5 h. ago 'When I told my daughter where she'd have to go to school she was physically sick'

Fury of parents whose children can't get into a local secondary school

Politics

31 h. ago Couple abandoned cat in a box near M61 as they fled with newborn daughter, jury told

Constance Marten and her partner, Mark Gordon, deny gross negligence manslaughter

Politics

4 d. ago Aristocrat and partner caused 'entirely avoidable' death of baby daughter, court told

Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are standing trial at the Old Bailey accused of the manslaughter of their baby daughter by gross negligence

Events

9 d. ago Gene Hackman's daughter breaks down in tears on phone call as she's told key detail

The moment that cops spoke to Gene Hackman's family has been disclosed in an emotional update following the actor's death

Technology

1 week ago Mum slams 'ridiculous' school fine after taking kids for very specific 'holiday'

Melanie Vermaak says she told her daughter's school about the family holiday months in advance and even asked for work for her to do while they were away, but she was still taken to court

Politics

2 w. ago Heartbroken parents told daughter's murder is 'real inspiration' behind stalking laws

Home Office minister Jess Phillips told the parents of Alice Ruggles that failings before she was murdered by her ex-boyfriend has inspired changes to stalking laws

Society

3 w. ago Children are starting school unable to sit up or hold a pencil – and I know the culprit | Kathryn Peckham

As an early years specialist, I’ve seen the drastic impact of screens replacing physical activity and face-to-face interactionAs an early years education specialist, over the past decade I have seen children enter classrooms with fewer and fewer of the skills needed to begin their formal education. The key culprit, in my opinion? Screen time.On a child’s first day at school, it’s normal to expect a few nerves. But they should be able to move around confidently, pick up stationery, make new friends, build a relationship with their teacher and start to feel part of a wider community. Instead, a recent survey reported that some children in England and Wales are unable to sit up or hold a pencil. I have seen kids racked with separation anxiety and unable to form bonds. Upset and confused, they miss instructions and hold back or lash out. To a busy teacher this looks like a lack of ability, or a disruptive child to be managed. Children are simply being set up to fail.Kathryn Peckham is a...

Politics

3 w. ago Gabby Petito's stepdad recalls 'worst phone call of my life' after identifying body

A new documentary on Netflix has revealed the horrifying moment Gabby Petito's stepdad, Jim Schmidt, was told that his daughter's body had been found

Politics