The best and worst garden trends of all time have been revealed – with bird feeders and vegetable patches among the good, and gnomes and fake grass among the bad. A study found water features, summer houses and decking are also viewed favourably among green-fingered Brits, as are herb gardens, living walls and outdoor kitchens. But they’re not …

Moonpig have launched a mental health awareness campaign – encouraging Brits to find their voice, reach out to people who may be struggling and to ‘see the hidden message’ when communicating with friends and family. As the camera gets closer, the words fade to reveal the ‘hidden message’, something which the sender wanted to say but found difficult …

Half of Brits plan to continue their new-found habits and activities in life after lockdown – including creating podcasts, online fitness classes and walking more often. A study of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent feel they have ‘changed their ways for the better’ – and plan to continue with their improved behaviours even after the restrictions are …

Former Olympian Rebecca Adlington and presenters Helen Skelton and Chris Packham have joined forces to share their tips on how to save energy during the lockdown. Alongside actress Lisa Faulkner and comedian Mark Watson, the famous faces have revealed the small things they are doing to cut their energy use as people spend more time than usual at …

Millions of Brits are having a worse night sleep than ever before – due to strange dreams and late-night snacking. A study of 2,000 UK adults found nearly one in four said their quality of sleep has dropped as they are kept up by worries and the change in their routine. Working later into the evening and snacking …

Lockdown Brits are sleeping longer – but having a worse night’s sleep due to a change in routine, general worry and late night snacking. Research found the average adult got six hours and 43 minutes of sleep on a typical weekday night before the coronavirus pandemic. But a lack of school runs and commuting has seen the average …

A team of innovative engineers is transforming the way vehicles are developed by PRINTING car parts. CUPRA, which is the performance arm of SEAT, is using state-of-the-art multi-jet fusion technology to fashion parts in a fast and efficient way. For its new Leon Competición model, they have 3D printed the racer’s door mirror, air intakes and cooling intakes. …

This is the heartwarming moment Sophie Ellis-Bextor surprised children at a hospice pyjama party. The mum-of-five, who arrived at the sleepover-style party with cake, took part in art activities and read the children and their siblings a story before their afternoon nap. Sophie, 40, also spent time chatting with staff at Claire House Children’s Hospice in the Wirral, …

Millions of parents feel totally disconnected from their children. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with youngsters aged 0-18 found ‘family’ is becoming a thing of the past as more than half feel ‘distant’ from their offspring. More than four in 10 (43 per cent) put this ‘endangered’ family time down to children spending large amounts of …

Night feeds, keeping on top of the dirty washing and other people judging your parenting techniques are among the most stressful things about becoming a new parent. A poll of 2,000 mums and dads asked them to think back to a time when they were blessed with a new bundle of joy – and the struggles which came …