7 h. ago What is the legal minimum age kids can be left alone as summer holidays approach

The kids are about to be home for six weeks- but how old do they have to be for you to leave them by themselves?

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10 h. ago Frisky flyers who joined the Mile High Club as Brits get ready for summer holidays

Something about being in the air seems to turn some people on but those who've been caught with their pants down onboard an aeroplane have ended up feeling red-faced

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13 h. ago Legal age parents can leave children alone as summer holidays approach and what NSPCC advises

Parents may be wondering if their child is ready to stay at home alone or go out unsupervised this summer

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17 h. ago The £34 Next dress in eight prints bound to 'get compliments' on any summer holiday

"This is the perfect summer dress, I got loads of compliments whilst wearing on my recent holiday"

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31 h. ago The legal age children can be left home alone ahead of summer holidays

The NSPCC has issued guidance for parents considering leaving their children at home alone

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32 h. ago Saturday Morning's James Martin says 'goodbye' as he makes emotional career announcement

James Martin confirmed that ITV's Saturday Morning would be taking a break with him and the rest of the crew for the summer holidays

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33 h. ago Legal age for children to be left at home alone as summer approaches

As the summer holidays approach, many parents will be wondering if their child is old enough to be left home alone. The NSPCC has shared some guidance to help parents

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35 h. ago Holidaymakers face summer of strikes at major British airport as 800 workers are set to be balloted for industrial action over pay

Unite the Union said that if there is no successful resolution to the disputes in the coming days, it will move towards holding votes on industrial action within two weeks.

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36 h. ago Holidaymakers warned that airport strikes could disrupt summer getaways

Strikes could ‘ground planes and passengers’

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38 h. ago How to get £204 worth of summer holiday beauty products for just £65

Drum roll! Introducing our Summer Beauty Box: seven premium products from the most-wanted luxury brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Chantecaille and Tatcha.

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39 h. ago Should you take your dog on holiday? We went on a European road trip with our border terrier to find out

Dogs have a sense of adventure, don’t they? We thought Missy would enjoy exploring France and Spain. She had other ideasPlus tips on travelling with dogsWhen, two years ago now, our dog sitters cancelled on us just 24 hours before we were due to go on our summer holiday, we felt more than a little put out. Aware that we couldn’t leave Missy, our border terrier, home alone with a tin opener, we sent out frantic texts and made urgent phone calls before at last finding someone, a friend of a friend of, I think, another friend, and simply hoped for the best. What else were we to do? The flights were non-refundable.It all turned out fine, but it was not an experience we were keen to repeat. And so, the following year, we took Missy with us. Dogs are portable, after all, and have a nose for adventure. Also, this was to be an extended holiday, away for a full month – working part time in order to fund it – and we couldn’t be apart from her for that long. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Holidaymakers warned of possible strike action at Glasgow Airport this summer

Hundreds of workers from different companies based at the airport could walk out next month.

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46 h. ago Strikes by airport workers could disrupt summer holidaymakers, union warns

Unite said it could soon ballot more than 800 workers at Glasgow Airport on industrial action amid pay disputes.

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52 h. ago Boden's £24 'buttery soft'sale shorts for hot summer days normally cost £70

"Lovely soft denim. Great fit and perfect leg length. These shorts are perfect for holidays and warm summer days. I will coordinate with many different tops. Very versatile."

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54 h. ago 42 brilliant photos capturing the thrill of summer holidays in Scotland during the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s

Sheer delight is etched upon the faces of these youngsters racing home from school to get their summer holidays started.

Culture

58 h. ago Scotland's 'sunniest town' perfect for family summer holiday

It is home to peaceful walks and tasty restaurants with outdoor seating.

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59 h. ago Portugal holidaymakers given major update for summer holidays

Passengers flying into Faro airport will now face shorter queues after one big change at passport control

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60 h. ago Children plummet from bouncy castle blown away in front of terrified parents

Two children were left with injuries after the untethered bouncy castle was carried high into the air by a gust of wind at a school event in Krugersdorp, South Africa

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61 h. ago Tourists warned as wildfires threaten to ruin Spanish holiday hotspot this summer

Tourists have been warned as Spanish authorities issue a wildfire alert for a holiday hotspot this summer.

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62 h. ago Foraged mushrooms, fatal doses and food binges: the week Erin Patterson told her story to triple murder trial

Accused told court the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even diedAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Erin Patterson’s telling, the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even died.According to evidence Patterson gave at her triple-murder trial this week, she was in a Monash hospital room alone with her estranged husband, Simon, after their two children had left to buy food from a vending machine, when he asked her: “Is that how you poisoned my parents, using that dehydrator?”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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