The world’s first car-powered hotel has opened to the public – with all power supplied by electric vehicles for a true off grid experience. Situated in Ongar, Essex, the secluded accommodation is the perfect location for a quiet escape to the countryside. Guests can enjoy a local menu and mixology curated using innovative and sustainable ingredients sourced within Essex, as …

A poll of 2,000 adults found a quarter consume more alcohol and 28 per cent have different sleeping patterns during the warmer months. Nearly a fifth (20 per cent) skip breakfast, while 19 per cent don’t exercise as much as they usually would. And 20 per cent forget to take their daily vitamins, supplements or fortified products. Despite this, 23 …

Millions of teenagers go online for help on everything from hair hacks to financial planning – but when it comes to relationship advice, mum is still the first port of call. The study of 1,000 10-17 year-olds found they will also turn to dad for health tips, homework and revising – although teachers are preferred when they need help with …

The average adult bins food worth £405 a year – £21 BILLION in total across the UK – because they feel forced into buying larger packs than they need. A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent have purchased food items well aware they will end up throwing some of it away or not even come close to using …

Nearly half of dog owners plan to take their pup on a UK trip with them, with 55 per cent believing their pooch deserves the same experience as them in a hotel.   A survey of 2,000 dog owners revealed many feel the luxuries of a hotel stay should not be exclusively for them, with 28 per cent claiming they …

The foods children are most likely to turn their nose up at are Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.   A study of 1,000 parents of 5-11-year-olds revealed the top 30 foods kids are particular about, including broccoli, tomatoes and spinach.   Others complain about eating mushrooms, avocado and fish.   It also emerged 14 per cent of the mums and …

This heartbreaking video shows camels facing the most extreme conditions and having to work relentlessly in what has been dubbed ‘the world’s hottest workplace’. In Rajasthan, India, working camels have a key role transporting large stacks of bricks by cart at the local brick kilns. But conditions are punishing for the animals who work in this harsh, dusty environment, where …

A poll of 2,000 UK employees found gender biased language and use of stereotypes is widespread within workplaces, with 42 per cent of women claiming they’ll be asked to make a round compared to just 16 per cent of men. Females are also more likely (50 per cent vs 21 per cent) to be asked about the wellbeing of their …

This is the heart-warming moment a group of children with visual impairments were taught how to carry out a head-to-toe examination of animals by celebrity vet Dr Scott Miller. Four animal-loving children helped treat a range of different animals, including Scully the dog, two tortoises named Steve and Alan, and two ferrets – one of which was albino. Dr Scott, …

Cat owners admit they are baffled by their pet’s behaviour – including how they ignore their scratching posts, eat one brand of food above another and bring in dead animals. A poll of 2,000 cat owners revealed 47 per cent ‘don’t get’ their furry friend – with 87 per cent feeling stumped by their quirky behaviours. The feline’s superpower of …