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Woman takes Tinder date to court after theft

A Sunshine Coast woman shares her cautionary tale of dating a meth addict she met on Tinder, who stole her laptop and jewellery. Discover the shocking details and court outcome. Read her full story.

Tinder conman faked cancer to scam 17 women

Ryan McVeigh, 31, used dating apps to deceive and financially ruin vulnerable women, even pretending to have terminal cancer. Read the shocking details of his crimes and the impact on his victims.

Why Modern Dating Is Failing Singles in 2025

Matchmaker Louanne Ward decodes why 2025 is an 'emotionally unproductive' year for singles, citing app fatigue, situationships, and 10 key behavioural pitfalls. Discover how to break the cycle.

Blind Date: Contact Lens Mishap Cuts London Evening Short

A Guardian Blind Date in London saw financial analyst Karyshma, 27, meet radiographer Arun, 36, for tapas. Despite a contact lens mishap, they rated the evening highly and exchanged numbers. Read their full review.

Guardian Blind Date: A Promising 8/10 Meeting in London

Financial analyst Karyshma, 27, and radiographer Arun, 36, enjoyed a promising blind date at Parrillan in London, scoring it 8/10. They've exchanged numbers and are open to meeting again. Read their full story.

Bethenny Frankel's 'The Core' Aims to Fix Modern Dating

Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel launches The Core, a private, vetted dating community rejecting swipe apps. The platform, which launched on December 3, is already vetting thousands of applications.

Dating Apps Hinge and Tinder Sued Over User Safety

A landmark lawsuit accuses Hinge and Tinder of failing to protect users from sexual assault. Read the full details of the case and its potential impact on online dating safety in the UK.

EU wants 16+ social media age limit

The European Parliament urges a 16+ age limit for social media. Discover how the UK, Australia, and other nations are regulating children's online access. Read the full global comparison.

Ofcom Urges Social Media to Limit Online Pile-Ons

UK regulator Ofcom issues new guidance to combat misogynist abuse and revenge porn, urging platforms to limit responses and use hash-matching tech to protect women and girls online. Learn more.

Father Demands Ofcom Change Over Online Safety

Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, calls for new Ofcom leadership, accusing the regulator of lacking urgency in protecting children from harmful online content under the Online Safety Act.

Political views are UK's biggest dating deal-breaker

New research reveals 63% of UK singles say opposing political views are the ultimate 'ick', making it the top dating deal-breaker. Experts warn this hyper-critical mindset is fuelling loneliness.

Why I Stopped Chasing Beautiful Women

A 36-year-old man's candid revelation about why he stopped pursuing conventionally attractive women has sparked debate about modern dating standards and the real meaning of connection.

Politician's Hinge dating app regret goes viral

New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's hilarious Hinge dating app regret story about matching with a woman who later became his city council member has taken social media by storm, revealing the awkward intersection of politics and modern dating.

Couple jailed for £80k dating app romance scam

A calculating couple created fake profiles on dating platforms to emotionally manipulate and financially exploit single women across the UK, stealing over £80,000 in a sophisticated romance fraud operation.

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