Millions of British parents embarrass their children on a daily basis – due to their lack of fashion sense, it has emerged Socks with sandals, eccentric hats, and wearing leggings on the school run are all big no-no’s for the nation’s kids. Children also cannot bear to be seen with mum or dad if they are in glaringly …

Nearly three-quarters of Brits (70%) have confessed they disagree with gadget-free holidays, citing that having internet access abroad makes them more adventurous tourists, according to statistics from Vodafone UK. Despite the popular belief that tech-free holidays help us unwind, holiday makers said that by using 4G abroad, they would be more likely to visit off-the-beaten-track spots (86%). Almost three-quarters said …

One in five kids can take a selfie but over half have never climbed a tree Kingswood reveals today’s six-year-olds can take selfies and make YouTube videos but have never climbed a tree or started a fire Quarter of parents now spending less than 30 minutes outside with their offspring per week Over half of UK families admit ‘watching TV’ …

Millions of Brits are fulfilling their travel aspirations through friend’s and family’s posts on Facebook, according to new research. Four in 10 UK adults admit they are ‘social tourists’ – experiencing an average of 14 countries through friend’s and family’s social media updates every year. However the typical respondent has visited just nine countries in reality – although …

Guess what? You’ve probably driven around the world already and haven’t even realized it. The average American clocks up a massive 79,548 miles on road trips in their lifetime – the equivalent of driving around the world 3.2 times, a new survey shows.   With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, more people will be hopping in their cars for vacation …

Kate Winslet, The Vamps, Conor Maynard, Jessie J, Fleur East, Paula Abdul and More Come Together at WE Day UK to Celebrate Young People Changing the World Today, 12,000 young people from across the UK will descend on The SSE Arena in London, for WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events that celebrate the power young people have …

A garage owner who became so fed–up with petrol thieves has created a “door of shame” at his business in order to catch the culprits. Sunny Robinson, 46, was so frustrated by light-fingered motorists and the lack of police action he devised the name-and-shame scheme to help identify the crooks. And the unusual method has proven to be a success, …

Amazon To Create Record 5,000 New Full-Time Jobs This Year Across the UK Amazon UK today announced plans to create more than 5,000 full-time jobs this year, taking the company’s total UK workforce to over 24,000. These new job opportunities are for people with all types of experience, education and skill levels—from software developers, engineers and technicians, to those seeking …

The parents of a baby left fighting for his life after he was shot in the head with an air rifle have called for a change in the law. Jordan Walters shot 18-month-old Harry Studley when the tot visited the flat he shared with girlfriend Emma Horseman, both 24. The bullet penetrated the toddler’s skull and he was airlifted to …

The legal battle over whether parents can take children on term-time holidays will reach the Supreme Court today. Under the current system, parents who take their children out of school without permission could face a £60 fine per child, rising to £120 if it is not paid within 21 days. Those who fail to pay can face prosecution, with a …