News Copy  – by Grant Bailey Brits lack basic knowledge of popular UK landmarks, research has revealed. A poll of 2,000 adults found almost half didn’t recognise Edinburgh Castle, with one in five confusing it with Dover Castle. And one in six were unable to identify Hadrian’s Wall on sight. A third of Brits were also unable to tell the …

By Marie Haaland // SWNS New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Seventy-three percent of American kids would like more opportunities to bond with their family, according to new research. But the survey of 2,000 school-aged children (aged 6–17) found that they aren’t alone: Seventy percent of parents would also like more chances to spend …

News Copy – by Grant Bailey Money woes, where to eat and what film to watch are the subjects most likely to ignite summer holiday squabbles among British families, it has emerged. A study revealed the balancing act parents face when trying to keep the kids amused during the six-week summer break. Research of 2,000 mums and dads with children …

News Copy – By Gemma Francis Two thirds of grown-ups admit they ‘don’t always act their age’, it has emerged. Research carried out among 2,000 adults found a large percentage confess to being ‘big kids at heart’, often getting up to things which younger generations enjoy. One in three have bombed down a kid’s slide in a playground and one …

News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy “Cheers” has overtaken ‘thank you’ as the most popular way to show verbal appreciation, it has emerged. Research revealed more than four in 10 of us now regularly use ‘cheers’ instead of the more traditional response. Experts believe “Cheers” originated from the old French word chiere which meant “face” or “head.” By the 18th …

News Copy  by Grant Bailey Tour operator Virgin Holidays has become the first in the UK to offer divorce holidays for customers who have just endured a painful marriage break-up. The unique Las Vegas breaks, available to all divorcees, include personal styling sessions, photo-shoots and shopping sprees to help ease them into the next chapter of their lives. The four-night …

News Copy – by Richard Jenkins Kind-hearted Brits who take on the role of travel agent for mates’ breaks and holidays are losing out on around £197m a year due to last minute cancellations, it has emerged. Research revealed nine in 10 adults admit they always rely on one person to organise group events like away day football matches, stag …

News Copy – by Emma Elsworthy Walking in the countryside, soaking in a long bath – and spending an evening in the local pub are among our ‘happiest places’, it has emerged. Relaxing in the garden, being on holiday in the sun and listening to their favourite music also made the list of things we do to cheer ourselves up. …

News Copy – by Adrian Hearn One fifth of parents are repeatedly taking their eyes off the road after being distracted by their children while driving, according to a new study. Distraction and fatigue were contributory factors in ten per cent of fatalities in road traffic accidents across Great Britain in 2017. And an alarming survey of mums and dads …

News Copy – By Grant Bailey Brits tuck into eight meals a week from around the world, research has found. A study of 2,000 adults found the average Brit is on a journey of culinary discovery, eating around one meal every day with roots originated across the globe. And over the course of the average week, Brits will sample dishes …