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If you know the name of Vinny Dingle's dog or what costume Laurel Thomas was wearing in her first episode then you're in the right place!

Cold plunges - the act of immersing yourself in ice-cold water - has become hugely popular on TikTok in recent months. Here we take a look at the best - and safest - way to take the plunge in the comfort of your own home.

Mirror readers are largely split over Rishi Sunak's proposed new legislation which effectively raises the legal smoking age each year until it applies to the whole population. While some welcomed such a bold move, others felt it was an affront to our civil liberties

There are scary films, then there are really scary films and Netflix has 10 of the absolute best to truly chill you to the bone in the run-up to Halloween. When you're hiding behind the sofa, don't say we didn't warn you!

With celebrities such as Selena Gomez and Penelope Cruz keen advocates of the Mediterranean diet, no wonder the hottest new trend has racked up more than 18.2 million views on TikTok

Nutrition expert recommends women look into superfoods that support their hormones and provide them with essential nutrients to help balance their well-being.

Most of us love fish and chips - but not all chippies were created equal, which is why the National Federation of Fish Friers has shortlisted its top 40 best in the country; but which one is your pick of the bunch?

More than two fifths of people in England have high cholesterol, with many living with it unknowingly. Here, as part of National Cholesterol Month, Dr Majeed tells the Mirror how hair loss can be a lesser known symptom of this dangerous condition

Netflix viewers are absolutely loving new Benicio Del Toro thriller Reptile, hailing it as 'incredible, beautiful and mysterious'. Yet there's just something about it that critics don't seem to like

Loki Season 2 lands on Disney Plus this week, but has the God of Mischief lost his way a little? Critics are divided over the new episodes, with some fearing the franchise has got a bit muddled while others praised it as a 'jaw-dropping magical experience'

Proposed new legislation will make it an offence for anyone born on or after January 1, 2009 to be sold tobacco products – effectively raising the smoking age by a year each year until it applies to the whole population

New four-episode limited series All The Light We Cannot See is coming to Netflix, and the highly-anticipated big-budget adaptation of the award-winning novel is shaping up to be something very special indeed.

With the new Covid variant Pirola now spreading 'in most regions in the UK', experts are urging people to wear face coverings in indoor public areas again - and thousands of you agree

The exploding popularity in youngsters vaping has sparked fears a generation could end up with long-term addictions and lung damage. Here, a psychotherapist answers parents' most common questions

With compelling first-hand accounts from witnesses and a healthy dose of scepticism thrown in too, this latest production from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television has certainly got some heads scratching. The truth is out there - but has new Netflix docuseries Encounters got closer to it than most?

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan will shortly unveil plans to outlaw smartphones during the school day as she believes devices distract children and can be used to bully others

The 'Wagatha trial' of Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney took the gossip world by storm - and now Disney Plus is launching a compelling three-part series into Coleen's fight to stand up for herself

High cholesterol narrows the arteries and increases our risk of heart attack and stroke - but it doesn't usually cause any symptoms until levels are dangerously high.

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New Netflix documentary will give David Beckham fans a rare insight into his humble upbringing, rise to stardom and life with a Spice Girl - plus there's some spectacularly spooky shows in the run-up to Halloween you won't want to miss

Who hasn't got water stuck in their ear before? Not only can it be incredibly annoying, it can also lead to potentially painful infections. So really it's best to get it out, and pronto - here's how

New alien invasion thriller on Disney Plus is so good, even legendary horror writer Stephen King has described it as 'brilliant, daring, involving and scary...truly unique'

Japanese knotweed can quickly spread, damaging properties to such an extent that banks have refused mortgage applications on severely affected homes. Here's everything you need to know about this notoriously invasive plant - and how to get rid of it

Expert says how lung damage can happen with any kind of vape, with e-cigarettes more dangerous than smoking tobacco due to the higher temperatures involved

While Netflix's military romantic drama Purple Hearts may well divide opinion, we do appear to all agree on one thing - and that's its brilliant soundtrack