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Brit's 26-year Mallorca love affair after 6-month plan

Discover the incredible story of a British man who moved to Mallorca for six months in 1999 and ended up building a permanent life in the Mediterranean paradise, sharing his secrets to successful expat living.

Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague

In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.

Ethiopian refugee's restaurant triumph in London

Discover the remarkable story of Hadush Gerberslasie, an Ethiopian refugee who turned adversity into triumph by opening Kebatu, an authentic Ethiopian restaurant bringing the flavours of Addis Ababa to London's vibrant food scene.

Real Benjamin Lee: Guinness heir's secret life revealed

Discover the astonishing true story of Benjamin Lee, the real-life Guinness heir whose extraordinary double life inspired the hit Channel 4 drama. From brewing dynasty to secret identity, this is the revelation that will shock television audiences.

British expat shocked by UK's health and safety obsession

After years living in France's relaxed culture, a British expatriate returns home to discover the UK's health and safety culture has reached unprecedented levels, creating a society of anxiety and over-regulation.

American in Spain: US food makes me sick

An American woman who relocated to Spain reveals how returning to American cuisine left her feeling unwell, exposing dramatic differences in food quality and ingredients between the two countries.

Small blog to £2.5m Money Saving Expert empire

Discover how Martin Lewis transformed a simple money-saving blog into a £2.5 million media powerhouse, helping millions of Brits save money while building an extraordinary business.

Failed Athlete to Millionaire CEO: The Reinvention

Discover the inspiring journey of a former athlete who transformed career-ending disappointment into a multi-million pound wellness empire, proving that sometimes our greatest successes come from our biggest failures.

Refugee to Football Star: Al-Hassan Toure's Journey

Discover the inspiring story of Sydney FC star Al-Hassan Toure, who escaped civil war in Guinea to become one of Australia's most promising football talents through sheer determination and resilience.

American's European culture shocks revealed

An American who abandoned his conventional life for rural Europe reveals the surprising cultural adjustments, from healthcare revelations to social etiquette differences that reshaped his worldview.

Brit flees USA after American dream turns sour

A British man who left the UK for a fresh start in America reveals the shocking realities that shattered his illusions about US life, from healthcare costs to cultural differences.

American's £1,000 shock at hidden UK costs

An American woman living in Britain reveals the frustrating financial difference that cost her over £1,000 and why she believes the UK system needs urgent reform.

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.

Bezos's Dad Astonished by Amazon's Success

Miguel Bezos, the adoptive father of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, opens up about his astonishment at his son's journey from a simple garage startup to a global tech titan.

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