
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

19th century Carlisle House given consent to undergo major renovations
By Sam Webb published
The Gothic Revival property is a Grade-II listed property with origins in the church

Octopus launches £100 heat pump and solar referral scheme
By Sam Webb published
The energy company says it is trying to drive more householders to renewable energy

Man calls bomb squad during renovation after discovering live WW2 grenade
By Sam Webb published
The homeowner initially thought the deadly weapon was a toy before realising it was real

Aaron Taylor-Johnson in planning row over 'rewilding' project on his land
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

How much does damp proofing cost and what are the options?
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

Crooked House owners appeal against order to rebuild the property
By Sam Webb published
The pub, famous for its 15-degree lean, was demolished after a fire

Thames Water accused of 'blackmailing' customers as plans to raise bills by 40% announced
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

Self build with six different window styles on its front elevation puzzles passers-by
By Sam Webb published
The new build has an unusual assortment of window types, leading to passers-by feeling unsettled when walking past

How could Labour’s Energy Security Bill affect homeowners?
By Sam Webb published
Labour has committed to renewable energy and infrastructure in a bid to lower energy costs for households

Boiler manufacturers face competition inquiry over 'boiler tax' price rises
By Sam Webb published
Politicians are concerned about leading boiler companies raising prices that they call "unjustified price hikes"

Council admits it can no longer carry out planning inspections after 'losing control'
By Sam Webb published
Greenwich Council says it does not have the budget to monitor developments after permission is granted

56% of builders say they don't have the knowledge to recommend heat pumps, according to E.ON
By Sam Webb published
Many builders would rather tackle conversations about material shortages and rising costs than heat pumps

Alan Carr and Amanda Holden's 88p Tuscan home has gone on sale for £187,777
By Sam Webb published
The celeb pair have created a striking property with a jaw-dropping garden and views of the Italian countryside

Council tax for empty house homeowners to double at the start of April
By Sam Webb published
The new rules for empty homes could have implications for renovators with habitable homes undergoing work

Government announces plans to build new gas power stations to ‘lower energy costs’
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"

'Boiler tax' will go ahead despite warning of costs being passed on to consumers
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

Extension built without permission to be torn down after 12-year planning battle
By Sam Webb published
The man was charged and fined for failing to comply with an enforcement notice after he repeatedly refused to remove the extension

Ceiling collapses onto eight year-old's bunk bed after builders abandon work on £67k loft conversion
By Sam Webb published
'It was purely by the grace of God that it was daytime and he was outside his room'

Room with a loo! Old public toilet to be turned into a one-bedroom home
By Sam Webb published
The owner hopes to transform the former WC and bus shelter into a one bedroom home

How to overseed a lawn to boost the health and vibrancy of your grass
By Teresa Conway last updated
If your grass is looking a little sparse, learning how to overseed a lawn can fix that. Here we ask the experts how is best to do it

Crooked House ordered to be rebuilt after enforcement action is served
By Sam Webb published
The suspected arson and subsequent demolition of the pub led to calls for greater legal protection for historic buildings

'Reckless' cowboy builder given suspended sentence over 'unsafe' loft conversion
By Sam Webb published
Each of his victims was left 'grossly' out of pocket as the builder is banned from any building work for 10 years

Council says wildlife pond added to estate is 'in breach of planning permission'
By Sam Webb published
The large pond was criticised by parish councillors, who claimed it could affect biodiversity in the area
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