Niamh Spence

I am a freelance journalist, copywriter and PR, who writes and contributes to a variety of titles including national news, lifestyle and online titles.

Previous work; Stylist, Grazia, The Telegraph, Tyla, LadBible, Unilad, Entertainment Daily, BBC, The Metro, The Mirror, OK! and Mail Online.

Girl, 7, earns a triple hunting trophy for killing a black bear, buck and turkey

A girl has earned a triple hunting trophy in just two weeks after three notable kills. Josephine "Jojo" Roberts, 7, of Titusville has won the triple trophy of hunting in one license year. Between October and November she, alongside her father Danny Roberts, shot down a 185-pound black bear, an adult buck and a mature wild turkey which completed her goal of earning the prestigious award. The seven-year-old from Pennsylvania is often accompanied with her father and sometimes her grandfather, with...

Department of Correction applies to force feed man serving life for murder

A judge has granted the Department of Correction the right to force feed an inmate who has been on hunger strike for several weeks. Edward Starling is serving life in prison, after being convicted of second-degree murder in Boston in 1976 of killing his girlfriend's 22-month-old child. Starling was just 21 when he was imprisoned, and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. He has been repeatedly denied parole and is now 70 years old, having spent 49 years behind bars. On October 8 Starling...

'Harvey Weinstein has completely ruined our baby's name - I'm devastated'

A prospective parent has finally settled on a name for their unborn son, before realizing it could have negative connotations for a disgraced celebrity. Writing on social media, the parent-to-be explains how they were keen on the name Harvey for their little one, but is worried people will only think of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. The movie producer, 72, was first arrested on rape and sexual offense charges in 2018 before later being convicted in 2020. The former Hollywood elite...

Utah cemetery offers $2K reward after 'one-of-a-kind' Jesus statue vandalized

A cemetery in Utah has appealed for information after a "one-of-a-kind" Jesus statue was vandalized and is offering a huge cash reward for information that may lead to the arrest of the culprit. According to local Fox affiliate KSTU, Leavitt’s Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park in Ogden had installed a statue of Jesus Christ a week prior only for it to be immediately defaced by blue and black paint. The statue was described as being a 'painful loss' to the local community, as the cemetery appeal...

Woman shares awkward mix-up after flowers from boyfriend arrive with wrong card

A woman has turned to TikTok for advice after finding herself in an awkward situation with her new boyfriend. Explaining how she had been in her new relationship for just a few weeks when she received a delivery of flowers to her house. Whilst the romantic gesture should have been sweetly received, it has in fact made things much more awkward. Hairdresser Meghan Moore explained that she and her new partner hadn't been together long, but had known each before becoming romantically involved. Moore...

Polls hint who's ahead in election race between Harris and Trump

The final countdown is on for the election race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with the latest surveys revealing how close the results could be for the US election. About 77 million Americans already have voted early, with millions more votes set to come in on Election Day to decide who will be the new president of the US. If Donald Trump and the Republican party are successful, it will be his second term in office and if Kamala Harris and the Democrats win it will mark a first in the U...

Singer 'shot onstage by woman in the crowd' while signing autographs after show

Police have confirmed a female singer has been shot as she stood on stage signing autographs for fans. Jada Arnell Thomas, 26, was shot onstage following a performance Saturday with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) in downtown Dallas. She was speaking to and engaging with fans when a woman in the crowd shot her, according to witnesses at the scene. Thomas was taken from the event to a local hospital by Dallas Fire Rescue, and is now said to be in a stable condition according to late...

Conjoined twin sisters Abby and Brittany Hensel share rare family pictures

Conjoined twins Brittany and Abby Hensel have shared smiling snaps with fans, giving a rare insight into their private family life. In the pictures, shared on social media, the pair were joined by Abby's husband, Josh Bowling and his daughter Isabella in rare family snaps. Posting to TikTok, the sisters urged their followers to vote in this week's election and shared several photos of themselves as well as two pictures with Josh and Isabella. In one snap in the TikTok video, Josh's daughter Isab...

'Must see' mountain city ranked among best travel destinations in worldwide poll

A mountain city in Idaho has now been rated as a 'must see' for visitors from around the world. Boise, Idaho's state capital, has been noted alongside exotic locations around the world including Antigua in Guatemala, Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Bangkok in Thailand. The city, which is home to 236,000 residents has been highlighted to visitors for its stunning greenery and views of the Rocky Mountains. The city has now been recognized by National Geographic, which has selected Boise as one of its buc...

Mom horrified after hospital let daughter film TikToks before she killed herself

The mother of a female influencer who died after self harming has been left 'horrified' after learning her daughter had free access to social media and the internet prior to her death. India Walker-Flynn had over 150,000 followers online and regularly shared her experience of her mental health journey, using her platform to raise awareness of mental health. The 20-year-old had previously spent a year on a specialist ward, and was an inpatient at Elmleigh Hospital, Havant at the time of her death...

Killer's text 'cracked' Leslie Reeves murder case after first date execution

The text message from a killer who murdered his ex girlfriend and left her date with severe injuries has been shared, as it 'cracked' the case. Leslie Reeves, 45, and her date Chris Smith were attacked in Illinois inside Smith's home, with Reeves being shot in an 'execution style' murder by her ex in November 2021. Reeves' ex boyfriend Robert Tarr was later convicted of her murder and the attack on Smith, who survived, with a text message he sent being a key part of the case's evidence. It was r...

Prince Harry could find 'ideal' home close to Royal Family amid reunion hopes

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry moved to Montecito, California, when they stepped down from the Royal Family, but that hasn't stopped fans from dreaming of a reunionPrince Harry has a strained relationship with the Royal Family, but that hasn't stopped fans from hoping he could one day return to the UK. The Duke of Sussex left The Firm four years ago and moved to California with his wife, Meghan Markle. The pair have developed a frosty relationship with the royals in recent years, but with King C...

Baby boomers live longer with declining health compared to previous generations

A global study has highlighted that signs of healthy ageing are less in the baby boomer generation, indicating we're struggling with health and age soonerNew research has found that the baby boomer generation is now living longer but has worse health than previous generations. A global study highlighted the baby boomer generation, who are born between 1946 to 1964, are more likely to have serious health problems than older generations. Experts at the University of Oxford and University College L...

Pregnant woman shot dead as she tried to run away after 'argument' outside shop

A pregnant woman was shot dead with a gunshot wound through her torso following an alleged argument with another woman outside a convenience storeA pregnant woman was shot dead outside a shop after an argument with another woman. 32-year-old Latoya Davis was found dead outside the Wawa convenience store at 910 MacDade Boulevard in Collingdale, Pennsylvania on Saturday 5 October at around 7.20pm. She is believed to have rowed with another woman outside the store, with the argument becoming heated...

Melania Trump claims son Barron was ‘bullied’ over ‘cruel’ autism rumors

The former First Lady describes the impact of viral tweets and a video online that speculated her son Barron could be autistic, when he was only 10 years oldMelania Trump has claimed son Barron was 'bullied' over rumors he could be autistic with 'cruel' comments posted online. In her new memoir 'Melania', the ex-First Lady revealed son Barron was the target from 'bullies' over rumors of having autism with comic actor Rosie O'Donnell resparking conversations online. O'Donnell, who has a longstan...

Melania recalls horror of watching Donald assassination attempt unfold on TV

Ex-First Lady Melania Trump has revealed the moments where she 'couldn't believe what she was seeing' as husband Donald Trump was shot at during a political rallyFormer First Lady Melania Trump has shared the terrifying moment she saw her husband Donald Trump's assassination attempt happen, as she watched it on TV at home. On the 13 July this year, presidential candidate Donald was speaking at an open-air campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania when he came under fire. With his security team le...

Nurse killed by sister-in-law's ex in home invasion murder-suicide, say cops

40-year-old nurse Jessica Hager was shot in her home in Kentucky, Shelby County in a murder-suicide before the shooter turned the gun on himselfOfficers have claimed a shooting in Shelby County that killed a 40-year-old woman was the work of her sister-in-law's ex. Two people were found dead in Shelby County on Saturday (5 October) after attending a call out to Bagdad Road, Kentucky at around 3.20am for a "possible home invasion". The authorities in attendance located two bodies, before urging t...

Prince Harry 'determined to find his own permanent home in the UK'

The Duke of Sussex is thought to be missing friends and his former UK life whilst in California, and he's now considering a 'permanent home in the UK' to allow him to visit more often, a royal expert claimsPrince Harry is thought to be focused on securing a home in the UK as he looks to have a 'permanent' base in his home country, according to a royal expert. The Duke of Sussex stepped back from royal life and the royal family in 2020 and has been an official resident of the US alongside his wi...

Prince Harry 'determined to find his own permanent home in the UK'

The Duke of Sussex is thought to be missing friends and his former UK life whilst in California, and he's now considering a 'permanent home in the UK' to allow him to visit more often, a royal expert claimsPrince Harry is thought to be focused on securing a home in the UK as he looks to have a 'permanent' base in his home country, according to a royal expert. The Duke of Sussex stepped back from royal life and the royal family in 2020 and has been an official resident of the US alongside his wi...

Coronation Street Paul Foreman star Peter Ash's love life with glam girlfriend

Coronation Street favourite Peter Ash has been a regular fixture on the cobbles for six years as fan favourite Paul Foreman- but what is life like for the star away from the soap?Coronation Street's Peter Ash life couldn't be further from his troubled on-screen persona Paul Foreman. Off-screen, Peter, who has become a staple on the show since 2018, treasures a quiet life with his partner Amy Shawcross, a nurse, and their son, Ayden. Frequently, Peter treats fans to rare glimpses of his personal...

Meghan Markle claims Sarah Ferguson taught her to curtsey slammed as lie

The Duchess of Sussex has previously claimed that she 'didn't know what she was doing' the first time she had to learn to curtsey as she met the Queen in 2016. However, it's been revealed she's previously performed the move in the legal drama SuitsMeghan Markle's anecdote about how she was hurriedly taught how to curtsey for the Queen by Sarah Ferguson has been slammed by critics as a lie. The former Suits actress has been 'outed' by royal critics, after a scene from the legal drama has emerged...

Britney dishes on Justin - 'savage text, shame and cruel stunt with rival'

As Justin Timberlake prepares to attend a hearing following his alleged drink driving offence, the Mirror takes a look at all the heartbreaking things his ex Britney Spears claims happened during their intense three-year relationshipBack in the early '00s, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake appeared to be pop's ultimate golden couple - cool, extraordinarily talented, and apparently very much in love. However, there was reportedly a side to their three year relationship that their legions of fa...

Matty Healy's mum's support behind 'emotional' son after Taylor Swift split

Matty Healy's mum spoke out after news her son and singer Taylor Swift had split.

Denise Welch, who shares her musician son with actor Tim Healy, showed support for her son's band The 1975 and retweeted an upcoming live stream. It came just days after news broke that Matty and Taylor's relationship had ended last June.

The couple had been pictured together with rumours confirming they were dating just weeks before. However, the couple were thought to have gone their separate ways after realisi

Tom Cruise's daughter Suri takes bike ride after rebellious move with famous dad

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri Cruise has been seen enjoying a bike ride through Central Park in New York City.

Suri looked relaxed and happy as she left her long, dark hair loose and appeared makeup free. She wore a white crocheted vest top with patterned red trousers and black ballet pumps as she sat across the saddle and cycled through the greenery in the city park. Her blue tote bag sat in the basket on the handlebars as she was seen weaving through people in Central Park.

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