News Copy Having a barbecue as soon as the sun comes out, shouting ‘wahey’ when someone spills a drink in the pub – and being proud of where you are from are among the things which make you British, according to a survey. Research carried out among 2,000 adults revealed the top 40 typically British traits, which also includes always …

  Shopping for a bargain in the sales, spending time in the sun-drenched garden – and going to sleep in a freshly-made bed are all elements of the average Brit’s perfect day, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found one in 10 would love nothing more than to belt a tune out in the shower, and fifteen …

News Copy Nearly seven in 10 Brits are regularly using household appliances which are at least 10 years old, according to research. A study into the nation’s kitchens revealed many old devices are still going strong in the country’s homes. A survey of 2,000 adults found 37 per cent have a fridge that’s more than a decade old, and four …

News Copy This amazing video shows frequent flyers being HYPNOTISED – to believe they’ve never set foot on a plane before. Ace hypnotist Aaron Calvert put five subjects – who between them have racked up hundreds of air miles – under hypnosis, to reignite their passion for air travel. When they woke from their trance they had no recollection of …

News Copy Taking ‘too long’ to pay someone back, bragging about your salary and not paying your ‘fair’ share of the bill are among the biggest financial faux pas, according to Brits. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults identified the biggest blunders when it comes to money – such as boosting about how much you spend. Other no-no’s include posting pics …

News Copy Having savings, being debt-free – and going on two holidays a year means you’re ‘comfortable’, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults have revealed the top 30 signs you are in a good place financially, including having £500 worth of disposable income to spend every single month. But not all inclusions on the list are material …

News Copy  The shelf-life of a hobby is just 16 months, a study found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults identified work commitments, busy family life and lack of motivation as the reasons we don’t stick with interests for longer. Further to this, a quarter have a tendency to splash out hundreds of pounds on hobbies such as cycling and …

News Copy This is the moment a family were reunited – after almost four years apart. The Bald family, from Milton Keynes, who haven’t been together in the same room for years, were selected from hundreds of ‘long-distance families’ to receive the surprise reconciliation from National Express. Thanks to David Bald’s work over the festive period as a police officer, …

News Copy Apps for health and fitness, music streaming and mindfulness are set to be the most downloaded in January 2019, according to research. A poll of 2,000 smartphone owners found calorie-tracking app MyFitnessPal is the most likely to be added to the nation’s phones in the new year. And to add a soundtrack to the workouts, music streaming app …

How long does it take you to brush your teeth? Be honest now. Most people I have asked have said they spend around 3 minutes brushing their teeth but the reality was more like 30 seconds. I timed myself, keeping in mind that I knew the recommended time was 2 minutes, and I was astonished to find that 45 seconds …