NEWS COPY — WITH PICTURES By Doug Shields An airline has become the first in the world to create an in-flight ‘mood food’ menu guaranteed to take the stress out of flying. The cuisine is the brainchild of top food psychologist professor Charles Spence – the man behind Heston Blumenthal’s science-inspired dishes at The Fat Duck. The vibrant selection of …

NEWS COPY  The average UK adult gives almost £30,000 in total to charity during their lifetime, according to research. Typically Brits will give £16,671 to charity by direct debit, £1,831 to collection boxes and £2,275 by sponsoring friends, family and colleagues – all during their adult years. And those polled will also splash out an average of £8,104 on almost …

NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy Leaving dirty dishes in the kitchen and posting social media updates hinting the house is occupied are amongst the most common home security hacks adopted by Brits. Researchers also found other savvy holidaymakers allow neighbours to park on their driveway, and put the recycling out for them on bin day. Other tactics include putting paperwork …

NEWS COPY By Gemma Francis Parents spend the equivalent of six days a year dealing with ‘domestic dramas’, a study has found. Getting the kids to go to bed, convincing them to eat what is put in front of them and putting a stop to sibling rows means mums and dads face 23 minutes a day of tantrums and arguments. …

This year’s crop of family movies will bring out your inner child as well as your real kids! We’ve picked 10 movies showing at Cineworld that have plenty of appeal for parents, little ones and everyone in-between – and when you go as a family, you can even pay a child’s price for your ticket* Spider-Man Homecoming Tom Holland proves …

NEWS COPY Low interest rates are forcing Brits to switch traditional savings for more quirky investments – including books, vinyl records and TOYS. First editions by famous authors top the alternative investment chart, followed by collectable coins, toys, antiques and classic vinyl. Stamps, designer clothes, works of art and classic cars also appear on the list, which emerged from a …

NEWS COPY By Rob Knight Modern kids stop believing in magic aged six – two years earlier than their parent’s generation, according to research. Researchers found youngsters start doubting the existence of magic and creatures like unicorns, fairies and elves at this age. While mums and dads, who were eight years old when they felt the same way, think children …

Is it ok to go to the movies or hang out at a bar alone? The votes are in… Millions of Americans are now happy to live a solitary existence, according to newly released research. Nine in 10 US adults are now content to be in their own company – with 64 percent comfortable with the idea of living alone. …

It’s no secret that kids like to ask the question ‘why’, but just how much? New research reveals that curious kids in the UK ask their parents 22,174 questions during their school years – more than half of which are science or engineering related (53%). Nearly two thirds of parents believe curiosity is key to intelligence (59%) and a successful …

NEWS COPY By Emma Elsworthy Sausage and mash, steak pie and beef roast dinner are among the evening meals – enjoyed by DOGS, according to a survey. Researchers looking into the dietary habits of the nation’s canines have revealed the top 20 list of ‘dog’s dinners’ – ones which are meant to be enjoyed by humans but which regularly find …