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Violinist Ben Gunnery sent hundreds of nude images to women
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (1004+ words) A successful violinist who sent lewd images of himself to two women he had never met has been given a 12-month suspended sentence. Ben Gunnery, who has toured the world throughout his career, targeted his victims in November, four months…...
A Quiet Love: The six-decade romance that defied divisions
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (986+ words) For more than six decades, John and Agnes Carberry have shared a love story that quietly defied the divisions of where they grew up. Long before integrated education was established in Northern Ireland, a school in Jordanstown provided a rare…...
Love at first sight sparks Bridgend care home engagement
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (667+ words) An engagement is usually something that happens earlier in life, but one couple have sealed the deal in their later years - and they couldn't be happier. Pamela Walters, 85, from Coventry, and Colin Hopper, 73, from Blaengarw, Bridgend, met while living in…...
Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1145+ words) An affair, a stalker and a sudden act of violence are undeniably big, disruptive events. For three people, they didn't just alter the course of their lives " they reshaped them completely. Over time, the have rebuilt their confidence and identity....
Eilish McColgan: 'Life has taken over so wedding plans are non-existent'
2+ week, 2+ day ago (43+ words) Eilish McColgan tells The Saturday Show how she's preparing for a "big year of sport" " but her mum Liz has been making sure she keeps on top of wedding planning. Eilish McColgan: 'Life has taken over so wedding plans are…...
Eilish McColgan: 'I've got a big year of sport but no wedding plans'
2+ week, 2+ day ago (939+ words) Commonwealth Games champion Eilish McColgan said she has had to put wedding planning on hold as she prepares for a "big year of sport". The 10,000m gold medallist announced her engagement to fellow athlete Michael Rimmer in May, just days after…...
'Staffordshire venue closure means we won't get married at all'
2+ week, 5+ day ago (433+ words) A woman has said she and her fianc" "will not be able to get married at all" as they face losing almost "4,000 after their wedding venue suddenly closed. Lorraine Slight and Adam Goldwater were due to get married at Slater's…...
Solihull maths lecturer retains Scrabble title after UK Open win
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (291+ words) A maths lecturer has retained her title as the UK's highest rated female Scrabble player. Natalie Zolty, from Solihull, won the top division of the Final Fling tournament, during the UK Open competition held in Reading. In the winning game,…...
'Don't wait for others': The solo women living life to the fullest
3+ week, 1+ day ago (813+ words) Image source, Anita van Rossum Travel, eating out, or even a cosy evening at home are seen by many as experiences best shared - but others are finding joy in living life's best moments alone. From taking on epic journeys across…...
TikTok star HSTikkyTokky will not repay full extradition costs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (543+ words) TikTok influencer HSTikkyTokky will not have to repay the full costs of a private jet police chartered to bring him back to the UK from Spain after he avoided court for almost a year, a judge has ruled. Harrison Sullivan,…...