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Content warning – this feature discussessuicidal feelings. For World Mental Health week, two women have written powerful letters to their past selves to let them know that life is worth living. Zoe Blood, 29, works for a charity and lives in London with her friends.

Monty Don has received warnings from concerned fans after sharing a sweet video with his new puppy Ned, after he discovered he "discovered the joys of rotting pears".The Gardeners' World star's video was inundated with loving comments from fans, but a few took it upon themselves to warn the horticulturalist not to let Ned have too many, as it could lead to "dire consequences".In view of his one million followers, Monty told how Ned had discovered a new favourite food.Monty affectionately cradled Ned in his orchard as he asked him what he was eating.Ned looked up at the horticulturalist while munching away as he flopped in Monty's arms, leading the star to burst into laughter.Monty wrote: "Ned has discovered the joys of rotten pears."A post shared by Monty Don (@themontydon)Fans of the Gardeners' World star soon took to the comments following the adorable clip.Home.couch.home warned the gardener: "He'll be tipsy."Cathy_cregan asked the star: "Is he drunk?" alongside a laughing emoji.cmykerr commented: "He’s so happy with himself!! Maybe not so tomorrow with a bubbly tummy!!!!"While carmjb warned: "Don’t let him eat too many..

Alessandra Ambrosio and her boyfriend, Richard Lee, were not afraid to show their affectionate side as they spent their Saturday at a beach in Santa Monica. The supermodel, 41, kept her look casual and comfortable as she took part in a classic game of beach volleyball with her beau. During a brief pause in the game, the beauty was pictured jumping into the arms of her boyfriend and the two lovebirds shared a romantic kiss.   Cute! Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and her beau Richard Lee were pictured sharing a passionate kiss as they spent their Saturday at a beach in Santa MonicaThe Brazilian model opted for comfort during her beach day, and donned a long-sleeved yellow sweater along with a pair of gray, cotton shorts.  To accessorize her daytime look, the mother of two added a small pair of silver earrings and a couple of silver necklaces. Alessandra added a pair of stylish sunglasses to protect her eyes from the bright California sunshine. She was all smiles and appeared to be having a blast as she spent quality time with her beau at the beach.   Adorable! The businesswoman and the runway sensation took a break from playing beach volleyball, with Alessandra jumping into Richard's arms Beach day: The Brazilian model opted for comfort during her beach day, and donned a long-sleeved yellow sweater along with a pair of gray, cotton shortsHer brunette hair was pulled up into a loose bun, and secured with a large yellow clip in the back. Her boyfriend, Richard, also kept his look simple and casual for a day at the beach.

Stalking is an insidious crime which can ruin people's lives. Perpetrators do not need to be in the same room as their victim for their behaviour to have potentially disastrous effects, with the internet providing another realm for abusive behaviour.

London Marathon after being accused of cheating. Monika and Piotr Czarnecka ran the marathon together and were at the centre of controversy after spectators noticed they were both wearing the same registration number.

London Marathon staff for being too slow, with some even called "fat" as they meandered around the 26.2 mile route. And it all resulted in multiple grovelling apologies and free entries being handed out for the following year.A then record of 42,549 runners had started the iconic race in the English capital, with the atmosphere as usual electric.

Tottenham fans during Arsenal's North London Derby victory.The Gunners claimed bragging rights over their rivals with a 3-1 Premier League win at the Emirates on Saturday (October 1). White played his part at right-back before coming off in the dying embers of the match.As he made his way around the edge of the pitch and back towards the dugouts, he was heckled by the visiting Spurs fans.

Olympic champion ran the marathon quicker than a London Euston train reaches Manchester Piccadilly. In fact Kipchoge, 37, once famously completed 26.2 miles in Vienna in less than two hours, but he was assisted by pace makers and other modifications so the time could not be officially recognised by World Athletics.READ NOW: Gutted Mo Farah forced to pull out of London Marathon despite 'extensive treatment'Despite already cementing his status as a legend of his sport though, Kipchoge's income is relatively small when compared to other greats.

For the Los Angeles Angels, 2023 will bring one more year of “Sho-Time.”

Taylor Swift may be set to release a controversial collaboration with Drake, according to a new report.

Manchester City are likely to rip up Erling Haaland’s contract and give him a new one - if he continues to plunder goals at such a prolific rate.With 11 goals from his opening six Premier League games, the Norwegian ace is on course to break all sorts of scoring records this season.And should he maintain that sizzling form, it will put him in line for a pay rise at the Etihad as reward for a stunning debut campaign in England.READ MORE: Erling Haaland considered Liverpool move but didn't even think about Man Utd transferCity have made a habit of doing that in recent years in order to protect top names from becoming transfer targets for rivals, home and abroad, who offer bigger basic salaries.Ederson, Aymeric Laporte, Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias are among those to benefit from a bumper pay rise at the end of a brilliant first year with Pep Guardiola’s outfit.Haaland, 22, already pockets £375,000 weekly, making him the club’s joint highest earner alongside Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne .But a source close to the English champions insisted not to rule out an improved contract extension for the forward next May.Boosting the ex-Borussia Dortmund man’s lucrative package of bonuses and add-ons is another option for the City hierarchy if reluctant to break their basic pay structure at the Etihad.Haaland has been sensational since his £51million summer arrival.

J. Kim Murphy Tennessee’s high court vacated a ruling that would require police to publicly release investigation details regarding the death of country singer Naomi Judd, per the Associated Press. Thursday’s decision comes several weeks after Judd’s family filed a petition in Williamson County Chancery Court to seal the investigation. The family stated that the police records contained video and audio interviews with relatives in the days following Judd’s death; the release of such material would cause “significant trauma and irreparable harm” to the involved parties. Notably, the high court’s ruling did not concern whether the records could be released. Rather, the decision sends the case back to the lower court for another hearing.

former label, Big Machine Records (run by Scott Borchetta), of her first six albums to , who then after Swift began in one of the biggest power moves in music history. Swift was not made aware of the initial deal until the news broke to the public, writing that it was her “” in an emotional Tumblr post. "I learned about Scooter Braun's purchase of my masters as it was announced to the world," she wrote at the time. Three years later, Braun is opening up about the controversial deal in a new interview with NPR's Jay Williams, claiming he was under “a very strict NDA” that made it impossible to warn Swift—or any other Big Machine artist—ahead of time.

Antonio Inoki, whose most famous moment on the world stage was an unorthodox exhibition match against boxing champion Muhammad Ali that aimed to settle which sport could beat the other, died Friday in Japan. He was 79 and no cause of death was released.

cats while she was away.Debbie, 64, was horrified when she found a voice recorder taped under her coffee table and then another behind the headboard in her bedroom.READ MORE: Bloke named Khia banned from touching cars is mocked by jokers guessing his anticsThe widow then set up covert webcams to catch the rogue who came to collect the recording kit.When Debbie, inset, watched back the footage she saw Nolan in her home, retrieving the spyware.The brave grandma said: “I felt totally violated.”Debbie said they had been “normal, friendly neighbours”, who trusted each other.She said: “I’d actually always thought myself lucky to have them as neighbours. Sue had always been the chattier of the two but Bill, was a lovely, polite man, if a little shy.“Of course I know differently now.’’Debbie was having dinner at home with her partner when he found a black plastic box under the table, held by double sided tape.She initially thought it might be one of her grandson’s toys, but soon realised it was spyware, following an internet search.As they looked for more, they found the recorder behind the headboard on the bed.They reported the discovery to police, but were told with no sign of forced entry, she would need further evidence.After setting up cameras, Debbie told Nolan’s wife she was going to be out.

Tennessee’s state Supreme Court has vacated a ruling that required police to publicly release their investigation of country singer Naomi Judd’s death.

resort – and now locals are missing them.Locals and visitors in Barmouth have been used to flocks of squawking birds taking aim at ice creams and chips.But the seaside town in Gwynedd, northwest Wales has fallen silent. READ MORE: Devastated dog stands over ruins of Ukrainian home after Russian attack kills his family Barmouth Publicity Association announced on social media: “The sound of the seaside is missing.”It blames the recent outbreak of bird flu nearby.Last month, a 3km Protection Zone was imposed on premises containing chickens and ducks that encompasses the outskirts of Barmouth.Hundreds of thousands of British sea birds have fallen to victims of bird flu this year and in recent weeks dead birds have been reported in growing numbers along the Gwynedd coast.Residents in other towns along the Gwynedd coast also claim their gulls have mysteriously disappeared.One local, said: “None by my house in Tywyn, usually have at least 20 flying around but only seen one.”Another added: “Same here. It’s a haven of peace right now.A visitor touring Barmouth, Harlech and Abersoch said he “didn’t hear one gull” on his travels.For many, it’s a disquieting experience.

Harry Kane has become the leading goalscorer in Premier League London derbies following his goal in Tottenham’s 3-1 defeat over Arsenal.The England captain put his strike in the middle of the net from the spot to beat Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and make the game 1-1, overtaking Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as the footballer with the most goals in games between clubs in the captial.Kane also became the first player to score 100 away goals in the league in the Saturday lunchtime game at the Emirates.READ MORE: Three things Mikel Arteta got right as Arsenal beat 10-man Tottenham North London DerbyThe hitman had been level with Henry - who's on 43 London derby goals - before his penalty goal, while Frank Lampard and Teddy Sheringham are tied for third on 32. But now Kane is one ahead and will no doubt have plenty of opportunities to push the number higher.His record of 100 away goals in the league is already six ahead of Wayne Rooney, who is in second place with 94.

Tennessee’s high court withdrew a ruling that required police to publicly release their investigation of country singer Naomi Judd’s death.  The state Supreme Court did not rule on whether the records can be released, however sent the case back to the lower court for another hearing.  Naomi Judd's family filed a court petition in August to seal police reports and recordings made during the investigation into the country star's death.  The records contained video and audio interviews with Judd's family members following her passing. Releasing these details would result in "significant trauma and irreparable harm," her family said.