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Nov 29, 2024 | 
thescottishsun.co.uk | Anna Roberts
LYING back in the salon chair, Donna Jones feels relaxed and rejuvenated as the beautician applies gentle cleanser to her face. It’s pure relaxation for busy mum of six Donna, 40, and the only reason she can afford the pampering as well as new clothes and holidays is because she 'scams' her six kids out of cash.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
thescottishsun.co.uk | Lauren Gregory |Anna Roberts
HEART pounding, Kaitlin Womack felt waves of revulsion in the pit of her stomach as the police mugshot flashed up on her Facebook feed. It was the photo of a man she knew far too well and the horrifying trauma the monster had put her through when she was aged nine suddenly came flooding back. The man was child sex offender Kert Birtwistle and seeing his face on her screen horrified the 25-year-old who had been harbouring her own awful secret about him for almost a decade.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
thescottishsun.co.uk | Anna Roberts
When a man dubbed Britain’s worst cyberstalker targeted former model Kirsten Dugdale, 31, her world fell apart. Today, the single mum from Essex opens up about her nightmare ordeal. HEARING the familiar “ping” notification, I reached for my phone to see a weird message from a stranger. “Liv” wrote: “I’ve got something to tell you, followed seconds later by: “You’re with Joe*, aren’t you?
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thescottishsun.co.uk | Anna Roberts |Anna Roberts
Sobbing, Alana Rose-Huntingdon, 27, texted her best friend, ‘He’s done it again, but worst this time.’Collapsed in a pool of her own blood, with her face swollen twice the size, Alana didn’t know if she’d survive. Each blow to the face by her muscular fiancé, a professional boxer, had nearly killed her. Only for Alana to discover later that night, he’d beaten her so badly, he left her with a brain injury and a stutter.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
thesun.ie | Anna Roberts
BEING dumped and left heartbroken by one young Egyptian man wasn't enough to deter Joanna Girling from finding love with another - and this time she's adamant it will last. Joanna, 49, insists her love for Hysm Fygo, 41, is stronger than ever - and says the feeling is mutual - despite the couple facing disapproval from family and tackling hurdles to be together.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
thescottishsun.co.uk | Anna Roberts
SPREADING out her towel on a Costa del Sol beach, Vicky Borman plops down her bag, water bottle and sun cream. It's the first day of a week-long family holiday and the mum-of-three boys, who’ve asked not to be named, can’t wait to get some quality sun tanning time. Positioning her sunglasses carefully, married Vicky, takes off her shorts and pulls off her vest, settling in for a day of sun and relaxation.
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Aug 6, 2024 | 
the-sun.com | Anna Roberts
SITTING in a deck chair in my garden, enjoying a cool drink, I am as relaxed as can be. It has been a hard day with the grandkids and I’m craving some much-needed “me” time after doing the laundry. Suddenly, smoke billows over the fence, turning my white sheets a dusty black. “Kevin, come here!”, I bark at my 63-year-old husband of 22 years, as I frantically bring in the washing.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
the-sun.com | Anna Roberts
HOLDING her towel close to her body, Estelle Keeber, 41, looks around the garden trying to decide between a spot of sunbathing, a dip in the hot tub or relaxing in the Jacuzzi. Opting for the Jacuzzi, the mum-of-two boys, aged 15 and 13, from Leicester, steps in and starts enjoying the relaxing bubbles and outdoor sunshine. Estelle may sound like the millions of other Britons hoping to make the most of the soaring temperatures and summer sun. The only difference is Estelle is in next to nothing.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
gossip-addict.com | Anna Roberts
WAITING at the bar in his work overalls, Stephen Keough suddenly and unexpectedly finds himself the centre of attention. A woman standing next to the 37 year old him flashes him a smile and asks if she can pay for his drink. Before he can answer, she starts flirting up a storm. "Has anyone mentioned you are seriously vibing Timothée Chalamet," she coos, to the scruffily-dressed maintenance manager from Bodmin, Cornwall.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
thesun.ie | Anna Roberts
DUMPING eight parcels onto the counter at a local courier drop-off point teacher Andrea Reid, 43, felt a sense of achievement. “You’re obviously selling something people want,” says the cashier. “This is your third drop off this week. “Not to mention you look amazing. Have you lost weight?”“I have shed some flab. I can’t believe it,” replies the mum-of-one, blushing at the compliment. The weight loss comments are something teacher Andrea is hearing more and more of.
