Government data shows that men cycle further and more often than women in every age bracket. Diving deeper into the factors behind this, a new report from Paul’s Cycles uncovers what’s preventing people in a range of demographics from taking to the UK’s roads by bike. Surveying around 1,000 road users across England, Scotland, Northern … Continue reading New report highlights gender divide in UK cycling
Every month, thousands of people all over the UK try to avoid ‘wishcycling’ - but wind up doing it anyway. In fact, 84% of households contaminate their recycling due to wishcycling - the act of recycling something we shouldn't, when we're not entirely sure what can or should be recycled. With instances of recycling contamination on the … Continue reading Are you ‘wishcycling’ ?
With energy prices still sky-high (and the planet burning around us) there's no time better than now for checking your bad energy use habits, if you haven't already done so. As well as helping to cut your carbon footprint, tackling bad habits around the home can cut your energy bills by hundreds of pounds a … Continue reading Eco un-friendly habits that rack up your energy bills
Drivers who like to avoid taking life too seriously can now enjoy a novelty road trip around some of Europe's most lewdly-named locations, with a new rude road trip route planned out by holiday car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com. From Twatt in Scotland to Middelfart in Denmark, their team has researched Europe’s most dubious place names … Continue reading Europe’s rudest road trip? Here’s a great summer driving route
Adults with ADHD are almost three times more likely to have a substance abuse disorder than adults without ADHD. With growing numbers of UK adults now on waiting lists for ADHD diagnosis, addiction rehabilitation service Rehabs UK says that those struggling with both ADHD and substance abuse must receive formal diagnosis and specialist treatment faster. Adults with ADHD have a higher … Continue reading Untreated ADHD is a substance abuse risk – let’s stop demonising diagnosis