All news by author: Paul Speed

Eating certain things can sabotage our shut-eye and disrupt our natural sleep-wake cycle, so here are five foods to banish before bedtime

'This may be the worst line-up the festival has ever had' say plenty of disgruntled fans. But while some greeted the likes of headliners Dua Lipa, SZA, and Coldplay with open arms, not everyone was singing along to the same tune. We asked you what you thought

With robot lawnmowers and vertical farming among the wilder ideas AI predicts for the future, gardening expert David Domoney shares his opinions

This neat 20-part thriller may have debuted on Netflix six years ago, but fans who missed it first time around are now flocking to the platform to see what all the fuss is about

With energy bills continuing to creep up, more and more of us are looking at ways to save money where we can. Here, an expert shares some top tips on how to keep costs down with a few simple tweaks to how - and when - you use your appliances

Britain has long punched above its weight in the world of boxing, with the likes of Tyson Fury, Lennox Lewis, Joe Calzaghe, Chris Eubank Sr and Prince Naseem Hamed all blazing a trail in the sport. We ran a poll asking who deserves the title of best pound for pound British fighter of the past 30 years. And the results may surprise you ...

Former PM Boris Johnson could be deployed to help worried Conservatives cling on in the North and the Midlands - but do you think BoJo can help save the Tories' Red Wall seats?

Gardening expert reveals how to dog-proof your lawn and address stubborn pee patches for a lush green garden by summer.

Burglars and shoplifters are among prisoners who will be released two months early as the country runs out of spare jail cells. But do you agree with these emergency measures?

For your eyes only ... the fight to land one of the world's top acting gigs takes another dramatic turn as bookies unveil their latest favourites - with Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy now riding high. But who would you like to see play 007?

After struggling pensioner Rob Trewhella revealed he was forced to return to work after being left with just £6 a month to live on, most Mirror readers agree the state pension is nowhere near enough

Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that our weekend slumbers might not be as restorative as we think. Here, an expert shares all you need to know about getting the best rest possible

Using kitchen scraps in your garden can be a sustainable and environmentally friendly way of enriching your soil and cutting down on waste at the same time. While many of us use fruit and vegetable peels, there are two other leftovers that are even better

Replicating the flavours and familiarity of our favourite treats to make them healthier - but no less tasty - is an absolute doddle. Plus many of these food swaps have more nutritional benefits that keep you fuller for longer, and crush cravings

Off-the-wall game show Crystal Maze started in the 90s and was a firm fan favourite. Let's take a look at where the likes of Richard O’Brien, Edward Tudor-Pole, Stephen Merchant and more are now

If you are looking to jump on the wild garden trend - but less keen about putting your gardening gloves on - then you're in luck. As cultivating that highly sought-after untamed al fresco look in 2024 is thrillingly achievable - even for those without green fingers

A new trailer for Amazon Prime's upcoming TV series Fallout has blown fans away with its stunning portrayal of the scorched nuclear wastelands of the video game franchise it's based on

This resilient not-so-little plant grows and spreads quickly, and in the right conditions can take over the whole lawn, forming a thick, spongy mat which - as well as being unsightly - can make the job of mowing incredibly difficult. Here's how to get rid of it

Constipation is extremely common, with around one in every seven UK adults experiencing it at any one time. Here, an expert reveals the seven foods - and drinks - that should help relieve your symptoms in no time

Both strep throat and a sore throat share many similar symptoms, such as discomfort and irritation. But you need to know what you're dealing with to get the most effective treatment. Here, a pharmacist explains the difference

Good-quality rattan furniture should last for years, but the unforgivable British weather will inevitably take its toll, leaving it cracked, discoloured and faded. Thankfully there's a very simple - and cheap - way to help prevent this happening

While the ill effects of sugary drinks on our teeth are well known, there's another rather more wholesome-sounding beverage that's nowhere near as good for your pearly whites as you might think

Celebrity Big Brother has played host to a galaxy of stars over the years, but who was your favourite ever winner? Let's find out

The new extended trailer for Netflix's hotly-anticipated Ripley - starring Andrew Scott - has left fans in awe, with 'e very shot looking like a beautiful charcoal sketch'

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