2 h. ago Children often having final say when it comes to families moving house, survey reveals

Seventy-four per cent of families in the study said the significant voice in any house move came from the children

Society

5 h. ago The anxious generation: Mental health issues are causing kids to regularly skip school, parents say

In a new survey of more than 1,000 parents across the U.S., nearly a third said their child missed more than a week of school due to mental health reasons

Society

16 h. ago Parents, pensioners and disabled people due up to £305 in extra payments this year

More than half a million children and families in Scotland received cash help for heating bills last year.

Economics

21 h. ago Wild brawl breaks out at Florida lake in front of horrified families and children

A group of shirtless brawlers got caught up in a wild 'riot' at a Florida lake's boating dock, prompting the local sheriff to threaten to 'lock y'all up.'

Society

37 h. ago How to keep a baby cool in a heatwave and other important questions answered

Heatwave health questions answered

Politics

55 h. ago Inside Paris's latest migrant camp: Families sleep on the floor beneath tarpaulin sheets outside French capital's city hall as they wait to be given housing

Nearly 200 migrants, mostly women, children and families, have been gathered on the square in front of the building since August 5  amid a protest organised by the Utopia56 association.

Events

62 h. ago Footie fans battered and bruised as wild hair pulling brawl breaks out after game

Police are investigating after a violent brawl broke out in the stands just minutes after Sydney defeated Brisbane in a thrilling AFL encounter at The Gabba on Saturday night

Sport

5 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

Politics

5 d. ago Gaza mothers struggle to feed families amid deepening famine: ‘The children remain hungry’

Before the war, Gaza’s kitchens bustled with elaborate meals that touched on Palestinian traditions and culture

Society

1 week ago Poirot star David Suchet speaks about grandson’s ‘rare, incurable’ condition

Actor said he wished to raise awareness of Tuberous Sclerosis

Politics

3 w. ago What's the story in Balamory? Twenty years after hit children's TV show ended, familiar faces gather for reboot

The BBC has revealed that many of the original cast of Scottish hit Balamory will revive their roles when the show returns to screens next year.

Society

4 w. ago KEIR STARMER: As a parent, meeting families of knife crime victims is heart breaking

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the extraordinary courage of families who have lost children to knife crime spurs him on - as he vowed to end the epidemic of violence

Events