News Copy Apps for health and fitness, music streaming and mindfulness are set to be the most downloaded in January 2019, according to research. A poll of 2,000 smartphone owners found calorie-tracking app MyFitnessPal is the most likely to be added to the nation’s phones in the new year. And to add a soundtrack to the workouts, music streaming app …
Brits have some weird and wonderful misconceptions about electric cars – including a belief they can’t be driven through puddles, it has emerged. It also emerged others don’t think they can be used in the rain at all. One in 20 even believe electric cars are fundamentally less safe, and nearly one in five believe an electric car …
News Copy Half of Brits will celebrate Christmas virtually this year, according to a study. Researchers found more than five million people will open presents over Facetime or Skype because they can’t be with loved ones on the big day. And three million will also have their Christmas dinner in front of a screen for the same reason. The findings …
Britain is a nation of nagging parents, it has emerged. Playing music too loud and driving too fast were revealed to be the key topics of argument as children aged between 17 and 25 grow up, fly the nest and have their first taste of independence. Being distracted by someone irresponsible in the car and staying out late …
Modern parents are so pushed for time that an average sex session lasts just two minutes and fifteen seconds, it has emerged. A whopping 71 per cent of mums and dads admit they turn to ‘quickie’ sex in order to keep the passion alive after having children. And one in 12 busy couples even admitted to struggling so …
How long does it take you to brush your teeth? Be honest now. Most people I have asked have said they spend around 3 minutes brushing their teeth but the reality was more like 30 seconds. I timed myself, keeping in mind that I knew the recommended time was 2 minutes, and I was astonished to find that 45 seconds …
SWNYFORGET By Zoya Gervis New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC People forget the majority of gifts they receive, according to new research. With Christmas less than two weeks away, your anxiety about finding the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list may be well-founded. New research shows that more than half …
News Copy Five Christmas movies, four inches of snow and three pigs in blankets have been revealed as the formula for the perfect Christmas. A survey of 2,000 adults delved into the nation’s would-be perfect Christmas day and discovered Brits think the ideal occasion requires receiving seven presents on average. Time plays a significant factor, with the majority of adults …
News Copy Buying batteries, wrapping paper for last minute gifts and a card for the mother-in-law are among the top 20 things Brits forget every Christmas, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults reveals many struggle to remember everything in the lead up to Yuletide. Buying sellotape for presents, tin foil to wrap the turkey, and trimmings such as …
News Copy Fish fingers, Sunday roast and roast chicken are some of the top family meals which have remained popular over the last 50 years, it has emerged. A study exploring how family food trends have changed over the decades found our palettes still crave many of the same flavours we enjoyed decades ago. Other family meals which have stood …
News Copy Much-loved Christmas traditions such as eggnog, pennies in the pudding and carol singing are now practically a thi…
News Copy Britain’s best ‘all-round’ Christmas market is found at the Chatsworth Estate in the Peak District, a study has r…
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News Copy Microscopes, modelling clay and magic kits were among the top toys adults believe children should experience while…
News Copy One in three pet owners have been alerted to danger – by their furry friends, according to a study. Researc…
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News Copy Seven out of ten parents believe they have been responsible for passing a cold onto their children, it has emerge…
News Copy Busy Brits reckon they need an additional four hours a day to get everything done, according to research. Research…
News Copy Busy Brits ping millions of texts, WhatsApp and SnapChat messages every day – but save the old fashioned pho…
News Copy Millions of Brits are worried about the cost of Christmas this year, with half revealing they plan to borrow money just to cover expense, a study found. While most will budget just £449 for …
News Copy *Embargoed until 00.01 Friday November 30 – no web use before then please* Tesco and Volkswagen have teamed up to launch the UK’s largest retail electric vehicle charging network. The …
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 …
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 …
PREZZO PRESENTS CHRISTMAS 2014 MENU -THE STARS ARE COMING OUT THIS CHRISTMAS- Sarah and I were invited to sample and review the Christmas Menu for Prezzo. We arrived at the restaurant, based in Printworks, Manchester to be greeted by a very enthusiastic Prezemek (Polish Waiter). We had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch in a very clean, friendly restaurant with food that …
News Copy Millions of Brits have no idea what their normal blood pressure should be, or even how tall they are, a new study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults also discovered more than half don’t know their blood type, and a further 40 per cent could only guess their weight. Worryingly, 35 per cent of respondents say their …
News Copy Cosy nights by the fire, crisp mornings and not feeling guilty about staying in have emerged among a list of things Brits LOVE about winter, a study found. Research revealed a large percentage of us also can’t wait for long soaks in hot bubble baths, and digging out winter boots and wellies for walks through crunchy frozen leaves. …
News Copy Physical Christmas presents are being replaced by experiences as thrill-seeking Brits seek to get a buzz from the festive period, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found experiences are becoming increasingly popular and are deemed to ‘mean more’ than something hurriedly plucked from a department store shelf. Those who prefer the opportunity to get …
News Copy Tuesday November 27 is the loneliest day of the year for parents – with new mums hit the hardest, according to research. A miserable mix of dark nights, bad weather and struggling to budget for Christmas are the most common triggers. But waiting for payday and staying in to save money for the festive season also leaves many …
News Copy The recipe for a perfect night in includes dinner at 6:48pm, two hours in front of the TV and bed by 10:45pm, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed 78 per cent of Brits now opt to stay in the warm rather than going on a night out during this time of year. It also emerged …
News Copy Quality time with the family, time to yourself and catching up with good friends are the simple pleasures in life that make us most content. Time outdoors, indulging in a tasty, healthy meal and a good night’s sleep also ranked among the top things we enjoy. Making time for your hobby and discovering something new are also considered …
News Copy Belfast, Liverpool and Glasgow are among the most festive cities in the UK, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found those living in those cities spend more than anyone else on Christmas decorations, gifts and nights out during the YuleTide. Each year, those in Belfast part with almost £42 on new decorations and another £93 …
A mum has posted a request on the UK’s leading local services marketplace, looking for a hypnotist to cure her son’s Fortnite addiction. The mum says she realised her son has an unhealthy obsession with the game over the October half-term, and despite all her efforts she cannot deter him from playing it every day. She goes on to say …
Over the past eleven years family-run pantomime producers, Evolution Productions have built up a reputation for being the UK’s number-one creators of bespoke high-quality pantos. The 2016 line up does nothing to disprove this. The company, which is run by husband and wife team, former TV presenter Paul Hendy and Oxford graduate and former film production manager Emily Wood, will …
As Christmas approaches, TantrumXYZ polled parents to find out what they thought was the most annoying kids’ toy, and the winner was TOMY HIDE ‘N’SQUEAK EGGS, which scored 28% of the vote. The toy, which is made up of a yellow plastic egg-box filled with six ‘eggs’ which crack open to reveal a different-coloured tweeting ‘chick’ in each one, rankles parents because …
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