News Copy Having the heating set just right, a cup of tea – and their beloved sofa are among the nation’s favourite home comforts, according to a survey. A poll of 2,000 adults found photos of loved ones, reliable broadband and your own toilet also appeared in the top 50 list. The smell of clean clothes reminds people of being …
News Copy Having savings, being debt-free – and going on two holidays a year means you’re ‘comfortable’, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults have revealed the top 30 signs you are in a good place financially, including having £500 worth of disposable income to spend every single month. But not all inclusions on the list are material …
News Copy The shelf-life of a hobby is just 16 months, a study found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults identified work commitments, busy family life and lack of motivation as the reasons we don’t stick with interests for longer. Further to this, a quarter have a tendency to splash out hundreds of pounds on hobbies such as cycling and …
News Copy This is the moment a family were reunited – after almost four years apart. The Bald family, from Milton Keynes, who haven’t been together in the same room for years, were selected from hundreds of ‘long-distance families’ to receive the surprise reconciliation from National Express. Thanks to David Bald’s work over the festive period as a police officer, …
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 …
News Copy Tuesday November 27 is the loneliest day of the year for parents – with new mums hit the hardest, according to re…
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, acc…
News Copy Quality time with the family, time to yourself and catching up with good friends are the simple pleasures in life …
News Copy Belfast, Liverpool and Glasgow are among the most festive cities in the UK, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 ad…
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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SWNYFORGET By Zoya Gervis New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC People forget the majori…
News Copy National Express is trying to track down the UK’s ‘long distance families’ – to reunite them for the festive season. The UK’s largest coach operator is offering free travel to the sele…
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 …
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 …
News Copy The humble roast potato has been hailed as the best part of the Christmas dinner. Researchers found the much loved crispy roastie leaves everything else on the festive plate, including pigs in blankets, trailing in its wake. It even beat the star of the show, the Christmas turkey, with stuffing and gravy completing the top five. Surprisingly, Brussels …
News Copy Family is the key to happiness, according to Brits. A study of 2,000 people has revealed their checklist for living the happiest life you can, with quality time with the family, time to yourself and catching up with good friends are all prioritised as the top things which make us happy. Time outdoors, indulging in a tasty, healthy …
Imagine the look on our children’s faces as we drove up to Drayton Manor, yes, we were cruel, we didn’t tell them where we were going and the squeals of excitement could be heard several cars away once they realised. Our son, William and his friend, Daniel, both aged 9, simply had a magical day, running from ride to ride, …
News Copy This YuleTide will be the most ethical in history – with millions going plastic free, saying ‘no’ to unethical toys and only buying charity Christmas cards, according to a study. Researchers found that rather than buying into the perceived mindless consumerism of the festive period, many are now considering the impact their buying and lifestyle habits will have …
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 …
SWNYFESTIVE by Zoya GervisNew York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans spend nearly $100,000 in their lifetime in the name of holiday spirit, according to new research. A study examining the average spends of 2,000 Americans approaching the holidays found we’ll typically part with $1,556 in a single festive season preparing for the …
News Copy Seven out of ten parents believe they have been responsible for passing a cold onto their children, it has emerged. A study carried out among 2,000 mums and dads with kids aged three to 16 found a large percentage believe they’ve given colds to their kids – with dads being the worst offenders. As well as missed days …
News Copy Busy Brits reckon they need an additional four hours a day to get everything done, according to research. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found around half are struggling to cram everything in amid a feeling there simply isn’t enough hours in the day. Hectic workloads, looking after the kids and keeping on top of housework are the …
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