
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

A look inside Natalie Imbruglia’s £2.9m mansion on private island in the Thames
By Sam Webb published
The singer's home for over 20 years lies away from the public's view on White Lilies Island, which was the name she gave her number one album, is now up for sale

What is a back-to-wall toilet?
By Sam Webb published
What is a back-to-wall toilet and could it be just the thing for small, modern bathrooms that need to combine functionality and design appeal with compact layout ideas?

How ground source heat pumps could be used to stop potholes in your road
By Sam Webb last updated
The heating technology could be used to regulate the temperature of roads and fix the issues of potholes for many residential and non-residential streets

How does an extractor fan work? The mechanics of this ventilation basic
By Sam Webb published
These essential fixtures often go unthought of, but perform a vital function in our homes. Here we explain how does an extractor fan work to help you choose and install one in your home

Inside the unusual wedding cake-inspired pavilion as it is finally completed after five years
By Sam Webb published
The incredible 12-metre-high pavilion in Buckinghamshire is open to the public, took five years to create and is an homage to celebrate festivity and marriage

Do you need planning permission for a septic tank?
By Sam Webb published
There are many rules and regulations you need to be aware of before you break ground. Here we explain what you need to know when it comes to planning permission for a septic tank

Pensioner awarded nearly £10,000 in damages due to ‘monster’ Japanese knotweed invasion from railway line
By Sam Webb published
Japanese knotweed that was left to grow over 20 feet in one man's garden has resulted in Transport for Wales being forced to pay damages for not dealing with the invasive plant that originated on their land

What is a shower toilet and are they legal to install in the UK?
By Sam Webb published
Shower toilets, also known as bidet toilets, can improve bathroom hygiene but with them needing an electrical connection in the bathroom — are they legal to install?

Take a look inside Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan’s £3.5m Essex mansion
By Sam Webb published
Celebs Mark Wright and wife Michelle Keegan have been documenting the ambitious build and we take the tour of their work below

How to remove mould from fabric in 9 steps
By Sam Webb published
We asked the experts for the best products and methods to removing the worse mould stains from fabric. Here is what they said in an easy to follow step-by-step guide

What is a macerator toilet and are they a good option for your project?
By Sam Webb published
Macerator toilets can be a solution when you don't have the required "fall" for a soil pipe to install a regular toilet. Here we look at how they work and whether they are a good idea

You can buy a castle for £500,000 with its own jousting field and a moat — dating back to William the Conqueror
By Sam Webb published
Wigmore Castle was established in 1067 and was a major centre of power for over 500 years, and now you can be the owner of it

What is permeable paving and how does it improve SuDS on patios and driveways?
By Sam Webb published
Sustainable drainage systems are set to become more important focus in our homes due to a change in the law from next year. Here we look at permeable paving

A loft conversion or extension can add the most value — but what offers the least?
By Sam Webb published
Different ways of investing in your home yield varying returns and we look at what kind of work to your home can add the most value to your house

What will replace oil boilers in 2035? Oil boiler alternatives explained
By Sam Webb published
A proposed government ban on oil boilers from 2035 could force millions of homeowners to seek alternative heating systems for their houses. Here we look at all the options

SuDS to become mandatory in homes from next year
By Sam Webb published
Sustainable drainage systems that help control surface water will become mandatory next year in an effort to tackle rising flood levels

Private road owner seeks court order to stop couple’s building project on £1.5m home by withdrawing their access
By Sam Webb published
The couple want to build a second home on their plot and gained permission to do this, but neighbours have opened an injunction to stop materials being brought to the site

Family home with 'living roof' given planning under Paragraph 80 — despite owner being warned she'd 'never succeed'
By Sam Webb published
Self build family home, reflecting the highest standards in architecture and innovative designs, was approved after initial rejection due to Paragraph 80(e) clause of planning regulations

What is mineral wool insulation and what are the benefits?
By Sam Webb published
There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing insulation for your home. Here we look at mineral wool and ask an expert to explain all the benefits

Take a look inside Bob Dylan’s 16-bedroom period mansion in the Scottish Highlands as it goes on sale for £3million
By Sam Webb published
The folk icon bought the stunning 24-acre period property in 2006 for a reported £2.26m but is now looking to sell the home in Cairngorms National Park

Energy companies announce billions in profits after 'cost of living crisis' saw households unable to afford heating
By Sam Webb published
Eon, Scottish Power, and EDF announce record profits in the first half of 2023 as millions of UK households continue to stay in fuel poverty

Rick Astley's former childhood home has gone on sale for £360,000
By Sam Webb published
The pop star grew up in the village of Newton-le-Willows but his modest former family home is now up for sale

Could a 5G mast devalue your home? Proposals for 50ft-high 5G masts leave homeowners fearing house price drop
By Sam Webb published
Can a 5G mast close to your home affect its market value? We answer your concerns over the towers
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