This charming set-up might look cosy at first glance – but 12 potential household dangers are lurking among the festive scene. From overloaded electric sockets to unsecure ladders, the unwitting occupants could be in for a far from happy Christmas. But can you spot them all? The puzzle was created after research commissioned by BSI, the British standards …
Nearly half of Brits plan to shun big chain stores this Christmas as they seek more thoughtful presents – to make up for not seeing loved ones. A study of 2,000 adults found 51 per cent are going to go out of their way to support small businesses this year, with 48 per cent wanting to completely avoid …
The perfect road trip would last just under three hours, feature a sea view – and include a sing-a-long to 56 songs. A study of 2,000 Brits suggests three is the magic number, with this being revealed as the ideal amount of people in the car and also the number of breaks that would be taken. These pit-stops …
Captain Tom Moore’s charity walking heroics have been named by Brits as the highlight of 2020. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw Captain Tom’s fundraising exploits top the list, ahead of a reduction in pollution and a new appreciation for key workers, as positives to be found from this year. Another 31 per cent picked Marcus Rashford’s …
Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the …
Distractions at home have made it harder for fans to focus on watching the beautiful game, a new study has found. A poll of 2,000 football followers found three quarters are truly suffering without being able to watch matches with mates in the pub, stadiums or even at a friend’s house. And seven in 10 have been unable …
A giant Christmas light display has illuminated Bristol – and will share thousands of children’s homemade Christmas cards throughout December. In a bid to bring some Christmas cheer, the festive drawings have been turned into a huge 14×21 metre light display featuring thousands of bulbs on the side of Cabot Circus car park in Bristol. From reindeers and …
The average adult will spend £65,000 over their lifetime – on gadgets. A study of 2,000 consumers revealed they will each fork out £4,742 on mobile phones, as well as £3,625 on televisions and £11,774 on kitchen appliances. Laptops will total £4,074, while gaming enthusiasts will spend £2,804 on consoles. Other everyday technology such as tablets will cost …
This festive filled world map will leave you thinking Santa Claus is coming to town – but you’ve got to find him first. It is estimated two billion people across the globe celebrate Christmas each year in unique and wonderful ways. And different countries have different traditions, from rollerblading in Venezuela to having a giant lantern festival in …
Brits are gearing up for a tech Christmas with almost half planning to open presents over a video call – and 36 per cent having a ‘virtual traditional dinner with all the trimmings’. A study of 2,000 adults found a quarter will also host virtual festive singalongs with family (24 per cent). Three quarters will be having a …
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