66 m. ago I went on Blue Peter and it ended in a HUGE punch up when our charity race descended into chaos

They appeared on the children's programme in the 70s after gearing up to take part in a charity fund-raising chair race which was from Houses of Parliament to Mansion House.

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2 h. ago Revealed: The areas where more than HALF of pupils don't speak English as their first language

In 11 of England's 153 local educational authorities, children speak another language at home, such as Urdu, Polish and Panjabi.

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2 h. 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

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2 h. ago Clola crash: Two dead in horror Aberdeenshire crash as four in hospital including two children

Enquiries are ongoing into the fatal crash.

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6 h. ago Robot allows seriously ill kids to appear virtually in playground from hospital bed

AV1 robots help seriously ill children with cancer and life-limiting conditions virtually attend school from hospital beds, allowing them to join lessons and playground activities while staying connected with classmates during treatment

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6 h. ago Robot allows seriously ill children to appear virtually in the playground

Mirror campaign to raise vital funds for Lifelites and ‘Unwrap the Magic of Christmas’ will help thousands of children to experience the wonder of life-changing technology and feel less lonely - with special robots allowing them to join in virtually with their friends.

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9 h. ago Scots social worker calls for child mental health to be declared national emergency

It comes as Public Health Scotland figures revealed 128 children have waited more than a year for ­treatment, up from 115 last year.

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11 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: With no Miami breakthrough, Zelenskyy turns to European allies

Positive tone after Florida talks with Ukrainian president heading to London Street to see Starmer, Macron and Merz. What we know on day 1,383Three days of talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Miami, Florida produced no evident breakthrough by the end of Saturday. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he joined his negotiators for a “very substantive and constructive” call with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. “Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram, adding that the parties agreed on the next steps and a format for talks.Zelenskyy will next turn to European allies when he visits London on Monday for an in-person meeting with leaders Keir Starmer of Britain, Emmanuel Macron of France and Friedrich Merz of Germany. Macron said the group would “take stock” of peace negotiations. The four leaders took part in a virtual meeting of the “coalition of the willing” about two w...

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12 h. ago This is your first present, says heartbroken mum as she places Christmas cards next to her daughter Azaylia’s grave

IN a heartbreaking moment, Safiyya Vorajee knelt down and placed a pack of Christmas cards next to her daughter Azaylia’s grave. With a smile on her face, she told her little girl: “This is your first Christmas present of the year.” The cards have been created by other young children as part of The Sun...

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12 h. ago MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Teenage angst is not an illness that needs a life

Before the Second World War , the problem barely existed. Most children went directly from school to work and did not have time for much introspection.

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13 h. ago David Beckham beams as he celebrates Inter Miami win alongside his supportive wife Victoria and their children

In his latest career high the former footballer, 50, was joined by his wife Victoria, 51, and sons Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and daughter Harper, 14.

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15 h. ago Mass shooting in unlicensed bar leaves 12 dead including three children

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

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16 h. ago Revealed: NHS doctor charged with sexually abusing 38 patients in his care including children is devoutly Christian father

Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

Science

17 h. ago California officials warn foragers after person dies from poison mushroom

Several additional people, including children, have severe liver damage amid 21 cases of amatoxin poisoningCalifornia officials are warning foragers after an outbreak of poisoning linked to wild mushrooms that has killed one adult and caused severe liver damage in several patients, including children.The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms, the health department said Friday. The toxic wild mushrooms are often mistaken for edible ones because of their appearance and taste. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Revealed: NHS doctor charged with sexually abusing 38 patients in his care including children is devoutly Christian Polish father

Nathaniel Spencer, 38, of Quinton, Birmingham , is accused of targeting his alleged victims while working at hospitals in the West Midlands and Staffordshire between 2017 and 2021.

Science

18 h. ago After Mail expose, the teacher who duped pupils by faking her own death cancels her dancing tuition classes

A former teacher who was struck off for lying about having cancer and even faking her own death has scrapped her dance lessons for children after she was exposed.

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18 h. 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.

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19 h. 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

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21 h. ago The Radford Family celebrate Christmas differently as family of 24 jet off abroard

The family famed for having 22 children are focussing on quality time this Christmas

Society

23 h. ago Aston Villa 2 Arsenal 1: Premier League title race blown wide open after Emi Buendia’s stunning 95th

EMI Buendia blew the title race wide open - to leave Mikel Arteta in a state of shock. Argentine Buendia struck with virtually the final kick of a pulsating match, forcing home after the mother of all goalmouth scrambles in front of David Raya. And just as Arteta’s tactical tinkering looked to have secured a...

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