A TV child psychologist has shared his top tips for discussing your child’s mental health during COVID-19. More than 50 per cent of parents feel that this year’s lockdowns have had a detrimental effect on their children’s mental well-being, according to new research. More than four in 10 said that since the outbreak of Covid-19, they have seen …
More than a third of Brits living with a disability have been unable to buy groceries at some stage during the pandemic – because they couldn’t get to the shop, research has revealed. A study of 1,000 adults with a physical disability or a mental health condition found 70 per cent have felt more anxious about trips to …
Small business owners are spending the equivalent of an entire working day a month doing extra cleaning in their premises in the wake of Covid-19, a study has found. Prior to the pandemic businesses typically devoted 32 minutes a day to sanitation, but this has now risen to 51 minutes. That is an additional nine hours a month …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Almost half of adults don’t think they’ve made a difference to society in their jobs. Millions fear they haven’t contributed to the wider world in their career – whether by helping vulnerable people, the local community or the environment. As a result, 45 per cent feel guilt or shame about what they do for a living simply because …
The world’s ultimate car has been unveiled – and it’s an environmentally-friendly family estate boasting British beauty and German brawn. A survey of 2,000 adults revealed the front of the car should resemble the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera, a Midlands-built sports car with a top speed of 211mph. But the rear would be from an Audi RS6 …
Snoop Dogg is starring in a hilarious new ad – where he hangs out with a sea turtle. The commercial for SodaStream shows the 49-year-old enjoying life’s ‘small things’ – including a festive meal with his dog, daughter and son – all of whom resemble the Doggfather himself. The Hip Hop star, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, …
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