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Average Brit spends two hours and 18 minutes a week searching for best deals
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The average deal-seeker invests a considerable two hours and 18 minutes each week scouring for the best bargains
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London landmarks lit up in stunning surprise projection show
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Books like Winnie-the-Pooh, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Adventure Island are among the top books most likely to inspire children to go on an outdoor adventure, according to recent research
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We lose our sense of play by the age of 29, research reveals
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Nearly half of us lose our sense of playfulness by age 29 due to increased responsibilities, yet engaging in playful activities like games and outdoor exploration can actually help us become more relaxed
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Sleep expert reveals why yawning makes you feel good
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The study of 2,000 adults revealed that the average adult yawns five times a day – with between 8pm and 10pm the most popular time
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Young people facing significant financial challenges this January
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Cash flow dwindles to its lowest point for many in January
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Gen Z see coffee machines as essential - here's what every age group can't live without
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A study of 2,000 adults found that younger generations are less likely to view coffee machines, air fryers, and hair tongs as luxuries
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Kellogg's Corn Flakes cockerel transformed into UK's largest-ever weathervane
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The iconic Kellogg's cockerel has been transformed into the UK's largest-ever fully-functioning weathervane, standing at a whopping 21ft tall
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UK teenagers 'nervous' about the world of work
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Research shows teens are not sure what to expect in their early working life with concerns over getting things wrong
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Major new holiday trend to dominate the travel industry in 2025
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A new report has revealed that the top travel trends for 2025 are all about combining travel with fitness and wellness - and it's not just about the gym...
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Brits being helped to reduce pollen concerns ahead of holiday season
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One of the UK’s leading allergy relief brands has partnered with a global air quality and pollen data company to launch a world-first tool offering unique insights into pollen and pollution allergen risks
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Office small talk is dead as younger workers struggle to chat face-to-face
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The art of small talk in the workplace is on the decline, with younger generations favouring digital communication over face-to-face chats, according to new research.
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Kids spend under four hours a week playing outside but 14 hours glued to screens
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A new study of 2,000 parents with children aged between six to 17 shows the average child spends just three hours and 48 minutes exercising in the fresh air each week
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Pete Wicks' new TV show has him surrounded by dogs at special screening
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Pete Wicks was given the red carpet treatment - or should that be the 'red paw-pet' treatment - at a special screening of his new TV show For Dogs' Sake
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More than one third of Brits admit that their food is boring
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Over one in three Brits feel their food is lacking in excitement because they always cook the same thing
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Workers can now go from the pool to the office without changing
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A fitness club has created a waterproof suit collection for workers 'too busy' to incorporate wellness into their day
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Time-poor Brits struggling to keep up with life admin
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Life insurance takes the average Brit over 10 months to sort out – with just over a third saying it was on their to-do-list for one to two years
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Comedy legend Johnny Vegas shines light on how to get smart meter installed
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The actor, comedian, director and writer is ready to swap the silver screen for a very small one by getting a smart meter installed
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Budgeting post-Christmas? This tool predicts when you'll financially recover
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A tool has been launched which calculates the exact date your finances will be back on track after all your Christmas costs
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Brits' top barriers to weight loss revealed - from work stress to costs of produce
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Over half of Brits admit they want to change their lifestyle and diet - but 'never get round to it' for these reasons
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Brits opt for fun over traditional New Year's resolutions for 2025
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A new study reveals how Brits are shunning traditional resolutions in 2025, in favour of setting goals that focus on fun, adventure and self-fulfilment
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Manchester United kings of Premier League Boxing Day matches with most wins
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A new report looked at 32 years of Premier League football matches on December 26th with Manchester United coming out on top
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2025's Cinema line-up dominated by sequels
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Research among 2,000 adults has revealed the movies set to dominate 2025, with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning topping the list
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Brits left red-faced as they struggle to pronounce these foreign words
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A new survey has revealed the top foreign words Brits struggle to pronounce, with common terms like "croissant" and "rendezvous" leaving people feeling tongue-tied
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Northwich
Hundreds of fed-up residents in Cheshire village fight back after being cut adrift
They say they have been left stranded by a lack of transport services
Tragedy as person found dead at Cheshire train station
Cheshire Constabulary
Police were called to a 'casualty on the tracks'
NatWest announces closure of Cheshire banks as axe falls on 57 UK branches
Ellesmere Port
Branches in Ellesmere Port, Widnes, Nantwich and Wilmslow are all set to close down
Elderly man found dead on Crewe health centre car park
Crewe
The man was found dead inside a vehicle, police say
What the average North West house price gets you in Cheshire
property news
Asking prices soared across the region last year
Crewe
Man found hiding in cupboard inside Crewe house as police make burglary arrest
Police were called after a member of the public spotted torch lights coming from inside a property
Ex-footballer Joey Barton kicked wife in the head at Cheshire home, court hears
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As a friend tried to intervene, Barton “threw” him off and said “don’t disrespect me”, the trial heard
Inside Kelvin Fletcher's reason to leave Emmerdale after 20 years - and new TV gig
Emmerdale
Kelvin Fletcher was a massive part of ITV's Emmerdale for 20 years as Andy Sugden
Leader of Crewe-based drugs gang that flooded town with Class As is jailed
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The 27-year-old from Wistaston has been jailed for more than three years
Elderly man found dead on Crewe health centre car park
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The man was found dead inside a vehicle, police say
