13 h. ago Total Immersion: Pierre Boulez at the Barbican review — the BBC at its best

Martyn Brabbins conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to the legendary composer

Politics

37 h. ago How and why parents and teachers are introducing young children to AI

Guardian readers share the ways and reasons they are preparing their children and students for a future that may necessitate familiarity with generative artificial intelligenceSince the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence has trickled down from adults in their offices to university students in campus libraries to teenagers in high school hallways. Now it’s reaching the youngest among us, and parents and teachers are grappling with the most responsible way to introduce their under-13s to a new technology that may fundamentally reshape the future. Though the terms of service for ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and other AI models specify that the tools are only meant for those over 13, parents and teachers are taking the matter of AI education into their own hands.Inspired by a story we published on parents who are teaching their children to use AI to set them up for success in school and at work, we asked Guardian readers how and why – or why not – others are...

Society

55 h. ago Married teacher, 40, struck off for sexually assaulting schoolgirl set up a children's party business for tots as young as one

EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Cotton, 40, (pictured) was working as a computing teacher at Perins School for 11 to 16-year-olds in Hampshire when he was accused of feeling up one of his female pupils.

Society

59 h. ago Legendary BBC children's show set to return to our screen after two decades

The revamped show is set to come with a new name and a full-scale makeover.

Politics

3 d. ago Iconic BBC children's TV show set to be rebooted after almost 25 years off air

A hit children TV show is reportedly being rebooted 24 years after it came off air.

Society

3 d. ago The Apprentice fans claim Lord Sugar is 'trying to audition for ANOTHER iconic show' in toe

The latest episode of the BBC show saw the eight remaining candidates face the legendary TV Shopping Channel tasks, which sees them attempt to flog a variety of products to viewers.

Politics

8 d. ago Children as young as 11 are being treated for vaping addictions

A dedicated clinic has been set up at Alder Hey Children's Hospital

Politics

1 week ago Legendary BBC presenter gives huge update on future with broadcaster after 28 years

BBC presenter Jo Coburn has announced she is leaving the broadcaster after almost 30 years.

Politics

1 week ago Legendary BBC star quits after nearly 40 years and admits 'the time has come'

Broadcasting veteran Sally Taylor is stepping down after four decades and will present her final show on Thursday (March 20), having worked on BBC South since 1987

Politics

1 week ago Jonathan Majors ‘marries’ Meagan Good nearly a year after domestic assault sentencing

The reported nuptials come days before Majors’ return to the big screen in ‘Magazine Dreams’

Events

1 week ago ‘Hours earlier and there would be deaths’: Father’s fears for children’s safety after sinkhole opens in garden

Rezgar Miri said it was lucky the sinkhole hadn’t appeared beside his children’s play set earlier, or they may have been killed

Events

1 week ago Legendary BBC show returning with original host seven years on from axe

The hit comedy series last aired on TV back in 2018 and saw guests talk about their pet peeves.

Politics

2 w. ago Islington school closures 'setting children up for failure' parents warn as teachers strike for two weeks

Parents have warned that their children are being ‘set up for failure’ if their schools are shut

Events

2 w. ago Matthew McConaughey receives rare standing ovation for first film in six years

Film marks actor’s return to the big screen for the first time in six years

Politics

3 w. ago No exodus to state sector after VAT added to private school fees, say English councils

Most say they have seen no impact on applications for year 7 places, despite warnings from those against policyPredictions that adding VAT to private school fees would set off a wave of parents moving children to the state sector have been proved wrong at their first key test, according to figures from councils in England.While critics including the former chancellor Jeremy Hunt had predicted that up to 90,000 children could flood the state sector if VAT of 20% was charged, most councils say they have seen no impact from the policy in applications to start at state secondary schools later this year. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Legendary BBC and Sky Sports commentator shows true colours after retirement decision

One of sport's most iconic commentators, who has worked for BBC, ITV and Sky Sports, has spoken out about his decision to call time on his career

Politics

3 w. ago Peter Crouch bans daughter, 13, from owning a phone after 'unrealistic' wish

Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy admit they place a strict set of rules for their children when it comes to technology - revealing they have 'unrealistic' wishes for the youngsters.

Politics

3 w. ago 'One of Them Days proves one massive thing is still missing from comedy films'

Keke Palmer's return to the silver screen left me wanting more from the comedy genre

Events

3 w. ago Emmerdale fans spot soap star in ITV's The Bay 13 years after death

Viewers were surprised to see an old face return on their screen

Events

3 w. ago Celebrate International Women’s Day at Vue Hamilton with inspiring movie stories

Coinciding with the annual celebration, award-winning legal drama Erin Brockovich will return to the big screen to mark its 25th anniversary.

Culture