Niamh Spence

Daily Mirror • 9th December 2025

Marry Me Chicken recipe is 'so good' and is ready in just 30 minutes

Dinners on a weekday can sometimes feel like a chore or like they lack inspiration, and new recipes are always welcome. A new chicken recipe is said to be 'so good it’ll make everyone want to marry you', and it's based on a classic Italian dish that has been a crowdpleaser for years.

Packed with chicken, cream, tomatoes, parmesan and full flavour, it's ready in just 30 minutes making it perfect for an after work dinner and when you're after taste without spending hours in the kitchen. This Marr...

Daily Mirror • 8th December 2025

'Best ever' light and creamy pistachio tart takes minutes to make

Cooking up a dessert that is vegan, delicious and a crowdpleaser might seem like a tricky task, but it's not impossible. Preparing food for the festive season can feel like we're constantly working out if our Brussels sprouts are going to be loved or hated, roast potatoes will be crispy enough, and that's even before we work out dessert.

However, one creamy pistachio tart is winning over fans online, and it's been called a 'five-star recipe.' It's vegan-friendly and can be made gluten-free, and...

Daily Mirror • 8th December 2025

The popular sandwich fillers linked to high blood pressure and heart attacks

Eating a healthy diet and avoiding ultra-processed food is lifestyle advice that has been shared widely for ages, but some of our favourite convenience foods could be considered unhealthy.

Several studies have shown that eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes as well as early death. Some foods are considered worse than others, with some favourite sandwich fillers in amongst the worst cu...

Daily Mirror • 8th December 2025

Creamy 'superfood' can be added to scrambled eggs recipe for a delicious brunch

Eating a delicious and healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day, especially if you can add a superfood into the mix.

Superfoods are ideal in our diets because they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibre, which helps to boost the immune system, protect against chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, improve digestion, and enhance brain function.

Furthermore, so-called "superfoods" are believed to reduce inflammation in the body, all while providing signific...

The Mirror US • 6th December 2025

Mom indicted for setting herself and kids on fire, killing 8-month-old baby

A Florida mom, Esther Thelus, was indicted a year ago on one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder after she reportedly doused herself and her two children in gasoline before setting them on fire.

Thelus, now 27, and her eldest child, now a 3-year-old, survived the horrifying incident, but her youngest child, an 8-month-old baby named Davinci Joseph, succumbed to his injuries two months later, as per reports from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Thelus...

Daily Mirror • 6th December 2025

Liam Neeson thriller 'one of his best ever roles' is on Film 4 tonight

A dark thriller starring Liam Neeson in an 'outstanding performance' airs on Film 4 to night, and it's not Taken.

Starring Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, and Monica Bellucci, Memory is based on the 2003 Belgian novel De Zaak Alzheimer by Jef Geeraerts and its subsequent film adaptation, The Memory of a Killer. Memory focuses on contract killer, Alex Lewis (Liam Neeson), who suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's and is tasked with a final hit. He refuses to kill a teenage girl, instead turning on his e...

Daily Mirror • 6th December 2025

Thriller 'so clever you don't care if you're right' on Channel 4 tonight

A crime thriller turned comedy film that fans have praised as 'immaculate, intriguing, and hilarious' airs on Channel 4 tonight.

Knives Out stars Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Katharine Langford and Christopher Plummer. The film had a budget of $40 million and grossed over $312 million worldwide, with fans hailing it as a huge success which has led to sequels. The 2019 film follows the circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey, which are mysterious but the...

Daily Mirror • 5th December 2025

'Brilliant' sci-fi film critics love but fans have different view on Channel 4

A sci-film that doubles as a horror has been hailed as 'brilliant' - but fans have very different things to say.

Released in 2021, the film follows the world as it searches for a cure to a devastating virus, and a scientist and a park scout venture deep into the woods. As night falls, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness as the forest comes to life around them.

The film, which will air on Channel 4 tonight, was created, written, and produced during the Covid...

Daily Mirror • 5th December 2025

Mission Impossible movie with almost perfect rating on E4 tonight

A Mission Impossible film hailed as 'the best of the franchise' by fans airs on E4 tonight.

Mission Impossible - Fall Out is the sixth in the popular Tom Cruise film saga, and one of its most well received. The film had a successful box office run, grossing over $791 million worldwide against a budget of $178 million. It became the highest-grossing film in the Mission: Impossible franchise at the time and the highest-grossing film of Tom Cruise's career until Top Gun Maverick.

The 2018 film st...

Daily Mirror • 5th December 2025

'Key film everyone needs to see' with Hollywood legend on BBC tonight

An iconic film featuring a Hollywood acting legend has been praised by fans as 'a true classic you cannot miss' and it airs on BBC 2 tonight.

Released in 1967, The Graduate has stood the test of time with many fans applauding how 'beautifully' it's shot. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross, the film was a huge success when it was released, grossing over $104 million and becoming the top-grossing film of 1968. Today it still ranks high on the list of highest-grossing films...

Daily Mirror • 4th December 2025

'One of the greatest British films of 21st century' on Film 4 tonight

A cult classic film hailed as an 'emotional wallop' of a film is airing on Film 4 tonight.

This Is England, released in 2006, has an allstar cast with newcomer Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jack O'Connell and Vicky McClure. The film was a huge hit and later inspired a TV series. The film was also made on a budget of £1.5 million and achieved numerous awards, including a BAFTA for Best British Film and the British Independent Film Award for Best British Independent Film.

The film follows Sha...

Daily Mirror • 4th December 2025

'Guilty pleasure' horror film is 'so bad it's good' on ITV tonight

Horror movie fans can settle down with a 'guilty pleasure' film from an iconic series, as it airs on ITV.

Landing on ITV4 tonight, Jaws the Revenge is one of the many shark movies from the cult favourite Jaws franchise. With the original film released in 1975, quickly followed by Jaws 2 in 1978 and Jaws 3 in 1983. This film is the fourth in the saga, released in 1987, and it follows the family of widow Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary), which has long been plagued by shark attacks including her son,...

Daily Mirror • 3rd December 2025

'Brutal' war film so good 'you can smell the gunpowder' on Film 4 tonight

A war film described by viewers as "raw and gritty" and depicting the harsh reality of World War Two will air on Film 4 tonight.

Released in 2014, Fury follows soldiers in April 1945, as the Allies are making their final push in Europe. A hardened Army sergeant named Don "Wardaddy" Collier, leads a Sherman tank and a five-man crew, as they undertake a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, outgunned and saddled with an inexperienced soldier in their midst, Wardaddy and his men face ove...

Daily Mirror • 3rd December 2025

'Beautiful' and 'heart-wrenching' forgotten period drama on BBC tonight

A period drama that's described as 'atmospheric' and 'heart-wrenching' will air on BBC4 tonight.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall stars Tara Fitzgerald, Cathy Murphy, Toby Stephens and Jackson Ellis Leach in the 1996 adaptation of this Anne Brontë novel. This version was filmed in Cumbria and released in November 1996 for TV across three episodes. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall follows a mysterious young widow, Helen Graham, who arrives at the isolated Wildfell Hall with her son. She becomes the subjec...

Daily Mirror • 3rd December 2025

'Phenomenal' period drama with tragic Brit star on Film 4 tonight

A period drama with a 'phenomenal' cast is winning over film fans, and it will air tonight on Film 4.

A Room With A View was released in 1985 and despite being four decades old, it's considered a period drama classic. The film which lasts for almost two hours won three Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design, but it's stood the test of time with many film fans giving it five stars for the storyline, music and casting which they claim is 'perfection.'

In...

Daily Mirror • 2nd December 2025

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...

Daily Mirror • 2nd December 2025

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...

Daily Mirror • 2nd December 2025

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...

Daily Mirror • 2nd December 2025

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...

Daily Mirror • 1st December 2025

'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...

Daily Mirror • 30th November 2025

'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...

Daily Mirror • 30th November 2025

'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...

Daily Mirror • 30th November 2025

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-...

Daily Mirror • 29th November 2025

'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...