All news by author: Julia Banim

Warning: explicit language ahead. A new list of banned number plates has now been unveiled by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with many registrations deemed just too rude for the road

A green-fingered expert has advised the exact time of day gardeners should avoid tending to their glorious green spaces, so as to reap the best benefits possible

A mum has shared how she managed to potty train her toddler in just 72 hours, using a hack she describes as the '3P rule', and she reckons any parent can give it a go for themselves

A new optical illusion is putting puzzlers' sight to the test, and only individuals with eyes like a lynx will be able to spot the number 869 in sea of 899s in 20 seconds or under

Mirror reporter Julia Banim visited Morecambe, a Lancashire town recently blasted as being among the worst seaside towns in the UK. She was left struck by the charm of the place

A model claims she has to spend £3,000 a month on tailored clothes in the summer, as she struggles to find regular clothes in the shops that can accommodate her enormous breasts

Cancer Research UK has debunked cancerous food 'myths', detailing what the scientific evidence actually says about certain types of food increasing the risk of cancer

A diner has sparked a heated debate after remarking that he was 'disgusted' by parents who don't clean up after their children in restaurants, arguing that it was unfair on staff

A young man who once felt self-conscious about his receding hairline has left people astonished after unveiling his new hairpiece - and some say he now looks as though he's walked straight off the set of Love Island

A new brainteaser is putting puzzle lovers' sight and reaction speed to the test, challenging them to spot the hidden phone in an ocean of shopping bags in 35 seconds or under

A new survey has revealed the serious impact bedtime habits can have on a relationship, with one out of 10 people even going as far as to break up with their partner over such gripes

The debate as to whether or not ketchup should be kept in the fridge has been raging for years, and it looks as though Heinz has finally delivered their verdict on the matter

A cleaning expert has shared her top tip for banishing stubborn hard water stains from your showerheads and faucets, helping to get your bathroom gleaming once more

Well-known diet expert Michael Mosley has shared three foods to 'avoid or minimise' if you want to speed up your weight loss journey this summer, and has encouraged people to make healthy swaps instead

A holidaymaker has captured the satisfying moment a hotel worker took their revenge on some cheeky sun-lounger hoggers, a move many are declaring it to be 'justice'

A strange and confusing audio illusion is leaving people checking their ears, as not everybody will hear the same thing, and you'll only hear the words you're actually reading

A bride is feeling conflicted after kicking her bridesmaid out of her wedding for wearing a 'very tight, revealing' dress. She feels she did the right thing, but her decision has caused a rift

A sweet puppy was left 'feeling sorry for herself' after poking her head through a hole in her owner's wall only to get stuck, as firefighters scrambled to get her free

A woman says she wasn't happy at all after learning that her eight-year-old daughter had stayed up until 4:30am at her friend's sleepover, but some say she's being a bit of a 'fun sponge'

A worried parent says they're concerned about their husband's unfortunate last name, which has some awkward connotations, and is now trying to persuade him not to pass it on to their kids

A haircare expert has urged people to avoid a damaging yet all too common bedtime habit that may well end up ruining your precious barnet, warning that you could be left with broken strands

People have been asked to find a wellington boot hidden somewhere in a picture of a blooming lovely garden, and if you spot it in less than 34 seconds, then you're better than the average puzzle lover

A little boy's heartwarming gesture for fellow schoolchildren who might be lonely has left people feeling emotional, and many have been inspired to show others kindness in return

A vet is warning pet owners to be vigilant when it comes to leaving one everyday household item lying around, after a sweet 12-week-old puppy became seriously ill

A woman says she's been left distraught after a fellow school mum accused her daughter of 'stealing' some expensive shampoo. She's now refusing to pay the money they're demanding