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Dry January 2023: Seven new alcohol-free drinks to enjoy sober

Food January 1, 2023 By Sian Bradley

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Adorable dog learns to walk again after being left paralysed by degenerative condition

Families December 31, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Collect of Aaron. See SWNS story SWLNweights; Meet the bodybuilding family - including a mum who became a world champion in just 18 months of training and her 11-year-old son who she reckons is 'the new Arnie'. Mum-of-four Kerry MacDonald, 43, only set foot in a gym for the first time in April 2021 but has since won multiple competitions. Her youngest son, Aaron, 11, has become an avid fan and although he hasn't yet started doing weight training, one business has already offered him a sponsorship, while Oliver, 14, likes working out a few times a week. Their dad, Steven Johnston, 47, urged Kerry to try bodybuilding when the couple first started going out 18 years ago, but she was too shy. Steven keeps her training regime on the rails and gives Kerry encouragement, but she was inspired by to take it up by a pal who won Miss Cumbria and also has a coach.

Champion bodybuilder mum trains 11-year-old son to become 'new Arnie'

Families December 30, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Majority of women are living with untreated gynaecological problems

Health January 6, 2023 By Sian Bradley

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Woman kept heart after transplant - and wants to bury it in her back garden

Health December 28, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Do you have a Santa fetish? Here's where it could have come from and how to explore it

Sex December 23, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Jodie Keith told her kids

'I've told my toddlers there's no Santa - I refuse to gaslight them'

Families December 23, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Woman discovers she was born without a developed womb

Health December 23, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Not being horny enough can lead to an early death according to new study

Not being horny enough can lead to an early death, according to new study

Sex December 21, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Christmas Lunch with Friends

Top tips on surviving a sober Christmas when everyone around you is drinking

Health December 21, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Kerry Collinson with a solar light and her foldable solar panel. See SWNS story SWLNbill; A woman has halved energy bill by using thrifty solutions - including charging her phone on a solar panel and cooking on a camper stove. Kerry Collinson, 51, decided to ruthlessly cut back on her gas and electric bill as she saw prices soar. She decided she 'didn't want to put my hard earned money into the pockets of greedy people at the energy companies'. Since switching up her habits, Kerry has slashed two-thirds off of her gas bill, and halved her electricity bill - meaning she now only pays ?10 a month after the ?60 government grant. The commercial cleaner from Crewkerne in Somerset has not turned on her central heating since February, and says she only spends ?1.20 a week cooking, after swapping out her induction hob for a camping stove.

Woman keeps bills down by ditching her oven and charging her phone on a solar panel

Money December 20, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Scandinavian sleeping method could help you sleep and save your relationship

Health December 19, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Sober people share their best responses to: 'Why aren't you drinking?' this Christmas

Health December 16, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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'We gaslight women': The fight for pain relief during coil fittings continues

Health December 11, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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Psychic medium with phobia of haircuts says people treat her fear as a 'joke'

Health December 10, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Lana in the van. Devon, UK. THIS PROFESSIONAL couple bought a 1998 Volkswagen Transporter (T4) for ?4,200 to live in full time because the cost of living crisis meant they could not afford a ?1,200pm bricks and mortar home. So far this intrepid couple have turned this to their benefit, having clocked up over 5,000 miles travelling around Cornwall, North Devon, and Bouremouth. Holistic therapist Lana Rose and her media production manager partner Tomm Dale, both from South Devon, met in 2021 during the pandemic after lockdown restrictions had been lifted. The couple initially met online, talking for a long time until they could finally meet in person. They both had a background in travel and decided to make it a priority in their relationship. However, they soon realised that COVID travel restrictions could last much longer than they had originally anticipated so they decided to look into refurbishing an old van so that they could travel within the UK. The pair found a Volkswagen T4 for sale?nicknamed 'Storky' by its previous owners?and spent the next few months rebuilding the interior. At the same time, Lana and Tomm were struggling to find somewhere to live due to an increase in rental costs and difficulty securing a mortgage. They were being quoted ?1200 rent a month for small one bedroom properties. After spending around 8 months trying to find accommodation, they decided to spend all of their free time in the van, staying at their parents' homes when necessary. "We met during the pandemic when the lockdown had been lifted towards the beginning of the summer," Lana and Tomm said. "We both had a background in travel and decided that as soon as it was possible we would try to prioritise it once again, ideally making up for lost time due to travel restrictions. "As time went on we realised, as many people did, that these restrictions may last much longer than we had originally thought. "We decided to look into the prospect of buying, modifying and utilising a van so that we could at least explore within the limits of what was legally possible."We were fortunate enough to find a Volkswagen T4 for sale right down."Over the next couple of months, we slowly rebuilt the interior and began venturing out to areas along the British coast and throughout the countryside whenever we could." Lana and Tomm did not originally plan to stay in the van full-time, but their circumstances meant they had little choice. "We were having trouble trying to find somewhere to live together due to the increase in rental costs and the difficulty of securing a mortgage," they said. "We spent months trying to find accommodation but nothing ever worked out. We would be reloading property websites, calling as soon as something new came up, only to be told that the limit for viewings had already been reached."We had spent years qualifying for and working in careers that we believed would eventually lead to a home that we could share. But due to the unforeseen circumstances which everyone has had to endure in their own way, and the current cost of living, we were forced to think outside of the box."Eventually we decided to just see what would happen if we spent all of our free time in the van. "We got quite good at finding decent campsites and beautiful spots to stay while maintaining our livelihoods throughout the rest of the week by staying at our parents' homes when necessary. "Eventually we were able to find ourselves an apartment which gives us a great base between van trips." The couple love their van lifestyle. "One of the greatest benefits is having the freedom to go almost anywhere whenever the need arises," Lana and Tomm said. "To be able to be close to nature and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life can really help to put life into perspective when things seem to be too hectic and out of your control. "Without sounding too cliche there really is something beautiful and freeing about watching a sunset, then a clear night sky and falling asleep beneath it only to wake up to a beautiful sea view and know that it is just the beginning of the day.? However, the pair admit that there are certain challenges that come with spending so much time in a van. "The colder seasons can get a bit tricky," they said. "And there are challenges with maintenance, engine repair and the general cost of owning a van. "We once broke down on Dartmoor after a wedding in the middle of nowhere." But these challenges have not put the couple off venturing further afield. "We are planning a trip around Europe in the new year," Lana and Tomm said. "Once we can be sure the engine isn't going to fall out again we will head off." They also offered some advice to others thinking about van life. "If you think that this is something you would like to do then our advice would be to make it happen as soon as possible," they said. mediadrumimages/@storky_adventures

Couple save thousands in rent by living in £4,200 van and travelling the country

Travel December 3, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Our top 10 sex toys to bag from Lovehoney's Black Friday sale

Sex November 25, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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New mum finally returns home a year after being placed into a coma while pregnant

Families November 18, 2022 By Sian Bradley

Andrea Pearman and Richard Coleman converted the train carriage which is available for overnight stays - A couple from Ely has converted a previous railway carriage into a hidden getaway for guests for a unique experience and stay. Andrea Pearman and her partner Richard Coleman have created one of the most unusual yet incredible places to offer guests for an overnight stay and to take advantage of the area they live in. The pair moved to Little Downham, near Ely to retire with a plan to provide holiday accommodation on their property as they live in "such a beautiful and peaceful spot" shares Andrea. At first, they were looking to convert a boat as they have a big pond, but due to water levels not being consistent enough it wasn't an option at the time. However, instead, they stumbled across the idea of converting an old railway carriage through a friend's suggestion. Before this idea, Andrea said: "A train was never on my list to convert".

Couple convert train carriage into quirky getaway for two

Property November 18, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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These are the trendiest dog names of 2022

Families November 16, 2022 By Sian Bradley

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