3 h. ago Fashionable baby bouncers, jumpers and even car seats may delay development, researchers find

Early years specialists warn bouncers, jumpers and car seats may hamper infants' efforts to learn to walk and increase the risk of obesity, calling the phenomenon 'container baby syndrome'.

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35 h. ago George Russell reveals 'bombshell' reality of Lewis Hamilton walking away from Mercedes

For the first time since he joined Mercedes, George Russell will this year race against Lewis Hamilton not as a team-mate but as a direct F1 title rival at Ferrari

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54 h. ago EastEnders fans share heartbreaking reason Sonia's baby is called Julia

EastEnders fans were given a second chance to vote on a major storyline when the 40th anniversary episode came to an end - and it was all to do with Sonia Fowler's baby names

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3 d. ago ‘The energy in the delivery room was insane’: Maggie Shannon’s best photograph

‘The mothers and midwives never asked me to leave. Most of the time, they would call me over and say, “You’ve got to photograph this!”’I hadn’t met Aquilla Flemming before I photographed her giving birth. I was sitting on my couch at home when her midwife Chemin texted to say there was a woman in labour and she had given permission for me to take pictures. It was my day off, so I hesitated at first. But as soon as I got to the birthing centre I was glad I had come.When I arrived, Aquilla and her partner were outside, under a pepper tree. She was sitting on a birthing ball and they were holding hands. It was such a beautiful moment – the birth was special from the outset. Chemin had worked with Aquilla’s mother too, so there was this generational thing. The woman holding Storie, as the baby was called, is a student midwife. It was taken right after Storie was born. She’s still connected to the placenta – you can see the cord in the bottom of the frame. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Toto Wolff told Mercedes must get one thing right for George Russell to win F1 title

George Russell wants to bring the glory days back to Mercedes following the departure of Lewis Hamilton and Sky Sports' Karun Chandhok is backing him to deliver

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3 d. ago George Russell called a ‘cry baby and loser’ as Brit refuses to give in to Max Verstappen

George Russell has reignited his war of words with Max Verstappen after alleging he has been subjected to abuse from the Dutchman's fans months after the feud first started

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4 d. ago Final call for testimony from Northern Ireland mother and baby home survivors

The deadline to register to give testimony to the Truth Recovery Independent Panel process is on May 1.

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4 d. ago George Russell issues verdict on Max Verstappen rivalry ahead of new F1 season

The two clashed at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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4 d. ago FIA has lost sight of what matters, says Verstappen over anti

World champion unhappy with irrelevant crackdownGeorge Russell not on speaking terms with DutchmanMax Verstappen has accused the Formula One governing body, the FIA, of failing to focus on the issues that matter after what he believes is an irrelevant crackdown on swearing.The FIA recently announced rule amendments that will impose heavy fines for swearing and may even lead to race bans. Verstappen fell foul of the rules last season when he was given a community service punishment for swearing in a press conference. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago George Russell claims Max Verstappen fans hounded Mercedes staff after their F1 fallout

George Russell claimed that Max Verstappen’s fans bombarded Mercedes staff with messages after the two F1 stars had an explosive public falling out at the end of last season

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4 d. ago George Russell makes bold ‘five laps’ statement on F1 title chances in 2025

Russell is heading into his fourth season with Mercedes but first without Lewis Hamilton as a teammate

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4 d. ago George Russell ‘pretty clear’ on Max Verstappen stance ahead of new F1 season

The Briton labelled the four-time world champion a “bully” at the end of last year and says he has made it known that he is “not going to take it”.

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4 d. ago F1 75 LIVE: George Russell comments on Max Verstappen row at 2025 launch event at The O2 in London

Follow all the latest news ahead of F1 75 Live tonight as the 2025 season draws closer

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