2 h. ago Bagpuss creator's son took his own life after getting letter from the NHS

Daniel Postgate had followed in his father's footsteps and was an award-winning producer

Politics

3 h. ago 'My son screamed down the phone that they were trying to stab him, I thought he was dying'

A mum has described how a masked gang 'armed with knives' left her 13-year-old son fearing for his life

Events

30 h. ago Parents who lost teen son to suicide warn schools 'shutting door' on life

Orkney couple Szabolcs Veres, 56, and Ibolya Sandor, whose teenage son took his own life say pupils are being failed as schools block suicide-prevention lessons — and back the Daily Record’s Save Young Lives campaign.

Events

37 h. ago Oregon family’s life turned upside down after mom and son recieve cancer diagnoses on the same day: ‘It was pretty surreal’

The family hopes the little boy will be home in time to celebrate Christmas

Science

48 h. ago I’m a Celeb 2025 live: Roman Kemp left cringing over dad Martin’s admission

Spandau Ballet star opened up about sex life with wife on ITV reality series – much to chagrin of son watching at home

Events

65 h. ago Mum horrified to 'discover son's butchered dead body on display in museum'

Kim Erick, 54, was visiting the Real Bodies exhibition in Las Vegas when she was left horrified after seeing the body of what she believes to be her son, who she thought had taken his own life

Events

5 d. ago Liars by Sarah Manguso audiobook review – livid tale of marriage gone awry

Rebecca Lowman narrates a superb, claustrophobia-inducing plunge into a relationship descending from bad to worseHalfway through Liars, the story of a new relationship that becomes a marriage, our protagonist, Jane, is asked by a neighbour: “Why are you with him?” It’s a question that has been on the listener’s mind for some time.Jane’s partner, John, lies about his feelings, his financial status, where he is going and where he has been. He is chaotic, lazy, resentful, entitled and given to getting drunk and spending money he hasn’t got. At the start of their marriage, Jane’s career as a writer and academic is on the up, while John – a visual artist and aspiring film-maker – has hit a professional wall. Time and time again, he insists they move cities for better work opportunities, which soon puts a spanner in his wife’s working life. It comes as no surprise that, after their son is born, Jane is left to do the parenting while her husband absents himself from his responsibilities.Av...

Politics

6 d. ago The Death of Bunny Munro true story: Is the series based on real life?

The Death of Bunny Munro charts the life of a misogynistic middle-aged salesman who takes his son on a road trip after his wife took her own life

Events

7 d. ago 'My son came back to life after drinking drain unblocker he thought was milk'

Sam Anwar spent two months in intensive care at Birmingham Children's Hospital

Politics

7 d. ago Rob Burrow's dad given fresh hope 'one day there will be an end' to MND heartbreak

The dad of rugby legend Rob Burrow says he has hope new MND research will put an end to the terrible disease which claimed his son's life in in June 2024 aged 41

Politics

8 d. ago Probe launched into death of double murderer William MacDowell who died in jail

William MacDowell died a year after being given a life sentence for the murders of his lover and her young son in November 1976.

Events

8 d. ago Men’s Christmas gift ideas 2025: unique finds he’ll actually love including Perfect Draft, Star Wars and Boots

The best Christmas gifts for the men in your life, and perfect for dad, husband, and son.

Events

1 week ago Wayne Rooney shares update on son Kai's football following 'life couldn't get worse' post

Kai Rooney has been a part of the Manchester United academy since 2020, but his father Wayne has revealed that the 16-year-old has changed position to suit the modern game

Politics

2 w. ago 'I won £15m on lottery and bought five cars and a villa – but haven't told son'

A lottery winner who says he lives the life of a 'wealthy retiree' decided he wanted his son to continue living in a way that would teach him the 'value of money'

Economics

3 w. ago Lonely woman, 48, says creating AI family has saved her life including son, 5, and lover who she has 'sex' with

Lonnie DiNello fell in love with her three AI boyfriends and said that her virtual family helped her stop taking her antidepressants.

Politics

3 w. ago Mum thought son, 6, just had a cold but 'when I went upstairs he was just gone'

Leanne Ralls is now campaigning to raise awareness of the condition that claimed her son's life, saying: 'I don’t want any other parent experiencing what I have gone through'

Politics

3 w. ago Scots killer stabbed partner’s son in neck before strolling ‘without a care in the world’ at train station 

A SERIAL knife thug who murdered his partner's son is facing life in jail. James Thomson fatally struck Callum Pollock in the neck - then lied the 22 year-old had fallen onto a blade during a struggle with him. Thomson, 35, was said to be annoyed after an earlier chat with the victim about his...

Events

3 w. ago Man’s blurred vision led to brain tumour diagnosis and 10 surgeries

Rachel Wilson-Glover said her son, Flynn Brooks, has faced the ‘hardest part of his life with such bravery’.

Politics

3 w. ago Paul Scholes reveals touching move he's made to give more care to autistic son Aiden

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has opened up about how his son's severe autism has affected his career and daily life, and the routine he follows every day

Politics

3 w. ago Man United legend Paul Scholes reveals major career decision he made to help autistic son

Paul Scholes has opened up on how his life centres around his 20-year-old son, Aiden, who is non-verbal due to autism - with the Manchester United icon sharing how 'everything is built around his day'

Politics