45 m. ago Despair for parents as more than one in four children miss out on their first choice primary school place in some areas... but it's great news for families in the North

Early survey results on National Offer Day reveals parents in London had a worse chance of getting their top school than those in other parts of the country.

Society

47 m. ago Three dog breeds that trainer says are 'perfect' for families

Choosing the right dog breed is crucial when it comes to adopting a pet and that decision becomes even more important when there are children involved, according to a dog expert

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58 m. ago Primary school offer day 2025: How to appeal and what to do if your child did not get first choice

Parents will receive primary school offers for their children today - but you can appeal the decision if you do not get your first choice

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59 m. ago Escape to the Country buyer's savage response as she turns down all properties

On Escape to the Country, a buyer decided to go against expert Alister Appleton's advice.

Politics

66 m. ago Over 10,000 London children miss out on first preference primary school amid warning over tumbling birthrate

Overall, 87.9% of pupils in London received an offer from their first choice school, equivalent to 73,481 children, data revealed on Wednesday

Events

66 m. ago Ask questions, practice and know when to make an exit: how to start a conversation

Socializing can be hard, especially starting a conversation with a stranger – here are some tips from expertsHumans are social creatures – we live in groups, rely on others to survive and gossip at parties. But socializing can be hard, even for social creatures. Especially the first part: starting a conversation.“It can feel daunting to go up to a stranger and start a conversation because in some instances, we are not sure how we will be received,” says Elaine Swann, a lifestyle and etiquette expert, and founder of the Swann School of Protocol. Will the other person be friendly or standoffish? Will they try to pull you into a multilevel marketing scheme? Will it simply be awkward?How to start meditatingHow to start weightliftingHow to start budgetingHow to start running Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Security review planned for Pennsylvania governor's official residence after arson attack

An independent expert will review security at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence after investigators accused a man of scaling a wall and setting fire to the mansion

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2 h. ago Airline health expert's 5 hacks for beating jet lag including 'five hour rule'

A health manager for a popular airline has revealed her top five tips for beating jet lag after a long-haul plane journey - her final suggestion could be an absolute life-saver

Society

3 h. ago The Greater Manchester area where 95 per cent of parents are sending child to first choice primary school in September

Just 19 children due to start school in 2025 in the borough have not been given a place at one of their three preferences

Society

3 h. ago Angellica Bell's 'times are hard' admission after turning to money expert before CBB stint

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Big Brother star Angellica Bell opened up about the challenges of being a freelance presenter and who she's turned to for money advice in recent years

Events

3 h. ago How to keep flying insects out of your home this summer according to pest control expert

A pest control expert has shared the best tips for keeping your home free from flying insects this summer - and they wont take up much time or effort.

Politics

3 h. ago Rory McIlroy's 'needy child' gesture during telling Erica Stoll exchange

A body language expert has shared their thoughts on Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll 'parent/child' interaction following the pro golfer's emotional victory, drawing comparisons to Donald and Melania Trump's inauguration exchange

Politics

4 h. ago Live a longer, healthier life by eating one surprising food, longevity expert claims

Dan Buettner has spent his career researching centenarians - and has shared various lifestyle tips from his findings

Society

4 h. ago PIP claimants with these 'four conditions will keep benefit', DWP assessor says

EXCLUSIVE: Disability benefits expert James Merrell, who helps claimants through the PIP process, told the Daily Star what groups are likely to keep the the benefit and which are likely to lose it

Politics

4 h. ago Google sued for £5bn in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals

Class action argues US tech firm charged more for advertising on its preinstalled apps than it could in fair marketGoogle is being sued in the UK for up to £5bn in damages over allegations it shut out rivals in the internet search market and abused this dominance to overcharge businesses for advertisements. A class action filed at the competition appeal tribunal on Tuesday argues that the US technology company has taken actions that enable it to charge higher prices for the promotions that appear in search inquiries than it otherwise could in a fair market. It alleged that Google, which is owned by the US tech company Alphabet, contracted phone makers to preinstall the Google search app and Chrome browser on Android devices and paid Apple to make it the default search engine on iPhones, with the intention of shutting out competition. The claim is filed by the competition law expert Or Brook on behalf of thousands of businesses and alleges Google ensured its search engine had better ...

Economics

4 h. ago Football finance expert outlines exactly what Luka Modric move could mean for Swansea City

The Croatian has become a minority investor in the Swans

Politics

4 h. ago Amanda Holden sizzles in red hot dress for new Netflix show helping cheaters find love

TV and radio beauty Amanda Holden is set to host a new Netflix series about relationships affected by cheating, working alongside MAFS UK expert Paul C Brunson

Culture

5 h. ago American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan

Donald Trump’s budget could gut Medicaid, cut food assistance for millions and lead to 40,000 kids losing childcareWomen and children are under threat in America.Jocelyn Smith of Roswell, New Mexico, knows this too well. “I’m disabled, taking care of my disabled daughter. I work, and I volunteer to help feed and house my community,” she told me. “Yet I need assistance affording meals for my family. Something is broken.”Karen Dolan is a federal safety net expert and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Doctor issues major warning to holidaymakers wearing leggings and skinny jeans on flights amid serious health risk

Thanks to their comfort and stretch, leggings are one of the most common items of clothing worn on flights. But doctors have now warned you may want to reconsider your outfit choices.

Events

5 h. ago Ancient Egyptian scroll could prove Moses existed and parted the Red Sea, says expert

An expert who specialises in the area of ancient manuscripts has claimed an ancient Egyptian scroll provides evidence which supports the Bible story of Exodus – in which Moses parts the Red Sea

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