14 h. ago Rise of the full nesters: what life is like with adult children who just can’t leave home

In the UK, close to half of 25-year-olds now live with parents who, in many cases, would expect their nest to have long since emptied. How does this change families, for good and bad?If life had worked out differently, Serena would by now be coming to terms with an empty nest. Having brought up seven children, she and her husband might even have been enjoying a little more money and time for themselves. But as it is, three of their adult children are now at home: the 23-year-old finishing his degree; the 28-year-old, a teacher, saving for a house deposit; and the 34-year-old, after a mental health crisis. At 63, Serena comes home from her job as a social worker to a mountain of laundry, and a spare downstairs room requisitioned as a bedroom.Having a houseful is “really good fun”, she says, and makes life richer and more interesting. But it took a while to get used to partners staying over – “I’m not a prude, but you don’t necessarily want to be part of that life for your children, d...

Society

4 d. ago Two men jailed over fatal attack at south London Wetherspoons pub

Charlie Prodromou, 63, was described as ‘a real family man’ and leaves behind three children and five grandchildren

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4 d. ago Attacks by insurgents in Mozambique are compounding a displacement crisis, especially for children

Jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique have launched new attacks in recent weeks, beheading civilians, burning villages and leaving children orphaned and forced to seek help alone

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4 d. ago Adult star Mary Magdalene's heartbreaking 'long life' comment before tragic death

Social media star Mary Magdalene has reportedly died at the age of 33 and the surgery addict previously opened up about what she wanted out of her life in an emotional revelation

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6 d. ago Tree falls on class and leaves 15 children injured and teacher 'bleeding'

The freak accident happened in a school in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, and firefighters and parents rushed to the scene to help prevent any more damage

Society

7 d. ago Russian kids at war with Putin over Roblox ban as 63,000 letters demand U

Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently at war with the country's youth after the Kremlin decided to ban popular video game Roblox with some children even threatening to leave

Politics

7 d. ago Mum, 40, with 'beautiful soul' dies suddenly at home just days before son's birthday

Sarah Helin, 40, died unexpectedly at home leaving her two children devastated

Events

9 d. ago Horror Aberdeenshire crash leaves two dead and four injured including children

A young man and woman have died in a horror crash in Aberdeenshire which also left four in hospital, including two schoolchildren - the devastating smash happened on December 6

Events

1 week ago Mass shooting in unlicensed bar leaves 12 dead including three children

The motive for the killings was not clear, according to authorities

Events

1 week ago Backpacker became mum of nine at 22 and her family is thriving 10 years on

The orphanage Letty McMaster volunteered at closed down, leaving nine children with nowhere to go.

Politics

1 week ago Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children

A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 12 people dead, including three children

Events

1 week ago Beloved sitcom returning after 20 years as fans go crazy for first trailer

Malcolm in the Middle fans are thrilled that the sitcom is returning with a spin-off show about Malcolm's life as an adult, that will feature the original show's original star, Frankie Muniz

Politics

1 week ago Man, 35, who hasn't taken antidepressants for 14 years claims that the common medication prescribed to millions has completely destroyed his sex life

Daryl Brown was just nine years old when he was first prescribed antidepressants-a decision which he claims has totally derailed his adult life.

Science

1 week ago School bus roof ripped off in crash leaving children with injuries

The roof of the double decker bus was fully taken off the vehicle

Events

1 week ago Lancashire school bus crash LIVE: Multiple children injured in horror bridge smash

The roof of a school bus has been ripped off after it smashed into a bridge in Coppull, Lancashire in the early afternoon, leaving 'a number of children injured'

Events

2 w. ago 'I opened Celebrations Advent Calendar and I have one major complaint'

For years, a certain advent calendar has sparked outrage, leaving chocolate lovers fuming and children in tears.

Politics

2 w. ago California shooting at children's birthday party leaves four dead and 14 injured

A shooter is on the loose after gunfire was opened at a banquet hall in the city of Stockton

Events

2 w. ago California shooting horror leaves four dead and 14 injured at children's birthday party

Local police say early indications "suggest this may have been a targeted incident"

Events

2 w. ago Veteran News at Ten presenter Sandy Gall leaves behind huge sum to his children after death at 97

Gall, whose career spanned over 50 years, died at his home in Kent aged 97 in July this year.

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2 w. ago 'World's Strongest Woman' stripped of title after saucy snaps proved she was 'born man'

Jammie Booker, who was crowned the World’s Strongest Woman 2025, has been stripped of her title after explicit images from her past life as an adult film star surfaced

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