All news by author: Andrew Young
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Over 500 drones light up London night skies - in the shape of a giant spaceship
The spectacular show marked the launch of Samsung's new Galaxy S24 devices - and the brand's latest AI technology, transforming the phone experience
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Having a 'good hair day' helps to boost women's confidence, study finds
Having freshly washed and styled hair, or trying out a successful new colour, also go a long way in helping ladies to feel better about themselves, a survey revealed
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Top 10 McVitie's biscuits ranked - based on their dunkability in hot drinks
The chocolatey Penguin can be submerged for over six seconds - while Ginger Nuts and Digestives should be dunked for less than half a second
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One in four find it easier to get into 'work mode' - when listening to music
Pop, rock, and classical music are among the top genres that help people to focus on their work or studies better, the research revealed
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Four in 10 Brits likely to book holiday imminently - as over half miss the sun
Over a third wish there was more sunshine in the UK during winter - as the shorter daylight hours leave them irritable, and feeling low, research has revealed
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Brits would rather discuss finances and mental health than talk about dementia
Nearly three-quarters of adults feel uninformed about the condition, with seven in 10 saying it is not discussed enough in society, the research revealed
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'Thank you' from manager is top gesture that means the most to employees
Other little gestures that go a long way include a 'thank you' from a customer or client, and a 'pat on the back' for a job well done, the research revealed
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Most Brits have same confession about unwanted Christmas gifts
Mugs and candles are among the most likely presents to end up in the back of a cupboard - with a quarter of Brits who do so, then forgetting about these items entirely
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Top 10 destinations to celebrate the New Year - New York and Sydney top the list
Three in 10 would seek out an experience totally different from the UK - while one in 10 would pick somewhere warm, to soak up the temperature
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Nearly half of festive Brits feel December is more tiring than any other month
Some of the most tiring obligations in the run-up to the big day include Christmas shopping, Christmas parties, and travelling to visit family, busy Brits say
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London Luton Airport recreates iconic 'Love Actually' gift-wrapping scene
The airport is launching a free gift-wrapping service this Christmas, in a bid to urge passengers not to travel with wrapped Christmas gifts
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Mixology expert creates four festive cocktails with a twist - featuring Stilton
Drinks writer, Aidy Smith, updated classic cocktail recipes including an Old Fashioned, a Bloody Mary, a Gin Sour, and a martini, to add in the creamy cheese
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Top 10 movie and TV Santa Claus' ranked - by who had the biggest BMI
Researchers have found Santa can be classed as morbidly obese, with a BMI of 41.5, based on portrayals in popular culture
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Top 10 most festive UK cities - based on historic newspaper articles
Over 70 million historic clippings were analysed, dated between 1861 and 2021, to see which cities mentioned “Christmas” the most
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One in five Gen Zs say Christmas would be ruined - if they couldn't get online
Younger adults will spend time video-calling friends and family on the big day, and almost half will even film themselves opening their presents, research has found
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Risks of eye diseases are much higher for those experiencing homelessness
Specsavers' Access to Care 2023 report reveals that a third of people experiencing homelessness are suffering with eye issues
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Top 20 UK cities and towns with worst air pollution - Stoke-on-Trent tops list
Other locations where pollution is more than twice the recommended levels include Newcastle, Leicester, Coventry, and Hull, the research found
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Hard-working guide dog puppies in training treated to rare day off to meet Santa
The four well-behaved pups were taken to the Santa Paws grotto, which has been launched by John Lewis and is specifically designed around a dog's dream Christmas space
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Take this quiz to find out your personality when it comes to splitting the bill
Are you a “Hero”, who jumps in to foot the bill to avoid confusion over how to split it? Or a “Sneak”, who will pay the bill under the radar to claim the rewards?
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Over three million Brits requested extra pineapple on their pizzas this year
Research from the popular pizza chain also revealed nearly half of pizza lovers think the exotic fruit does belong on their meal - while just three in 10 disagree
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More than one in 10 grandparents have asked for a smartphone for Christmas
New research shows the older generation will spend an average of three hours a day on their devices between Christmas and New Year in order to stay connected with loved ones
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Brits will have festive lights turned on for 146 hours in December, study finds
And they will also spend 155 hours heating their homes - although three in 10 worry about how much energy they use in the last month of the year, research has found
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Nearly two-thirds of young girls have had a go at skateboarding since 2020
And half of those who have newly taken up the sport say they were inspired to do so by teenage Olympic bronze medallist, Sky Brown
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Millennials like to decorate whole house at Christmas - including the bathrooms
Three in 10 younger adults have bought festive toilet paper - while the same number like to decorate their bedrooms over the festive season, research has found
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Top 10 ways a sporting mindset can help small business owners
A 'marginal gains mindset' refers to gradual improvements, that build up to boost performance - and this mentality can help with quality control and product development, research has found
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