49 h. ago Oldham family sent 300 miles away 'for some bizarre reason' as appalling crisis uncovered

A crisis in temporary accommodation in England has left record numbers of children without a permanent home, a report has found

Events

62 h. ago Council delays force disabled child to miss crucial operation as hidden crisis of Britain’s homeless children laid bare

MPs alarmed by ‘appalling conditions’ for homeless families living in temporary accommodation

Society

2 d. ago The £20,000 Jellycat ram raid: Hunt for masked pair who crashed into shop before stealing a fortune of the highly

The early morning ram raid, which took place at around 4.40am on Sunday, left The Gorge Bear Company in Cheddar's frontage completely destroyed.

Events

4 d. ago I saved my dad from going into a care home – and I’m so relieved I did

As new research this week reveals that almost one in five care homes in England are failing, Charlotte Cripps looks back at her decision to keep her dad out of one, and what it was like being part of the sandwich carer generation, as a single working mum looking after her dad, two children and a dog

Politics

4 d. ago Malaysia fire: Families evacuated from homes after massive blaze near petrol station

Dozens of firefighters are tackling the blaze in Putra Heights, central Selangor, which is a suburb near Kuala Lumpur - and residents have been evacuated from their properties

Society

5 d. ago Hunt for masked raider targeting homes of families as more than £100k in gold jewellery is snatched

Cops are hunting a masked raider after he was caught on CCTV entering a property in York, in one of ten shocking heists.

Society

5 d. ago 'We've been thrown to the wolves': Families facing homelessness after council announces they are bulldozing their building to make way for £700k seaside flats

EXCLUSIVE: Desperate families living in a rundown block of flats are fuming at being evicted so they can be turned into luxury apartments with stunning sea views.

Society

7 d. ago Police hunt masked motorcyclist who rode 'dangerously' on one wheel in Dumfries retail park

The biker rode off on just the back wheel after being spotted by officers at Cuckoo Bridge.

Events

8 d. ago Welsh care homes to be given ratings as part of a new system

The new ratings will show families the quality of care provided at each home

Politics

9 d. ago AD FEATURE: Rolling hills, enchanting landscapes and all the family adventures you wish for on your doorstep

Applethwaite designs its beautiful new homes for families with a laid-back, blissful lifestyle in mind

Politics

9 d. ago Godstone sinkhole: Evacuated families expected to return home this weekend

Residents were evacuated after a sinkhole appeared in the High Street, Godstone, on the night of February 17.

Society

9 d. ago Cheapest UK city for a family day trip perfect for Easter holidays

The UK's most affordable city for families to visit has been revealed and it is home to a wealth of history, including England's oldest inn, an historical lace market and the Galleries of Justice Museum

Politics

1 week ago Flatpack housing could help solve temporary accommodation costs bankrupting London councils, developer argues

Boroughs in the capital spend a collective £4million a day on housing homeless families

Economics

1 week ago Hunt launched after masked man 'released gas on trams' leaving passengers 'losing consciousness and feeling dizzy'

The alleged gas attacks took place on two separate occasions on the Bury line of the tram network and left concerned commuters worried about what they might have inhaled.

Politics

2 w. ago Red paint vandal sparks mystery across Britain with residents living in fear

Mysterious red painted crosses have been appearing on homes across England along with the word 'brothel' - families targeted by the vandals say they have been left in tears

Politics

2 w. ago I moved overseas by myself and I’m desperately lonely. Did I make the right decision? | Leading questions

It’s impossible to know if a choice is ‘right’, advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith says. But you can have some certainty about how it makes you feelRead more Leading questionsI recently moved overseas by myself and I’m desperately lonely. I moved for better weather, proximity to nature and a calmer, healthier way of living but I’ve really struggled to make any friends. This isn’t the first time I lived abroad. I moved around in my 20s and they were some of the happiest times in my life.Now, at 34, the experience feels different. I’m living alone and working remotely. This is something I wanted to do for a long time but it’s a lot harder than I expected. I miss my family, friends and partner, although we speak all the time and travel back and forth to see each other. I know it takes time to build a new life. I miss the familiarity and my network back home. Was moving the right decision?The reader’s letter has been edited for length Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's 'most expensive street' home to wealthy families and international buyers

A Scottish city street has been named the "most expensive" in the country for property.

Society

2 w. ago Emotional reunions in Ukraine as hundreds of prisoners of war return: ‘His birthday will be at home’

Scenes of joy and celebration broke out outside a hospital in Ukraine as families reunited with prisoners of war returning home.

Events

2 w. ago Professional home organisers share 3 decluttering tips for busy parents

Professional home organisers Hayley Harrison and Gemma Abraham have revealed the simple ways that families can make their homes that bit more organised - and involve the children too

Society

2 w. ago Families evacuated after homes ‘collapse’ in middle of the night in Notting Hill

Eleven people rescued from flats in Notting Hill after section of roof dramatically collapsed early on Wednesday

Society