All news by author: Julia Banim

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by comedian Russell Brand when she was a 16-year-old schoolgirl claims he was "preoccupied" with her virginity, and would refer to her as his 'little dolly' - he denies the claims

In his 2007 memoir My Booky Wook, comedian Russell Brand opened up about a raucous teenage trip he took with his father, admitting he lost his virginity to a sex worker paid for by his dad

Gogglebox viewers will usually only get a small glance at the stars' various homes, but there's much more to see beyond the sofa, from swish kitchens to adorable nurseries

John Junior became a suicide prevention activist after almost taking his own life before a poignant episode of Channel 4's Hollyoaks changed his perspective

He was once a constant presence on daytime TV, but as his former This Morning colleagues head to the National Television Awards, The Mirror takes a look at Phillip Schofield's new life away from the spotlight

As iconic EastEnders macho man Phil Mitchell, Steve McFadden has brought us some of EastEnders' most memorable storylines, and he's also reportedly had plenty of soap-worthy drama in his own life

Having become the fourth woman in Britain to be handed a whole-life sentence, Lucy Letby now faces spending the rest of her life in jail with every grim chapter planned out

A senior doctor who analysed Lucy Letby's newborn victims told the court there was a distinct pattern to how the killer nurse selected the babies to target

Although Roy Keane is well known for his toughness on the pitch and no-nonsense punditry, there's a much softer side to him away from the competitive world of professional football

After being handed a whole-life sentence for her crimes, serial killer nurse Lucy Letby will now live out the rest of her days in prison, without any possibility of release, and each stage of her life has already been planned for

On March 24, 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley vanished seemingly without a trace while enjoying a Caribbean cruise with her family. Her whereabouts remain a mystery to this day

Prison can be a very dangerous place, particularly when you're a notorious criminal well-known to your other inmates, and tensions have in the past erupted out in some harrowingly violent ways

Rumours have been circulating online concerning Lucy Letby's first days at high-security prison HMP Low Newton, with some claiming the child killer has been subjected to a violent attack by fellow inmates

As Max Branning in EastEnders, Jake Wood brought viewers some of the most nail-biting storylines in soap history, but his life away from Albert Square is a world away from his character's antics

We all know how hard it can be to get a good night's sleep from time to time and one doctor has bad news for couples - they should never share a bed

A woman says she's been left navigating a pretty awkward situation after accidentally telling her friend's husband that she'd had plastic surgery, putting their friendship in jeopardy

It's one of the most iconic Italian desserts and one that's more or less impossible to resist at the end of a delicious meal, but the origins of Tiramisu may well catch you by surprise

With spider season fast approaching, many arachnophobes will be searching around in terror for ways to keep these widely feared eight-legged creatures at bay - and there's one natural ingredient in particular that works like a charm

A pregnant woman says she and her husband are butting heads over childcare. While he believes she should stay at home like a 'good mum', as the breadwinner, she feels it would make far more sense for him to be a stay-at-home dad

A bridesmaid was apparently initially thrilled after winning £5,000 on a Lottery scratch card given to her as a wedding favor, but the mood soon soured after she was pressured to give some of her prize money to the bride and groom

A motoring expert has shared a little-known hack that could well help keep you safe should you run into any danger, and she's urged those who often drive alone to give it a go for themselves

A knowledgeable hairdresser has shared how exactly you should be brushing your hair, and it would appear that many of us have been getting it completely wrong for years

A woman who has never given her cluttered home a deep clean claims she often doesn't get around to doing the washing up, and thinks nothing of leaving her dirty pans lying around the kitchen for a month

Medical expert Dr Michael Mosley has shared how those looking to get fitter could well reap some of the benefits of exercise as they go about their day-to-day lives, without breaking a sweat

A woman who claims she gets 'mum-shamed' when dropping off and picking her kids up from school says she deliberately dresses in a way she knows will anger them, and doesn't care about their dirty looks