Aimee Bannister aged 32, and Craig Holmes, 33, from Barrie, Wales, bought a battered old 24-seater school bus from eBay for £3,600, and transformed it into ‘Custard’, their two-seater home on wheels. The van took a whopping 588 hours – the equivalent of more than 24 solid days – and cost about £26,000 to convert, but now comes complete with fully fitted …
Nine in 10 parents have ‘serious’ concerns about their children and ageing parents falling prey to fraud. Dubbed the ‘Scamwich Generation’, a poll of 2,000 adults found 43 per cent fear the risk of their loved ones being scammed increased during lockdown. And this is as a direct result of them seemingly spending more time online over the …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two in five Americans are taking time off not to relax, but to catch up on overdue doctors’ appointments, according to new research. A new survey of 1,500 Americans and 500 medical professionals found that 42% of Americans polled are planning to take time off work solely for medical appointments. Why …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Summer is sacred for half of Americans who say it’s the perfect season for them to be social butterflies. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans found just thinking about summer instantly puts 72% of respondents in a good mood, and the same number feels relaxed when they’re …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC If you’ve taken a step back to review your finances during the pandemic, you’re certainly not alone. A new survey revealed 58% of Americans have “completely” changed how they think about money due to the pandemic and nearly as many (56%) believe their concept of financial well-being has been altered since …
A study of 1,000 people who play sports and 1,000 who don’t revealed big differences between the two groups. Those on a team have more friends, a better work-life balance, are physically fitter and even attend more parties than those who don’t. And one in five non-athletes are single compared to only 13 per cent of sports players, …
First dates, work presentations and making phone calls to strangers are among the top 30 most stressful situations in life, according to research. A study of 2,000 UK adults found deadlines for work, bumping into an ex-partner and forgetting something important are other things which cause unnecessary distress. But running late to something like an appointment or a …
Former Lions captain Matt Dawson took on former Springboks’ flanker Francois Louw in the ultimate cultural test match – a traditional South African Braai versus a good old British BBQ. The Braai versus BBQ challenge series included a round on rugby trivia – which Dawson won handily, drawing on his years of Question of Sport experience. Although both …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over half of American boomers are worried they’ll never be able to retire due to the COVID-19 pandemic – according to new research. A new survey of 2,567 boomers* (about 2,200 of whom are not retired) found 52% of those not currently retired are worried COVID-19 has made such an impact on their lives …
A study of 1,000 families by comparethemarket.com found three quarters (77 percent) are anticipating this year being unlike any other, but are determined to make it special as restrictions have eased by filling the time with day trips, dinners and movies. Nearly six in 10 families (57 per cent) will be spending more time in the UK than usual …
Modern parents want their kids to consider them as friends – with 73 per cent preferring to ‘play and joke’ rather than a st…
By Daniel Gillespie // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Move over, FOMO: there’s a new form of social anxiety in town. …
Swimming in the sea, picnics and bike rides are among the top activities’ families want to experience this summer. Outdoor…
A study revealed laughter (55 per cent), loyalty (53 per cent) and reliability (52 per cent) are among the things they value…
By Aleksandra Vayntraub w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American parent loses nearly 4,000 hours to “brain fog”…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Looks like playing video games isn’t a total waste of time. Nearly half of Am…
By Joseph Staples // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Deal or no deal: The average American spends 83 hours annually sc…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Half of foodie-loving Americans believe a first date should always involve a …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The past year has turned Americans into hoarders — and new rese…
A study of 2,000 adults found a fifth look for someone who is passionate about food in a potential partner and 29 per cent a…
Guide Dogs has committed to supplying more than 3,500 visually impaired children with free iPads and iPhones after research revealed the damage caused to their personal development by a lack of access…
A study of 1,000 adults who have organised a funeral found 70 per cent were ‘surprised and dismayed’ at the cost. Nearly four in 10 (39 per cent) had to dip into their savings to pay for it whil…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than one in 10 Americans would give up all their money to lead a “cleaner” life, according to new research. A recent survey of 2,000 Americans found that they’re trying to be more sustainable post-pandemic, with more than one in five no longer buying single-use items and ditching …
By Joseph Staples w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Six in 10 dog owners admit they care about their pet so much, they consider themselves “helicopter parents.” A survey of 2,000 American dog owners found a staggering 91% pay close attention to what their dog needs, with 89% worrying about their comfort as the seasons change. In order to protect …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHICS Walking down the boardwalk, running to the ice cream truck and playing in the sprinklers – it’s no surprise nearly three in five Americans say summer is the best season to enjoy, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about life’s simple pleasures and found that 27% appreciate the …
A study of 1,000 parents, with children who have left home, found 75 per cent continued to provide financial support for their children after they have flown the nest. Some have taken second jobs, started working again, or even delayed their retirement to get the extra money needed to provide support. The study also revealed nearly a quarter …
A study of 2,000 adults found they each have an average of two secrets, with the number of partners they have had, smoking, hygiene habits and secret spending also featuring in the top 25 list. But worryingly, mental health issues are the most common secret being kept from others, followed by an cringeworthy incident they would rather forget. …
Half of parents have never taken their children to a museum, 40 per cent haven’t built a den together and 29 per cent have never played catch with them, according to a study. Researchers who polled 1,000 mums and dads with kids aged four to eight found many have never enjoyed traditional parent and child activities together – like …
By Joseph Staples // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Texas over Tennessee, New York City over Chicago, and Kentucky over Louisiana — Americans have revealed what states and cities make the nation’s most iconic foods the best. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans has found Texas takes the title for best barbeque (23%) and New York claims …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two in five (41%) Americans are intimidated by their own finances, according to new research. The study, which asked a nationally representative panel of 2,000 people about their knowledge of their finances, found that those who are intimidated by their finances are more likely to fit within the millennial age bracket. …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three in four Americans plan on taking the trip of a lifetime the second they can safely travel again, according to new research. Given all the stress of the pandemic, it’s no surprise 64% of Americans agreed they’re in desperate need of a vacation once they feel comfortable traveling …
A study of 500 adults who drive a van for work found they spend 13-and-a-half hours behind the wheel each week – parting with £71 a week for fuel. And as well as sipping 14 hot drinks a week from the comfort of their van, one in four drivers even admitted to ‘often’ taking a nap in their vehicle between …
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