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Like many couples during this difficult time, Kim-Marie Gerrard and partner Mark Tooth were due to get married on Thursday, but were forced to cancel as a result of the ongoing crisis. Fortunately, their children came to the rescue and surprised them with a wedding in the backyard of their…
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There are some things that sound like they just shouldn't go together but actually work pretty well. For example: Putting cheese in a cake and getting cheesecake. Jay-Z and Linkin Park had a pretty dope album. And my wife and I. However, when it comes to bizarre concoctions, there are…
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The world right now is a scary place. But countless stories of nature thriving have emerged from the coronavirus pandemic, like fish, dolphins, and swans to returning to Venice's less polluted canals. And one village that has more than a little in common with the iconic Italian city is Giethoorn,…
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If you're looking for the perfect beverage to celebrate Easter, then look no further - because Aunt Bessie, the woman who has been putting my mom's yorkies and roasted spuds to shame since she lost her touch 15 years ago, has combined everything great about Sunday lunch and put it…
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As of this writing, the John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center reports that the US has seen 530,006 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and a devastating death toll of 20,608. And despite the media doing their best to hit home the true impact of the pandemic, the reality can…
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It's safe to say that after weeks of lockdown, many of us are starting to miss the simple things in life. And I'm not talking about hugs with loved ones, a drink at the pub, or the ability to walk to the shops without fearing for your health or the…
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Most of us learn about pregnancy for the first time in school. And by pregnancy, I mean the nitty-gritty of what goes on in a female body when there's a bun in the oven. I'll never forget being shown half an avocado and being told that's what the inside of…
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I think we can all agree that we're in need of a laugh during this bleak time we're currently living in. And one creative lady - by the name of Clare Meardon - is doing her best to give us just that. Meardon has shared a series of clips, taken…
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A healthcare worker from the UK has taken to social media to slam the "idiot" who left a note on her car criticizing her for traveling amid the country's coronavirus lockdown. Related - A traumatized ICU nurse opens up about her hellish shift: Sam Halms, who works as a key…
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The sister of an NHS nurse has spoken out on Facebook about how her sibling was allegedly left "humiliated" by B&M staff after she tried to purchase a last-minute birthday present for her son, the Liverpool Echo has reported. Stephanie Fairfield, 33, took to the social media platform to explain…
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The coronavirus crisis has, among other things, helped bring out a sense of community many didn’t know we had. Aside from the occasional social distancing flouter, there’s a growing feeling that, for better or worse, we are all in this together. However, just because many of us are trying to…
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For understandable reasons, we’ve all got used to having our produce primed and ready to cook. Before the age of fridges and plastic packaging, rows and rows of pre-prepared cheese and meat would have felt like magic. Now, anything less feels needlessly old fashioned. However, as our present difficulties are…
