7 h. ago Panic across UK as parents find link to porn in popular children's book

A series of children's books is being pulled from circulation after a hidden link to porn was discovered, with parents of school children across the country receiving an alarming warning

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8 h. ago Madeleine McCann's sister says her parents installed a panic alarm with direct link to police after Polish 'stalker' turned up at their home and insisted she was Maddie

Julia Wandelt turned up at the McCanns' property amid an alleged stalking campaign, which saw her sending unwanted emails and making numerous phone calls to the family, a court heard.

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29 h. ago UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site

Puffin issues alert to schools and local authorities over books in popular Spy Dog series by Andrew CopeThe children’s publisher Puffin is hurriedly contacting UK schools and local authorities after it discovered that a website address included in a popular children’s book series had been hijacked by a pornography site.The publisher has urged school libraries to remove the books after a website address printed in the Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat series by Andrew Cope was redirected to unrestricted adult content. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Roblox slammed as 'playground for predators' as attorney general launches lawsuit

The US attorney general is calling for more effective age verifications and content filters on Roblox, an online gaming platform that is hugely popular with children and teens

Society

1 week ago At least 39 dead and more than 40 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politicianPolice in India have opened a criminal case against the leaders of a party headed by the actor turned politician Vijay, after a crowd crush at one of his rallies killed 39 people and injured at least 40 others.Local officials reported that nine children had died at the rally, which took place on Saturday night in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Vijay, one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema, who entered politics last year, was addressing the crowd for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party before state elections early next year. Continue reading...

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1 week ago At least 40 dead and 124 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politicianPolice in India have opened a criminal case against the leaders of a party headed by the actor turned politician Vijay, after a crowd crush at one of his rallies killed 40 people and injured at least 124 others.Local officials reported that at least nine children had died at the rally, which took place on Saturday night in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Vijay, one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema, who entered politics last year, was addressing the crowd for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party before state elections early next year. Continue reading...

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1 week ago At least 36 dead and more than 50 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include eight children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politician At least 36 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in a crush at a rally for a popular actor and politician in India.The health minister in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Ma Subramanian, told the Associated Press late on Saturday that the victims, including eight children, were dead by the time they arrived at hospital. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle leaves royal fans baffled after revealing that Archie, six, asked her 'when his birthday is' during Disneyland trip

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, and her husband Prince Harry, 41, took their two children to the popular US destination in June for their daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday.

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle leaves royal fans baffled after revealing the question Prince Archie asked her during their trip to Disneyland

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, and her husband Prince Harry, 41, took their two children to the popular US destination in June for their daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday.

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2 w. ago Haven holidaymakers 'heartbroken' as popular children's entertainment faces change

A mum has taken to social media to share her disappointment after experiencing a major change at a Haven holiday park - and she's not the only one who's not happy

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2 w. ago Meghan Markle shares sweet unseen photo of Lilibet and Archie enjoying a DisneyLand party complete with Little Mermaid cake for Princess' birthday

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, and her husband Prince Harry, 41, took their two children to the popular destination in June, ahead of appearing in a 20/20 special about the famed resort.

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Gemma Atkinson admits 'there will be changes' for her and Gorka Marquez in health update

The popular television stars are the parents to two young children

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3 w. ago Demon Headmaster Terrence Hardiman's tragic death that left fans reeling

Legendary actor Terrence Hardiman, who played an iconic and terrifying headteacher in the hugely popular children’s CBBC series The Demon Headmaster, shared his nerves at returning to the role just a few years before his death

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