All news by author: Sarah Lumley
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Top 20 worst smells to linger around the home - with sewage topping the list
Other unpleasant odours include smelly bin bags, gone-off food, and dirty or musty laundry - with the kitchen named as the most likely room for bad smells
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Brits avoid 'boring' art galleries as one in five adults find them too 'posh'
The top reasons for Brits avoiding art galleries include finding them 'boring', and not 'getting' the art they're observing.
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Six signs you're falling in love at first sight, claims body language expert
Mirroring movement from a distance and smiling through the eyes are two of six signs that someone's falling love at first sight
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Saving energy is the second most talked about topic, study finds
After where to go jet off on holiday, how to save money on energy follows closely behind as a conversation sparker
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Girls' trips are becoming more popular - with a third planning one this year
Time away with their nearest and dearest female loved ones is on the list for more than a third of girls, study finds
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Travelling advice from some of the 'most travelled' people in the world
A group of five travellers have shared some of their most treasured hidden holiday gems they've found along the way.
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Sunderland crowned the side hustle capital of the UK
The city with the most side-hustlers is Sunderland, which holds the most hard-working residents outside of their regular 9-5s.
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Gregg Wallace poses in bed of roses as he prepares for Valentine's Day
Gifts such as a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses tend to see the biggest surge in prices ahead of February 14 - leaving three-quarters of loved-up Brits feeling fed up
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One in four Brits who want to switch careers worry they are too old to do so
Over a quarter are held back from making a change by a lack of confidence - with 12% believing they will never be able to start something new
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Top 10 interior design choices homeowners later regret - like painting ceilings
The top décor decisions people wish they hadn't made include getting cheap furniture that later broke - and overcrowding a room with furniture that is too big, the study found
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Over-65s taught by younger adults how to use WhatsApp and scan a QR code
In return, the older generations teach their younger peers respect, good table manners, and correct grammar, research has found
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Worst things about using public toilets - like overwhelming smells, survey finds
Other off-putting elements of a public restroom include blocked or unflushed toilets, cubicle doors that don't lock, and mysterious stains on the walls, Brits say
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Charitable Brits raised £57million last year - from walking challenges alone
Other big fundraising money-makers included sponsored football events and skydives - as well as skipping, which saw the biggest surge in popularity
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Emma Thompson signs open letter calling for rise in Universal Credit basic rate
It comes as almost three million emergency food parcels were distributed last year by anti-poverty charity, The Trussell Trust
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Top financial goals for 2024 - including getting started on investment journey
More than one in 10 Brits are keen to kickstart their investment journey in the coming year - with exactly half wanting to do so in order to build wealth for the future
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Top health and wellbeing goals for 2024 - like improving general fitness
Other things Brits hope to achieve this year include drinking less caffeine, and eating a more balanced diet - but one in 10 expect to fail these goals, the research found
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Top 20 things grandparents learn from grandkids - from building LEGO to emojis
Other things they have picked up from their children's children include how to build LEGO sets, and how to use a laptop or a tablet, the research revealed
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New heat suit from Domino's will keep you warm - thanks to pizza box insulation
The prototype garment is made from the same heat bag material used to keep Domino's pizzas warm as they are being delivered
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of house moving jargon
It comes as six in 10 adults are left baffled by jargon associated with moving house - such as capital gains tax, desk underwriting, and porting your mortgage
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Breathing through mouths can lead to blocked noses and sinus pain, study finds
'Mouth breathers' are twice as likely to suffer regular nasal congestion compared to those who breathe through their noses - including runny noses and difficulty breathing
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Eight in 10 struggling to stretch their money - due to how expensive things are
And while four in 10 want to set new savings goals in January, 57% say it's hard to stick to a budget when the cost of essentials keeps changing
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Over a third would prefer activity-filled holiday than sitting back and relaxing
And some of the top activities they like to get stuck into during a trip include yoga, cycling, and paddleboarding, the survey found
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Top 40 achievements that Brits are most proud of - such as raising a child
Paying off their mortgage, and getting their first job, are other things that most fill adults with a sense of pride, the research found
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Top 20 signs to look for a new job - like feeling anxious on a Sunday night
Other indicators that the “three-year itch” is kicking in include not feeling appreciated at work, and not getting on with the boss, research has found
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Top 20 holiday destinations for 2024 - according to both parents and children
The USA and Spain topped the travel bucket for little ones - while mums and dads would rather stay in the UK and holiday on home soil, the research found
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