All news by author: Courtney Pochin
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Top 10 'best' toys for Christmas announced - and Barbie isn't number one
John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys for Christmas 2023 after months of testing out products with children aged five to 10 - and there are lots of 90s favourites on the list
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James Martin's 'doomed' love with Hollywood royalty and disinterest in marriage
Celebrity chef James Martin is in a long-term relationship with a television producer but has also previously dated Hollywood royalty after an actress 'won' his company at a charity auction
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'I tested the correct way to use a cheese grater - with little-known tip'
People are only just learning the 'correct' use for the fourth side of a cheese grater, as such we decided to give it a go in a bid to discover how well it really works
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Weather expert warns of UK hotspots set for Mediterranean heat with dire results
A senior meteorologist has shared his predictions for the UK's changing climate over the next 20 to 30 years, warning that we can expect 'chaos' with unpredictable weather and 'surprise' wildfires
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Sinead O'Connor's music became her therapy after 'traumatic' childhood
Singer Sinead O'Connor admitted to having a traumatic past where she claimed she suffered abuse at the hands of her own mother and even spent time in an institution in Ireland as a teen
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Michael Barrymore's love life - distraught ex-wife to happiness with boyfriend
As Michael Barrymore is reportedly planning a comeback, we take a look back at his love life over the years - including his long-term marriage to his wife who was distraught by their split
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Corrie's Billy's life away from soap, cruel Hollywood snub and split from costar
Daniel Brocklebank is well known for his roles on Coronation Street and Emmerdale, but the actor admits he struggled to get certain roles after coming out publicly as gay as a teenager
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Harrowing case of Lucie Blackman who was dismembered and entombed in concrete
A new Netflix documentary Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case explores the devastating true story of a woman who went missing in Tokyo and the international investigation that followed
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'I tried the fried chicken Beyoncé had at her wedding - it blew my mind'
Popeyes famously supplied the food at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's wedding reception, and now it's launched its wedding catering service in the UK. Here, The Mirror puts the fried chicken to the test...
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'I tried the game-changing viral garlic peeling hack - it's not what it seems'
A viral video of a woman peeling a bulb of garlic has left foodies mesmerised by how easy it looks, so we put the hack to the test to see if it lives up to the hype
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Alan Titchmarsh's life off-screen - sex guru denial and his racy side hustle
Alan Titchmarsh has made a name for himself as a professional gardener and broadcaster, but for some of his fans he's also become a 'sex symbol' and has a little-known raunchy side hustle
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'We tried everything on Papa John's new summer menu - there was clear standout'
Papa John's has launched a new limited-edition menu for the summer which features four new pizzas and several sides as well as a sweet treat for dessert - and we've tried them all
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Tommy Fury's tumultuous love life from furious ex to Love Island and Molly-Mae
As Tommy Fury celebrates his engagement, we take a look back at the professional boxer's dating history that led him to find true love with fellow Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague
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Man praised for getting 'superb' revenge on driver who parked over the lines
A gym-goer has been praised on social media after sharing their hilarious response to a car they spotted taking up two spaces as they left a note and 'gift' for the driver
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Driver slammed by neighbours for taking up two spaces - but has valid excuse
A driver has told how they've come under fire from their neighbours for taking up 'two parking spaces' despite the street not having any clearly defined parking bays or lines
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'Neighbours' tap has been running for 13 years - they leave it on for the cats'
A homeowner has been left frustrated over the sound of constant running water coming from their neighbour's house, but the couple in question don't see an issue with it
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'My sister-in-law ruined my wedding with an Instagram post, I'm devastated'
A bride-to-be has been warned that her sister-in-law is 'sabotaging' her wedding, after the other woman messed up the invitations and shared a picture of her in her dress on social media
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Pregnant woman faints on public transport after being forced to beg for a seat
A pregnant woman has turned to the internet for some advice after being ignored by commuters on public transport when she asked if she could have a seat
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'I refused to move my car for disabled man in my road - so he called the police'
A homeowner has turned to the internet for advice after their colleagues criticised them for refusing to move their car for a disabled man - but they're not so sure if they're in the wrong
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'I compared tubs of vanilla ice cream to find best - winner was so unexpected'
In honour of World Ice Cream Day, we decided to try various different tubs of vanilla ice cream available at supermarkets, from own-brand to named brands, to see which is best
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Celebs with drastically different careers after ditching fame
It's no secret that fame comes with a price and for some celebrities, it seems it was too much to pay as they've since stepped out of the limelight and opted for quieter careers - including becoming cheesemakers and firefighters
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McDonald's confirms Monopoly is returning soon - and fans can't wait to play
McDonald's has finally confirmed that their Monopoly game is coming back once again and fans of the fast food chain are going wild over the return of the popular giveaway
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Every single Barbie-inspired outfit Margot Robbie wore on the movie's press tour
Margot Robbie has been travelling the world alongside her Barbie co-stars to celebrate the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated movie and she's been nailing every single look
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Tragedies behind Grange Hill as star George Armstrong dies after long illness
Several of the cast from the hit TV show have passed away in recent years - with some dying young, and others fighting cancer and struggling with issues such as homelessness and alcoholism
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Harry shares light switch habit with Charles and Wiliam but Meghan finds it odd
Prince Harry has previously shared his lightswitch 'obsession' in a documentary about his family and admitted that his wife, Meghan Markle, doesn't understand the habit
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