The top ‘soothing’ songs most likely to keep your dog calm on long car journeys include ‘How Deep is Your Love’, by The Bee Gees, and Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman No Cry’, according to experts. Sam Sutton, senior lecturer of music at the University of West London, revealed Bryan Adams’ ‘(Everything I Do) I’ll Do It for You’ and Foreigner’s …

Swimming can be the best sport to relieve stress while walking could clear a mental block, according to experts. TV personality and GP Dr Zoe Williams has recommended movements you can undertake to help improve certain moods. She advises getting some fresh air by walking if you are having a mental block or feel unmotivated can help give you a …

A poll of 2,000 adults found during the last year, those in the capital have taken in a total of 14 free items – that’s more than one per month – including things such as toys, children’s clothes and video games. Residents of Bristol claim the least free items – eight a year – but are the biggest collectors of …

Brits are most likely to smile when spending time with family, waking up to sunshine and making someone else grin. The poll of 2,000 adults found bagging a bargain and finding forgotten cash rounded off the top five things that make people happy. Hearing a baby giggle, a smiley stranger in the street, and being sent a meme also ranked …

Sally Rooney’s Beautiful World, Where Are You has been named the best holiday read – beating the Harry Potter collection and Fifty Shades of Grey. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird completed the top five. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, by John Boyne, came sixth, followed by …

How much of a football fanatic are you when it comes to goal celebrations? Can you recognise Kylian Mbappe’s two hands across the chest or Luis Suarez giving three kisses? This quiz puts your knowledge to the test, asking you to match the celebration to the lucky footballer. There are recognisable kit colours to give you some clues to help reveal …

She has been globetrotting for more than 50 years and covered over 744,000 miles – and here are her top 12 travelling tips. Judith Chalmers, travel icon and host of Wish You Were Here, has pulled together handy hints for a stress-free trip – including appointing a group leader, packing light and learning a little lingo. Her advice includes booking …

The best things about watching football at home are a guaranteed comfy seat, cheap beer – and actually being able to hear the commentary. A survey of 2,000 football enthusiasts found 45 per cent prefer watching a match from the comfort of their couch rather than live. And nearly a quarter find it much easier to concentrate on the game …

The entrepreneur and actress-turned-presenter seemed set to enjoy a paper bag full of fast food, only to quickly realise everything inside was made of plastic.   While Richard Branson seemed lost for words, Drew Barrymore quickly drew attention to the fact that a human can inadvertently eat more than 50lbs of plastic over their lifetime.   The clip comes after …

Celebrity canine trainer The Dogfather has spoken of the vital part a pooch can play in care homes – by helping to enhance residents’ length and quality of life. The popular behaviourist from Channel 5’s Dog’s Behaving (very) Badly revealed how animals such as cats and dogs can have a huge impact on the health and happiness of elderly residents. …