A poll of 2,000 UK adults found 57 per cent like to distinguish themselves from the ordinary. As many as six in 10 are keen to express themselves creatively and 42 per cent are always looking for ways to inject playfulness into the every day. Among the top ways they add a bit more personality into their lives is customising …

A poll of 750 parents and their children aged 6-16 found mums and dads see their youngsters being able to use public transport alone and being allowed to go to sleepovers or spend nights away from home as signs of growing up. But the biggest signs, they say, are walking to school without a parent or guardian (21 per cent) …

A survey of 2,000 adults found Spanish and Italian were the most popular cuisines to recreate, with Chinese and Greek also featuring high on the list. Pasta and pizza were voted the best dishes to cook while Greek salads, tapas and Thai curries also proved to be popular. While plantain, paella rice and snails were the top items Brits are …

Happiness lasts longer after your favourite sports team has won compared to hearing your partner say ‘I love you’, research has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found hearing those three sweet words makes people feel good for an average of four hours – but the boost of a win for a favourite team is still there four hours and …

Research of 2,000 parents with children aged between seven and 17 found 40 per cent of parents realised their offspring had an advanced understanding when they knew their way around tech better than they did. But this superior ability to navigate the digital world is a concern for 55 per cent of these parents. Money being spent without them knowing …

Lionesses Leah Williamson and Beth Mead have topped a list of female role models for youngsters. After their ground-breaking success in the Women’s Euros, the pair took first and second place in the top 20 list of confidence boosting icons, ahead of Harry Potter Star Emma Watson and the Duchess of Cambridge. Other role models include football stars Lucy Bronze …

The best things about the ‘bucket and spade’ holiday include eating fish and chips on the beach, rock pooling and Mr Whippy ice cream, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults took a nostalgic trip down memory lane and found 51 per cent love everything the traditional British seaside has to offer. Crabbing and visiting local tea rooms also …

More than a quarter of adults believe they lead a sedentary lifestyle – with the average person sitting down for up to 40 hours a week. A study of 2,000 Brits found 34 per cent think they need to be more physically active but struggle to do so. And 27 per cent admit they aren’t as active as they should …

The average parent has to deal with six ‘family crises’ a day – including resolving sibling squabbles, dealing with tantrums and running late to appointments. A poll of 1,000 mums and dad of children aged 0-16 found disagreements over bedtime (17 per cent) and struggling to understand their youngster’s homework (17 per cent) are also among the daily conundrums they …

Nearly two thirds of dog owners want to get their pet involved in their wedding day – acting as ring bearers, bridesmaids and even the best man. Polling of 2,000 dog owners found 60 per cent already knew someone who had their dog at their wedding. The most popular roles for dogs on the big day were ring bearer (50 …