All news by author: Julia Banim

A maths teacher says they've been left 'holding back tears' after one of their year 11 pupils handed them a funny yet thoughtful gift they'd been working on for months

Mirror reporter Julia Banim filled her trusty hot water bottle with ice-cold water in a bid to try and get a good night's sleep in the heatwave - and it surprisingly worked a treat

A woman who ended up falling fast asleep with her front door wide open was astonished to capture one kind-hearted person's heroic act on her blink door cam footage

Mirror reporter Julia Banim joined the crowds of Manchester City fans lining the streets for the team's victory parade, hoping to get a glimpse of their homecoming heroes

It's a beverage known for its light and refreshing taste, but few will be aware that your favourite gin and tonic pick-me-up has in fact had an interesting role to play in medical history

A dog nutritionist has warned that pet owners shouldn't ignore their pooch's bad breath, as it could well indicate a 'sinister' health problem, and certain breeds are more at risk than others

A 'happily married' dad says he's been regularly cheating on his wife for the past seven years to add a little 'spice' to his sex life, and says this has been key for maintaining a successful relationship

A parent says they've been left incandescent with rage after their father-in-law cut their daughter's hair without permission, in a move they feel seriously overstepped their boundaries

The founder of Wagamama has shared how the name of his wildly successful noodle bar chain was actually inspired by a cheeky joke among friends, many years ago

Foodies are only just realising that they've been cooking their vegetables completely wrong for years, and could well be losing out on all important vitamins and nutrients

Chef Jamie Oliver has shared the three speedy methods he swears by when it comes to whipping up 'perfect poached eggs', promising a "soft, delicate, gorgeous" yolk

A mum says she's become sick and tired of 'rude' people spelling her baby daughter's name completely wrong, and feels they should really be making more of an effort to get it correct

A man who refers to himself as 'Ken doll Kardashian' has spent £80,000 on achieving his unique look, and says he doesn't care what anyone else thinks about his 'flashy and classy' style

A woman who is set to be her friend's maid of honour says she couldn't believe it when the bride-to-be asked her to wear a cardigan to the wedding, so as to cover up the small sensor on her arm

A doctor has urged couples looking to improve their sleep quality to sleep apart in separate beds, warning that sharing a bed could well be affecting their health and wellbeing

A woman who paid extra for an exit seat during a seven-hour flight was left raging after a mother with a child on her lap prevented her from reclining - swearing at her whenever she dared try

An expert has urged social media users against trying out a new 'cooling hack' that's recently gone viral on TikTok, warning that it could well result in an electric shock

A man who moved to the UK knowing barely any English says he managed to get to grips with the language by reading Domino's pizza menus - now he owns his very own franchise

A water safety expert has urged parents of young children to be vigilant as temperatures soar this weekend, warning them not to make a deadly paddling pool mistake

A fed-up woman says she's now at her wits end thanks to her 'toxic' neighbour, who has been making an absolute racket at all hours of the night following his acrimonious breakup

A careers expert has urged job seekers to ask two easy questions during an interview, which they claim can instantly show whether or not the company you're applying for has a poor work life balance

A lawncare expert has shared his wisdom on how gardeners can keep their grass looking tip-top this summer, and has warned of the absolute worst thing you do to your lawn during a heatwave

A woman says she was left utterly disgusted after discovering her recently-married friend had deliberately conned her wedding guests into paying for her month-long honeymoon, and decided to expose her

Shoppers have been urged not to keep bottles of milk in the door of their fridge, with an expert advising that this could well be a huge mistake for those looking to save money on their groceries

A little boy whose long hair tumbled down to his waist was left in tears after a hairstylist cut his locks into a 'classic men's haircut', and his heartbreaking reaction has left people divided