These stunning images captured by local photographers reveal the UK’s ‘hidden gems’ – and feature such locations as The Lake District, Devon and the Cotswolds. Research polling 2,000 adults has identified which places they’re most eager to see for themselves – with 38 per cent looking forward to exploring new places when they’re allowed. The Peak District and Yorkshire are …

More than a third of new dog-owning motorists had to ‘pup-size’ last year by buying a bigger or more practical car to accommodate their pets, according to new research. The pandemic saw a surge in interest in canine companions, with online puppy searches soaring by 115 per cent. A survey of 2,000 drivers with dogs revealed a fifth …

More than half of Brits suffer ‘green guilt’ – because they feel they don’t do enough to help the environment. A study of 2,000 adults revealed 53 per cent have felt guilty for not always doing their bit – with large amounts of food waste the most common thing to feel bad about. A third feel responsible because …

Almost half of Brits admit nobody knows the ‘real’ them – including friends, family and even their own partner. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found a third often feel the need to hide their true feelings from others, with the average adult wearing a ‘virtual mask’ four times a week. A shocking 64 per cent claim they hide …

More than half of British workers would be happy to NEVER return to the office – due to fears of germs, a lack of social distancing and being in a room with lots of other people. A study of 1,000 employees who are currently working from home found two thirds would also feel uncomfortable about going back into …

Now, that’s how you break out of lockdown… RuPaul’s Drag Race UK contestant A’Whora burst out of a giant 15-foot rose gold padlock in East London today – to celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions. Created by cruelty-free beauty brand Lottie London as hair and beauty salons, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops reopen, the brand unveiled a super-sized lock installation …

A series of light projections featuring the UK’s most uplifting words have taken place to celebrate National Scrabble Day and the easing of lockdown restrictions. Taken at night, these stunning images feature Brick Lane market and the Royal Oak pub in Bethnal Green covered in positive words such as ‘freedom’, ‘relief’ and ‘hope.’ Locations close to Harrods and …

Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed – however more than four in 10 don’t have insurance for their furry companions. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 …

Almost nine in 10 parents with seriously ill or disabled children feel the pandemic has negatively impacted their mealtime routines. A study of 1,142 parents with disabled children found 48 per cent also said their youngsters’ different needs has stopped them coming together as a family. And 58 per cent have become more lonely or isolated as a …

DIY-mad Brits prioritised the garden more than any room in the house during lockdown, followed by the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, according to research. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found 86 per cent have conducted some form of DIY after a year of coronavirus restrictions increased the time spent at home. And of those, more …