In a 2023 study by Kings College London, it was found that the UK public is highly trusting, especially towards people of different nationalities and those they meet for the first time. However, psychologist Dr Julie Smith warns in a TikTok video that toxic friendships can still exist, noting three signs: lack of celebration during good times, refusal to apologize for harm caused, and feeling the need to walk on eggshells around the friend. Dr Smith emphasizes the importance of evaluating friendships that may be taking away from one’s life rather than adding to it.
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‘Nightmare’ Neighbour fined for rat infested garden in Melton Mowbray
Richard Bates from Melton Mowbray was fined £1,200 by Leicester Magistrates’ Court for neglecting his severely overgrown garden, which included a rat’s nest. Despite receiving warnings and support from the council, he failed to comply with a community protection notice, prompting the council to take action to maintain public safety and cleanliness. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Richard Bates was fined £1,200 by the council for not cleaning up his messy garden, which...
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