All news by author: Martin Winter

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Three-quarters of Gen Z hoard old, unwanted tech items, study finds
In fact, this generation creates as much as 60,000 tonnes of e-waste every two weeks - as almost a quarter don't understand how to properly dispose of it
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Chronic pain is getting in the way of day-to-day life, for eight in 10 sufferers
Getting dressed, exercising, and completing household chores, are some of the tasks they are unable to take on, due to their regular, ongoing symptoms
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Nearly half of Brits wrongly believe they are not eligible to be foster parents
And some of the top things they feel would stand in their way include being single, identifying as LGBTQ+ - or being too old
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Struggling Sunday League football team surprised - by legendary striker, Ronaldo
The retired Brazilian forward stepped in as a 'Super Sub' for Phoenix FC in Essex, after they won a social media competition
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Top 10 travel experiences Brits are most keen to share - with their mums
From tasting the sweet treats of Paris, to chilling out in Marrakech, it emerged that seven in 10 adults would be happy to take a joint holiday with their mothers
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Nearly half of 18-24-year-olds likely to buy unprescribed weight-loss treatments
And of those who have tried a diet pill or injection without consulting a doctor, almost a quarter were able to buy these through social media, research has found
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Nearly half of Brits say little things are most likely to make them smile
Some of the top, everyday things most likely to bring joy include a text from a friend or loved one, and the feeling of sunshine on their face, the study found
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First-time buyers missed 'free money' last year by not utilising savings scheme
Over the last year, many first-time buyers may have missed out on a significant amount of money from a savings scheme created to boost deposits
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Brits typically waste 35 hours a year - waiting for slow internet to load
And those in London are worst off, losing 42 hours a year to sluggish broadband - accounting for almost 23 minutes a week of their personal time
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Brits are creatures of habit when it comes to what to eat for breakfast
The research revealed more than one in 10 claim breakfast is the best meal of the day - but almost a fifth eat the same thing every morning
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Kids share the top careers they think are traditionally 'male' and 'female'
Builders and mechanics are most likely to be men, according to youngsters - while nurses and hairdressers are considered roles for women
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Workers clock up an extra 104 hours of work a year - on top of contracted hours
This extra time is typically spent completing tasks outside of their usual work remit - and seven in 10 do so for no additional pay
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Top 10 celebs Brits would want as game show teammates - Stephen Fry tops list
Richard Osman and Carol Vorderman also ranked as popular choices - while half of those polled would want Bradley Walsh as their dream game show host
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Joe Swash, Chris Kamara, and Angela Barnes as you've never seen them before
David Badcock used over 100kg of old car metal, steering wheels, and nuts and bolts, to craft the artworks of Joe Swash, Chris Kamara, and Angela Barnes
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Aultbea in the Scottish Highlands is UK's rainiest seaside town, data shows
The tiny fishing village is under a deluge of rain for more than half the year, seeing a monthly average of 121mm of rainfall
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Being rude to waiters or waitresses is Brits' biggest food-related 'ick'
Other mealtime turn-offs include people eating with their mouth open, talking with a mouthful of food, or picking their teeth, the research revealed
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More than half of Brits get a kick out of the free luxuries in life
For many Brits, collecting goodies is nice - but it's even more rewarding when they come with no cost to pay at all.
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Watch as six adults reflect on how their names have affected them in workplace
The group of strangers all agreed that assumptions have been made about them based on their names - with half saying they have had their name mispronounced
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One in three parents feel ashamed as they skip meals - to feed their kids
Others are left feeling sad, embarrassed, and even angry, as half of mums and dads blame rising costs for struggling to feed their whole family
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New perfume ad stars Adele and Chris Pratt - but not the ones you think
The money-saving perfume range, from discount supermarket Lidl, has been fronted by store employees with the same names as A-list stars
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Average adult buys almost 4,000 single-use plastic water bottles in a lifetime
This amounts to over 200 billion plastic water bottles bought nationwide - with over a quarter admitting they regularly buy them
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Brits can see Northern Lights for as little as £68 a night next month
Travel experts from Expedia have compiled a list of all the cheapest places to glimpse the aurora borealis throughout 2024
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Top 20 fruit and veg shoppers always buy in their weekly food shop
Nearly seven in 10 always pick up potatoes, and 63% will always put carrots in their basket, the research, by supermarket Aldi, revealed
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Three in 10 rescue pet owners say best part is bringing animal to a loving home
Meanwhile, half love watching their new furry friend learn to love its new family - and six in 10 even feel they have 'saved' their pet's life, the research found
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Top 30 ways Brits will look after health in 2024 - like eating their five-a-day
Nine in 10 adults plan to look after themselves above all else this year - by drinking more water, exercising more, and putting more money into savings, a survey found