All news by author: Julia Banim

A woman was reduced to tears after her Christmas dinner guests said they would go to her home on Christmas Day on the agreement they would all bring a dish to help her out. Now they've backtracked and she's threatening to cancel altogether

Beloved comedian Victoria Wood, who passed away in 2016, spent her final hours on Earth surrounded by loved ones, keeping her famous sense of humour to the very last

As Katherine Jenkins spreads some Christmas cheer in a very special festive concert, we take a look at her life away from the stage, including her TV star split and the terrifying attack she suffered

As many movie lovers once again settle in for their annual rewatch of It's A Wonderful Life, we take a look at some of the darker tales behind the making of the timeless Christmas classic

The two unnamed teenagers convicted of the murder of Brianna Ghey are said to have had a 'deadly influence' on each other, described in court as a torture-obsessed girl and her 'meal deal' sidekick

As soapstar Richard Blackwood competes on the BBC's Celebrity Masterchef: Christmas Cook-Off 2023, we take a look at his life behind the scenes, including his devastating loss and his tragic struggle after being declared bankrupt

David Mitchell and Victoria Coren Mitchell clicked immediately during their very first meeting, with Victoria knowing that he was the man for her within a matter of hours - but it wasn't all plain sailing

Former political advisor Derek Draper, who is married to broadcaster Kate Garraway, is understood to be in a 'very serious condition', having suffered from severe complications from Covid

The mysterious fate of Flight MH370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, continues to perplex all these years later, and there have been various theories as to what exactly happened in the sky that day. Here, the Mirror breaks those down to analyse what really happened at 30,000ft

As East17 keep their fingers crossed for a second Christmas number one, The Mirror gets the behind the scenes lowdown from bandmate Terry Coldwell about their classic festive track Stay Another Day

The November 2020 disappearance of Melissa Caddick has long left detectives mystified, with the seemingly successful businesswoman leaving behind a shocking secret

As EastEnders' Sonia Fowler deals with plenty of upset over in Albert Square, we take a look at actor Natalie Cassidy's life behind the scenes, from her celeb feuds to her Bake Off star daughter

As Bradley Walsh prepares to present this year's Royal Variety Performance on ITV1, we take a look at his life behind the scenes, from his extraordinary net worth to his talented showbiz wife

Princess Diana was reportedly furious with the now King Charles III after he exposed her to a mortifying faux pas during her first Christmas at Sandringham with the Royal family

We take a look at author JK Rowling's life now away from the world of Harry Potter, from her Scottish mansion and being 'shunned' by the cast of the movies to receiving apologies from the BBC

Wallace and Gromit movies have long been a beloved part of many people's Christmas TV traditions, but many may not know about some of the real-life tragedies behind the iconic claymation universe

We take a look at the mysterious love life of iconic crooner and longtime bachelor Sir Cliff Richard, who has long been viewed as a bit of an 'enigma' when it comes to matters of the heart

As Emmerdale's Zak Dingle, Steve Halliwell brought us one of the greatest soap legends of all time, but his road to stardom was far from easy, as the actor lived on the streets before finding success

Former star judge of The Great British Bake Off Mary Berry allegedly feuded with Paul Hollywood after 'siding with his wife in split', with tensions coming to a head at a food show

The late Queen Elizabeth II made a sweet appearance at Prince William's university graduation and reportedly and is said to have enjoyed the post-ceremony garden party so much that she extended her stay

Prince William and Kate Middleton famously fell in love as young students at St Andrews University, and one daring fashion show appearance reportedly set sparks flying

Like many students, Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoyed a takeaway during their university days, and there was one restaurant in particular that had them coming back again and again

They may now be more accustomed to palace life, but Prince William and Kate Middleton once lived in a very ordinary student house, and were said to be 'ideal tenants'

As Princess Anne celebrates 31 years of marriage to second husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, we take a look at the dramatic romances of her younger years, including an alleged secret affair with her bodyguard

As Gemma Collins prepares to bare-all for ITV's The Real Full Monty: Jingle Balls, we take a look at her life behind the scenes, including her remarkable weight loss journey and rollercoaster relationship