All news by author: Julia Banim

A woman has told how she and her sibling came across a hidden room in their late great-grandmother's house that had been kept sealed off for more than two decades

A Ryanair passenger has revealed how they managed to sneak extra luggage aboard a flight, apparently without paying any extra money whatsoever, and many people think it's 'genius'

A mum-of-two who bought her kettle back in 2001 has joked that it may well 'outlive her', with the appliance still going strong after 22 years and countless cups of tea

A dad-to-be says he and his wife have their hearts set on a very popular name for their baby boy, but fear they'll regret it if there ends up being multiple kids with the same name in his class

A doctor has delved into some of the reasons why you might find yourself suffering from a frustratingly itchy bum, including when it could be a sign of a 'silent killer'

A mum-to-be says she and her husband are now considering hyphenating their 'celestial' sounding surnames for their baby, but fear others won't understand that this decision is connected to their heritage

For World Thyroid Day, an expert has warned people of the red flag symptoms to look out for, and has advised how you might decrease your risk of getting the disease

The cleaning fan was fed up of the tedious task of cleaning out her washing machine drawers as they are so fiddly to reach - until she found a hack that has been dubbed a major game-changer

With the long summer months still ahead, many people will be looking forward to kicking back with an ice-cold glass of Pimm's, with the distinctly sweet yet bitter taste sparking curiosity year after year

A 40-year-old mum who regularly gets compliments about her youthful appearance has shared her 'top tips on ageing well', and says she now looks and feels younger than ever

A mum-of-two managed to shed an astonishing seven stone in the space of just one year, and credits her extraordinary transformation to ditching fad diets and weighing scales

A 25-year-old cat who was found emaciated and flea-ridden in the gutter has been videoed crying with joy after being reunited with her beloved owners two years after she vanished

A bride couldn't help but laugh when she learned of her fiancé's last-minute idea to cut costs. It could save the couple thousands, but she's not on board at all

A new mum who gave birth at the roadside after just four pushes reckons she knows the exact reason why her baby shot out so fast, and a number of other mothers can relate all too well

A couple attribute their happy marriage to always making sure to prioritise each other over their children and says this is the reason why their marriage is still going strong after 30 years

TV doctor and weight loss expert Dr Michael Mosley has shared his go-to tip for those wanting to transform their weight loss efforts, urging them to eat plenty of protein for long-lasting results

A nutritionist has encouraged parents not to just give desserts to fussy eating children as a reward, and has advised a number of other more helpful tactics instead

A woman who has never liked her 'entitled' co-worker says the final straw came when she started accusing her stealing her parking spot. Fed up with her antics, she decided to take her sweet revenge

A new mum who felt under pressure to give her baby daughter a name now wants to change her 'harsh' sounding choice, but some reckon the alternative sounds too rude

A couple is now said to be embroiled in a heated feud with their neighbour, after returning from their holiday only to find they'd constructed a 7ft 'Berlin wall' in their absence

A mum-to-be who is excitedly awaiting the arrival of her baby daughter says she's been left in an awkward predicament after her mother-in-law decided to 'gift' the unborn child her middle name

A woman who tried TV doctor Michael Mosley's Fast 800 diet for one week says she was left astounded by the results at the end of her experiment, and now feels as though she's 'hit the reset button'

A woman who avoided mirrors for two decades, because she felt so self-conscious about her hair loss, has now been left in tears of joy after a confidence-boosting visit to a hair replacement firm

Ahead of sandal season, a podiatrist has shared the worst things a person can let happen to their feet, and these podiatry no-nos can be easily avoided with a bit of knowledge

A savvy foodie has shared how she gets her trusty air fryer looking sparkling once more even after multiple uses, and it's super easy to give it a go for yourself