All news by author: Sarah Lumley

More than a quarter say that one of the things they miss most after getting home from a vacation is having someone else cook for them, a study has found

Lee Thompson, hired to be The Piccadilly Pickpocket, nicks the phones of the public - just to show them how they're being 'swindled' by their mobile providers

Seven in ten are happy to talk to their male mates about hair loss - but half feel like bladder leaks are no-one else's business, the research found

Over a fifth of Brits enjoy bird-watching as a hobby - with the calls of the blackbird and the Wood pigeon the most easily identifiable birdsongs, the research found

The singer's old voice coach, Stevie Lange, sang on the famous advert in the 1980s - and dropped in on Ella while she was recording her own, new version of the song

A coffee shop, a clothing shop, and a post office are also seen as must-have high-street businesses, according to research

Other surprise joys include getting an unexpected refund, and finding money in the pocket of an old pair of jeans, the research found

Electricians, carpenters and joiners, and plumbers and heating engineers are likely to be in shortest supply - while the Midlands will be the worst-hit region

Youngsters say their favourite sweets to receive on Halloween night include lollipops and Cola bottles - but the worst things they can be offered include broken biscuits and stale crisps

The retail giant is trialling new machines that will scan and measure items, and package them to size - in fully recyclable, heat-sealed paper

Nearly four in ten have faced challenges due to not being 'tech savvy' enough - and 14% have even felt 'digitally illiterate' at times

But pinching the last slice for yourself can cause friction with family or friends - with 15% holding grudges against last-slicers forever, the research found

The singer has put her own spin and lyrics on the 1980s TV advert, with her newer, updated version being released on October 23

The shirt, from Vision Direct, is made in a vivid yellow shade that is one of the brightest colours on the colour spectrum

Eight in ten Londoners claim they can handle the heat, while seven in ten Scots say the same - but nearly half of those in Yorkshire prefer to keep things mild

Six in ten Brits have a special trip in mind that they hope to take - and spend an average of four years planning their 'dream holiday', research has found

Four in ten say their mum or dad will reply with “ok” to almost everything, while three in ten are left rolling their eyes at a string of xxx's at the end of a message

Animal experts have revealed what they call the Five Archetypes of Play Behaviour in canines - and the best kinds of exercise for each type

Some of the top tasks that require online access include managing finances, replying to emails, and shopping, according to the research

The most successful goal has been to be more positive - but the least successful has been to drink less coffee, according to the research

Waking up after a great night's sleep, spending time in nature, and the sun shining, topped the list of positive morning moments

Some of the top words of wisdom they would impart include be more confident, don't let opportunities pass you by - and try not to care what other people think

Four in ten Brits would describe themselves as savvy savers - although a further 57% admit they struggle to find the motivation to start putting money aside

It comes as eight in ten Brits admit they frequently waste food - with 87% forgetting about items they have bought until they have gone out of date

Meanwhile, lavender, vanilla, and fresh linen were deemed some of the most relaxing fragrances to burn around the home, according to the research