News Copy – By Rob Knight A fifth of drinkers are now opting for cocktails over beer and wine, according to a poll. Researchers who surveyed 2,000 UK adults found many are shunning pints of beer and wine in favour of more exotic spirit-based beverages such as mojitos, margaritas and martinis. The popularity of these drinks is so high almost …

News Copy – By Rob Knight Running costs, reliability and price are what motorists look for when buying a car, according to a study. Researchers polled 2,000 British car buyers and found that fuel type, road tax and the manufacturer also influence the motor we go for. Economy, handling and safety have a bearing too – as does size, comfort …

News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy A fifth of British children have no idea that apples grow on trees, a study has found. Researchers polling 1,000 kids aged six to 12 found many are clueless about where their fruit really comes from. So much so, half of kids don’t know that blackcurrants grow on bushes and a further six in …

NYBIRTHDAY by Zoya Gervis New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com News copy with video and infographic: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/az3wlkbv5ggol78/AAAOvU0zmB7Nx5cWS0Ebr–ra?dl=0 One in three people have made the cardinal sin of forgetting their partner’s birthday – and men are twice as likely to forget, according to new research. Of those who have forgotten a birthday, it doesn’t seem to happen just once. Turns …

News Copy – By Gemma Francis Parents will have 2,184 arguments with their children every year – and more than half of those are about food and drink, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 parents of children aged 2-12 revealed many find themselves falling out with their offspring about what they want to do, eat or drink on …

News Copy – by Gemma Francis The fight for a spot on the couch could soon be a thing of the past – thanks to a new THREE-STOREY sofa. Designers behind the fantastic furniture – which comfortably seats nine – were inspired by the stadium-style seating at Wembley Stadium and included a smartphone holder, complete with an in-built charger… and …

News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy Children are allowed to walk to school unattended, get a mobile phone – and play 12+ rated games like Fortnite by the age of 11, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 parents of children under 18 has revealed the ages at which parents allow their son or daughter to do different things …

News Copy Schoolchildren from around the country came face-to-face with American Football stars while competing in the final of the NFL Flag Summer Bowl tournament. After a year-long national competition to find budding football stars in schools, pupils from Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and Tewkesbury went head-to-head in the grand finale. Around 1,000 children aged 8-11 were coached by six NFL …

NYPERFECT by Tyler SchmallNYPERFECT by Tyler SchmallNew York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC What makes Americans’ days better? Finding money in your pocket, sleeping in without setting an alarm and lying in bed listening to the rain are the nation’s top three “mood boosters,” according to new research. Petting a dog, performing small …

– By Rob Knight Going on a hen or stag do could set you back almost £1,000, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found the typical do abroad costs a total of £998 – including around £125 for accommodation, £119 for drinks and £101 for food. It’ll also set you back an average of …