All news by author: Julia Banim

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Impressionist nails Happy Valley characters - even the show's stars are dazzled
A talented impressionist has left people in absolute stitches with his spot-on impersonation of Happy Valley's cast of characters, and even the show's stars have been left impressed
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UK's 'most unloved cat' looking for new home after being returned by four owners
A moggy who has been dubbed 'the UK's most unloved cat' is now looking for her forever home after having been chucked out by her last four owners for being too much hard work
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Woman's perfect reply to husband who says she does 'nothing' on maternity leave
A new mum has shared her phenomenal, and highly relatable, response to her husband after he jokingly claimed she did 'nothing' all day while off on maternity leave
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'My daughter refuses to invite my wife to her wedding - I won't be attending'
A man whose daughter is getting married this summer says she refuses to invite his wife to her wedding. He's now informed her he also won't be attending, leaving her in tears
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Hairdresser claims she can tell if you're pregnant just by looking at your hair
A hairdresser has claimed that she can tell if a client is pregnant just by looking at their hair, and can even hazard a guess as to whether they're having a boy or a girl
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Greggs super fan dubbed 'Greggs on legs' staggered at cheap outlet prices
A man who loves Greggs so much that he's earned the nickname 'Greggs on legs' has been left gobsmacked by the low prices at a Greggs' bakery outlet, where some products are sold at less than half price
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Peculiar sheep with horn protruding from forehead dubbed 'Ewe-nicorn'
A unique sheep has been spotted trotting around a field with just one horn protruding from the centre of its forehead, and its unusual appearance has earned it the nickname 'Ewe-nicorn'
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Mums are only just realising what plastic on the side of formula boxes is for
A new mum who is currently weaning her firstborn child off milk was blown away to learn what the 'little plastic part' on the side of her baby's formula box was actually for
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'I called police on sister after she wouldn't pay me for cutting her kids' hair'
A newly qualified hairdresser says she ended up filing a police report after her own sister left the salon where she works without paying for her children's haircuts
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Hairdresser leaves people baffled with unusual washing technique for extensions
A hairdresser has demonstrated her top 'cheat wash' tip for cleaning your hair when you've got hair extensions, but simply don't have time to do a full wash and dry
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Restaurant unveils unusual fish and chip pizza - complete with battered scraps
In a collab that has left some baffled and others licking their lips, a chippy and a pizzeria have joined forces to create a bizarre fish and chips pizza - and you've got just two weeks to try it
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Royal fans spot detail missing from new King Charles stamp in historical first
Royal fans have noticed a key detail missing from King Charles II's new stamp, which looks very different than those from previous monarchs - including the late Queen Elizabeth
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KFC fans can bag themselves a free bucket this February - but there's a catch
Those looking to kick back with a cheeky KFC takeaway this month are in for a treat, with the fried chicken outlet offering free buckets all throughout February
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Why you should always look out for the number 7 on TK Maxx price tags
A fashion fan claims to know the exact codes people should look for when hunting for the very best bargains at TK Maxx, sharing her wisdom with fellow thrifty shoppers
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'I brought my daughter to a childfree wedding - I did nothing wrong'
A woman who brought her teenage daughter along to her sister's childfree wedding feels she did 'nothing wrong', and can't understand why her sister reacted so furiously
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'My husband wants us to leave newborn behind and go on holiday - I refuse'
A new mum who is currently on maternity leave says she's been put under pressure by her husband to leave their newborn daughter behind and jet off on a 'once in a lifetime' trip
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'My fiancé wants to bring his daughter on our honeymoon - I just want to relax'
A woman who is set to tie the knot next year is currently in the process of planning her honeymoon but says she wasn't too happy when her husband suggested bringing his daughter along with them
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'I refuse to be my sister-in-law's bridesmaid - she ruined my wedding'
A woman is refusing to be her sister-in-law's bridesmaid after claiming she ruined her wedding. At first, the bride thought she was joking, having believed they'd already buried the hatchet
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Widow 'hurt' as her sister keeps using her maiden name instead of married one
A widowed woman who sadly lost her husband more than two decades ago still considers herself to be a married woman but says her sister takes a different view entirely
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'My sister is no longer invited to my wedding - she doesn't support my marriage'
A bride-to-be claims she's no longer inviting her sister to her wedding after realising she wasn't supportive of her getting married to a man she's only known for a few short months
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'I tried two roast potato hacks and ended up making most gloriously crispy ones'
Mirror reporter Julia Banim had long assumed her method of cooking roast potatoes was best, but was left eating her words after pitting it against two popular viral hacks
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Mrs Hinch fans' 4p trick for cleaning 'entire' washing machine in five minutes
Cleaning fans swear by a thrifty 4p kitchen item that will get your 'entire' washing machine spick and span once more in just five minutes flat, and it couldn't be easier
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Mrs Hinch fans share 79p tip for keeping bedding white - even if it turns yellow
A group of savvy Mrs Hinch fans has shared their go-to ingredient for keeping their bedding gleaming and white - even when it's already turned yellow - and it will only set you back 79p
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Woman who hasn't used shampoo 'in years' shares her holy-grail haircare hack
A woman who says she hasn't washed her hair 'in years' has demonstrated her alternative method of keeping her locks nice and clean, and you'll probably have the exact same ingredient in your kitchen cupboard
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'My twin brother stole my baby name - now I refuse to speak to him'
A young woman who had her heart set on the name 'Amelia' for her future daughter says she was dismayed after her brother and his girlfriend 'stole' the name from her