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Manchester Evening News'A mum blocked my drive whilst picking her child up from school - so I got the best revenge'
A man has explained how he got sweet revenge on the mum - and her face was 'priceless'
- CNN
An Indian woman accused her husband of forcing her to have ‘unnatural sex.’ A judge said that’s not a crime in marriage
An Indian judge has dismissed a woman’s complaint that her husband committed “unnatural sex,” because under Indian law it’s not illegal for a husband to force his wife to engage in sexual acts.
- Yorkshire Live
HMRC boost as brown envelopes containing £1,941 dropping on doormats
The brown envelopes will be sent out throughout this month
- Bristol Live
Princess Kate will only meet Harry on one condition - and it's not what he wants to hear
Princess Kate will only meet with Prince Harry during his UK visit on one condition, according to one Royal expert
- OK! Magazine
King Charles' '4-word response' to Harry's request to meet during UK visit
Prince Harry has reportedly extended an olive branch to King Charles and asked if the pair can meet during his upcoming visit to the UK and he received a 'four-word response'
- Yorkshire Live
Flight attendant on trick to punish passengers who refuse to swap seats
A flight attendant has shared how she punishes passengers who refuse to swap seats - and you may not be too happy about it
- Yorkshire Live
Tesco shoppers are only just realising what supermarket name stands for and it's mind blowing
Tesco is one of the UK's most recognisable brands, but few people know the story behind the supermarket's name
- HuffPost
'She Was So Rude, My Family Is No Longer Allowed To Listen To Her Music': 34 Of The Absolute Best And Worst Celebrities People Have Ever Met
"I went to shake her hand, and she looked me up and down and said, 'I don't shake hands,' then walked away."
- Wales Online
World snooker semi-final halted as referee confronts fan and issues statement
Marcel Eckardt has explained what was going on in the tense moment
- Bradford Telegraph and Argus
RSPCA shares how to keep pigeons out of your garden in 'most humane' way
The RSPCA has shared the one thing you need to do if you want to keep pigeons out of your garden without harming them.
- Birmingham Live
BBC Gardeners' World star Carol Klein announces shock health diagnosis and major surgery
The popular TV presenter has been presenting permanently on the show since 2005
- Birmingham Live
Kate Middleton 'heartbroken' over Prince William's plans for Prince George
The Princess of Wales is said to have 'given in' to her husband's wishes
- Hello!
Elizabeth Hurley, 58, dances in daring linen dress during Maldives getaway
Elizabeth Hurley showed off her new summer dress as she danced up a storm in the Maldives.
- OK! Magazine
'Hot granny' Gogglebox star stuns fans as she reveals crochet bikini snap in Marbella
Former Gogglebox star Mica Ven has been dubbed a 'hot granny' after sharing a snap from Marbella in a bright pink crochet bikini, soaking up the sun on the trip
- Evening Standard
Watch: Awkward moment defeated Susan Hall 'left hanging' as she tries to shake Sadiq Khan's hand
Mayor Khan fails to thank or pay tribute to Susan Hall in his victory speech
- Liverpool Echo
Man suffered months of 'terrible pain' when he became ill after Tenerife holiday
Tom Davies suffered months of bizarre symptoms before his diagnosis
- OK! Magazine
Delta Goodrem seen for first time amid 'disgusting' Brian McFadden claims
Delta Goodrem has been seen in public for the first time since extraordinary claims were made about her and ex Brian McFadden, who she was engaged to
- HuffPost
Ex-Prosecutor Spots 'Breathtaking' Trial Admission That Could Haunt Donald Trump
"It actually undercuts one of the defense assertions that they’re trying to use to wiggle out of Trump’s criminal responsibility for this," said Glenn Kirschner.
- OK! Magazine
EastEnders villain and 80s heart throb unrecognisable as they join TV reboot
EastEnders villain and 90s heart throb Paul Nicholas looked unrecognisable as he prepares to play the bumbling old Major in John Cleese’s stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers
- Edinburgh Live
'A stranger made rude comment about my child in the supermarket - I was gobsmacked'
The mum couldn't believe the rude response of the stranger following her daughter's naturally curious question and explained the context behind the incident online to get the opinions of others