14 h. ago Mum took own life when kids were at school after doctor said she was not suicidal

Amy Manning had been to see her GP about her suicidal thoughts after experiencing financial difficulties.

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15 h. ago Gaza’s sick children wait in torturous limbo for medical evacuations

For some the only hope is treatment abroad, but not all survive the long, desperate wait for Israel’s approvalAbdel Karim Wahdan no longer has the energy to speak. When visitors arrive, the eight-year-old pretends to be sleeping so that no one looks at him. Between his frequent dialysis sessions, he cries. His bones hurt, he says.Abdel Karim is dying. His death should be preventable but because he lives in Gaza he cannot access the treatment that would save his life. What started as acute kidney failure is now chronic: his small body has begun to swell and he spends his days between hospital beds and injections that he hates. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Mother, 32, with money problems took her own life while her children were at school after GP wrongly concluded she wasn't 'actively suicidal', inquest hears

Amy Manning, 32, was found dead in her home on January 17, 2024, after her police officer partner came round to check on her.

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32 h. ago Mum takes own life while kids at school after GP said she 'wasn't suicidal'

Amy Manning explained to her doctor that she was experiencing 'chronic suicidal thoughts' but her GP told the inquest into her death that she wasn't considered 'actively suicidal'

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62 h. ago Sophie Turner hits back at critic who accused her of ‘forgetting’ children

‘Game of Thrones’ star didn’t hold back when defending her parenting skills

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63 h. ago Cricket must get on the front foot in helping women and girls to feel accepted | Isa Guha

The charity Take Her Lead is striving to get more South Asian females taking up the sport, and cut the number of them dropping out due to feelings of alienationNearly a quarter of a century has passed since myself and Ebony Rainford-Brent made our England cricket debuts. It was awesome for us to win World Cups together as the first two female internationals from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Since then there have been only four others, two with an Indian heritage. When you think of the interest shown in the game by the South Asian community, it is a staggering number.In 2022 I founded a charity, Take Her Lead, in honour of my mum, with the aim to increase the number of women and girls playing and staying in the game, and advance equity and diversity in cricket. We do this through connecting young players from under‑represented groups to aspirational role models through life-skills workshops, to build the mental and social skills required to stay in the sport (girls ...

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4 d. ago Her mum was a primary school teacher when she was taken into care, things could have ended so differently

Alisha Carrington's mum was too ill to look after her and she was taken into care. She said care doesn't have to be a bad experience and she had "incredible social workers"

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6 d. ago Hollyoaks' Nikki Sanderson wows fans as she poses alongside lookalike mum for glam snaps

Former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Nikki Sanderson has taken to Instagram to share some glam snaps with her lookalike mum Jude

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6 d. ago Spending too much time on screens could hurt your teen’s heart health

Just three extra hours of screen time a day can make a huge difference

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7 d. ago Forever young? I’m another year older but I’ll never stop playing games

My love for video games has never wavered, I have no intention of growing up and moving onIt is my birthday this week. And while that may not sound like a worthy subject for Pushing Buttons, bear with me.I am now 54 – and so officially in my mid-50s – and I still write about video games for a living. I play video games every day; I work in a home office where I’m surrounded by video games. When I’m not playing them, I’m probably thinking about them. But at times like this, I think: maybe should I stop someday? Is there an upper limit on how long someone can do games journalism? Certainly I only know of a handful of people my age who are still writing about games on a full-time basis. Some of my friends outside the industry still play games, but usually only one or two a year – EA Sports FC, maybe, the latest blockbusting narrative adventure, Nintendo with the kids. If you’re not careful, life has a way of shepherding you away from your interests. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Christina Applegate says she was recently hospitalised with double kidney infection

The actor has since confirmed that she has been treated for the infections

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8 d. ago Mum ditches UK for France where kids eat calamari and Camembert for school lunch

A mum from Liverpool moved to France in 2017 and says life is much more relaxed and outdoorsy since the move

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8 d. ago Wildlife TV presenter Steve Backshall: “Kids do click into the natural world”

The father-of-three says outdoor adventures not only help his children sleep more soundly, but also promote “a far greater sense of wellbeing”.

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8 d. ago Mum and young kids 'traumatised' after Jet2 staff refuse to let them on flight home

Megan Patrick, 35, was returning from a four-day break in Santa Ponsa, Majorca, with her two children and a friend

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9 d. ago Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey. Here’s what they found

A new study reveals how Bluey isn’t just entertaining kids, she’s modelling how to deal with life’s ups and downs

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1 week ago Woman says her washboard abs are all down to 'magic' supplement and hard work in gym

EXCLUSIVE: A fitness influencer has lifted the lid on the four 'magic supplements' she takes and urges everyone to use. Speaking to the Star she revealed: 'I even got my mum to take them'

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1 week ago At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice

At a summer camp in Fullerton, California, grandmas are in charge

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3 w. ago Rylan Clark pays birthday tribute to mum Linda as he provides health update after hospital dash

The presenter pulled out of his weekend radio show after his mum was taken to hospital

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3 w. ago Harper Beckham, 14, takes another leaf out of mum Victoria's beauty book by leading her own make

The fashion-conscious 14-year old emulated her famous mother by featuring in the latest beauty tutorial to appear on Victoria's Instagram platform.

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3 w. ago Love Island Toni's mum speaks out after Harrison quits and doesn't hold back

Toni Laites' mum Leslie has taken to social media to share her thoughts on her daughter's on-off lover Harrison Solomon's decision to quit Love Island just weeks before the final

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