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07.09.2024 / 04:47

'I was told I'd never walk again after horror crash - what happened next changed my life'

When Amelia Peckham was 19 years old she was left with a life-changing spinal injury due to a quad bike accident. Uncertain about whether she could ever have children or if she’d ever walk again, Amelia’s life turned upside down in an instant. Now a mum-of-two and the creator of Cool Crutches - used by celebrities including Amanda Holden and Victoria Beckham - Amelia tells OK! her story… “It was a dry but rainy day in October.

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07.09.2024 / 12:11

‘I lived off my credit card until I made one change - now I earn £300k and go on lavish holidays’

Soaking up the sun in her five-star hotel in Marrakesh, Ashleigh Hammond couldn’t believe her luck. As she sat there in her high street clothes, the 35 year old was surrounded by guests clad in head-to-toe designer items.To say she was in disbelief would be an understatement. “It was just crazy, I was treated like a celebrity.

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06.09.2024 / 17:24

'I'm an abrosexual - it took me 30 years to realise and my friends made cruel remarks'

A woman has bravely shared her experience of coming out as abrosexual, revealing the harsh criticism she faced from friends who questioned the validity of her sexual orientation. Emma Flint recounted the moment she opened up about her sexuality to her friends, only to be met with hurtful comments. She stated that those individuals are no longer part of her life and that being honest about her identity has helped her overcome her anxiety about her feelings.

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03.09.2024 / 15:27

Experts warn against clothes-drying hack that could cause mould in your home

While we've been graced with some sunny days, it's not always been ideal for drying clothes outdoors. With darker evenings and a crisp autumn air creeping in, we'll soon have no choice but to bring our laundry inside.

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03.09.2024 / 14:39

‘My son has childhood Alzheimer's - I mourn the future he'll never have'

Seventeen-year-old Logan Pacl suffers from Sanfilippo syndrome, often referred to as 'childhood Alzheimer's' or 'childhood-onset dementia' and his family have shared their deeply personal journey or raising a teenage son with a rare and terminal disorder.This genetic neurodegenerative disorder is caused by a single gene defect that specifically attacks the brain and spinal cord of children, gradually erasing any skills they once had. It also causes pain, seizures, and movement disorders.There is no cure for the disease, and most children die by the time they reach their mid-teens.

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31.08.2024 / 14:54

‘I lost my eyesight at 17 - people question whether I'll be a good mum because I'm blind’

When Lucy Edwards was 16 years old, she met the love of her life. Just two months later, she lost her eyesight due to a condition called incontinentia pigmenti when she was 17. But twelve years later, Lucy and her now-husband Ollie’s relationship had gone from strength to strength and last year their wedding went viral over their decision to blindfold their guests.

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27.08.2024 / 18:36

'People hate me for naming my twins after TV characters - I might have to change them'

Choosing a baby name can be a tough task, but imagine having to pick two that go together! When it comes to naming twins, many parents opt for names that sound harmonious together. Some might rhyme, some might start with the same letter, and others might simply fit the same theme. However, some parents prefer to keep their twins' identities distinct by choosing names that don't necessarily match.

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27.08.2024 / 17:04

Top five naughtiest and best-behaved children's names in the UK

Oh dear, could your chosen baby name land your little one in hot water? It turns out that picking out that perfect name for your bundle of joy is more than just a fun exercise - as some monikers might have naughtier connotations than you think! From the playground to the classroom, we all know that certain names can conjure images of cheeky cherubs or difficult damsels, and now research shows that Brits really do judge a book by its cover, or rather, a child by their name. Sign up to OK!'s daily newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free In a world where first impressions count, it appears even the youngest in society aren't safe from the snap judgments of onlookers, as parents, kids, and teachers share their views on the names they associate with good eggs and bad apples alike.

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25.08.2024 / 10:51

‘I’ve been confined to my bed for two years - I nearly wrote goodbye letters to my kids’

Before Covid struck, Kirsty Huxter was the picture of health, juggling her part-time role as a youth charity manager, penning books, volunteering at her church, and managing a bustling household. But in December 2022, Kirsty tested positive for Covid-19 and initially, her symptoms were so mild she barely noticed them, with just a headache and some fatigue. "There were barely any symptoms it was only because my husband, David, had a headache that I took a test," she recalls.

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23.08.2024 / 00:16

'I dropped out of school to become a YouTube star at 21 - now I’m a millionaire and partying with celebs'

Trey Colley, an entrepreneur who left school to become a YouTube star, found himself living it up in Las Vegas in a sprawling mansion as he made his millions. He splurged out on exotic jungle cats that set him back £15,000 each, partied with celebrities, and whizzed around in a £115,000 sportscar, all before his 21sr birthday.

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21.08.2024 / 12:56

'I was left rotting in a hotel room after my botched Turkey surgery nightmare - I wanted to die'

A British mum-of-four has shared her harrowing experience after a surgery in Turkey went disastrously wrong, leaving her in excruciating pain and fearing for her life. Sara Platt, 33, who had lost an impressive 12 stone, travelled to Turkey for a cosmetic procedure to remove excess skin, alongside a breast lift and implants. However, the dream of relaxing by the pool quickly turned into a nightmare as she woke up to intense agony and a horrifying discovery that her breast had turned 'totally purple'.

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19.08.2024 / 18:52

Egyptian toyboy who British mum, 53, left her husband for pictured - as he breaks silence

Julia Clark, 53, from Lincoln, had been married for 15 years before a family holiday to Egypt in August 2016 took her life in a completely new direction. After heading home from the trip, she received a friend request from a hotel worker she'd met while out there before later receiving a request from one of his acquaintances too. "After being home for a few days, I received a friend request from the man I’d met by the pool, which I accepted.

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18.08.2024 / 06:45

'I dumped my husband and 3 kids for Egyptian lover - but was gobsmacked by what happened next'

Julia Clark, 53, from Lincoln, had been married to Peter, also 53, for 15 years and they had three children together – but a family holiday to Egypt in August 2016 changed everything. Here Julia tells her story... “Sitting around the side of the pool, my husband Peter and two daughters, Melissa and Ameila, relaxed in the water.

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16.08.2024 / 13:49

'We wake up 1am on holiday to avoid paying £6 for spot by pool'

A young couple has raised the stakes in the notorious holiday sunbed war by creeping down to their hotel pool at 1am. Aimee Millar, 20, hailing from near Belfast, found herself leaving her room in the wee hours after noticing rival holidaymakers were bagging the best spots under cover of darkness. "In the hotel we stayed at, if we didn't get those certain sunbeds we would've had to pay €7.50 (£6) each for a bed," Aimee shared with Luxury Travel Daily.

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11.08.2024 / 12:24

'People hate me because I'm a millionaire's wife – it's not my fault you're broke'

A woman who married a millionaire from Dubai says she often gets labelled as a "gold digger" due to her choice of spouse. Soudi Al Nadak, known on TikTok as @soudiofarabia, frequently shares content about her relationship and recently revealed her upcoming summer plans with her husband. She informed her followers about the exciting summer break her "millionaire husband" has planned for them.

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11.08.2024 / 11:05

‘I was so overweight I couldn’t stand up for more than 5 mins - my five year old daughter thought I was dying’

Fearing her children would find her dead on the bedroom floor, an obese mum of four has shared how she shed and incredible 15.7 stone and became a bodybuilding champion and fitness coach. Weighing over 30 stone, Alicia Briggs, was trapped in her own body, unable to stand for more than five minutes without excruciating pain. "I was bedbound and in the worst physical health of my life," the 36-year-old recalled.

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11.08.2024 / 09:25

‘I’m a mum with narcolepsy - I fall asleep every time I sit down’

Mum Belle Breukelman has fallen asleep in changing rooms and even nodded off on dates in restaurants.The 29-year-old suffers from the debilitating condition narcolepsy – which affects around 30,000 people in the UK – but she has been accused of being drunk or on drugs when she struggles to stay awake. Belle, who is mum to 10-month-old Billie, naps up to six times a day, sometimes for 25 minutes a time. Without medication, she would fall asleep every time she sits down.

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09.08.2024 / 07:36

Woman mortified after friend picks STD name for baby after awkward mix-up

A woman was left gobsmacked when her pregnant friend made a 'disastrous' baby name blunder. She revealed that her mate, who is five months pregnant, has started to consider names for her soon-to-be-born daughter. Wanting to get her friends' thoughts on the potential names, she invited them over to her place to discuss the shortlisted ones.

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08.08.2024 / 11:41

Mum, 47, dies after being run over by twin daughters, 16, on jet ski in tragic accident

A mum has tragically lost her life after her 16 year old twin daughters accidentally crashed into her jet ski during a family day out in Arcachon Bay, France.The family were enjoying their time on the water under the watchful eye of an instructor when the devastating accident took place.The mother was sharing a jet ski with her partner, while her twins were riding their own. Chaos broke out after the collision, and the woman suffered severe head injuries. Her partner, 48, and daughters sustained minor injuries but were also taken to hospital due to shock.

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07.08.2024 / 17:32

‘I found my husband messaging a woman from work - I’m trying to be normal for the kids but I feel sick’

A woman has revealed that she was left being “sick” when she discovered that her husband had been messaging another woman - after he failed to delete messages from the recently deleted file on his phone.The unnamed woman explained that she’d “finally plucked” up the courage to ask her partner to let her see his phone after she felt “jealous” of another woman. But when she had a look at his phone, she uncovered her partner’s betrayal when he made the mistake of not properly deleting the messages he’d exchanged with this other woman.

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04.08.2024 / 08:00

'For decades I dreamed of being a writer - here's how I finally cracked it at 50'

Seeing my book in the window of Waterstones was my number one goal when I decided to write a novel during lockdown. But while I was confident in my writing and the story I’d settled on, I knew getting a publishing deal would be no easy feat. After all, it wouldn’t be the first time I’d tried.

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03.08.2024 / 18:53

'WFH ruined my life - I was downing 30 of bottles of wine a month'

Squinting through another blinding headache, Adriana Cloud shuddered when she spotted the empty wine bottle on the floor. As she stumbled to her feet she realised she’d passed out on the sofa yet again and was consumed with guilt and shame.The editorial project manager, 43, from London, knew that in just a few hours she had to appear bright and business-like for an important Zoom call, but her colleagues wouldn’t be able to smell the alcohol on her breath and with her office now in her living room she could conceal her drinking easily. She explains, “I was knocking back a bottle of wine a night, seven days a week, sometimes even two and my hangovers were getting worse.

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03.08.2024 / 15:38

'I cried over losing the money I'd saved to see my son at Olympics - then the unthinkable happened'

A mum who had saved up to travel to Paris to watch her son in the Olympic Games was left devastated when she misplaced the money she'd kept, but generous well-wishers replaced it for her. Sheryl Sinden is the mother of Team GB's Bradly Sinden, who is due to compete in the taekwondo on 7 August. Sheryl, 58, a school support worker, sadly misplaced £350 she'd kept for her trip to Paris while she was shopping.

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20.07.2024 / 18:23

'My groom jilted me at the altar - he found me my true love'

When Kayley Stead’s fiancé vanished hours before her nuptials she was devastated – but she bravely went ahead with the reception and now says it was a lucky escape, which led her to the love of her life. Here she tells OK! her story... "If someone had told me on 16 September 2022 that I’d one day be happier than ever, I’m not sure I would have believed them.That day should have been my wedding day.The day before, I’d kissed my fiancé goodbye and the last thing he said was,“I can’t wait to see you tomorrow” and I’d joked back, “I’ll be the one wearing white.” But that morning, at 7.30am, as I was getting my make-up done, one of the grooms men called and told me Kallum had disappeared and they had no clue where he’d gone.

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14.07.2024 / 10:25

‘Childbirth left me with life-changing injuries – it took 20 years to get my freedom back’

What midwives originally thought was a minor perineal tear from labour turned out to be more significant, causing horrendous repercussions for Jo Prance that would last for two decades after welcoming her son.The now 48-year-old from Surrey has battled stress urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, prolapse and severe pelvic pain.To date, she’s had 19 operations to try and tackle her symptoms, including getting a stoma and having a mesh sling inserted. She’s also had to work hard to improve and maintain her pelvic floor health, with the help of training devices like femfit. Having felt “dictated by access to toilets” for the last 20 years, Jo now finally feels free and is sharing her story to lift the stigma around incontinence.

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13.07.2024 / 18:47

‘My multimillionaire husband is 30 years older than me - people think he's my dad’

When Dana Rosewall walks hand-in-hand down the street with her husband Brandon Wade, they say people often whisper and stare. Cynics may presume they can’t be a genuine couple, especially when Dana, 23, reveals she met multimillionaire Brandon, 54, on a dating website, which he himself set up to help younger women and rich men meet each other. But the pair, who married in June 2022 after two years together, are not fazed by what anyone thinks and say they are very much in love and are keen to have children.

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13.07.2024 / 09:40

'I'm 36 and struggling with incontinence - if I'm vertical I need to go to the loo'

Whether it’s trying to hold it in on a car journey or while queuing for a flight, or making it through a long wedding ceremony, the summer poses different obstacles when it comes to bladder control. And for people with an overactive bladder, things can be particularly difficult, as symptoms get in the way of having a summer of fun. “Having an overactive bladder (OAB) can make your life miserable.

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13.07.2024 / 08:47

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13.07.2024 / 08:14

'Like Ruth Langsford I divorced in my 60s - I've never felt so alone'

Despite the traditional marriage vow of “till death do us part” and the divorce rate in England and Wales in 2022 being the lowest in more than 50 years, the number of “silver separators” has been on the rise. In 2021, one in four divorces in England and Wales was filed by those over the age of 50, and between 1993 and 2019 the divorce rate in the over-sixties doubled. Among the couples going their separate ways in later life are broadcasters Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes, both 64, who are in the process of divorcing.

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12.07.2024 / 21:10

Woman loses 5st in 6 months and shares method she used that's available on Google

A woman has shared her inspiring journey of losing five stone in just six months.Teags, also known on TikTok as @teags.weightloss, says a method you can easily find on Google helped her do it.This training, nutrition, and fat loss specialist has also revealed her day-to-day eats to maintain her now slim and strong figure.The mum regularly takes to TikTok to post advice and pointers for others looking to lose weight. Explaining how she weight loss journey began, Teags said she felt like 'giving up' in 2022 - a year and a half after giving birth. She reached 16 stone and four pounds with her waist measuring at 38 inches.

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12.07.2024 / 17:28

UK's most tattooed woman strips live on This Morning and says Rishi Sunak is 'gorgeous'

Becky Holt has spent over a decade adorning her body with body art, and now the 36 year old, who is Britain's most tattooed woman, has proudly showed the nation her extensive inkings after a live strip to her bikini on ITV's This Morning - with one very special guest on set, too. Becky was joined in the studio on Wednesday, 3 July, by the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak so we grabbed her for a quick exclusive chat to find out what he thought of her body artwork. She said: "I was really surprised when they told me that Rishi was going to be on after me and that I would actually get to see him and meet him.

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12.07.2024 / 15:37

'I make £50,000 a month as a Playboy model despite being bedridden for weeks on end'

Char Borley, who has over 500,000 followers on Instagram, is well known within the modelling world, having graced the covers of Playboy and FHM, as well as being a former 'Page 3’ girl. More recently, the 41-year-old from Suffolk has seen great success as a ‘professional girlfriend’ to lonely men – with claims the business sees her rake in £50,000 a month. While the money is rolling in, Char has been dealing with a serious issue in private, after getting diagnosed with fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

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30.06.2024 / 19:07

'MAFS cancelled my TV wedding so I asked for match's phone number - now we're married for real'

A couple who were set up by Married At First Sight experts, but never made it down the aisle, have tied the knot four years after their initial wedding was called off. Paul, 36, and Ally Todd, 39, were due to appear on series five of the Channel 4 show and their wedding date was set for 22 March 2020. But their big day was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown.

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30.06.2024 / 10:25

90s pop legend in comeback for cancer-stricken daughter - 'I was battling to save her life'

Kenny Thomas may be have been one of the biggest pop stars of the 90’s, with eight Top 40 singles and two Top 10 albums under his belt, but as is often the way for musicians, his 30-year career has been full of highs and lows. However, for the last 7 and a half years, the Thinking About Your Love singer has had much bigger things on his mind than his next hit, as he’s been battling to save the life of his daughter Christina, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 4 years old. London-born Kenny, 56, who has four children with his wife Francisca, says of his daughter’s illness: “It came like a bolt out of the blue and turned out lives upside down.

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30.06.2024 / 08:23

'I nearly went blind in one eye after a horror holiday accident that could happen to anyone'

Carol Murdoch, 42, from West Lothian had a terrifying experience on a summer holiday that left her terrified she would lose sight in one eye. Here, she tells her story and shares a warning to others... “I was on a summer holiday in Turkey around 20 years ago and I was sitting on the edge of the bed doing my nails one night.

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30.06.2024 / 06:29

Giving birth during my GCSEs was the best thing that's ever happened to me'

Angel Brooker was just a 15 year old schoolgirl when she found out she was pregnant. Still studying for her important school exams, the teenager exclusively revealed to new! that she was "shaking" as she run downstairs to show her mum the positive test. Angel, now 19, from Highbridge, Somerset, said: "I just couldn't believe it.

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