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Niamh Spence

I am a freelance journalist, copywriter and PR, who writes and contributes to a variety of titles including national news, lifestyle and online titles.

Previous work; Stylist, Grazia, The Telegraph, Tyla, LadBible, Unilad, Entertainment Daily, BBC, The Metro, The Mirror, OK! and Mail Online.

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Handyman demonstrates easy method to unclog sink that 'works perfectly'

Home cleaning hacks are always handy, especially when it comes to a blocked sink in a bathroom, kitchen or even the bathtub. Now, a simple YouTube video has shared some advice that people are saying "works like a charm" for getting rid of sink blockages and stagnant water in minutes.

The expert-approved hack works in just a few minutes, and doesn't cost as all you need is a plunger. The simple hack might not be the most glamorous, but it's worth noting, as a blocked sink or kitchen drain can le...
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All gardeners urged to put tennis balls in garden this winter

As the temperature continues to drop, there's many things we will be looking at to help combat the frost and cold and our garden can sometimes get overlooked. For gardeners, garden maintenance is usually focused on the numerous plants and flowers we've chosen in summer.

Yet one gardening hack is to use a simple piece of sports equipment to help prevent freezing ponds and support wildlife during the colder months of the year. It might sound silly, but the humble tennis ball can be used for more...
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Brussels sprouts will be 'golden and addictive' if you add ingredient

They might be a crowd divider at Christmas, but the humble brussel sprout is still a classic choice for the festive season. As we all get ready to prep for Christmas Dinner and December 25, it's no wonder that UK searches for sprout recipes have risen 50% in the last month.

However, the small green vegetable still gets mixed reviews, with some people loving them and considering them a festive staple and others wishing they'd be relegated to the other end of the table. Recipe box Gousto is deter...
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Robins will flock to your garden all year round if you add plant now

Christmas time can make many of us think about Christmas trees, presents and even what to eat on December 25, but there's one bird that also spings to mind.

Robins, with their distinctive red breast feature, have been associated with the festive season for years but they don't just appear in the colder months. In fact, depending on what's in your garden, you can attract them to your outside space all year round.

Robins love to eat mealworms (live or soaked dried ones) during the summer but in...
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'Instant cult classic' movie with Strangers Things star on Film 4 tonight

A Christmas film that fans have described as "Santa meets Die Hard" will air on Film 4 tonight.

Violent Night, released in 2022, has quickly become a fan favourite with reviews praising the gritty action and Christmas twist. the Film plot follows a gang as they break into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant as Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

The cast is headed...
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'All-time great' film hailed 'masterpiece' on BBC tonight

An iconic film which has been praised by film fans as an 'all-time' great will air on BBC Two tonight.

Released in 2000 and directed by acclaimed director Ridley Scott, Gladiator has become a 'must see' with fans rating the epic fight scenes as well as the emotional performance from lead actor Russell Crowe. The cast is a star studded affair with Richard Harris, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed and Tommy Flanagan.

Gladiator follows Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell. Crowe), who is bet...
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'Epic' revenge thriller with unrecognisable heart-throb on Film 4 tonight

An 'epic' revenge thriller that has won over fans for being 'brutal' and 'dark' is airing on Film 4 tonight.

Released in 2022 The Northman is an epic Vikings film starring Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy and Ethan Hawke. Directed by Robert Eggers, the film is based on the legend of Amleth, which also inspired Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Set as a revenge thriller, the film follows a young Viking prince named Amleth (played by Skarsgård) who, after his father is murdered and hi...
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Christmas trees stay in 'optimum condition' if you follow 10 tips

It's that festive time of year and getting our Christmas trees ready is one of the biggest jobs of the season, but it's important to make sure we're looking after them too. Reports suggest that greater numbers of us will choose to deck the halls earlier this year.

The Tesco Christmas Trends Report 2024 highlighted that 12% of Brits planned to get their tree up in November, with a further 75% opting for early December. With that in mind, it’s even more important to know how to keep trees in tip-...
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'Masterpiece' film based on true story leaves fans sobbing on BBC tonight

Fans have hailed a film based on a harrowing true story a masterpiece and it's on TV tonight.

With a stellar cast, The Impossible is a film released in 2012 with Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, as well as a young Tom Holland and Samuel Joslin. The film follows a family on vacation in Thailand who are separated by the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The movie follows their harrowing journey and desperate search to reunite amidst the chaos and destruction caused by the natural disaster. The...
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'Masterpiece' war film showing 'true horror' of conflict on Film 4 tonight

An artfully crafted 'masterpiece' war film is showing on Film 4 tonight, with reviews claiming it's a "classic."

Apocalypse Now was released in 1979, and is loosely based on Joseph Conrad's book Heart of Darkness. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola taking a full year to direct and shoot, the film features an all star cast including Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen, Harrison Ford and Dennis Hopper.

The film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, earned two Academy Awards, and is now considered a cinematic mast...
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'Heartbreaking' period drama based on book with Olivia Colman now streaming

A 'beautifully acted' period drama with a 'heartbreaking' storyline is now available to stream for film fans.

Mothering Sunday, released in 2021, is a sweeping romance film set in the 1920s and has won over film fans since its release four years ago. The film stars Odessa Young and Josh O'Connor alongside a star studded cast with Colin Firth, Olivia Colman, and Glenda Jackson.

The film marked the return of Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson to theatrical releases after a 30-year hiatus. It w...
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'One of the best' Christmas film viewers are calling 'a winner' is on TV today

As the festive season draws in Christmas films and favourites are the perfect TV choice, and 'one of the best' is on Channel 5 today.

Rescuing Christmas, released in 2023, has quickly become a fan favourite for this time of year and it's the perfect film choice to get in the holiday spirit. Starring Rachael Leigh Cook, Sam Page and Bailey Stender, this romantic comedy has been winning over fans.

Viewers can watch as Christmas cynic Erin (played by Rachel Leigh Cook) wishes Christmas would disa...
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Chilling true crime series full of 'jaw-dropping twists' on TV tonight

True crime fans have a new series to get their teeth into, which promises 'jaw-dropping twists' amid a cold blooded murder.

The Man In The Mask: An Orkney Murder is a British crime series which follows a murder in Orkney and the police investigation that followed. On 2 June 1994, Shamsuddin Mahmood, 26, was killed by a single shot as he served customers in an Indian restaurant in Orkney.

The three part series investigates the brutal murder, and how Mahmood had only been in Orkney six weeks whe...
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Amanda Owen unrecognisable in first ever TV appearance with different name

She might be known now as the Yorkshire Shepherdess, but Amanda Owen is unrecognisable in her first ever TV appearance from 17 years ago.

Appearing as Amanda Livingstone-Owen, the Yorkshire farmer looks a world away from what we know her as today. With a baby in a carrier on her chest and her long hair swept back, she greets Julia Bradbury at Ravenseat Farm during an episode of Wainright Walks: Coast to Coast.

The series focuses on nature walks and sees Julia reach the Yorkshire Dales, meeting...
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3 things you should never leave in your shed over winter

As the gardening season winds down through autumn and winter, you might be forgiven for thinking that gardening and all of its jobs can wait until the spring.

Yet now is the perfect time to ensure your garden tools are stored correctly and your shed is properly organised. After months of use, it’s easy for things to get messy, with tools scattered, shelves cluttered, and equipment left where it last landed and whilst it might feel like the last thing you want to do, prepping ahead of the colder...
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Vogue Williams' non-negotiable rule in marriage to Spencer Matthews

I'm A Celebrity! star Vogue Williams might be winning over fans in the jungle and in camp, but her non-nonsense relationship with her husband has also had fans talking.

Vogue Williams, 40, and Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, 37, have been married since 2018 and share three children. The couple have often been hit with rumours of a potential split or marriage trouble, but the podcaster and model has been clear there's no trouble behind the scenes.

The ITV star also opened up about the im...
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True story of Britain's 'biggest mass poisoning' on TV tonight

A documentary looking at Britain's biggest mass poisoning will air on BBC Two tonight.

BBC's 'Poison Water' will explore the scandal in north Cornwall in 1988, when water to 20,000 homes was contaminated with aluminium levels thousands of times higher than acceptable limits.

Exploring accusations of greed and cover-up, Poison Water tells the story of shattered public trust, safety compromised and a community’s search for the truth amid a devastating scandal.

The incident quickly became a publ...
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'Beautiful' BBC series based on 'heartwarming' book is now streaming

A new BBC series that's been dubbed as 'heartwarming' and 'perfect' by viewers is now available to stream and watch.

New BBC series leonard and Hungry Paul stars Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee O’Donnell and is adapted from the debut novel by Rónán Hession about two shy, kind, and unassuming best friends in their thirties who find comfort in a quiet life of routine.

The six-part series also stars Black Mirror actor Alex Lawther and Fool Me Once star Laurie Kynaston, and also has Hollywood actress J...
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Netflix viewers have just one day to watch 'stunning' and 'heartbreaking' film

Film fans are being advised to run and watch a film on Netflix that's been praised as 'a fabulous movie in every respect.'

The Outrun is about a woman's journey of recovery from alcoholism after returning to her remote home in the Orkney Islands. It focuses on how the wild natural landscape and human connection help her confront her past, heal from a troubled childhood, and find hope again after a decade in London.

The story is based on Amy Liptrot's best-selling memoir and has been adapted in...
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BBC shares exciting first-look at 'masterpiece' series with 96% rating

Fans of BBC series The Capture will be excited to get a first glimpse of series three, which is set to air in spring next year.

The Capture, a British spy thriller series which has already had two hit seasons, is due to return to the BBC in spring 2026 and bring a new dose of corruption, lies and twists and turns. It first aired in 2019 with a follow up series in 2022, before making viewers wait four years for their next instalment.

The series sees Holliday Grainger, return to lead the cast as...
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Make 'significant savings' on energy bills while preventing mould and damp

As the temperatures drop this winter and it starts to feel colder and colder, many of us will be reaching for the thermostat to crank the heating up to warm our homes.

Yet it's a fine line between feeling toasty at home and having to pay huge energy bills; now, experts have urged households to make sure their heating is as effective as possible – it could even save you money on your heating bill in the process.

Setting your home thermostat to an optimum temperature can keep the chill out acros...
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'Idyllic' village named 'most beautiful in England' has starred in films

A village tucked away in the stunning Cotswolds has been dubbed as "idylic" and hailed as the "most beautiful village in England".

Tucked away in a leafy valley in the Cotswolds, Castle Combe is frequently dubbed the "prettiest village in England" and it's not hard to see why.

For winter it offers the perfect getaway for an enchanting and festive vacation, stepped in medieval history and architecture.

With history dating all the way back until the 12th century, Castle Combe dates back to the...
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Flight attendant shares 'genius' method to sneak extra bag on board

Whether it's a summer holiday or a winter trip away, one thing is always certain and that's packing with luggage allowance is tricky to get right. Pack too much and you run the risk of having a bag that's too heavy or won't fit the cabin luggage standards, but if you pack too light then you run the risk of being forced to wash your clothes whilst away.

Yet it doesn't have to be so hard, as a flight attendant has now shared a clever travel hack to get an extra bag on board without paying a penny...
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Keep windscreens ice-free with household item that works overnight

It's getting colder and for motorists this means frozen windscreens and spending time each morning to 'warm the car up' ready for driving.

With temperatures plummeting overnight, and even sinking below zero degrees, it means an icy layer that can play havoc with cars and delay motorists getting out on the road.

This frost can render your windscreen nearly opaque, making it dangerous to drive safely without taking time to clear the ice. De-icing a frozen windscreen can be tiresome, particularly...
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