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Home and Away Star's Alcohol Addiction Battle

Former Home and Away actor Martin Dingle Wall opens up about his devastating struggle with alcoholism that nearly destroyed his career and personal life, sharing his journey to sobriety and redemption.

A Want in Her: Raw Portrait of Family Addiction

Myrid Carten's devastating documentary 'A Want in Her' offers an intimate, unflinching look at a daughter's struggle with her mother's addiction - a powerful exploration of love, trauma and the complexities of family bonds.

Banker's wine tasting hobby hid alcoholism until 48

A former banking executive shares her shocking journey from wine tasting courses to full-blown alcoholism, revealing how 'sophisticated' drinking culture masked a devastating addiction that nearly cost her everything.

Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.

The Guest: British Hostage's 4-Year Ordeal in Coldwater

The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.

Filler addict spent £3k monthly on cosmetic procedures

A UK woman's extreme addiction to cosmetic fillers saw her spending £3000 monthly on procedures, leading to severe health complications and a warning from experts about the dangers of unregulated treatments.

NRL star's $250k gambling addiction revealed

Exclusive: Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman opens up about his devastating gambling addiction that saw him lose over $250,000, nearly destroying his NRL career and personal life before seeking help.

Australia's £15bn Gambling Addiction Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's severe gambling crisis, with adults losing a staggering £15 billion annually. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and the urgent calls for reform.

Gambling addict's £70k loss left family on £40 a week

A UK father's life spiralled into chaos as a secret gambling addiction consumed £70,000, forcing his family to survive on just £40 a week. His powerful story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of online betting.

Why my digital detox was a big mistake

One writer's attempt to reduce screen time led to unexpected consequences. Discover why going offline isn't always the answer in our hyperconnected world.

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