6 h. ago Incredible West Lothian couple share their story of fostering children for almost 20 years

Ann and Alistair Walker, from Fauldhouse, have looked after nearly 50 children through a mixture of short break stays and over longer periods.

Politics

16 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘I was twice her age, married and her boss. I questioned whether I was a bad person’

Benji and Ava have overcome the age gap and discovered exciting ways to develop their sex lifeHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWe don’t call ourselves a couple. We value our own and each other’s freedom Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Foster carer wins £685k house and £57k Land Rover in 99p BOTB prize

Tracey Saunders, who has fostered more than 130 children, has won a dream home and car worth £742,000 for just 99p thanks to BOTB.

Economics

5 d. ago Wishaw MSP backing new Scottish Government campaign to find more foster carers

Foster carers play a vital role in supporting and providing safe and loving foster homes to children and young people. They are key to the Scottish Government’s ambition of delivering The Promise by 2030.

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7 d. ago This is how we do it: ‘I didn’t want to issue an ultimatum – but sex is non

Iris likes to have sex often, but Eva found that the pressures of work had put her off. Now, they’re both in a good place and having more and better sexHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyThings came to a point when I was considering whether I wanted our relationship to continue if it was sexless Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Two teenagers are arrested after pair of kittens 'were tortured and killed' during 'incredibly distressing' attack

Two teenagers have been arrested after a pair of kittens 'were tortured and killed' in an 'incredibly distressing' attack. on Ickenham Road, Ruislip, north west London on Saturday , May 3.

Events

1 week ago California couple and adult daughter arrested over ‘severe’ and ‘prolonged’ torture of six foster children

The alleged abuse may have began a decade ago when the children were first placed in the family’s care

Events

1 week ago AD FEATURE: More foster carers are needed to help children flourish

Olive Branch Fostering has been connecting carers in the north west since 2015

Politics

1 week ago Musical extravaganza concert Dreamcoat Stars heads to West Lothian later this year

Featuring stars from the worldwide hit production Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the show promises incredible vocal performances in a musical evening of West End and Broadway classics.

Culture

2 w. ago This is how we do it: ‘Writing erotic stories for each other has given us a new sexual energy’

Maeve and Otto’s sex life took a real dip, but revealing what they like – and writing it down – has reawakened their passionHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyFor the first time, we openly talked about what we liked and didn’t like, which really opened up our relationship for exploration Continue reading...

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3 w. ago This is how we do it: ‘We don’t need sex for intimacy – we walk around naked, kiss and flirt’

Lucy and Kyra have accepted that their libidos differ – and their sex life ebbs, flows and evolves accordingly How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyAs it takes Kyra a long time to climax, we usually have sex on the weekend – it takes up a Saturday morning Continue reading...

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3 w. ago BBC harnesses AI to create writing classes given by Agatha Christie

Videos will share the author’s tips on everything from story structure and plot twists to the art of suspenseAspiring crime writers now have the chance to be taught by “Agatha Christie”, thanks to a course of online video lessons by BBC Maestro. The videos “starring” the author, who died in 1976, have been made using AI-enhanced technology, licensed images and carefully restored audio recordings.Videos made using a reconstruction of Christie’s voice will share tips on everything from story structure and plot twists to the art of suspense. The writing advice has been drawn directly from her writings and archival interviews and curated by the leading Christie scholars Dr Mark Aldridge, Michelle Kazmer, Gray Robert Brown and Jamie Bernthal-Hooker. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago This is how we do it: ‘I’m from an evangelical Christian family and didn’t know what an orgasm was till I was 24’’

Amelia and Ben waited until after marriage to have penetrative sex. Now, initiating intimacy makes her feel powerful and liberatedHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyI’m heartbroken for my young self and angry at how much fear I had around feeling sexual Continue reading...

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