https://www.shannonmiller-portfolio.comRSS Feed for Shannon MillerenWed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-daughter-murdered-husband-kids-36851809When Home Office Minister Jess Phillips reads out the grim roll call of women killed by men in the last year in Parliament, every name will bring an agonising pain of recognition for Tim Davies and Helena Sharrott. Especially as their beautiful daughters' name will be there. Identifying her body was the worst moment of 58-year-old grandfather Tim's life. But just days after her murder on June 13, 2025, he found himself sitting in a meeting, being told that her cocaine addict husband Paul Knight...Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-daughter-murdered-husband-kids-36851809https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/victory-mirror-campaign-hospital-reopens-36827994The specialist emergency sickle cell unit at the Royal London Hospital is set to reopen after The Mirror backed a campaign to stop its closure. The unit, which was originally introduced as a six-month pilot, provided rapid access to specialist care for people living with sickle cell disease -the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK. Primarily affecting people with African or Caribbean family backgrounds in the UK, where around 18,000 people are impacted, red blood cells take on a sickle...Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/victory-mirror-campaign-hospital-reopens-36827994https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/horror-symptoms-heart-attack-teenager-36786152Clutching her chest, Darcie Warner was panic stricken. Her heart rate had skyrocketed and she was in extreme pain. At just 16 years old, she thought she was having a heart attack. “I couldn’t move or do anything,” says Darcie, now 20, who lives in Cardiff. “The pain was the scariest part, not knowing when it was going to stop. It was sudden and I was by myself. I honestly had no idea what was happening, I was in shock.” Darcie is one of just 0.2% of the population who suffer from Postural Ortho...Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/horror-symptoms-heart-attack-teenager-36786152https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dj-ag-mc-grammar-song-36675346Children are surrounded by books in classrooms and in libraries, yet many are no longer choosing to read them and screens have quickly filled the gap, taking over daily life. It’s a shift most parents and teachers recognise and the latest figures suggest it’s becoming increasingly entrenched. The percentage of children and young people who said they enjoy reading has hit its lowest level in two decades as just one in three 8-18 year olds said they liked reading in their free time - a 36% drop s...Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dj-ag-mc-grammar-song-36675346https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/come-dine-with-me-death-36667619“You’re the most hated man in England” - the words were sent to Marcello Marino’s phone while he was thousands of miles away from home, on holiday in Miami, enjoying the sun and unaware of what was unfolding in England. The message came from his employee, a stark warning that the television appearance he had agreed to would lead to a torrent of online hate. Even then, Marcello did not yet grasp how playing a rude personality on TV would result in threats against his life. “She said, 'Did you kn...Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/come-dine-with-me-death-36667619https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-treated-like-drug-addict-36596475A specialist Sickle Cell service at the Royal London Hospital is set to close following a temporary six-month trial, sparking fear among patients who rely on the service during pain crises. The pilot offers rapid access to specialist care for people living with sickle cell disease - the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells, which are particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean heritage - is due to shut on January 30. Patients fear the cl...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/i-treated-like-drug-addict-36596475https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/slimming-world-7-stone-loss-36498601Life seemed to be perfect for Janine Taylor when she retired and moved to a pretty market town with her husband Mark. But behind closed doors in Bewdley, Worcestershire, Janine was trapped in a cycle of self abuse and miserable because of her weight. At her heaviest, Janine, 58, weighed over 22st and suffered from high blood pressure, neuropathy, insomnia and depression. She says: “I was so self-conscious, I’d do my food shopping at 7am.” Her relationship with food had always been complicated....Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/slimming-world-7-stone-loss-36498601https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/three-murders-70-years-apart-36423073They might be the last thing anyone wants to find in their home, but bed bugs could soon become one of the strangest tools in modern forensics. New research suggests the blood-sucking critters may retain usable traces of human DNA long after biting their host, a finding that could open up unexpected new ways of linking people to places and events and could help to solve crimes. Led by entomologist Associate Professor Dr Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid and postdoctoral researcher Lim Li, a team at The Sci...Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/three-murders-70-years-apart-36423073https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/im-12-year-old-businessman-36431459When Malaki Conteh sings at midnight mass at Chichester Cathedral on Christmas Eve, as the first Black chief chorister in the institution’s 950 year lifetime, he will be making history. Just 12-years-old, this is the latest in a string of extraordinary achievements by Malaki, who started his first business half a lifetime ago - aged just six. “I said to my dad I wanted to be a chorister, but he said to me I had to pay for it myself,” Malaki told The Mirror. Malaki, who lives in Warlingham, Sur...Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/im-12-year-old-businessman-36431459https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-thought-toddler-cold-worrying-36242740Little Zion Williams was only two years old when his world changed in an instant, after he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. His parents Deborah and Cephas, who run businesses, rushed him to A&E following two weeks of tummy pains and his sudden weight loss, only to find that his blood sugar levels were dangerously high - measuring 49.9, compared to a normal reading of between 4 and 8. Londoner Deborah recalls: “It was a Sunday and he had been complaining about tummy pains for about two weeks...Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-thought-toddler-cold-worrying-36242740https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/love-islands-cach-mercer-i-36081311When Love Island winner Cacherel Mirjah Mercer, better known as Cach, broke down in tears on the show, it became one of the most talked-about moments of the series. His current partner, Toni Laites, who he won the show with, had decided to couple up with Harrison Luna during a recoupling, leaving Cach single. He was open and honest with Toni about how the situation made him feel. “That was one of the most embarrassing things I’ve been through in my entire life… You knew what decision you wante...Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/love-islands-cach-mercer-i-36081311https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/my-daughter-inspired-baby-skincare-36065427Nala’s Baby is one of the fastest-growing skincare brands in the UK since their launch in 2020, but unlike most businesses their product wasn’t formed in a boardroom - it started at home, out of necessity. The brand was created by British rapper Casyo Johnson, known as Krept, and his former partner Sasha Ellese Gilbert. As the then couple prepared for the birth of their first daughter Nala, Sasha became cautious about the products she used on her body, and after analysing ingredients in baby sk...Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/my-daughter-inspired-baby-skincare-36065427https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/we-turned-small-blog-25-36059951Before Daily Paper became a £25 million fashion brand worn across the world, it was just a small blog run by three friends Jefferson Osei, Abderrahmane Trabsini and Hussein Suleiman in Amsterdam. Launched in 2008, long before the rise of influencers, the blog was built to celebrate their shared cultures, rooted in their Ghanaian, Moroccan and Somali heritage. Co-founder Jefferson Osei spoke on a panel at Black Tech Fest, reflecting on how culture inspired the business, and later spoke to The M...Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/we-turned-small-blog-25-36059951https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/i-failed-athlete-now-im-36058932Karen Blackett CBE is no stranger to reinvention, she once believed her future lay on the track, sprinting 100- and 200-metres hoping to wear Great Britain colours. The track was where she felt alive, training heavily, three times a week convinced she was on the right path. "That was my first love,” Karen told the Mirror. “My first love was athletics, I'm a failed athlete but my second love was always about creation of content.” She trained through school, and her A-levels, but eventually plat...Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/i-failed-athlete-now-im-36058932https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jay-slater-family-supported-absolute-35811572When a British citizen goes missing overseas, support is scarce, and for years, there was only one charity that stepped in to help - LBT Global, formerly known as the Lucie Blackman Trust. The charity has since rebranded as Safe Harbour, but was forced to cut back vital services, leaving families with missing relatives stranded in silence. “People always tell us they’d never heard of us, until they need us,” CEO Matthew Searle told the Mirror, “and sometimes, they find us too late.” The charit...Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jay-slater-family-supported-absolute-35811572https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/music/i-quit-job-chase-dreams-36045663DJ AG is bringing music to the streets - literally. From performing sets on Wood Green High Road to passing cars and empty crowds, to partying outside Kings Cross station with Hollywood A-listers like Will Smith, Ed Sheeran and Idris Elba, it's safe to say his open-deck pop-ups have become a space where both icons and newcomers can show off their musical talent. DJ AG spoke about his journey during a powerful speech at Black Tech Fest and in an exclusive chat with The Mirror, he opened up about...Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/music/i-quit-job-chase-dreams-36045663https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-lost-two-sisters-sickle-36020655For years, Adesayo Talabi, known online as Simply Sayo, thought her sister Elizabeth's medication and frequent check-ups were just part of everyday life, not the warning signs of a life-threatening blood disorder. But when doctors revealed her body stopped producing blood and she had only 2% of blood left in her body, she realised the silent killer living in her home. Sayo's parents had eight children, but only six are alive today. Two of her sisters died from sickle cell, one as a baby and ano...Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/i-lost-two-sisters-sickle-36020655https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/theres-enough-homeless-kids-fill-35990883Britain’s housing crisis is destroying lives, with children forced into homelessness, families trapped in poverty and the NHS spending billions treating illnesses linked to damp and mould. Campaigner and writer Kwajo Tweneboa says the scale of suffering is impossible to ignore. “We’ve got enough homeless kids in England to fill the O2 arena more than eight times over,” he told The Mirror. “We’ve got 1.3 million people waiting for social housing. People unable to afford renting in the private re...Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/theres-enough-homeless-kids-fill-35990883https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/activist-kwajo-tweneboa-warns-labour-35991118Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa has warned Labour it could lose the next election if it fails to fix Britain’s broken housing system. The activist, who has built a following by exposing unsafe homes and fighting for tenants rights, said families are "sick and tired" of waiting for change. He said that unsafe homes, spiralling rents and endless delays on repairs that have left millions in despair. The Labour Government has spoken about the need for more social housing and safer conditions for...Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/activist-kwajo-tweneboa-warns-labour-35991118https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/painful-blood-condition-stole-childhood-35922725For Sickle Cell Awareness Month, award-winning author Laura Henry-Allain MBE has teamed up with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) to create My Blood, Your Blood, a new children’s book inspired by the real-life story of Sydenham teenager Angel Salami. Angel, 13, and her dad Kehinde both live with sickle cell disease and know first-hand the toll it takes. Thanks to improved screening, Angel was diagnosed at birth but the condition has shaped every part of her childhood. “It makes me feel restless...Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/painful-blood-condition-stole-childhood-35922725https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/world-afro-day-takes-over-35905801World Afro Day is celebrated on the September 15 and this year, the iconic event is tied into the campaign ‘Fix the Law, Not Afro Hair’. Launched in 2017 by Michelle De Leon, World Afro Day has grown from a UK awareness day into a global movement - and now, a landmark event in Parliament aimed at celebrating Afro hair while calling for lasting change, including a Guinness World Record attempt. The Fix The Law, Not Our Hair campaign began in 2024 and called on policymakers to address the legal...Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/world-afro-day-takes-over-35905801https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/my-braids-were-against-school-35885494World Afro Day is a moment to celebrate natural Black hair. But for many, it’s also a reminder of the battles still being fought just to wear it freely. Nearly 100,000 people have now backed a UK petition calling for hair discrimination to be banned - after years of Black students and professionals being punished, sidelined, or even humiliated for how they wear their natural hair. The “Ban Hair Discrimination in the UK” petition, launched by campaigner Zina Alfa, has gained 97,470 verified sig...Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/my-braids-were-against-school-35885494https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/shannon-miller-im-judged-afro-35683481I honestly couldn’t count how many times I’ve stood in the mirror asking myself: if my hair is too much? Too big? Too loud? Too ... Black. And what makes it worse is this isn’t isolated - it’s a reality for many Black people, especially Black women. Even now, all these years later, the thoughts still creep in. Whether I’m preparing for an interview or just planning my next hairstyle, the same questions come up; is this hairstyle acceptable? Will people see me as less professional if I show up w...Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/shannon-miller-im-judged-afro-35683481https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/shannon-miller-ginga-jay-rant-35874595Influencer Jahzeiah Francois known as Ginga Jay, went on a scathing rant on popular YouTube show BK Chat. His rant detailed why he "doesn't date Black women" and has since blown up online. In the now viral clip, Francois said: "Here’s why I don’t date Black women, because you don’t like to get put in your place - stay in your f**kng place!” Later, he added: “Black women don’t f**kng behave themselves.” Francois has since doubled down after the video went viral, insisting he stood by every word...Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/shannon-miller-ginga-jay-rant-35874595https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/i-built-notting-hill-carnivals-35728509Wilf Walker OBE played a key role in shaping the Notting Hill Carnival we know and love today - and it all began with one historic move to bring live music to the streets. But before that very moment, Notting Hill Carnival was in a very different place. The 1976 riots had left around 250 people including 120 police officers hospitalised, with 60 arrests made. The disruption was sparked after a small group was accused of pickpocketing, but has left lasting scars feeding into the damaging stereot...Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/i-built-notting-hill-carnivals-35728509https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/notting-hill-carnival-blood-road-35721234Notting Hill Carnival needs no introduction. It's the highlight of London's cultural calendar, and a time for reflection and celebration. I headed to The Tabernacle to meet with the people behind one of the biggest parties in the UK and quickly felt the vibrant atmosphere, the joy between the very people who help Carnival come to life. It was clear they all felt at home, showcasing their beautifully curated costumes - which is the visual reflection of how free and vibrant the big weekend truly...Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/notting-hill-carnival-blood-road-35721234https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/music/im-notting-hill-carnivals-first-3571137240 years ago Linett Kamala stepped behind the decks as Notting Hill Carnival. The pressure was on and at first, people laughed, but she soon turned their jeers into cheers, as she became one of the first female DJ's to perform at Notting Hill Carnival. Linett didn't realise she was making history when she grabbed the mic back in 1985 - she just wanted to have fun. "I was 15 at the time, and didn’t know I was doing anything historic,” she told The Mirror. “But I could tell people were thinking,...Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/music/im-notting-hill-carnivals-first-35711372https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/notting-hill-carnival-more-party-35730390Allyson Williams MBE and her son, Kevin Williams have a generations-deep connection to London's Notting Hill Carnival. Upon meeting them, I could immediately see their eyes light up as they walked me through memories of Carnival's past. Their story is one of the many tales of dancing in the streets of the West London borough as part of a tradition that transcends the Atlantic ocean. “It started with a melting pot of Caribbean immigrants who never intended to make history, but to celebrate thei...Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/going-out/notting-hill-carnival-more-party-35730390https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/brain-tumour-almost-killed-son-35656434“I remember feeling the hate of that tumour, but yet desperately needing it.” That’s what Toni O’Callaghan, Jay’s mum, told The Mirror after facing a moment no parent should. She found herself travelling across the country with her son’s tumour in an envelope, bringing it to Germany in a last-chance effort to save him. The very thing that almost killed him might be the only thing that can keep him alive. “[There was a] mix of emotions,” she said. “I wanted to destroy it, but I knew how much I n...Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/brain-tumour-almost-killed-son-35656434https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/shannon-miller-disliking-whitney-adebayo-35687660Love Island stars' Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki's breakup has been the topic of viral debate after Whitney alleged she experienced racism during their almost two year relationship. Things kicked off between the pair when Whitney posted a snap in a bright pink strapless bikini on a beach in Barbados. She wrote: "'You look happier," before adding: "Thanks! I finally fell in love with my skin he used to call dirty." Rather than showing support after Whitney's candid admission, TikTok users...Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/shannon-miller-disliking-whitney-adebayo-35687660