43 h. ago UK parents lose 53 minutes of sleep nightly due to children's bedtime battles, survey finds

As Britain's knackered parents return to the daily grind after the festive break, a new survey shows how sleepless nights caused by young children are wreaking havoc on work, relationships and mental health.

Society

3 d. ago The kindness of strangers: I was hitchhiking with nowhere to sleep when a man gave me his bed for the night

It was pouring and traffic was drying up. Then a car came along and the driver asked where I was staying the nightRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesIt was 1970 and I was 17 years old. I had decided to “go west” and seek adventure and fortune in Western Australia’s mineral boom, so I set out hitchhiking from Melbourne to Kalgoorlie, where a lot of mining companies had their offices. I’d heard labour was in short supply and was assured if I knocked on a few doors I’d get a job. I just had to travel almost 3,000km to get there first.With nothing but the $10 I’d borrowed from my brother in my pocket, I was picked up by a truck driver delivering potatoes to every pub along the way to Bendigo, then a priest with his collar on. The priest dropped me off at a big intersection in Adelaide, which he said was a good spot to get a ride. But not long after he left me it started to pour with rain and I’m not sure any of the passing drivers could so much as see me standing there. Or, if...

Events

3 d. ago Easy trick to keep warm on winter nights we're all missing according to sleep expert

As the weather gets colder, many will be seeking out ways to keep warm overnight without breaking the bank, and one sleep expert has shared a few tips and tricks to help trap heat

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3 d. ago ‘We cut through the online ocean of advice’: the rise of adult sleep coaching

As sleep hygiene becomes received wisdom, growing numbers turning to one-to-one consultants for supportBefore he sought out an adult sleep coach, Thorsten had spent countless hours trawling online advice about sleep.“I devoured advice and implemented it all,” he said. “From the moment I got out of bed, virtually everything I did was tailored towards getting a good night’s sleep the following night.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago I stayed at the Inverness airport hotel where The Traitors contestants REALLY sleep and eat breakfast

The hotel, which opened in March 2020, has 130 rooms and offers a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre, and a bar.

Society

5 d. ago Bad Bed Dogs 2026: Here are the 12 breeds of adorable dog that can be a nightmare to sleep next to

If you fancy curling up with a dog at the end of a long day, then these breeds may seriously cut into your beauty sleep.

Politics

5 d. ago Dog owners can get 'extra hour or two in bed' with trainer's sleep tactic

A dog trainer has shared tips on how to help your dog sleep through the night and stop waking up too early

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9 d. ago I discovered a parasite eating through my eye... here are the gruesome symptoms to be wary of

Vivian Nosovitsky, 21, has laid bare her gruesome health journey during an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail, and she said the pain is still so intense that she can barely leave her home or sleep at night.

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9 d. ago 'Living nightmare' of farmer unable to sleep at all for six decades

An 81-year-old Vietnamese man named Thai Ngoc claims he hasn't slept a wink in over 60 years and it's left medics baffled

Politics

1 week ago Dunelm sale cuts 20% off 'hotel quality' bedding that gives 'the best nights sleep'

Shoppers only have a couple of days left to bag the bedding bargain.

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1 week ago 'I'm an expert and Kate and William need to do one thing to make unusual bed arrangement perfect'

Prince William and Princess Kate have a surprisingly unusual sleeping arrangement for Royals as revealed by the future King himself, but what must they be vigilant of to ensure a peaceful night's sleep?

Politics

1 week ago 'Kate and William's unusual sleeping arrangement needs one thing to be perfect'

Prince William recently revealed an intimate detail about his and Princess Kate's nightly sleeping arrangement - and now a sleep expert has weighed in.

Politics

2 w. ago 'High quality, comfortable' pillow has sleepers 'waking up less' now 25% off

'I am very impressed by how much better I feel having a better night's sleep' said one user

Politics

2 w. ago 9 best goose down duvets for a great sleep in 2026, tried and tested

Snuggle up for a cosy night’s sleep under one of these lightweight but cosy duvets

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2 w. ago Shaughna Phillips' baby daughter 'connects with dead grandad' as fans spot details

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips had a terrible night's sleep after a spooky situation left her convinced her two-year-old daughter can 'connect' with ghosts

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2 w. ago Dusk's 'soft and luxurious' duvet cover cut to £20 in winter sale

Shoppers have said this duvet make 'every night's sleep feel like a treat'.

Economics

2 w. ago M&S wellness kit stars product 73% of women say improved sleep 'from the first night'

Marks and Spencer has launched a new wellness range designed to help those struggling to unwind before bed, with the &Sleep Night In Kit receiving five-star reviews

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2 w. ago My cultural awakening: Losing My Religion by REM helped me escape a doomsday cult

I had been a member of the Children of God for two decades, but was growing disillusioned with its controlling behaviour and increasingly worrying sexual practices. Then I heard Michael Stipe’s lyrics and was set on a path to freedomIn 1991, I was living in a commune with 200 other people in Japan, as a member of a cult called the Children of God, which preached that the world was going to end in 1993. Everything I did – from where I slept each night, to who I was allowed to sleep with – was decided by the head of my commune. I was encouraged to keep a diary, and then turn it over to the leaders every night, so they could comb through it for signs of dissent. I was only allowed to listen to cult-sanctioned music, and I was only allowed to watch movies with happy endings, because those were the types of films of which the cult’s supreme leader – David Berg – approved. The Sound of Music was one of Berg’s favourite films, so we watched it on repeat. By the time I was living in Japan, ...

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2 w. ago Program predicts your risk of dementia, heart attack, stroke and cancer from a single night of sleep

A poor night's sleep means a bleary-eyed next day, but it could also shed light on diseases that will strike years down the road.

Events

3 w. ago 10 best pregnancy pillows that provide support and help ease back pain

A top-rated pregnancy pillow could be your ticket to a good night’s sleep

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