All news by author: Sarah Lumley

One in three Brits admit to over-embellishing tales they share at their local - with over half doing so to get a laugh from their mates, a study has found

Comedian and actor Ellie Taylor sat down to read the classic story, Goldilocks and the Three Bears - but with a modern twist

Other transfer signings that flopped include Paul Pogba returning to Manchester United in 2016, and Andy Carroll signing with Liverpool in 2011, football fans say

A catch-up with friends is as beneficial to wellbeing as a nice soak in the bath, or a vigorous exercise session, research has found

Other happy moments on the beach include spending time with friends, strolling along the pier - and getting fish and chips wrapped in paper, new research has found

Research reveals women feel they can't speak freely on topics surrounding women's health online - as there's a high risk of them being censored

Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie, otherwise known as Mrs Mummypenny, has shared her top 10 tips that could cut your food shopping bill in half

The mini revolutionaries accompanied their parents to the demonstration after it emerged 10 million disposable nappies are sent to landfill every day in the UK

Other top targets set during the summer include drinking more water, losing weight, and working out more, according to the survey of smokers

Burgers, sausages, and chicken kebabs are the nation's top favourite meats to tuck into at barbeques - as 27% say their appetite is unlimited at the outdoor gatherings

Nearly a fifth of holidaymakers have had to dip into their savings to cover the unplanned outgoings, while 22% had to cut back on their spending for the remainder of the trip

Economic modelling predicts that the UK economy could see a boost of £5bn a year from the roll-out of 5G-enabled technologies by 2030

Meanwhile, a quarter of women would consider it an insult to be described in this way - but over half think people are more likeable if they openly show their sensitive side

Women could work for up to 20 years while dealing with symptoms of the menopause - but nearly six in ten choose to suffer in silence

Over half are worried about their revenue for the rest of 2023 - but 46% have not thought about how they could approach their business differently

The reality TV star threw a star-studded party surrounded by fellow former Love Island pals - and marked the launch of Subway's new all-day breakfast Sub

Having good financial health and knowledge is more important than good looks or being in good shape, British singletons say

The iconic Spanish landmark has famously been under construction for over 140 years - but now visitors can see it like never before

It takes the average parent up to half an hour to make it out the front door with a young baby - and four in five don't even make it past their threshold at all

A quarter of aspiring homeowners are hopeful they will be able to buy in the next 12 months - as they have saved more towards a deposit than anticipated

The top favourite gag that makes Brits smile and cringe in equal measure is: “This graveyard looks crowded – people must be dying to get in”, according to a study

The quiz comes as four in ten Brits admit they brush their teeth for less than a minute a day - and a fifth go at least one day a week without brushing at all

Nearly half have done so for health reasons, while two in five do so to save money - and 43% see it as a form of self-care, according to the research

The top signs of a curious thinker include asking lots of questions and studying in your spare time - with three in ten Brits wanting to be more curious in general

This is compared to just one in eight men of other ethnicities - but nearly four in five black men are not aware their ethnicity doubles their risk of diagnosis