guideline – published by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network – calls for improved support for carers, and acknowledgement that pre-death grief impacts wider family networks as well as the patient.

While dementia is the focus here, it’s something that can potentially occur for people facing a wide range of health condi
Daily Record •

All you need to know about cervical cancer including symptoms and treatments

Cervical cancer will be wiped out in England by 2040, the head of the NHS has said.

The NHS are increasing their efforts to get more people vaccinated and more women attending cervical screenings - currently, a third do not take up their offer.

Eliminating cervical cancer will mean fewer than four in every 100,000 women in the population develop the disease, in line with a definition from the World Health Organisation.

Here’s what you need to know about cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is a
The Mirror •

Woman decides to marry herself after realising she's the love of her life

An American witch who is "sexually and romantically attracted" to herself is preparing for a self-marriage ceremony involving sacrifices and vows on Halloween 2023 to "formally and spiritually recognise" her "unique relationship."

Ghia Vitale, 33, a senior editor at Quail Bell Magazine, from Long Island, New York, first learned about sologamy - the practice of marrying yourself - in May 2017 and on the same day, she “quickly acted on that desire” and “mentally” asked herself to marry herself.

Tech

UNILAD Tech •

The most dangerous asteroid discovered in the solar system is seriously scary

A massive asteroid in the solar system could one day strike our planet - and let's just say our history with them isn't that great.

In the dawn of the dinosaurs, around 66 million years ago, Earth was struck by a whopping asteroid, making a 100-mile-wide scar known today as the Chicxulub crater.

The asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, as well as three-quarters of Earth’s species.

To try to stop a similar disaster, NASA has a Sentry impact-monitoring system which basically analyzes possible futu
UNILAD Tech •

World's first 137-inch folding TV showcased at CES 2024 is ‘incredible’

The world’s first ginormous folding TV is here, and it doesn’t come cheap.

The jaw-dropping television, the C SEED N1 TV, was previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for all to see.

When folded up, it turns into a small sculpture - so you would never know it’s a television.

Apparently, it only takes around a minute to convert itself from an ornament to a screen - it rises 7.8 feet and five display panels unfold silently within the next 25 seconds to create up to a 137-inch 4K
MA Journalism Final Project •

CGI Influencers: Computerising Diversity

Social media influencers - famous for their online content - are often accused of misrepresenting real people. But, ‘people’ like Kami are blurring the line between what is real and fake. At first glance, it might be hard to differentiate a CGI influencer and any other influencer - whether someone is 'bot or not' if you will. CGI influencers post their picture-perfect lives, sport the latest fashion trends, and even hang out and collaborate with celebrities. You may remember the controversy surr
UNILAD Tech •

One of Apple's most iconic products almost didn't exist

Remember the days of swiping in a circular direction, rather than up and down? It sure was an exciting time to be alive.

Well, shockingly, this nearly wasn’t the case - as Apple’s iPod almost didn’t exist.

Released on October 23, 2001, the iPod was the first MP3 player to fit 1,000 songs and a 10-hour battery life into a compact 6.5-ounce device.

Since then, October 23 has marked the celebration of National iPod Day - an historic occasion for tech lovers.

Legend goes that inventor Tony Fadel
UNILAD Tech •

Man goes viral pranking his grandma by telling her crazy GTA gameplay is actually the news

You've got to hand it to the devs at Rockstar Games - the graphics of Grand Theft Auto are always on point.

And one TikToker really used that to his advantage, much to the horror of an unsuspecting grandma.

Jordan Bianchi (@jordanbianchi2 on TikTok) played some wild GTA scenes on the TV, and told his grandma it was actually the news.

Despite the animated footage showing a vehicle flying through the air and knocking over some people on the sidewalk, as well as another car flipping over multipl
UNILAD Tech •

There's a 'doomsday' vault buried in the Arctic to protect Earth in apocalyptic event

A 'doomsday' vault, which often pops up in internet conspiracy theories and is co-owned by the Norwegian government, is now open for the public to have a look around.

Well, it's not like many of us will be able to go to the remote vault's location - it lies on a mountainside on Spitsbergen, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago.

Instead, members of the public are able to take a look inside this mysterious building thanks to a virtual tour - and you’ll never believe what’s inside.

The Svalbard Glob

SEO and Trends

GlasgowWorld •

Asian hornets spotted in UK - here’s what you should do if you spot one

Asian hornets, which pose a risk to honeybees, have been spotted in the UK for the first time in five months.

Beekeepers and members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant after Asian hornets were spotted in the United Kingdom recently.

The National Bee Unit confirmed the sighting in the Rayleigh area of and monitoring is underway to detect further Asian hornets in the vicinity.

Asian hornets pose a risk to honey bees and work is already underway to monitor for any hornet activity a
GlasgowWorld •

Eurovision 2023: Glasgow announced as UK Host City finalist

Glasgow and Liverpool are the two cities which remain in the competition to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, the BBC has announced.

According to the , further discussions will now take place with officials from the host city finalists and the successful host city will then be revealed by the BBC and EBU in the Autumn.

Phil Harrold, the chairman of the BBC’s host city selection committee, said: "Thanks to all seven cities across the UK who have demonstrated the enthusiasm and passion for
GlasgowWorld •

Here’s how to spot Jupiter in Glasgow and tonight’s weather forecast

Here’s how to spot Jupiter over the next few days in Glasgow.

Extraordinary views of are on the cards this week, according to space experts , as the gas giant makes its closest approach to earth in the last 59 years.

The oldest planet in the is due to ‘reach opposition’ on Monday (September 26) which is when, as Jupiter rises in the east, the sun is setting in the west - putting them at opposite sides of Earth.

This opposition does occur every 13 months but, because the do not orbit the sun i
The Star •

Seven surprising household brands’ tributes to the Queen Elizabeth II

Brands have fled to social media to express their condolences for the Queen’s death, but some are on the unusual side.

Here’s a list of the top 7 most surprising brands’ tributes to Her Majesty since her passing on September 8.

The pastry shop famous for its sausage rolls wrote a heartfelt post on Twitter, reading: “An inspiration for more than seven decades, we’re sorry to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Thank you, Ma’am.”

Users fled to the comments pointing out the colours of
Devon Live •

Rare 'hay devil' whirlwind swirls through Devon field

This video shows a rare 'hay devil' whirlwind in a Devon field. The uncommon event only happens in really hot weather and is rarely seen nowadays because fewer farmers are making hay.

Dairy farmer Martin Trude, 48, captured the fascinating scene in one of his fields last week (15 June) in Devon. It shows the hay slowly rotating high up in the air, twirling above him like a slow motion merry-go-round. Martin runs Lee Farm Services - an organic dairy farm at Shobrooke, Crediton. He has not seen a

News

Sky •

Women begin hunger strike outside parliament to demand free school meals

A group of women have begun a five-day hunger strike outside parliament to highlight the plight of thousands of mothers who are struggling to feed their children.

The women, who braced the rain in central London on Sunday, said they are doing so to demand all children have access to free school meals.

In their published Mother's Manifesto, they highlight that many mothers are currently skipping meals to ensure their kids don't go hungry.

Rosie Holtom, 42, said she would usually wake up on Mot
Sky •

Sir Brian May sends message to four-year-old cancer patient after seeing his 'good air guitar moves'

A boy with a terminal brain tumour who was filmed playing air guitar to Bohemian Rhapsody on his way to hospital was left "spellbound" by a message from Queen guitarist Sir Brian May.

Four-year-old Billy Thompson was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) in October.

He was sent a video by Sir Brian congratulating him on his bravery after his mother Ellie Thompson posted a video online of him performing air guitar in his car seat on his way to radiot
The Star •

City centre businesses hit by spate of break-ins and left counting cost of crime

Independent businesses are installing roller shutter doors and putting other precautions in place in fear of being broken into again.

“Local officers are embedded in the communities we serve and they work alongside businesses to spot repeat offenders, spikes in offences and types of offending. We also offer crime prevention advice to reduce the potential reward for criminals and make life more difficult for them. Advice includes installing CCTV and security shutters.
The Star •

Police issue new gun crime warning after latest shooting as detectives investigate number of attacks

South Yorkshire Police has issued new gun crime warning after a man was jailed over a shooting.

The force hopes that the sentence handed out will discourage others from using firearms.

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The Star •

Tributes paid to 'one in a million' Brad Hardy after fatal crash as police probe continues

Tributes have been paid to a young man described as’one in a million’ after he lost his life following a crash.

The 28-year-old was taken to hospital but later died.

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Calls for killers jailed for life to never taste freedom again after murder of Sheffield dad

Calls have been made for ‘life to mean life’ following the sentencing of a Sheffield killer.

Ross Turton was jailed for life this week and ordered to serve a minimum of 25 years behind bars before he can be considered for parole after he was convicted of the murder of dad-of-three Danny Irons last year.

Danny, aged 32, was stabbed and later collapsed and died on Fretson Green, Manor, Sheffield, following a confrontation at a nearby park.

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