Sam Webb
Sam is based in Coventry and has been a news reporter for 20 years. He is the former deputy editor of food industry news website just-food and has covered hard news, in-depth analysis features, interviews and comment pieces on the industry. For more than two years he was a reporter for the Daily Mail Online, one of the world’s largest newspaper websites at the forefront of online journalism. He covered breaking news stories on a global scale, including the death of Margaret Thatcher and the hurricane that ravaged the East Coast of the United States.
After the Mail he moved to the Mirror.co.uk and was an integral part of the award-winning and rising news website’s successes. His freelance work has featured in news outlets throughout the world. As a copywriter, he has written for clients as diverse as Saint-Gobain, Michelin, Halfords Autocentre, Great British Heating, and Irwin Industrial Tools.
During the pandemic, Sam helped his carpenter brother renovate his home in Lincolnshire and the pair converted his van into a mini-camper. He is currently planning to convert his shed into an office and Star Wars shrine.
Latest articles by Sam Webb

By Sam Webb Published
Embodied carbon is a major driver of climate change - so why is it it not part of a government's consultation?

By Sam Webb Published
The Grand Designs host slammed major homebuilders for chasing profit and ignoring sustainability

By Teresa Conway Last updated
Protect wildlife and the environment and avoid the harsh chemicals in weed killing products

By Sam Webb Published
A three-year battle raged after the owner flouted planning laws by knocking down his home and building a house almost twice the size in its place

By Teresa Conway, Sam Webb Last updated
How mowing wet grass can damage your lawn and mower, but how wet is too wet?

By Sam Webb Published
The parents commissioned the work so their autistic daughter could have her own room

By Sam Webb Last updated
We ask the experts to explain surface water drainage and how it is increasingly essential to disperse water from your property

By Sam Webb Published
The Gothic Revival property is a Grade-II listed property with origins in the church

By Sam Webb Published
The energy company says it is trying to drive more householders to renewable energy

By Sam Webb Published
The homeowner initially thought the deadly weapon was a toy before realising it was real

By Sam Webb Published
The rumoured next James Bond actor started work on building a lake at their sprawling property in a bid to 'rewild' the land

By Sam Webb, Sarah Harley Published
Damp proofing costs will likely form part of your self-build or renovation project. We explain the options and what you can expect to pay

By Sam Webb Published
The pub, famous for its 15-degree lean, was demolished after a fire

By Sam Webb Published
Michael Gove has slammed the debt-laden company's proposal claiming he has 'zero sympathy' for the management of Thames Water

By Sam Webb Published
The new build has an unusual assortment of window types, leading to passers-by feeling unsettled when walking past

By Sam Webb Published
Labour has committed to renewable energy and infrastructure in a bid to lower energy costs for households

By Sam Webb Published
Politicians are concerned about leading boiler companies raising prices that they call "unjustified price hikes"

By Sam Webb Published
Greenwich Council says it does not have the budget to monitor developments after permission is granted

By Sam Webb Published
Many builders would rather tackle conversations about material shortages and rising costs than heat pumps

By Sam Webb Published
The celeb pair have created a striking property with a jaw-dropping garden and views of the Italian countryside

By Sam Webb Published
The new rules for empty homes could have implications for renovators with habitable homes undergoing work

By Sam Webb Published
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the decision will help the UK reach its 2035 net zero goals in a "sustainable way"

By Sam Webb Published
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism will go ahead next year with boiler manufacturers set to be fined if they fail to meet heat pump targets
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