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Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Daily Mail
My customer's neighbours REFUSED to cut down their hedge... so here's what I did next
A man who was fed up with his neighbour refusing to cut down their large hedge took drastic action. In a video shared on TikTok, the irritated homeowner, posting under the username @gardenyardzmowing1982, showed how something as mundane as a garden border can cause conflict. In the clip the frustrated gardener showed off the huge shrub separating his and his neighbour's homes. Panning across the garden TikTok users could see the metres-long shrub standing almost twice as tall as the neighbour. The TikToker claimed that the house next door had 'refused' to cut it back and he had been forced to take matters in to his own hands. His video then showed a time lapse of the content creator, dressed in navy trousers and a T-shirt, using a hedge trimmer to cut down at least a foot of growth. By the end of the video, the guerrilla gardener had taken off a considerable chunk from the top of the shrub and seemed satisfied with the transformation. And while the TikTok user was pleased with his handiwork, others were less than impressed and took tot he comments under his video to express their concerns. One user suggested the neighbour might sue and wrote: 'By Law in the UK you are allowed to cut anything overhanging your garden but not the entire hedge. If I was your neighbour I'd sue'. Another TikTok user echoed this, commenting: 'If it the hedge belongs to a neighbour you can cut anything over hanging on your side of the boundary but you are not allowed to reduce the height without permission. Criminal damage'. One voiced concern over local wildlife and asked whether the TikToker had considered nesting birds before shopping off the overhanging branches. They commented: 'I hope you avoided the nesting season?' and another joined in the sentiment, adding, 'Hedges are for wildlife as much as anything else. you could have simply trimmed the top not hacked it off. But then I suppose most people don't consider others, least of all the natural world.' While the TikTok user was pleased with his handiwork, others were less than impressed and took tot he comments under his video to express their concerns. While another suggested that the neighbour might have been growing the hedge tall for privacy reasons, writing, 'Maybe the neighbour wanted it tall for a reason. Probably to block out annoying neighbours'. Others criticised the keen gardener and asked why he had cut the hedge down and limited his own privacy with users writing: 'The hedge is great for privacy and wind protection', 'You should have left it, was more private' and 'why did you do his side you can't do it some people like privacy!'. According to the website you can only trim a hedge up to the property boundary. If you do more than this your neighbour could take you to court for damaging their property.
Fox News
26-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Beach visitor accidentally picks up shell of venomous snail that can kill a human in moments
A woman visiting a local beach was walking along the tide admiring shells when she picked up one that could have had deadly repercussions. Sharing her story on TikTok, the woman shows herself finding a spotted, cone-shaped shell and picking it up. She was in Okinawa, Japan, when this happened. "She doesn't know it yet, but she's about to pick up the world's deadliest shell that leads to full paralysis in minutes," the text on the video says. The woman picked up a cone snail shell with coils spotted in brown and white. Cone snails are one of the most venomous animals on Earth, with approximately 600-700 species of slugs in existence, according to the Ocean Conservancy (OC). Most venom in the snails will "cause tingling or numbness at the injection site, then spread to the impacted limb and eventually the entire body," according to OC. In a follow-up video that garnered millions of likes, the woman shared that she did research on the shell and its usual inhabitant, finding out even "worse" information about it. "My brain kept convincing me that I had been stung and just didn't realize it. By the fourth day of panic, my husband was sick of reassuring me I was indeed going to live," she said. Cone snails are marine predators. They use venom to immobilize their prey by using their "harpoon-like teeth" to inject victims, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The video garnered nearly one million likes, with TikTokers weighing in on the incident. "This is why life should have an instruction manual," said one woman. A user commented, "Don't touch anything pretty." "I wonder if my mother-in-law would like a cone shell collection," joked one TikToker. Another user said, "I grew up in Hawaii and they taught me this in fourth grade." The person added, "But I don't think it's common knowledge."
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Asos shoppers fuming after retailer makes key change to returns & it's bad news if you often try multiple sizes
ASOS shoppers have been left fuming after the online retailer has made a huge change to its returns policy. From yesterday, June 24, if your account has an average returns rate of 70 per cent over the past five orders, it will be banned. 3 3 An ASOS spokesperson: "We recently closed the accounts of a small group of customers whose shopping activity has consistently fallen outside our Fair Use policy. "This helps us maintain our commitment to offering free returns to all customers across all core markets." Since the change came in, a number of shoppers have had their accounts cancelled and others left annoyed about the policy. TikTok user @lowkeypesh uploaded a clip slamming the move saying it is hard if you want to try on a few sizes to get the perfect fit. She shared: 'I personally feel like they need to change this because if there's like a sizing issue or, for instance, I'm buying two items. 'I'm buying like one size bigger and smaller or my actual size, for instance. 'The company is basically penalising me for returning items that don't fit me or whatever.' Asos addressed concerns about sizing, and said in a statement: 'We understand that finding the perfect fit can be tricky sometimes. 'To make it easier, check out our Size Guide and product reviews. 'If you have the ASOS app, our Fit Assistant tool will make personalised size recommendations while you're browsing.' ASOS launches brand new secret sale where EVERYTHING is £5 - including Topshop, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius goodies perfect for summer However, the TikTok user claimed that it can be hard to find the correct size, particularly if some items don't have a video attached in the listing. Many people took to the comments to share their annoyance, with one saying: 'What do they expect when you can't go in and try clothes on. So ridiculous.' Another added: 'An online-only brand penalising returns is wild.' However, one pointed out: 'Tbh I blame the fashion influencers for these rules, so many companies are doing it now because so many of them buy so much & take so much back. 'I love watching the fashion reels but I honestly think this is why so many companies are now doing this.' ASOS' CANCELLED ACCOUNTS Shoppers were sent emails detailing how their accounts had been closed with "immediate effect" after the online retailer said they breached the terms of its Fair Use Policy. The move sparked fury among punters, with many describing the move as "unfair" and "insane". It is understood that even if customers have not used their account in recent months, it could still be closed if they breached policy rules. Last year, the online department store said it would charge customers for returning items unless they spent a certain amount. The new rule means shoppers only get free returns if they keep £40 or more of their order. Otherwise, £3.95 will be deducted from their refund. Premier ASOS customers, who pay £9.95 a year for free delivery, are also not exempt from the change. But they only need to keep £15 of their order to dodge the charge. The digital department store previously said its profits were bruised by customers making large orders and not keeping all of the items. However, the move has been labelled as unfair by many punters, especially as they cannot try before they buy when shopping online. CRACK DOWN ON RETURNS And ASOS is not the only online store to crack down on customers who make frequent returns. H&M, Boohoo, Pretty Little Thing, and Zara are among stores which now charge customers. Next also introduced the change at the start of 2023 and customers now have to fork out £2.50 per item returned. In December 2023, Debenhams left shoppers feeling "cheated" after introducing a charge for returning online goods. Other ways to save money at ASOS HERE are some of the best ways you can save and get the best prices at ASOS and other outlet stores. Save money with ASOS Flash Sales and promo codes Flash Sales are mini-sales that last anywhere between a couple of hours to a few days - such as the 'Sample Sale'. When one occurs, an ASOS promo code will often be advertised that can be used on a particular product or range. Flash Sales also happen around bank holidays and other 'special' days like Valentine's Day, Halloween and April Fools' Day. Get an ASOS birthday discount code When signing up to ASOS, or any retailer for that matter, make sure to put in all your personal details, including your birthday, for special rewards. If a retailer knows your birthday, they'll send you a code two weeks before for you to use on full-price items. Sign up to the ASOS newsletter Again, this doesn't just apply for ASOS, but signing up to newsletters keeps you in the loop with all the latest deals and discounts as soon as they're announced. By signing up, you're usually rewarded with a new customer promo code for money off your first purchase. Buy from the multipack section Multipack sections often go unnoticed but they're a lifesaver for saving money on wardrobe essentials. For example, a plain white ASOS DESIGN women's t-shirt costs £8* when bought by itself, but a pack of two t-shirts comes in at £15* and a pack of three comes in at £22*. Get cheaper delivery While it's understandable you wan't your new product as soon as possible, try and pay for the least expensive delivery option - even if it means waiting an extra day or two for it to arrive. ASOS offers free Standard Delivery (usually £4.50) on all purchases over £40, too. Find deals in the sales If you're looking for ASOS discounts, make sure you check the outlet. The ASOS Outlet is great for finding cheap out-of-season stock, just as you'd expect at a regular outlet shop. You can find items with huge discounts of up to 70%.
Daily Mail
19-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Restaurant's bizarre requirement sparks fiery debate about adults ordering off the kids' menu
Who knew that kids menus could come with such intense restrictions? That's exactly what TikTok user @ discovered when she went to place a phone order for an Italian restaurant her and her family eat at pretty often. In a now-viral TikTok video, she explained that after putting in the order for her and her husband she asked for the spaghetti and meatballs off of the designated kids' menu for her eight-year-old daughter. But she was told by the restaurant that she wasn't allowed to get anything off the children's section over the phone because the eatery couldn't verify whether or not it was actually for a youngster - and it sparked a massive debate. 'So I order it and they tell me that they don't take orders for kids' spaghetti and meatballs over the phone because they think it's adults buying the spaghetti and meatballs kids' portion and eating it themselves,' the woman said. 'So you can only [get] kids' spaghetti and meatballs if you eat at the restaurant.' She ended the video by posing the question, 'Is this normal?' and social media users definitely had thoughts. Many people flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts, launching a fiery argument about whether or not restaurants should require confirmation that kids' meals are for kids. 'Not normal and frankly asinine,' one TikTok user said of the restaurant's rule. 'Never heard of a restaurant doing this,' another chimed in. A different user commented: 'That's so odd. If I'm buying something, then I don't need to be questioned. If you don't want my money... bye.' Other users pointed out that even if it was an adult ordering off the kids' menu it wasn't hurting the restaurant in any way. 'Kids portions are less money because they are smaller portions and or less expensive food groups,' one said. 'So there should be no business reason for them caring if an adult eats it.' Another TikTok user wrote: 'I'm so confused? Who cares who eats the kids meal? You are paying less because it's a smaller portion. 'Some elderly people needs kids portions as well. That's crazy business.' It launched a fiery argument about whether or not restaurants should require confirmation that kids' meals are for kids Some users even suggested that she cancel the order Very few users explained that allowing adults to eat off of a kid's menu would be bad for business Some users even added that the poster should have canceled her order immediately. 'Please tell me you said, "Cool cancel the entire order,"' one user wrote, to which the original poster replied, 'They offered me the option of getting a side of spaghetti and adding a meatball. So dumb.' 'A sale is a sale - you don't want to sell me a kids meal, I'll go somewhere else. Simple,' another user offered. And while most comments mirrored similar sentiments, there were a select few who didn't find an issue with the restaurant's policy. 'Kid menus are usually a financial loss for the restaurant. The menus exist to entice in families,' one person offered. 'TikTok has normalized adults purchasing kids portions so I kinda get their reasoning but they should know when to enact this 'policy' and it's not when someone is ordering other stuff,' another said.
Independent Singapore
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
Pasar malam stall in Malaysia charges extra if you ask for roti john ‘without vegetables'
MALAYSIA: At one pasar malam stall in Malaysia, diners can order food items such as roti john without veggies, but they have to pay an additional RM1 (S$0.30). Understandably, when a local TikTok user featured the stall earlier this week, the video went viral, getting over 500,000 views and more than 400 comments. @meowmeowwwi1 no hashtags, this was meant for you ♬ Sybau – KCK Mixes On Sunday (June 14), user Sen, who is responsible for the @meowmeowwwi1 account, posted a video of a night market stall that had a sign that said 'Roti John/Kebab/Pita/ Wraps taknak sayur tambah RM1'. The author of the clip wrote, 'What is pasar malam all about bro?' and added a meme from a film of an actor looking frightened and confused. The sign certainly raised more than a few eyebrows. Commenting on the video, many were as confused as Sen that the stall owner wanted to charge more for what is essentially fewer ingredients in people's orders. Some opined that it was just another way to earn more, and that instead of charging a higher price, it should actually be reduced. 'Infinite money farming,' Sen said in a comment. 'If vegetables are placed on the side, how much is the charge?' one wondered. 'Do I get a refund if I change my mind and want the vegetables back?' another wondered. Others had different takes, however. The top comment on the video was from someone who, perhaps jokingly, wrote that maybe it was the stall owner's way of encouraging a healthy eating style. 'That's okay, he wants us to live healthy,' a commenter chimed in. A TikTok user wrote that the extra charge for veggies was a 'punishment,' presumably for those who don't want them. One said that the extra charge could be because of the extra effort the stall staff needs to make in order to ensure the orders are vegetable-free. 'Usually, they mix vegetables with meat, and it's ready. So when people don't want vegetables, the vendors have to cut new and extra portions,' they explained. Another argued that a possible reason for the extra charge for orders without vegetables is that when the veggies are taken away, more meat needs to be added, and meat costs more than vegetables. 'If they don't, the kebab will be thinner,' the commenter added. Some encouraged the post author and others to be more chill about the whole thing. 'It's okay, just be willing to pay,' coaxed one. /TISG Read also: Man warns public after seeing woman in hijab selling pork satay at Woodlands pasar malam stall
