Nearly half of LGBTQ+ adults in the UK feel uncomfortable watching live sporting events in person – because of homophobia or transphobia. A study of 1,000 people from the LGBTQ+ community found 34 per cent of those who have attended a live sports event experienced homophobic or transphobic abuse while sitting in the stands – an average of four times. …

Millions are ‘doing their bit’ to help out in their communities, according to research. The study of 2,000 adults found assisting in schools, volunteering in charity shops and litter picking in community spaces are some of the most popular ways they are lending their services. While others have helped out with Scouts or Brownies, local sports events or given lifts …

A third consider kindness a modern heroic act while 21 per cent think simply being a good listener makes someone a hero, in its own small way. A poll of 2,000 people found when asked who their all-time hero is, the nation’s mums topped the list with 22 per cent of the vote – beating dads on 12 per cent. …

The research, featuring more than 1,000 participants, looked at the excessive influence the opinions of their social circle had upon their life decisions – known as ‘social proof’. It revealed on average, contributors were 1.5 times more likely to listen to friends and family across a range of issues from restaurant recommendations through to serious financial choices, over that of …

BAFTA winner John Boyega has returned to his roots in South London and spoken of the financial hardship he endured during his childhood. The Star Wars actor visited a Croydon youth centre and offered his advice on what he thinks is needed for young kids to turn their dreams into reality. He said: “We didn’t have a lot of money …

More than eight in 10 adults are planning to be charitable this festive season, with a quarter doing so through acts of kindness and good deeds. A study of 2,000 adults found many will be looking to help others during the season for giving, either by donating money (35 per cent), cooking them lunch (15 per cent) or buying gifts …

A poll of 2,000 adults who regularly purchase the popular dish found they’ll eat it seven times a month on average. This includes a combination of takeaway and shop-bought pizzas – amounting to £70 a month or more than £750 a year. And those residing in the North East tuck into it more than anywhere else in the UK – …

Trying to be healthier (40 per cent), wanting to drink more mindfully (38 per cent) and the cost of drinks (33 per cent) are among the top 10 reasons for slowing the alcohol flow, a study of 2,000 adults has found. While 20 per cent of Gen Zs planning to cut alcohol out entirely for their festive celebrations this year. …

The song made the top 10 on both sides of the Atlantic in 1987 – now singer and songwriter Clark Datchler is releasing a soulful new recording of the track in support of Polish charity Poland Welcomes, which runs shelters for women and children who have fled the war in Ukraine. The music video features Datchler performing the song accompanied …

A towering statue to honour the UK’s kindest hero has been unveiled on London’s iconic Southbank today – and you may not have heard of them. Unsung hero and inspiration, Jo Newby, 52, from East Yorkshire, has received the incredible accolade thanks to her tireless efforts to help hundreds of members of the community during the past two decades and …