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We are bedder off alone - these are the top irritating bedtime habits

ALMOST half the couples in Britain are often sleeping apart because of the irritating bedtime habits of their partner, a study shows.

Snoring unsurprisingly tops the list of annoying traits, but other major causes include being too hot, disturbing them when they get up for the loo, taking work to bed and even farting and cutting toenails in bed.

1 in 4 Brits have said their...

Nearly a third of students find love while at university

Almost a third of students meet their other half at university

UniHomes , the UK’s leading student accommodation platform, has revealed that heading off to university could be the ticket for those lonely singles spending this Valentine’s Day on their own.

According to UniHomes, nearly a third of students find love while at university, with as many as a fifth of students also deciding to take the ultimate relationship stress test of moving in...

Melt someones heart with these chat up lines

Geeky pick-up lines for Valentine's Day by Lost Universe

Flirting isn’t easy! For the hopeless romantics trying to score a first date or for those trying to spice up another dining room date with the Han Solo to their Princess Leia (or vice versa!), Lost Universe , the home of all things geek, has got the answer!

This Valentine’s Day, the pop-culture retailer has teamed up with comedians and self-proclaimed geeks, Anna Maria Aver and Jon...

A house full of mess can leave a bad impression

No chance of a second date if your spare room is full of junk

Swiping right, sliding into DM’s, and ghosting are all part of the minefield that is dating in the digital age, but are you being catfished by the seemingly tidy backgrounds in their pictures?

If you’re guilty of having a junk room in your house, you might find that landing that elusive second date is almost impossible, as a new survey shows that over 90% of people said a messy house...

Under UK law, cohabiting couples don’t have the same legal rights as married couple

Cohabiting Couples: Your rights and the law

Cohabiting refers to couples who live together but are not married or in a civil partnership, but do you know your laws as a cohabiting couple?

And with many cohabiting couples struggling to make their relationship work in the mundanity of lockdown, below regulated property buyers, GoodMove has revealed everything you should be aware of if you’re a cohabiting couple in the event of...

Sustainable children's clothing inspired by coastlines and outdoor exploration

National Trust and Frugi collaborate on organic clothing range

Sustainable children’s clothing brand Frugi and the National Trust have launched a Paddling Puffins capsule collection of ethically made outerwear and accessories for the Spring-Summer 2021 season.

Inspired by the National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities and the many miles of coastline in its care, the new Paddling Puffins collection invites children up to ten...

Planning a proposal this valentines day?

Creative ways to propose to your loved one this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to show your loved one just how much they mean to you. This year, if you’re ready to take things to the next level and propose, then you might be looking for some creative ways to pop the question.

Here, Clare Moreton, personalised gifting expert at CEWE, shares five original and personalised ways to propose to your loved one this Valentine...

Games like FIFA 21, Call of Duty, Animal Crossing and Last of Us were some of the most played games of 2020

The Most Played Computer Games by Brits in Lockdown

More Brits than ever played video games last year to beat the boredom of staying home, and our third lockdown in 2021 has seen the trend gain even more traction. With games being released on more platforms, and more genres than ever now is an excellent time to be a gamer! Fresh Student Living took a deep dive into the gaming industry in the UK to see just what an impact Covid has had on...

Work-life balance and colleagues are the key to a happy career

Research by Ezra , one of the leading global providers of digital coaching, has found that work-life balance is the driving factor behind happiness in the UK workplace.

Ezra’s survey found that a notable 78% of those in employment are happy in their current job.

The current pandemic also seems to have had little impact on happiness within the workplace. Ezra also asked if...

10 things to keep busy with your family during lockdown

Ten little things to do with the family to make life sweeter

With many parents homeschooling, mums, dads, and carers across the UK are beginning to run out of ideas of what they can do to entertain their children when they are not teaching them.

Here, Gabriella Egleton, UK Brand Marketing Manager for Bebeto sweets, has compiled her top 10 little things you can do to help keep the whole family entertained during free time.