All news by author: Julia Banim

Chef Phil Vickery has opened up about his top tip for cutting the cooking time of jacket potatoes down by 20 minutes, helping home cooks save both time and energy

A woman who always makes an effort for her husband's birthday says she was left disappointed when he didn't even get her so much as a card for her birthday. When friends and family asked her what he'd bought her, she felt she couldn't lie

A woman who is set to welcome her baby daughter in eight weeks' time wants to christen her after both her mother and mother-in-law, but says her in-laws are now pleading with her to change it

A professional cleaner has shared her go-to 'three-step rule' for cleaning hardwood stairs, which she claims will help you get the household chore done in no time at all

A pregnant woman says she now wants to cancel a weekend away with her family after her mum told her dad about her pregnancy against her wishes. She'd wanted to be the one to break the news

A clothing brand has accused Primark of going 'a step too far' with their new hoodie, and has alleged that the logo bears a strong resemblance to one they themselves designed

A mum-to-be who has sadly suffered a number of miscarriages says she asked her mother-in-law not to share their pregnancy news online until she gave her the okay - unfortunately she didn't listen

A woman says she was left absolutely furious after her neighbours painted their side of the fence without bothering to speak to her first - and she wasn't exactly happy with their botched effort

Primark shoppers have declared they're 'obsessed' with the store's cosy faux fur-lined Crocs dupes, which cost just £6, with one happy customer hailing them as 'the most comfortable thing I ever put on my foot'

An arcade worker has shared their tried and trusted hack for improving your chances of winning on the claw machine, and has explained that it's 'all about timing'

A mum has reached out for feedback on a name she's considering for her unborn child, only for people to blast the name as 'corny', remarking that it would be better suited to a puppy than a baby

A bride-to-be has sparked debate after stating that bridesmaids shouldn't have to pay their own way at the wedding, declaring that she doesn't expect her bridesmaids to pay for 'a single thing'

A pwoman says she ended up screaming at her sister-in-law after discovering she'd eaten the pineapple pizza she'd been craving and refused to replace it, leaving her in tears

A professional teacher says he was left astonished when his sister-in-law approached him with a baffling proposition - give up his career and devote himelf to homeschooling her son instead

A motoring expert has warned that a common gesture of politeness among drivers out on the road could see you slapped with a £1,000 fine, no matter how good your intentions may be

A number of people have been left utterly aghast to learn what paprika is, despite the spice being a staple in most household store cupboards up and down the country

A man has told how he had to extract five of his teeth as there were no NHS dentists in his area available to take him on thanks to closures during the pandemic

A man has expressed utter dismay after opening a bar of Dairy Milk Wholenut, only to find just one solitary hazelnut nestled inside, and now feels as though he's been 'hoodwinked'

The mum had already ruined the pregnancy announcement by telling people without her daughter's permission - now the baby shower plans were in tatters

A number of M&S shoppers have been left so deeply impressed by the store's new Year of the Rabbit box, that they've switched from their trusty takeaways

A woman whose husband is said to be 'very disciplined' when it comes to fitness says she experienced a 'wake-up call' on her son's eleventh birthday when the young boy refused to eat his own cake

A woman says she was happy to let her new neighbour use her Wi-Fi on a temporary basis while she got her own internet connection sorted. Unfortunately, she's still using it a few months on, and things have started to get awkward

A fashion fan recently paid a visit to the biggest Primark in the world and was left thoroughly impressed by its five enormous floors and extensive beauty department

Experts have shared the exact time hardworking office workers should grab themselves a nice, hot cup of Joe to ensure that they stay at their most productive

A loved-up couple has gone viral after the 'butter fingers' boyfriend proposed during a bungee jump and dropped the ring some 40 metres below - but not all was as it appeared