News Copy  by Grant Bailey One in four Brits has left a restaurant during a meal amid a poor dining experience, it has emerged. A study of 2,000 diners found 23 per cent have had such an unpleasant time while eating out they have left without even finishing their food. Slow service and rude staff are among the aspects of …

– WITH PICTURES Jordan Middleton’s career has reached new heights – after she landed her dream job as a rollercoaster and attractions excellence tester at Thorpe Park Resort in Surrey. Thrill-seeking Jordan’s first day in the role saw her try out their new The Walking Dead: the Ride, for passenger comfort and fright value. The rollercoaster is the …

– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://we.tl/2x6Va75N9e By Valerie Siebert Newly-engaged couples are increasingly delaying their nuptials because of financial reasons, according to new research. The study of 5,000 married U.S. adults revealed that couples are increasingly delaying their wedding plans due to the rising costs of getting hitched. The new survey displayed how marriage proposals have evolved over …

By Gemma Francis Business travellers admit work trips are fun and more enjoyable than they may let on, a study has found. A poll of 1,000 people who travel for work found that despite many complaining work trips aren’t as glamourous as they seem, one in three consider the getaways to be ‘fun’. And two thirds admit they …

By Richard Jenkins It’s official – millions of Brits are happiest when they’re in the PUB, a study has revealed. A poll of 2,000 Brits saw more than a quarter admit they feel happiest when enjoying time in their nearest watering hole. Despite many pubs closing their doors, and more and more people opting to stay at home …

– WITH VIDEO By Rob Knight Viewers are to get a glimpse of a ‘lost’ episode of Only Fools and Horses for the very first time. The never-before-seen episode filmed in 1984, titled ‘Licensed to Drill’, is said to have been lying on a dusty shelf for years. It features Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad at the top …

FUSSY EATERS – with infographic and video By Gemma Francis Parents serve 1,460 evening meals to their family during the average year – and end up throwing the equivalent of more than a quarter of those in the bin, a study has found. Fussy eaters, snacking before mealtimes and poor appetites means more than a quarter of each …

– WITH PUZZLE By Gemma Francis It’s a parent’s nightmare – losing your child’s favourite toy, but can you find the missing dolly in this latest puzzle to sweep the web? The brainteaser shows children enjoying their summer holidays on the beach, but a missing dolly is hiding in the crowd of excited youngsters. The puzzle was created …

By Emma Elsworthy The Sunday tradition of sitting down to a roast dinner with the family is a thing of the past, a study has found. Just one in five of the 2,000 adults polled regularly sit down to the feast of a roast each weekend. More than a fifth simply say they aren’t bothered about eating a …