31 h. ago Ballykissangel returning to UK TV screens for first time in a decade

The Nineties phenomenon dealt with off-screen tragedy and a very high profile romance between its stars

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32 h. ago 'Classic' war film with two huge Hollywood legends on BBC tonight

Fans have praised this 'top notch' war film for being ahead of its time with its action sequences and on-screen performances with Hollywood stars Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood

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38 h. ago Ballykissangel is BACK as beloved comedy returns to screens for first time in ten years

Iconic BBC drama Ballykissangel is returning to screens for the first time in over a decade - with all 58 episodes of the Northern Ireland based series free to view.

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3 d. ago Beloved comedy panel show's return confirmed after four years off air

Mock the Week is set to return to screens once again very soon.

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3 d. ago Warning issued over excessive screen time as toddlers show delayed vocabulary

New research warns children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens

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3 d. ago Keir Starmer tells MPs he is open to social media ban for young people

PM says he is alarmed at reports about children’s screen time and has shifted position on Australian-style policyUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told MPs he is open to the idea of an Australian-style ban on social media for young people after becoming concerned about the amount of time children and teenagers are spending on their phones.The prime minister told Labour MPs on Monday evening he had become alarmed at reports about five-year-olds spending hours in front of screens each day, as well as increasingly worried about the damage social media is doing to under-16s. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Screen time for young people can have a number of cognitive effects

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3 d. ago Children born in 2020s spending double the recommended time on screens, study warns

Researchers say toddlers who spend more time watching screens score lower on vocabulary tests

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4 d. ago 5 things too much screen time is doing to your child’s brain

Excessive screen time can have a number of cognitive effects.

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4 d. ago Ronald Araújo returns from mental health break to see Barça over Super Cup line | Sid Lowe

For Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender, the 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Super Cup wasn’t just about the titleNot many people saw the exact moment Ronald Araújo lifted the Super Cup to the sky and a weight from his mind but the men that matter most did: they were right there, standing by him. They had welcomed him back, 47 days later and in a final, lifted him up towards the light, and handed him the captain’s armband. Now, after they had beaten Real Madrid 3-2 together, they handed him the captain’s responsibility and a captain’s honour, inviting him to raise the trophy for all of them. Which was when someone walked in front of the camera, went whoops and walked back again.By the time the shadow left the screen, Araújo was holding with the cup over his head, teammates roaring around him, and the Real Madrid players who stayed to watch had turned down the tunnel. They had been close to trading places. In a final of sudden storms – three clear chances and a goal in 2min 54sec afte...

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4 d. ago Parents warned that screen time damages toddlers’ ability to speak

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

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4 d. ago Parents to be given state guidance on screen time for children amid development fears

The first-ever state guidance will be published in April

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4 d. ago How to dress for work without spending a fortune – or sacrificing personal style

Also: advice to reduce screen time, how to maximize your toaster oven, the best gloves and at-home fitness staples This piece was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to itEach week we cut through the noise to bring you smart, practical recommendations on how to live better – from what is worth buying to the tools, habits and ideas that actually last.At this time last year, I was a full-time student, throwing on the requisite leggings and an oversized sweatshirt for evening classes and late-night library sessions. This year, I’ve joined countless others in office life, zipping in and out of conference rooms and hopping on video calls for interviews and meetings. I love any excuse to shop, but many office-friendly pieces, including pricey blazers and crisp button-downs, are far outside my price range.The 27 best fashion gifts in the US – curated by our favorite stylists and creatorsEight winter clothing esse...

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5 d. ago My screen time is 37 minutes per day. Here’s how yours can be too

Forget a dumbphone or ‘friction-maxxing’. The secret to breaking up with your phone is simple

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6 d. ago ‘Make schools screen free again’: The bipartisan push to digitally detox American students

Educators and state legislators across the nation are pushing to banish smartphones from the classroom as evidence mounts that compulsive tech use is harming young people, reports Io Dodds

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6 d. ago Amy Schumer shares parenting rules for raising young son Gene

Actor and comedian Amy Schumer has revealed she never lets her son play with her phone or watch YouTube, as she joined Oprah Winfrey to discuss the importance of limiting children’s screen time.

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7 d. ago BBC Black Ops series 2 start time, cast list and how many episodes

BBC comedy thriller Black Ops returns for series 2 starring Gbemisola Ikumelo and Hammed Animashaun as MI5 agents Dom and Kay

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8 d. ago 'Hilarious' BBC comedy thriller returns tonight as viewers call series 'gripping'

BBC viewers will see the beloved comedy series return to screens on Thursday night with some very familiar faves joining the cast.

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8 d. ago 'Excellent' BBC comedy thriller returns tonight with Death in Paradise star 

BBC viewers first saw the comedy series air back in 2023, with fans eager for another instalment.

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9 d. ago BBC fans thrilled as all episode of 'incredible' show quietly drops

The BBC comedy series has returned for a second series on iPlayer.

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