74 m. ago Stressed out parents back to school fears revealed –from forgotten lunch to backpack

As children return to school, the stress of British parents rises as they contemplate forgetting the basics such as school lunch, uniform or even their kid's bag

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79 m. ago Voices: Will Reform UK really end ‘free taxis’ for special needs pupils?

Deputy leader Richard Tice says the parents of children who are ferried to and from their specialist schools, at a cost of £2bn a year, are 'abusing' the system – but that’s not even the real problem, says James Moore

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84 m. ago Pupils at Wishaw primary school learn about the dangers of surfing the internet

Kids at Calderbridge Primary School in Coltness hosted a dedicated internet safety assembly to learn more about what they can do to keep themselves safe online.

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84 m. ago Baby killed in east London 'amid parents' toxic relationship'

Three-month old Kaylani Kalanzi was on a child protection plan when she suffered catastrophic brain injuries and broken leg and ribs, murder trial told

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1 hour ago Portobello review – Marco Bellocchio’s glorious saga of TV stars, mafia prisoners and lace doilies

Venice film festivalIn the first two episodes of a six-part series, the stardom of 80s primetime host Enzo Tortora is cleverly crosscut with the scramble of a mob secretary who implicates him – and his parrot – in drug traffickingMarco Bellocchio, the tireless warhorse of Italian cinema, kicks up a swirling dust cloud of corruption with this fabulous, stranger-than-fiction account of an 80s TV star convicted of conspiring with the Camorra. Shot for the streaming service HBO Max, it is the director’s second historical miniseries after 2022’s Exterior Night, about the kidnapping of Aldo Moro, and features the same lead player in Fabrizio Gifuni, an actor who has surely cornered the market in playing glossy public figures whose lives are about to take a hellish turn. Bellocchio’s dramas typically inhabit this kind of shonky, venal moral universe. The ground is liable to drop away pretty much at any moment.Gifuni stars as Enzo Tortora, a primetime TV presenter in the twinkling Terry Wog...

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1 hour ago Calls for AI chatbot 'age verification' as kids can chat to 'Saddam Hussein'

A probe found an avatar from a chat bot site urged a kid to complete a variety of dares including licking the sole of a shoe, drinking a cocktail of tabasco and mustard and eating a snail

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1 hour ago 'Child Friendly' Echo Dots kids touted as 'game changer' now 38% off on Amazon

The Echo Dot Kids, a compact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth smart speaker with one year of Amazon Kids+ content, is £39.99 on Amazon, down from £64.99

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2 h. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform rules just days before kids return

Parents of students who attend Dixons Brooklands Academy in Manchester were left stunned following an alleged uniform change just before the start of the new term

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2 h. ago M&S reveals newborn clothing essentials ready for September's birth rate peak

From baby grows to socks, M&S has revealed the new-born essentials every parent should have on their checklist.

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2 h. ago Victoria Beckham shares snaps of 'perfect summer' as son Brooklyn noticeably absent

Victoria Beckham shared a selection of "perfect summer" snaps with David and the kids – but fans were left concerned as Brooklyn and Nicola were nowhere to be seen

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2 h. ago My First Cat 2025: Here are the 11 best breeds of cute cat for inexperienced first

If you are looking to become a pet parent to a cat for the first time, there are some particular breeds that should top your wishlist.

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2 h. ago Kerry Katona breaks down in tears as she shares heartbreaking insight into childhood

Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona has opened up on her relationship with her parents and the struggles she faced growing up, as she admitted she'll 'always struggle' with one thing

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2 h. ago James Whale's will is revealed after broadcaster's death aged 74 following cancer battle

James Whale's will has been revealed after the Talk TV presenter died at the age of 74 following a battle with kidney cancer. 

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2 h. ago Baby girl shaken to death amid parents’ toxic relationship, court told

Kaylani Kalanzi suffered catastrophic brain injuries as well as a broken leg and ribs, and died in hospital

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3 h. ago Venezuela's dictator threatens retaliation against Trump as U.S. deploys warships to the Caribbean and 'aims 1,200 missiles'

Venezuela's dictator Nicolas Maduro threatened to 'declare a republic in arms' if attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

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3 h. ago David and Victoria Beckham 'give up' on Brooklyn feud following huge clue

Brooklyn Beckham's relationship with his parents, Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, has been strained since he married his wife Nicola Peltz in 2022.

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3 h. ago How to spot head lice and treatment options as parents warned after back

As children return to the classroom they are at a higher risk of catching hair nits 🏫

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3 h. ago Parents warned to check if kids are eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

There are 22 councils in England on top of those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that offer parents big sums to pay for the end-of-summer expense. Parents have been urged to check if they are eligible

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4 h. ago 'Six magic phrases that get kids to listen – from a parent who’s studied 200 children'

Reem Raouda, a leading voice in conscious parenting, has studied more than 200 parent-child relationships

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5 h. ago The School Bank West Lothian is helping children participate and learn with dignity

It was founded in 2015 by local parents who saw the crisis within the community

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