All news by author: Courtney Pochin

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'I did a full face of Poundland make-up - I was orange but £1 item impressed me'
A professional make-up artist has shared her thoughts on products from Poundland after attempting to put together a make-up bag from the store for as little money as possible
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Dentist shares 'vertical' technique for flossing teeth - as many make mistake
A leading dentist has explained the proper way to floss between your teeth, using an upward and downward technique, instead of going backward and forward as most people mistakenly do
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Supermarket expert shares little-known shelf 'trap' that makes you spend more
A consumer psychologist has shared her thoughts on some of the little-known tricks used in supermarkets that make you want to shop for longer and buy more - including product placement and music choices
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Hairdresser shares clean hair mistake people make before visiting the salon
A hairstylist and expert colourist has shared the biggest mistake people make when arriving at a salon for their appointment that can have an adverse impact on their hair colour
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Expert shares key trick to find your car when you can't recall where it's parked
An auto expert has shared little-known car hacks and tips with The Mirror, including a trick you can try with your key fob that will help you track down your vehicle when you are struggling to find it in a car park
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Hairdresser shares water mistake when washing that actually makes hair greasier
A hairstylist and colourist has shared the biggest mistake people make when washing their hair in the shower that can actually make your hair greasier instead of cleaning it
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Chef shares restaurant prep tricks - including food that's ready-made and frozen
A former MasterChef winner, who has his own restaurant, has opened up about some of the tricks of the trade, sharing a few behind the scenes 'secrets' of how kitchens work
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Uber Eats driver sobs after getting 84p tip, asking how he is 'supposed to live'
In heartbreaking footage shared on social media, a delivery driver could be seen wiping back tears after receiving a tip worth just 84p, and has called upon people to tip more generously if they can afford to do so
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Teacher explains time kids should go to bed on school nights - depending on age
A teacher caused a stir online after sharing a guide on bedtimes for children depending on their age, as some parents thought it was brilliant but others didn't agree with it
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'I named my twins after TV characters by accident - now I want to change them'
An anonymous mum has expressed her regret over her twins' monikers after discovering she'd accidentally given them the same names as TV characters
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'We tried Nando's hottest ever meal - which you have to sign a waiver to eat'
Nando's has brought back their hottest ever level on the PERi-ometer, the VUSA XX HOT which is so spicy you have to sign a liability waiver before you give it a go
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Royal fans in stitches over Princess Margaret’s 'shady' gift to Prince Harry
Royal fans who have been reading Prince Harry's new book have been left amused by a passage in which he recalls an unusual Christmas gift from his late great aunt, Princess Margaret
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Woman shares what life's like in a 'Mommune' raising kids with other single mums
A single mum has opened up about what it's like to live in a 'Mommune' with other women, going through divorces, raising their children together and supporting one another when times are tough
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Dame Deborah James's mum shares 'agony' for grandchildren she can't cope with
Heather James has opened up about how she is navigating life after the loss of her daughter, Dame Deborah James, who tragically died last year from bowel cancer
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Harry's unusual TK Maxx shopping routine - 15-minute rule and no changing rooms
Prince Harry opened up about his shopping habits in his new memoir Spare, explaining how he used to 'snag' bargains from high street retailer TK Maxx and had a specific system for doing so
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Aldi and Lidl's little-known middle aisle shopping 'tricks', according to expert
A consumer psychologist has shared sneaky supermarket tips with The Mirror, including how Aldi and Lidl both appear to be using similar psychological 'tricks' on their customers
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Woman shares £1.90 'magic ingredient' to make filthy towels look good as new
A cleaning guru has gone viral online after sharing her top laundry tips and tricks, including how to get old, grubby white towels looking good as new and it won't cost you much to do
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Car expert shares little-known key fob hack - but it will only work for some
An auto expert has shared several little-known car hacks and tips with The Mirror, including a trick you can try with your electronic key fob that will open your windows from outside
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Harry's relationship with royals broke down over 'anger' and 'trauma' - expert
A psychologist has shared his thoughts on the relationship breakdown between Prince Harry and the Royal Family, ahead of the official release of the Duke of Sussex's bombshell memoir Spare
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Expert warns of 'sneaky' trick supermarkets play by putting Easter eggs out now
Shoppers have been left bemused to see Christmas chocolate replaced by Easter goodies on supermarket shelves in January - but it turns out there's a sneaky reason this happens
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'I tried McDonald's game-changing new burger - and it lives up to all the hype'
McDonald's launched a new burger this week, the double McPlant, which fans of the fast food chain have branded a 'game-changer' - we gave it a try to see if it's as good as they say
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Chef shares topping hack to make supermarket pizza so much more 'exciting'
A chef, who was crowned Pizza Chef of the Year in 2022, has shared her top tips for cooking pizza with The Mirror, including an easy way to 'pimp up' supermarket ready-made pizzas
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Sleep expert debunks 8-hour sleep rule and says you shouldn't lie-in at weekend
A sleep expert has claimed it's not true that people need to get at least eight hours of sleep every night, debunking the common rule and instead sharing other tips for the right amount of shut-eye
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Dentist shares proper technique for brushing teeth - as many people get it wrong
A dentist has shared the correct way to brush your teeth to ensure they stay clean and healthy, as he claims many people make a big mistake with their brushing technique
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Forgotten McDonald's items we wish would make a comeback - including the McRib
Over the years many items have come and gone from the McDonald's menu in the UK and there are a few classics fans of the fast-food chain are desperate to have back