The ad industry has fallen in love with cute animals. McVitie’s offers up 'Sweeet' kittens and puppies, O2 has a cat acting canine, and Three has featured both a moonwalking pony and a hilariously-dressed pug. But why do puppies, ponies and penguins mean such serious business?

City rental properties often have strict policies against pets. Seeing an opportunity to unite cat-lovers with their feline friends while supporting the local community, Lauren Pears is opening Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium: London’s first cat café.

"Rule the red carpet!" "Take over LA!" "Date and dump celebrities!" These activities form the narrative of Kim Kardashian's smartphone gameKim Kardashian: Hollywood. It's part of an emerging genre of adventure gaming where no skill or attention is required in order to succeed.

Stressed out by mortgages, childcare and mountains of laundry, an increasing number of adults are turning to colouring books to unwind. With studies suggesting that even brief periods of art-making can reduce levels of anxiety, could this childhood pastime provide better relief than yoga?