All news by author: Julia Banim

A former builder has shared how a simple yet apparently very effective £3 plastic sheet can help lower your energy bills during the colder months, all while keeping harmful mould at bay

A woman has opened up about her decision to marry herself in a 'self wedding', during which she said her vows in front of a mirror and kissed her own reflection

A foodie reporter recently paid a visit to a £45.50 all-you-can-eat restaurant, where diners have to stick to a strict - and rather stressful - time limit. He found it to be somewhat of a mixed bag

A mother says her sister-in-law's wedding photographer wouldn't respect her wishes when it came to taking snaps of her son, and so stood in front of her child to block the lens throughout the rest of the reception. Her sister says she's now ruined the pics

Reporter Kirsty Card recently paid a visit to the world's biggest Primark to see what all the fuss was about. She was left blown away by the 'shopping Goliath', which features a second-hand section, a Greggs, and a mammoth beauty section

A woman says she initially couldn't understand why her brother was keeping his boyfriend of six months a secret from her. She was devastated when she learned the mystery man was actually her 'toxic' ex

A woman says she had hoped to spend a romantic Valentine's Day evening with her husband but was left aghast when he announced that he already had plans with his mum

While his wife was away with work for a few days, a new homeowner says he decided to renovate their three-bed flat without checking his plans over with her first. She wasn't happy when she returned

A man who often babysits for his nephew says his brother and sister-in-law were left absolutely seething when his name turned out to be their baby's first word, and have accused him of taking away their moment

A baker says she was left in two minds as to whether to let her brother and sister-in-law know they were having a baby boy before presenting them with a gender-reveal cake. They ended up screaming at her when she chose to keep quiet

A man says he was left furious when a fellow passenger shamelessly stole his seat on a flight and refused to budge, ultimately leading to him taking revenge by kicking her chair every two minutes

A man says they decided to have their father's neighbour's car towed with 'no warning' after they wouldn't stop parking one of their four cars on his driveway, blocking him in

People have been left absolutely blown away by one couple's genius approach to changing their duvet, which should get what can be a tricky job done and dusted in a matter of seconds

A foodie has shared a clever parcel hack for those who struggle when it comes to whipping up top-notch poached eggs, and claims her tried and trusted method results in 'perfect' eggs every time

Cheryl Fergison, best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders, has spoken out about the importance of highlighting LGBTQ+ storylines in soaps as a way to educate audiences

A woman says she's had to contend with her husband repeatedly waking her up whenever she starts to snore. He's been doing it for years, despite 'countless' conversations, and she's now at her wits' end

A woman who says her sister-in-law ended up alienating various family members due to her bridezilla antics didn't hold back when she started blasting her own wedding as 'bland and boring'

A new mum says she was left with no other choice but to take her baby along to her brother's child-free wedding after their babysitter cancelled at the last minute

A shy man who once turned 'bright red' whenever he spoke to women has splashed out almost £20,000 on a cosmetic surgery transformation in a bid to improve his confidence

A couple was initially over the moon after discovering they'd won £82,000 ($100,000) on a scratch card, but their happiness was sadly short-lived on account of one frustrating rule

A woman has recounted a nightmarish first date that saw her potential love interest drive up in a van and ask for money for parking before swiftly driving off, never to be seen again

For many people, February 14 is regarded as the most romantic day of the year, however, the origin stories behind Valentine's Day are anything but cute and cuddly

An eating competition champion was left dripping in 'blood' after chowing down a kilo and a half of rump steak in under five minutes; the equivalent of devouring 12 quarter-pounder burgers.

A furious mother has expressed outrage after fellow passengers wouldn't offer their seats for her young son, blasting them for allowing the child to sit on the floor

A bridesmaid says she's apprehensive about attending her friend's dream wedding in Taormina, Sicily this August, as she and others in the bridal party will be expected to pay thousands towards the costs