3 h. ago Free surf lessons for kids at Europe’s largest inland surf resort this July

Scotland’s most exciting new holiday destination is making waves for families this summer - with free surf lessons and sessions for kids throughout July.

Politics

4 h. ago Michelle Keegan's staggering earnings while on maternity leave after welcoming daughter

The actress has reportedly been able to rake in a six-figure sum while on maternity leave after giving birth to her first child, a daughter named Palma, in March

Politics

8 h. ago Slip'n'slide play set that's 'fantastic for summer' is a must

This Amazon slip and slide play set is the perfect summer garden buy that keeps the kids entertained and cool in the sun - and with the current heatwave, it's the perfect time to get one

Politics

52 h. ago £40 Slip Slide brings 'hours of fun' this summer and gets kids away from screens

'The children absolutely loved this!! They spent hours on it, really used up some energy too!'

Economics

56 h. ago Age you can legally take your child out of school for a holiday during term

A petition campaigning for school absence penalty fees to be scrapped has gained momentum, with MPs in Parliament set for a debate on the issue that has troubled parents — but when can a child miss school?

Politics

58 h. ago For Jools: one mother’s fight for the truth about her son’s death

Ellen Roome suspects her 14-year-old was taking part in a ‘blackout challenge’ when he died. But she can’t access his online accounts – so she has given up everything to take on the social media giantsThe last day of Jools Sweeney’s life, 13 April 2022, was sunny and fun-filled. It was the Easter holidays and Jools, who was 14, had spent the day with a bunch of friends in Cheltenham, where he lived. They played football. They walked through fields to a lake and tried to reach the middle in a small wooden boat. Back home, he and a friend had pizza for dinner, then got the fire pit going and toasted marshmallows. At 8.46pm, his friend left, leaving Jools, an only child, on his own. Their laughter as they said goodbye was recorded on the Ring doorbell.Jools’s mum, Ellen Roome, had been out all day but she had been in constant contact with her son. At 9.56pm she rang him to say she would be back soon – she rang three times but there was no answer. When she arrived home, less than 20 min...

Events

3 d. ago Keep the kids happy with this inflatable bouncy castle water slide

This all-in-one inflatable bouncy castle water slide is now 24% off – the perfect way to keep kids active and entertained all summer long.

Politics

3 d. ago The Last Journey review – Sweden’s Ant and Dec hit the road with octogenarian dad

In this moving and funny documentary, Swedish TV presenters Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson try to rekindle Filip’s father’s zest for life on a road trip to France‘Do you want to rot away in an old armchair?” asks Filip Hammar, a Swedish TV presenter, talking to his dad. In this charming, often hilarious documentary, Hammar takes 80-year-old Lars on a road trip to the south of France; the idea is to rekindle Lars’s spark, shake a bit of life back into him. Since retiring as a French teacher, Lars has been sitting around at home, steadily more depressed and frail. Hammar wants to show his dad that life is worth living. But as you’d expect from a documentary this heart-warming, Hammar has a lesson or two to learn himself.For the trip, Hammar has bought a knackered old Renault 4, the same car the family had when he was a kid. Their destination is the apartment they rented every summer holiday (judging from the old photos, this was pre-factor 50 sunscreen; everyone was a livid shade...

Events

4 d. ago Can you leave a child home alone? The age you can legally leave your kids home alone ahead of summer holidays

Parents can be prosecuted if they leave a child at home and it places them at risk 🏡

Society

7 d. ago Kate Hudson goes braless in a nude bodysuit as she lands in Greece with fiancé Danny Fujikawa and their kids for lavish summer holiday

The happy couple - who whisked off shortly after Danny's birthday - were joined by their daughter Rani Rose, 6, and Bingham, 13, while Kate also has son Ryder, 21, from ex Chris Robinson.

Politics

7 d. ago 10 of the best affordable family resorts in Europe: from Crete to South Tyrol

It’s all the sunshine without the splurge at these wallet – and kid – friendly summer hotels

Politics

8 d. ago How long can you leave a child home alone during the summer holidays?

The kids are about to be at home for six weeks- but how long can you leave them alone for?

Society

9 d. ago Suspected 'stabbing' near Scots primary school leaves child in hospital

Emergency services raced to Muir Road in Dumbarton, near Aitkenbar and St Peter's Primary School, after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm on Wednesday.

Politics

9 d. ago Kids to enjoy free bus travel for summer holidays in west of England

The free travel offer is set to cover almost all bus services in the West of England and North Somerset

Transport

1 week ago ‘Kid rotting’: why parents are letting their children go wild this summer

Forget the organised fun that comes with a high price tag and the threat of debt. US parents are turning their backs on summer camps and activities, in favour of much freer, easier school holidaysName: Summer kid rotting.Age: The name is new, but long school summer holidays started spreading in the 1840s, thanks to the US educational reformer Horace Mann. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago Expert reveals ten tips to try when bringing your kids to a festival this summer

Keep your kids safe and happy at live events with these handy hacks

Politics

1 week ago 'Geriatric Karen' attacks Florida mother and kids, three and six, with PEPPER SPRAY over fun summer activity

Ada Anderson, 81, was arrested in Ocala, Florida after she allegedly unleashed pepper spray at April Morant and her two children, aged three and six on May 30.

Events

1 week ago What is the legal minimum age kids can be left alone as summer holidays approach

The kids are about to be home for six weeks- but how old do they have to be for you to leave them by themselves?

Politics

1 week ago Legal age parents can leave children alone as summer holidays approach and what NSPCC advises

Parents may be wondering if their child is ready to stay at home alone or go out unsupervised this summer

Society

1 week ago The legal age children can be left home alone ahead of summer holidays

The NSPCC has issued guidance for parents considering leaving their children at home alone

Society