The UK is still a nation of traditionalists when it comes to pastimes – with reading, walking, eating out and gardening among the most popular hobbies

The UK is still a nation of traditionalists when it comes to pastimes – with reading, walking, eating out and gardening among the most popular hobbies.

A study of 2,000 adults revealed they enjoy an average of three … Read More

Images of Boris Johnson and Chris Whitty, a packed London Underground tube train and PPE are stressing out Brits

Images of Boris Johnson and Chris Whitty, a packed London Underground tube train and PPE are stressing out Brits.

A study of 2,000 adults found half (50 per cent) have had their sleep affected by the pandemic and … Read More

Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness Month – Carol’s Story

I’m Carol and I miscarried when my first child was two years old, just before my 12-week scan.

I realised something was wrong when I went to the toilet at home and noticed a few drops of blood … Read More

Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness Month

October is significant to me for many reasons. The main one is that it is my eldest daughter’s birthday.

Secondly, it marks a month when there is so much talk of pregnancy and baby loss awareness, which can … Read More

My Breast Cancer Story

My story begins in June 2008.

Whilst having a shower, I noticed some dimpling around my left breast and, upon further investigation, a very small lump deep within the breast.

But that was ok because I … Read More

Boost Your Autumn Mood

Autumn is usually the season when we start to hibernate a little, cosy down as the evenings draw in and spend more time indoors.

After all the restrictions of the past year, fortunately made bearable by some gorgeous … Read More

These are the most stressful things about driving

Loud passengers, driving in an unknown area and overtaking cyclists are among the most stressful things about driving.

A study of 2,000 motorists revealed almost half said other drivers make them more concerned on the roads than they … Read More

Almost two thirds of adults worry about their home when they aren’t there – due to fears they have left doors and windows open, left a tap on or haven’t turned their hair straighteners off

Almost two thirds of adults worry about their home when they aren’t there – due to fears they have left doors and windows open, left a tap on or haven’t turned their hair straighteners off.

A study of … Read More

‘Digital daters’ can tell if they have a connection with someone after just 30 SECONDS of a video call

‘Digital daters’ can tell if they have a connection with someone after just 30 SECONDS of a video call.

Virtual dates soared by 36 per cent during lockdown – with six in 10 singletons admitting they enjoy the … Read More

The rise of privately used spyware in 2020

How do I know if my partner is spying on my phone?

When we think of a hacker, we will almost certainly imagine a stranger. We might imagine someone far away, living a very different life to ourselves, … Read More