All news by author: Niamh Kirk

Reporter Emma Gill has hailed her heated jumper as a way to keep warm without cranking up her heating. It's a 'game-changer' for the colder months - especially for anyone looking to save money

A mum has shared the gifts women all secretly hate in a bid to help others doing their Christmas shopping - and what they would much prefer instead under the tree

In this latest brain challenge you will be putting your skills to the test as you're asked to figure out which water tank will be full first from the tap at the top - but watch out for the blockages

Arguably the most important part of any Christmas dinner - renowned TV chef Jamie Oliver has shared how he makes a tasty and delicious Christmas turkey with minimal hassle

A chef has revealed his secret ingredient when cooking a turkey to ensure it never comes out dry - and the controversial addition may raise a few eyebrows

Waking up after a night of drinking can make you feel groggy and lousy with a disruptive night's sleep - and it's all because of the way our body breaks down the alcohol in our bloodstream

Celebrating Christmas with young children can be a truly magical time as their excitement grows as you get closer to December 25, but when is best to start to tell them the truth behind the myth?

You may wonder if your mind is playing tricks on you when you tuck into your advent calendar chocolate each morning and think it tastes different - and there's a real reason as to why it does

As December is known as one of the most common times for a relationship to end, a private investigator has revealed some of the common signs of a partner being unfaithful

A woman couldn't believe the savage response from her boss when she asked for the day off to visit her grandad who had a major fall - and assumed it meant she was also fired

An Italian restaurant had to stop offering their traditional carbonara dish to diners as too many people requested additional ingredients - and they refuse to alter the authenticity and dubbed it 'carbonara gate'

Many people will agree that Christmas dinner is the highlight of the day, and as many won't want to leave their pooch out - it's important to know what foods they should avoid

It's good news for mulled wine fans as doctors have revealed the favourite festive tipple may have certain health benefits to drinking it, and it could even help with lowering blood pressure

Studies show popular coffee shop festive-themed drinks contain the equivalent of six cups of instant coffee in just one drink - and it can impact your sleep schedule

A woman has revealed how she is trying to persuade her husband to not go and visit his terminally ill mother abroad - but others are telling her not to guilt trip him for her personal feelings

A mum was so fed up of people mispronouncing her son's name she decided to change the spelling to make it easier phonetically - but event that didn't seem to help

A man has admitted he regrets asking his wife for an open marriage as it 'kills' him when he knows she's with other men - whereas he was fired from his job for asking a colleague on a date

An Evri delivery driver has lifted the lid on what it's really like to work for the 'UK's worst delivery company' and how much she rakes in working part time while studying

A mum has slammed children's TV show Peppa Pig for the 'cringeworthy attitudes' and believes that the characters aren't the type of role models she wants for her four kids - with an 'unintelligent mother' and a 'useless father'

As people proudly put their Christmas decorations up, it's important to look out for important signs that you may be allergic to the festoons - and an expert has shared what they could be

A woman has shared how her husband expects her to look after their children as well as keep on top of household chores and have dinner ready for when he gets home from work - as that's her job

A man has taken it upon himself to settle the debate once and for all and figure out how many different sweets you get per Quality Street tubs - and it's bad news for one fan favourite

The caring daughter was left heartbroken after she feared all of her mum's hard work had gone to waste. Thankfully, their story had a happy ending as help came from an unexpected source

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has shared his quick and easy one pan pasta dish that you can whip up in under 10 minutes - and you even save time on the washing up

A woman who was cruelly nicknamed 'whale' and ridiculed in primary school for her large breasts no longer hides them away - and now regularly tells her boobs she loves them