Parents count down to school return as summer burnout
Nearly a quarter of British parents are counting down to the school return, with 22% ready for the holidays to end, new research for NEC Birmingham finds.
Category : Behaviour
Optical Illusion: What You See First Reveals Your Openness
A viral optical illusion shared by TikTok creator @marina.neuralean claims whether you spot a waterfall or panda first reveals how easily you open up to others.
Friend uses daughters' friendship to invade family time
Coleen advises a mother to set firm boundaries with a friend who oversteps using their daughters' friendship, and not to justify her parenting choices.
Real-life Spiderman helps man in wheelchair cross road
A real-life Spiderman came to the rescue of a wheelchair user struggling to cross six lanes of traffic in an Arkansas city, seconds before the lights changed.
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Woman spent £8k on Love Island look and regrets it
A 21-year-old spent £8,000 on Love Island-inspired cosmetic work and now regrets it. She is now having her lip filler dissolved for a natural look.
Bride breaks wrist in line dancing wedding fall
A bride who broke her wrist in a line-dancing fall at her cowboy-themed wedding carried on with a makeshift sling and tequila before heading to A&E.
Sex worker reveals why married men are her favourite clients
Sex worker Melissa Todd says happily married men are her favourite clients - they're respectful, never clingy, and she helps keep their marriages intact.
Work trip to Berlin Pride made me realise I am bisexual
After stumbling into Berlin Pride on a work trip, Taylor Palmer realised she was bisexual at 28, and five years into her marriage, she finally embraced her identity.
The 30 Most Popular Baby Names From 1964: Boys and Girls
The top 30 most popular baby names in 1964 have been revealed, from Susan and Julie to David and Paul, as those born that year turn 62 in 2026.
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Fergie-style sweary rants can work for some employees
A 5,660-employee survey finds sweary Alex Ferguson-style rants can boost job satisfaction for employees with Machiavellian and psychopathic traits.
Husband left her for au pair. Now she wants only casual sex
Her husband ran off with the au pair three years ago. She only wants casual sex, but men keep trying to fix her. Laura Collins shares her advice.
Games Are the Opposite of Fun, and I'd Ban Them
Emily Watkins on why games should be illegal for anyone over 12: a park catch-up turns sour when ping-pong paddles appear, and real fun starts when games stop.
I snapped at a man blasting heavy metal on Merseyrail
Political editor Liam Thorp confronted a fellow passenger who played heavy metal from his phone on a Merseyrail train after other commuters stayed silent.
Move over espresso martini, the carajillo is taking over bars
The carajillo, a two-ingredient Spanish coffee cocktail, is set to replace the espresso martini. Made with Licor 43 and espresso, it's already on London menus.
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Woman Gets Petty Revenge on Neighbour Over Skip Rubbish
Furious that a neighbour used her hired skip without asking, a woman unloaded their rubbish and left it on the pavement by their house as revenge.
Baby names that could be most popular by 2030
Dua, Daphne and Oakley are among the fastest-rising baby names in England and Wales, as a new JoJo Maman Bébé analysis of a decade of ONS birth data shows.
Man used for sex told to cut ties by agony aunt
A man trapped in a four-year secret sexual relationship with a woman who promises to leave her partner is told to cut ties. Plus: a perfectionist gets advice on lowering standards.
Woman in Affair With Married Man Faces Public Humiliation
A woman in her 20s who had an affair with a married man she met in a pub is left humiliated after revealing it, and Coleen offers advice on moving on.
1 in 4 sports fans think they could score PL goal
A survey of 2,000 sports fans finds that one in four believe they could score a Premier League goal, and one in ten think they could last a round with a professional boxer.
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Women love men moaning in bed but men find it embarrassing
Women love hearing men moan during sex, calling it a turn-on, but many men feel embarrassed. A sex therapist explains why moaning deepens connection.
Deep clean drains without vinegar or baking soda
A cleaning pro recommends hypochlorous acid as a non-toxic disinfectant for drains, killing bacteria without harsh chemicals, safe for kids and pets.
Man Blocks Neighbour's Car in Driveway as Petty Revenge
A homeowner blocked his neighbour's car in the driveway as revenge, leaving for a weekend trip. The Reddit story earned praise as 'petty revenge'.
Soy sauce trick transforms baked beans flavour
Adding a splash of soy sauce to canned baked beans while heating enhances their savoury umami flavour, creating a richer, homemade taste with minimal effort.
Bullies tattoo slur on 10-year-old boy's forehead in Thailand
Bullies tattoo a slur on a 10-year-old boy's forehead in Thailand; a local artist helps remove the ink.
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Children left home alone: UK summer holiday guidance
NSPCC reports a consistent 'summer surge' in concerns about unsupervised children. UK law has no set age, but safety guidance advises under-12s are rarely mature enough to be left alone. Preparation tips included.
Lemon juice and sun whiten white socks naturally
Lemon juice's citric acid breaks down sweat stains on white socks; sunlight's UV rays bleach them, restoring socks to new condition without harsh chemicals.
Unexpected compliment tops list of little things that turn a bad day around
84% of Brits say an unexpected compliment can turn a bad day around, with praise from strangers and finishing a task as top mood boosters, according to Pod research.
Why I confronted a man on train over loud music
Political Editor Liam Thorp confronted a man playing loud music on a Merseyrail train, highlighting a growing trend of phone speakers on public transport and calls for fines.
Should I Get Back with My Ex-Wife?
A man reconnects with his ex-wife after her breakup; she asks to try again. Coleen advises careful consideration and open talks.
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Fans vomit after poo incident in mosh pit
A heavy metal concert in Dunedin came to a halt when a fan defecated in the mosh pit, causing vomiting and chaos. Witnesses describe the scene.
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