53 m. ago ‘Alarming’ study shows scale of social media use among nursery

Children who haven’t yet learned to read are ‘being fed content and algorithms designed to hook adults’

Events

2 h. ago Former nuns found guilty of campaign of abuse at children's home

Suffering and injury endured by children at two homes run by the Catholic order the Sisters of Nazareth

Society

3 h. ago Prison guard admits having sexual relationship with vicious armed burglar serving 11 years for raiding homes where children and elderly beaten

Alicia Novas, 19, and Declan Winkless, 30, both admitted committing misconduct in public office during a four-month fling at HMP Five Wells last year.

Events

32 h. ago UK prison guard filmed playing FIFA with lag in his cell as colleague watches

A fun moment behind bars took a serious turn after a video of a prison officer battling a lag at FIFA was posted online with an illicit phone

Events

43 h. ago Prince William ‘moved by courage’ of Gazan children brought to UK for treatment

The prince previously met Palestinian children during a 2018 visit to a West Bank refugee camp

Politics

48 h. ago Italy star's wife blasts burglars who struck during match while children at home

The stunning wife of a Serie A star thanked God after her children were left unharmed in a raid on their home and told the culprits "life will catch up with you"

Society

50 h. ago Funeral of Scots girl, 11, who died in suspected drug overdose set to take place

Olivia Curley tragically passed away at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Monday, November 17 after taking unwell at home in Helensburgh.

Events

56 h. ago Prison officer, 24, admits illicit sexual relationship with male inmate AND role in 'drug smuggling' operation

Robinson pleaded not guilty to a third count of supplying Class A drug cocaine, along with others, to another.

Events

2 d. ago Sex trafficking 'monsters' targeting children from care homes in holiday hotspot

Children have been vanishing from care homes in the Canary Islands, sparking an international search as Spanish police target a 'monster' sex trafficking network

Society

3 d. ago Heartbreaking reality of homeless children this Christmas as B&Q and Shelter unite

The charity and DIY giant have teamed up with visual artist David Tovey to create a powerful statement

Society

4 d. ago 'Temporary trees' share experience of 172,420 UK children this Christmas

It comes as the sale of trees will raise money for a good cause

Politics

5 d. ago Budget 2025: Winners and Losers from Reeves' tax and spend plan

The Chancellor is targeting the wealthy while trying to protect people on low incomes

Economics

6 d. ago Stepchildren of Notts tycoon who were labelled ‘spoilt brats’ win £8.2m court battle

Graham Cheslyn-Curtis, boss of veterinary medical supply company Millpledge, died in 2018

Events

6 d. ago My wife died when lethal water which made kids vomit & killed pets poured from our taps we’re still suffering 40yrs on

IT was the biggest mass poisoning in British history as a toxic cocktail poured out of the taps of 20,000 homes. Distraught mums reported their children vomiting and babies’ skin blistering after baths, people’s mouths burned after drinking the water and hands even stuck together after washing them. Fish lay dead in the river, farm...

Events

6 d. ago 'My daughter saved my life — and it was only possible after one key decision'

Maggie Soward went into cardiac arrest and suddenly collapsed face down at home in Utah, Salt Lake City, leaving her husband and two children in a desperate panic

Politics

7 d. ago Udo Kier death: Cult German actor known for Dancer in the Dark dies aged 81

Actor once said ‘it is better to be evil and scare people rather than be the guy who works in the post office and goes home to his wife and children’

Events

7 d. ago ‘We have to stay calm in high emotion’: What it’s really like to answer a call from a missing child

Every day, helpline workers from Missing People speak to children who have gone missing, their heartbroken loved ones, or those who feel like they want to disappear. The Independent heard from those picking up the phone and helping bring young people back to safety

Events

9 d. ago Last surviving member of elite WWII regiment, 103, reveals incredible exploits battling the Nazis in Yugoslavia alongside 'beautiful' partisan girls

John Gomer Morris, who is now a Chelsea Pensioner, spoke to historian DAMIEN LEWIS about his incredible wartime experiences serving in the little-known Raiding Support Regiment.

Events

9 d. ago 'When I ran to her I saw blood everywhere': Mother tells how daughter, 12, was hit and run victim on way home from class

Aaishah Mohammed, then 12, was walking home with her eight-year-old sister when a car came careering around a corner and struck her head-on, leaving her needing emergency surgery.

Events

1 week ago Bungalow permitted to become children’s home despite concerns of ‘direct line of sight’ into neighbour’s lounge

Councillors heard worries about parking and overlooking before passing the plans

Society