Family & Parenting
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Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' by allegations about her father
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “deeply distressed” by accusations her father had a hoard of child sex abuse images
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How to talk to your children about their online gaming risks
ONE of the biggest changes to children’s lives in recent years has been the advent of online gaming.
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British woman dies in Bahamas while trying to save sons swept away while snorkelling
The family were on a snorkelling expedition when the tragedy happened
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Meghan Markle says child abuse image claims against father were passed to Met in 2018
The Duchess of Sussex said she was first made aware of ‘disturbing allegations’ against him in 2018 by the Met Police
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Over 80,000 children waiting longer than a year for community health services
Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
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Meghan Markle's statement in full as father faces indecent images allegations
The Duchess of Sussex has been estranged from her father since her marriage to Prince Harry
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New report reveals alarming rise in healthcare waiting times for UK children
Concerns have been raised over waiting times for children when it comes to healthcare
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Fears babies could see 'inappropriate' films as 18 showings backed in York
Changes allowing 15 and 18 films to be shown at cinema clubs for parents and babies in York have been approved following calls from mothers.
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Ann Ming fears 'cold and calculated' killer Billy Dunlop will be tipped for release
Ann Ming fears her daughter Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop will be recommended for release following his parole hearing yesterday.
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Adults may be more creative than children – but less confident about it
We often associate children with creativity, but adults actually performed better on inventive tasks, despite being less sure of themselves
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Fears babies could see 'inappropriate' films as 18 showings backed in York
Changes allowing 15 and 18 films to be shown at cinema clubs for parents and babies in York have been approved following calls from mothers.
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Man arrested after crash leaves woman and her two children in hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a crash in Newcastle left a woman and her two children in hospital.
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Stabbed mother dies in car crash while driving herself to hospital
Devastated family pay tribute to ‘most loving, bravest person in the world’
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Some schools are banning caffeine pouches. Here's what parents and students should know
Young people are turning to caffeine pouches for a quick energy boost, raising concerns among health experts, school officials, and parents
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Bishop Auckland fashion show to celebrate additional needs children who deserve shine
Children and young people with additional needs are set to take centre stage at a runway event celebrating confidence, inclusion and individuality next month.
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Coroner moved to tears by death of child denied insulin as family prayed
Elizabeth Struhs’ parents are members of a religious group that rejects modern medicine
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Darlington specialist care hub opens as family honours mother's legacy
Darlington family opens Springfield Healthcare’s Centre of Excellence, training North East carers in complex and palliative care to support patients at home.
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Bradford schools open their doors to prospective pupils
A GROUP of primary schools is preparing to welcome families through their doors.
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This airline will cover the cost of a baby’s first passport in the UK
Parents can get a £66.50 (€79.40) discount on easyJet holidays if travelling with an infant under the age of two.
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Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as Edith faces new challenge
Amanda Owen's eldest daughter Raven returns to Ravenseat as sister Edith balances exams, farming duties and preparations for the family tea van.
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Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping girl, 13
Kieran Hayler had denied rape, sexual assault and sexual activity with a child at his trial.
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easyJet to pay for babies’ first passports for families flying from Edinburgh
Families flying from Edinburgh Airport will be able to get their babies' first passport for free thanks to easyJet.
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Nearly 100 kids, staff at Kansas elementary school come down with norovirus
Parents were shocked by how many students were infected with the stomach bug in such a short amount of time
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Teacher who survived Oregon school attack says she had no chance to protect children
A teacher wounded in last week’s attack on a special education classroom at an Oregon elementary school says she never had a chance to try to shelter any of the children inside
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A hundred calves evacuated after fire in North Yorkshire barn
A hundred calves have been evacuated to safety after a fire in a barn in Blubberhouses.
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Former West Yorkshire Police officer admits child sex offences
Zachary Haile pleaded guilty to possessing indecent photographs of a child and engaging in sexual communication with a child
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A hundred calves evacuated after fire in North Yorkshire barn
A hundred calves have been evacuated to safety after a fire in a barn in Blubberhouses.
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Mom whose toddler pronounced dead before being found alive in morgue relives ordeal
‘I didn’t even think stuff like that happened. I thought I lost my baby, and he was back. There isn’t a day I don’t think about that day,’ mom Alexus Fiordilino said
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£736,000 needed to improve York and Scarborough's maternity care
Extra funds are needed to bring maternity care in York and Scarborough into line with new standards.
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Aberfan disaster: Royal Family pay respects to 'most tragic of days imaginable'
In total 116 children and 28 adults were killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed on 21 October 1966.
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Son of young mum killed by 'evil' Billy Dunlop says he 'robbed him of his childhood'
The son of a Julie Hogg who was killed by “evil” Billy Dunlop has told a parole board how he “robbed him of his childhood”.
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Rob Reiner’s children fight to keep parents’ murder evidence secret
Nick Reiner, 33, is charged with murdering his father, 78, and mother, photographer Michele Reiner, 70, who were found stabbed to death inside their Brentwood, Los Angeles, home
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Parents urged to speak to their children after incidents in Selby Park
Police are asking for the community’s support following reports of antisocial behaviour and vandalism in Selby Park. There has been damage to park facilities, fires have been started and young people have been climbing onto buildings. This...
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Hansel and Gretel in the mountains: parents abandon sons
In South Tyrol, parents on a hike let their sons climb alone to a mountain hut. They turn back, but the hut is closed and the children are left to fend for themselves at 2,300 metres. #EuropeNews
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'She is my world and this is hers' - Fight for vital Leeds Playhouse lifeline
Families are urging Leeds Playhouse to reconsider plans to end its Saturday Buzz Sessions
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Leeds girl, 9, asks 'why am I different?' as family face 20-month council wait
Her parents said their child has been 'neglected' by the council
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North Yorkshire children could get earlier help under new three-year strategy
Plans could give more children and young people in North Yorkshire earlier help, while preventing family problems from escalating.
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Masked boy guilty of trying to murder schoolgirl in Norfolk
The school went into lockdown and parents gathered at the gates as they waited for news about their children.
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Scotland cannot track surrogate pregnancies or outcomes for mothers and babies
Public Health Scotland cannot identify surrogate pregnancies in national maternity data, leaving officials unable to track numbers or analyse outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
A coroner has raised concerns about the safety of a Hoover tumble dryer following the death of a father and his nine-year-old daughter in a fire.
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Tumble dryer safety fears raised by coroner after death of father and daughter
“The above raises concerns that unless the model… and any wider product safety implications are further examined, circumstances creating a risk of future deaths may continue. “
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York mother takes on 'bizarre' ban on 15 and 18 films at baby cinema clubs
A new mother has spoken about her bid to end a ban on showing 15 and 18 films at screenings for parents and their babies.
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'Our daughter was left untreated for 55 hours' - Baby died amid hospital neglect
“Unfortunately, as our daughter had been left untreated for 55 hours, it was too late to save our darling girl.”
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Joint funeral to be held for mother and son who died within a day of each other
A joint funeral is scheduled for Ryan and Val McDowell, a mother and son from Fife who tragically passed away within a day of each other
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Tragedy as child dies after being found unresponsive at home in Yorkshire
A child has died after being found unresponsive at their home in Yorkshire.
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Harrogate headteacher says 'we are incredibly proud of our children and staff'
"We are incredibly proud of our children and staff, said school’s headteacher”
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Injured barn owl left in box outside North Yorkshire charity - can you help?
A barn owl with an injured wing has been left in a cardboard box on the doorstep of a coastal wildlife sanctuary.
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Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice
Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice
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Injured barn owl left in box outside North Yorkshire charity - can you help?
A barn owl with an injured wing has been left in a cardboard box on the doorstep of a coastal wildlife sanctuary.
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Warnings issued after 9-year-old injured while partaking in ‘fire challenge’
The child is in ‘unbearable pain,’ New Orleans officials said