Half of adults are put off buying non-environmentally friendly shops and brands

Seven in 10 Brits think there should be a complete BAN on single-use plastic items such as water bottles and straws, according to a study.

An overwhelming majority of adults believe retailers should no longer stock or supply … Read More

Millions of Brits admit to suffering pain in silence – to avoid annoying others

Millions of Brits admit to suffering pain in silence – to avoid annoying others.

A study found the average adult experiences two headaches a week, with one in five admitting this has led to emotional distress.

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Run, Iceni, Run: What I’ve Learnt

The heat has returned. For a number of reasons, including the heat and doing more as a family, I simply haven’t been able to put in quite as many miles as I wanted to.

However, when I do … Read More

Study reveals the top 20 attributes Brits look for in a hotel room

Filthy bedsheets, hairy plugholes and unidentifiable room smells are some of the top factors likely to cause Brits to walk out of their hotel and never return.

Research into hotel guests’ experiences shows the importance of cleanliness to … Read More

Three quarters of Brits have sat through a gig or live event they had no interest in

Almost three quarters of Brits have sat through a gig or live event they had no interest in – just to please someone else.

A poll of 2,000 adults found the nation forks out a whopping £965m every … Read More

These are the top charities Brits are leaving ‘legacy income’ to in their wills

Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation – and the RNLI are among the top charities Brits are leaving ‘legacy income’ to in their wills.

Animal charities are also well represented, with the RSPCA and PDSA receiving sizeable … Read More

Brits take an average of eight months to seek help with their health issues

Brits take an average of eight months to seek help with their health issues.

A study of 2,000 Brits revealed a fifth of the nation regret the length of time they have spent putting off much needed appointments.

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Run, Iceni, Run: the Training Begins

If someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m always determined to prove them wrong.

Yes, my big birthday pushed me firmly into middle age, but I’m the fittest I’ve been since my teenage basketball days, so I … Read More

4 Layout Ideas to Beautify Your Bathroom

Planning a perfect bathroom remodel is tough. A lot needs to come together in a tight space. Bathrooms can go from sparse to crowded very quickly, each addition has an oversized impact because the room is smaller than other parts … Read More

Millions of adults will tackle home improvement jobs this bank holiday

More than 31 million adults will tackle home improvement jobs over the bank holiday, according to a study.

The average adult has five DIY tasks on their to-do list – and they expect to get around half of … Read More