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

How to celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day 2019

Seadogs, scallywags and even landlubbers will not want to miss Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Held every year on September 19th, this parodic holiday is the perfect excuse to speak and dress like a peg-legged, treasure-hunting seafarer – … 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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British parents have less than half an hour a day of ‘real’ quality time with their children

British parents have less than half an hour a day of ‘real’ quality time with their children, according to a poll.

Researchers found fathers and their daughters get less face-to-face time together than any other parent-child combo.

And just half … Read More

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

How to take care of wood windows

Wooden windows add a timeless beauty to any home and if they are well taken care off, they can last a lifetime.

Wood windows require maintenance to continue looking good and remain durable. It goes without saying that … Read More

6 Tiny Beach Cottage Plans

Planning for an epic summer holiday? Most people love to go on an island vacation for much-needed relaxation and a taste of carefree living.

Their biggest dream is to have a coastal oasis to call their own.  Whether … 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

Not passing doesn’t mean you’re a failure

A Level results are have just come out and many young people are tensely awaiting to see what choices are available for them, will go to university or are they a failure even at this early stage in life?

There … Read More