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

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The custom stated that if a squatter could build a house on common land between dusk and dawn, then the occupier could lay claim to it

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The applicant argued the existing mobile home should be allowed to become a permanent accommodation and that converting mobile homes could provide a solution to the housing crisis

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The woman, 56, is not an employee of the council or an elected official and she has been released on bail until December

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The piece called 'Mother' that was painted on a Grade-II listed building in Preston has received a positive reaction online and by residents despite not gaining approval

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For many, oil-filled radiator running costs are a hot topic now that colder weather has hit, with more and more of us choosing to use them rather than relying on our central heating systems. We reveal the costs involved

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The 'Karma Chameleon' singer is selling up his London abode after almost 40 years, despite spending three years renovating the property

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Lawn experts share their wisdom on when is best to put the lawn mower away and whether or not to just keep on cutting

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UK charities estimate the number of people in fuel poverty is at eight million, which could rise if the energy price cap increases as predicted

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Clive Hemsley had his plans approved in 2017 but was told to demolish the building because it was too different to the designs put forward during the planning application

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Paint poured down the sink can cause blockages and environmental damage as seen in this meadow in Devon

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There is growing public outcry over telegraph poles going up without consultation or planning permission

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Michael Thomas' bid to convert a pizzeria into a three-storey home was turned down, prompting the unusual response

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Most boreholes are drilled deep into an aquifer and will last a lifetime and longer — plus they're ideal for living off grid

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Householders blockaded their streets to stop the installation of the 30ft high poles, which were described as 'eyesores' and are encouraging other homeowners to do the same

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A vast expansion of the network of pylons is set to spark protests across the country forcing the National Grid to consider offering incentives to those affected

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We take you through this homeowner's experience of installing two air source heat pumps and how they have been integrated with his existing energy-efficient features

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A request to relocate built-in wardrobes inside the former bedroom of Anne Boleyn to another part of the property form part of the planning permission application

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By understanding what mildew is and what causes it in the first place, you can put measures in place to prevent it from occurring in your home

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Safety concerns over RAAC - particularly in schools - have caused a massive headache for the UK government with poor quality concrete being found in multiple buildings

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Contrary to popular belief, you can sow grass seed nearly all year round in the UK

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TV star Lucy Watson is keeping fans updated on her renovation project and the work she is still planning on doing to her home with her husband James Dunmore

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Immersion heaters are known for their reliability and longevity, but present issues over cost and efficiency

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District cooling is a highly efficient method of air conditioning and is being adopted worldwide
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