We might live in an age of hook up apps and swiping for partners but a new study shows for relationship success couples should wait until date EIGHT to do the deed.   A study of 2,000 US adults by Groupon found the ‘three date rule’ could be a thing of the past.   Results showed the average person polled …

  – By Gemma Francis Brits are cutting back on expensive funeral costs with cheap coffins, having wakes at home and burying loved ones in the back GARDEN, a study has found. Others admit to slashing the budget for flowers, not using a hearse and even not getting the body embalmed to keep prices down. SunLife discovered the …

Losing your sense of humour, bingeing on comfort food and being unable to sleep through the night are all signs you need a holiday, according to a new study. Getting more angry than usual when held up in a queue, losing your temper with colleagues or clients at work and hitting the snooze button more than usual are …

– WITH VIDEO By Rob Knight Viewers are to get a glimpse of a ‘lost’ episode of Only Fools and Horses for the very first time. The never-before-seen episode filmed in 1984, titled ‘Licensed to Drill’, is said to have been lying on a dusty shelf for years. It features Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad at the top …

FUSSY EATERS – with infographic and video By Gemma Francis Parents serve 1,460 evening meals to their family during the average year – and end up throwing the equivalent of more than a quarter of those in the bin, a study has found. Fussy eaters, snacking before mealtimes and poor appetites means more than a quarter of each …

By Astrid Hall No kisses on text messages, women saying ‘I’m fine’ and locking the bathroom door when showering are all signs men are in the doghouse, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 women has given men a helpful insight into how they can tell if their partner is cross with them, without her having to …

  75 percent of parents feel pressured to be ‘perfect’ Losing their temper is the main cause of parental guilt 1 in 3 have missed a child’s activity due to work 1 in 4 have had their decisions questioned by other parents 31 percent of Millennial parents regularly compete with other parents on social media Barack and Michelle Obama are …

– with video By Gemma Francis Children will earn up to £5,017 between the ages of 7 and 16 – but one in four will spend it as soon as they get it, a study has found. Researchers found pocket money, cash from relatives for birthdays and Christmas and for getting good grades means the average child can …

It takes children more than a week to get back into the swing of school after they return from the summer break, it has emerged. Researchers found kids after six weeks of no homework, going to bed late and spending lazy days in their pyjamas getting back into a routine is a shock to the system. Poor concentration, …

By Gemma Francis Dating is more fun as you get older, a study has revealed. Researchers found looking for love when you are more mature and worldly-wise is far less stressful than courting during your 20s and 30s. Experts found older singletons are more relaxed and comfortable in their own skin than image-conscious teens, while 20 and 30-somethings …