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The Mumsnet user, believed to be from the UK, was told 'not to bother' buying her niece a birthday present if it wasn't chosen from a pre-approved list from her brother and sister-in-law.

Good Housekeeping Institute experts have revealed their tips for keeping bread for longer. They say bakery loaves should be kept in brown paper bags as the paper absorbs excess moisture.

Louise Mallett, 30, from Ipswich, feared her son Max would struggle to get through his first day, so drew matching love hearts on their palms that they could press to 'send hugs' to each other.

Maya the Bee follows the adventures of a little bee and her friends - but one episode appears to show rather more adult content. A 'disgusted' US mother spotted what looked like a penis in one scene.

EXCLUSIVE: Austin Ventour, 23, has an added expertise when it comes to appearing on First Dates, he's a self-confessed 'dating specialist' - and tells FEMAIL how you can find 'The One'.

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Victoria fans fall in love with Jenna Coleman's singing

The latest installment of Victoria showcased the silky vocals of its lead stars. Jenna Coleman (Victoria) and Tom Hughes (Albert), both 31, sang a German love song, leaving viewers in tears. The pair, who are dating in real life, sang together in the final moments of last night's dramatic episode. (Pictured: Victoria (Jenna Coleman) and Albert (Tom Hughes) performing a German song in last night's episode of the ITV period drama)

Fitness expert Louise Parker reveals how she talks to her children about food and health issues to avoid exposing them to toxic messages surrounding the weight loss world.

There are ways you can save hundreds in time for December 25th, according to money saving expert Martin Lewis, who outlined his frugal festive tips on This Morning on Monday.

From a fringe that looks like it's been drawn on to a pineapple cut, pictures shared online show some of the worst hairstyles out there. Some have unruly strands growing from unexpected places.

According to psychologist Anjula Mutanda, the toxic friend is the one who's more interested in your misfortunes and leaves you feeling utterly drained with their negativity.

In a series of confessions on secret sharing app Whisper step-mothers and fathers have revealed how they really feel about helping to raise their partner's brood - with startling results.

Sophie Dahl has described how life hasn't always been easy in the letter, which she posted on Instagram alongside a baby snap of herself. She describes her family as her 'biggest achievement'.

Embarrassing Bodies' Doctor Dawn Harper reveals the common mistakes we all make when applying our antiperspirant- and says that you should not be using it daily.

Haynes, best known for its classic car manuals, has recently published The Coding Manual, with its author also creating this quiz to see how quickly you can get the hang of the basics of Python.

David was so desperate to track down a woman named Sharon whose number he'd taken at a bus stop on Swansea high street before losing it that he left a desperate poster in the hope she'd see it.

Diana Sirokai, 21, from Green Lanes, North London, wanted to prove that women of all shapes and sizes are beautiful when she stripped off for a Kim Kardashian-inspired swimsuit shoot.

A British Mumsnet user who describes herself as 'very slim' was ridiculed after she shared an unsolicited photo of her lunch - and offered other women advice on how to do the same.

Interiors experts from the online home furnishings and décor brand Hayneedle have revealed the different domestic environments that each star sign thrives in.

Murray, 30, has drawn praise for new comments on the battle for equality in tennis, after the world number three said he would find it hard to look a top female player in the eye if he didn't speak out.

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH... MARGOT ROBBIE

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...MARGOT ROBBIE

It isn't always easy to maintain glamour while at a festival but Margot hit the nail on the head. She mixes utilitarian essentials such as wellies and a rain coat with fun motifs and pops of colour to give her ensemble a high fashion finish. Here we show you how to bag her look for less...

Margot Robbie nailed the cool girl festival vibe at Glastonbury Margot Robbie nailed the cool girl festival vibe at Glastonbury

'Less than a week until the baby will be here': Fitness model Chontel Duncan hits the gym for an intense workout at full-term pregnancy

Fitness model, Chontel Duncan (pictured left and right, at full-term pregnancy), has shared a video of her working out, less than a week before she is due to give birth (right). The Brisbane PT, 28, won plaudits for maintaining abs while pregnant. In the clip, Chontel can be seen lifting, pressing and rowing on a rowing machine.

Some pets bring in dead mice or chewed up treats to please their owners - but some animals get more creative with their offerings, as this hilarious online picture gallery shows.

To help baffled bridesmaids, Alyssa Brown, an events planner and expert at Martha Stewart Weddings, has shared a definitive guide to bridesmaid expenses and expectations.

A selection of hilarious photos of the biggest translation fails has been compiled by Bored Panda, from packets of 'coconut humans' to a sign warning hotel guests: 'Do not cry'.

Pippa Middleton, 35, has been spotted out and about on her bike in London with a new shoulder length bob, after previously sporting longer locks flowing well past her shoulders.

Trainer Brad Kolowich, Jr. and journalist Robert J. Davis reveal how much to drink during a workout in their new book Fitter, Faster. They say you need a 500ml bottle of water for a 60-minute workout.

The cost of the average UK nuptials has soared to £27,161, up almost 10 per cent from 2016, according to the wedding planning website Hitched, with London couples spending £33K.

A woman has noticed that over the past couple of years the skin around her eyes has started to sag and conceal her upper eyelid. However, she is too scared to have anything surgical done.

Card holders provide a lighter alternative to bulky purses or wallets. Card holders provide a lighter alternative to bulky purses or wallets. FEMAIL picks out six of the best designs out there.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple sparked fury after it emerged Britons will pay more for the new iPhone X this week. But other companies do the same, like Marc Jacobs, Vitamix, MAC and Fitbit.

Sydney-based Deb Roach was born without her left arm and faced a number of challenges growing up but has defied the odds to become a two-time pole dancing world champion.

Harry Beswick, 12, from Stoke-on-Trent has Goldenhar syndrome, which means he has no left eye, eye socket, nostril and left ear. An image posted by his mum Charlie was removed.

EXCLUSIVE: Kirstie Allsopp, 46, has revealed how simple tweaks including shunning wine, sugar in her tea and aubergines helped the pounds melt away on Amelia Freer's diet plan.

A Facebook page called Graffiti Hall of Shame has documented the most hilariously bad pieces of vandalism they've spotted. One homage to the queen turned out to be terrifying with florescent spray paint.

The cost of the average UK nuptials has soared to £27,161, up almost 10 per cent from 2016, according to the wedding planning website Hitched, with London couples spending £33K.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple sparked fury after it emerged Britons will pay more for the new iPhone X this week. But other companies do the same, like Marc Jacobs, Vitamix, MAC and Fitbit.

Blonde Nomads family sell everything to travel in caravan

A young family of four - who sold everything, including their home - have walked away from their modern suburban life to go travelling around Australia in a caravan. Adventurous parents Tracy, 34, and Rob Morris, 37, are embarking on a permanent road trip with their daughter Marli, five, and two-year-old son Ziggy in tow. The couple, who blog as The Blonde Nomads, ditched their life on Sydney's Northern Beaches and instead opted for a more nomadic one. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the pair revealed what it's really like to live a life many can only dream about - and the reality behind their seemingly picture-perfect holiday snaps.

A quirky coffee shop in Taiwan is now offering customers the chance to see their beloved pet staring up at them from their morning brew, thanks to baristas who create animal portraits in foam.

Katie Cohen, 34, was  diagnosed with stage four incurable lung cancer in January 2015, but was able to fulfill some of her bucket list wishes with her husband Daniel thanks to immunotherapy.

EXCLUSIVE: Cheryl, who welcomed a son in March, sent the internet into a frenzy when a holiday snap of her showing off a six-pack surfaced online - but Simone Gately says she should be 'proud'.

Dan Jones, 31, got down on one knee in front of girlfriend Hayley Quinn, 31, in the queue of stunned airport passengers at Cardiff airport.

Aldi is to launch a jeroboam of Prosecco in time for the Christmas period. It costs just £39.99 - compared to another jereboam at Selfridge's that is currently on sale for £99.99.

This week bestselling author Gill Hornby discusses how the change in seasons can be confusing for our wardrobe. She shares her top picks of books about shopping.

People have been sharing the funniest, strangest and scariest things they have ever witnessed on waking up with Bored Panda, from Disney-esque scenes with cute animals to rather more terrifying sights.

Disgruntled, baffled and highly amused shoppers have taken to social media to share the results of online shopping fails - and they'll have you in stitches.

The leader of the conservative party, 60, is thought to be spending a weekend at Blamoral Castle with the Queen, as it is tradition for the Prime Minister to do at this time of year.

The property on Brompton Square, Knightsbridge, is on the market for £35,000 a month, bills included. Boasts five bedrooms, three reception rooms, five bathrooms, two terraces, two studies and, as a cinema.

RAF pilot Jon and local GP Gill Flewers, returned to the UK to build a house. But instead of scouting in person for land they dropped a whopping £145,000 on a site without even seeing it.

Lisa dubs herself - and her 45+ contemporaries 'midsters' - telling MailOnline: 'Mid-life is anything but a barren middle ground between youth and old age.'

Duchess of York and Princess Eugenie at Alder Hey Hospital

Sarah Ferguson, 57, said her 27-year-old youngest daughter Eugenie (pictured together left) had taken time off work to join her at the Teenage Cancer Trust ward at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool. The pair, who are both honorary patrons of the Teenage Cancer Trust, met with staff (top right) and patients (below right), and the Duchess of York made a speech in which she told young people on the ward: 'You taught me so much.'

The fashion world is buzzing at the launch of London designer Eudon Choi's exclusive capsule collection of outerwear for John Lewis. Choi's collection will be available in sizes 8 to 18.

Sisters Kavita Kumar and Anita Yap own Australia's first Baby Spa in Perth. At Baby Spa Perth, babies can relax in hydrotherapy pools before having a 'grape-seed oil massage'.

RAF pilot Jon and local GP Gill Flewers, returned to the UK to build a house. But instead of scouting in person for land they dropped a whopping £145,000 on a site without even seeing it.

Ranging from sourcing tapeworm eggs to plucking the boss's chin hairs, people took to parenting forum Mumsnet to reveal the most bizarre requests that they've ever had at work.

Princess Sofia gave birth to her second son at 11.24 am at Danderyd Hospital, weighing 7.4 lbs and measuring 49 cm, and just hours later the proud new father gave a press conference.

Melanie Hough, curator of Getty Images Hulton archive has identified 10 of the most iconic images of the late royal, which capture both her sense of style and her playful character.

Dan Jones, 31, got down on one knee in front of girlfriend Hayley Quinn, 31, in the queue of stunned airport passengers at Cardiff airport.

Reddit users have shared their horror stories of nightmare guests who've never been invited back. One explained how the police were now involved after a house guest crashed their car.

Charlie, from Lincoln, shared the sweet messages on Twitter, along with the caption 'get a best friend like me'. The conversation began after her grandma sent her a picture of her outfit.

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