Brits have revealed the things they miss most about being a child, including the excitement of hearing the ice cream van, the long school holidays and the thrill of getting a new toy.   A poll of 2,000 adults found 55 per cent would like to be able to relive their childhood, with the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s seen as …

The vast majority of Brits can’t leave the house without worrying about burglary, home security – and whether they have locked up their property. A survey of 2,000 adults found a third are more anxious about home security post-lockdown, with 48 per cent more attached to their home and belongings now than ever before. As a result, even if they …

The green status symbols have become the latest must-haves in cul-de-sacs and leafy suburbs, with research showing more than one in three adults have been inspired by the local community to make more effort to live in an eco-friendly way. Nearly a third (31 per cent) are also keen to keep up with their neighbours in the eco stakes to …

Millions of parents claim they have already ‘run out’ of ways to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays – despite being just halfway through the break.   A study of 1,000 mums and dads of school-aged children found two thirds struggle to find ways to occupy their youngsters during the break, with four in 10 already out of …

A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 have been shamed by a friend, and 44 per cent by a family member. While more than a third have faced comments from their partner, a colleague or even a stranger. But six in 10 believe it makes people reluctant to take action to tackle climate change as a result. Of …

A study of 2,000 women found that while 31 per cent experienced ‘mild’ hair thinning, nearly one in 10 have lost whole clumps of hair in one go or noticed bald spots.   But with 79 per cent of women admitting their locks are a huge part of who they are, more than one in 10 sufferers have sought professional …

A study of 2,000 canine companions found 80 per cent consider their pooch to be a better sounding board than those closest to them.   Top topics discussed with the dog include how busy work was, what to wear, and money worries.   The pooch will also have to listen to conversations about the weather (57 per cent), things which …

Brits have become more spontaneous following lockdown, with getting a tattoo, a drastic haircut and moving house among the things people have done on a whim.   A study of 2,000 adults found 22 per cent are ready to inject a sense of adventure into their life after nearly a year and a half of restrictions.   As a result, …

Aimee Bannister aged 32, and Craig Holmes, 33, from Barrie, Wales, bought a battered old 24-seater school bus from eBay for £3,600, and transformed it into ‘Custard’, their two-seater home on wheels. The van took a whopping 588 hours – the equivalent of more than 24 solid days – and cost about £26,000 to convert, but now comes complete with fully fitted …

Nine in 10 parents have ‘serious’ concerns about their children and ageing parents falling prey to fraud.   Dubbed the ‘Scamwich Generation’, a poll of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent fear the risk of their loved ones being scammed increased during lockdown.   And this is as a direct result of them seemingly spending more time online over the …