Family & Parenting
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Pennsylvania shooter who killed eight was a grandfather, says slain child’s dad
Father of toddler killed in Erie mass shooting says reported gunman never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary
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Predatory bus driver, groomer and perverts with hauls of child abuse images jailed
A manipulative groomer, a paedophile bus driver and two offenders convicted of child sexual abuse image offences have been jailed at Durham Crown Court in recent weeks.
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Dad provides update on teenage daughter's fight for life after crash
The father of a teenage girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in a Rotherham crash has shared an emotional update after his daughter underwent serious surgery on her skull.
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Baby died after hospital monitor alarm was set to silent, report finds
A heartbroken mother was forced to deliver her stillborn baby after staff failed to notice a drop in heart rate because a monitoring machine was set to silent after suffering a paper-jam.
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Joyful 'living room' to bring 'invaluable footfall' to Bradford village
It is designed as a welcoming space where parents can relax while children play safely.
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East Riding celebrates unsung young heroes of fostering families
East Riding is marking Children of Foster Carers Week 2026 to recognise the contribution of young people growing up in fostering households.
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Amanda Owen's daughter revives Ravenseat tradition that helped start family 'empire'
Amanda Owen has revealed daughter Edith is running Ravenseat's revived cream teas after turning a small serving hatch into her own business.
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New sensory room opens at Bradford family hub to support young children
A new sensory room has opened, supporting young children and families, at Barkerend Family Hub in Bradford.
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Mum fears for baby's long-term health after 'delays' at Bradford and Leeds hospitals
A mother fears her baby may have suffered long-term harm after delays accessing a maternity unit during labour.
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East Riding celebrates unsung young heroes of fostering families
East Riding is marking Children of Foster Carers Week 2026 to recognise the contribution of young people growing up in fostering households.
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'Taking in my great-grandchildren at 74 saved me'
A Somerset great-grandmother talks about becoming a kinship carer after her daughter died.
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Gunman kills pregnant woman, 2 children and 5 others in massacre of Penn. family
Erie police chief said the scene was the most difficult and heartbreaking that he has encountered
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Albanese wants universal childcare to be his legacy. But paying for it isn’t as easy as ABC
Labor is running out of time to make its case to Australian families about how they are going to make childcare accessible and affordable for all
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Sara Sharif's grandfather granted guardianship of her siblings in Pakistan
All five children have been living with him in Pakistan since 2023, when 10-year-old Sara was murdered.
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Over 3,000 children waiting for ‘forever home’ amid shortfall in adoptive families
Charities and adoption organisations have seen a 25 per cent drop in the number of potential adopters being approved
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New nursery officially opens in Yarm with state-of-the-art facilities
Little Phoenix Nursery, part of Yarm School, was recently opened by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
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Joy as County Durham Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt announces birth of second child
Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, from Bishop Auckland, has announced the birth of her second child, Clark, with partner Scott Dobinson.
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What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
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Amanda Owen's daughter gives hilarious verdict when asked if she's a good mum
Amanda Owen's daughter Clemmie left her mum and an audience laughing after giving a candid verdict on the Yorkshire Shepherdess's parenting.
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New County Durham SEND plan as thousands of children wait for assessment
A new special educational needs strategy is set to be approved in County Durham amid a backlog of over 5,600 children waiting for SEND assessments.
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Teen boy and dad fighting for lives after masked men storm home in unprovoked attack
The teenage boy and his father, a man in his 50s, remain in hospital in a life-threatening condition
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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York mother and son have launched 'empowering' fashion brand in memory of daughter
A mother and son from York have launched their adaptable fashion brand – to help transform the experiences of people facing life-changing health conditions. Founded by Joanne Nicholson and her son Matthew Rhodes in memory of Joanne’s...
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Jury discharged after failing to reach verdict in child sexual assault case
The jury in the case of a North Yorkshire man accused of sexually assaulting a young child has been discharged.
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Chris Packham joins families to open memory garden at Martin House Children's Hospice
Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died.
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North East landmarks light up to honour nearly 10,000 kinship carers
North East landmarks light up yellow for Kinship Care Week from October 5 to 11, honouring 10,000 kinship carers raising children for family and friends.
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Durham Freemasons grant brings advice closer to families facing child poverty
Durham Freemasons award £60,000 grant to Stockton Citizens Advice for Community Connectors supporting families facing child poverty in the North East.
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Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaign
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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Selby couple who lost twin daughters lead baby loss awareness campaign
Hayley and Neil Patrick-Copeland, whose twin daughters were stillborn, are leading efforts to raise awareness during Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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Landlord fined £28k after mum, baby and disabled child living in damp and mouldy home
The Annfield Plain family contacted Durham County Council after a broken boiler left them without heating, alongside several other problems.
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How Germany’s plan to test 4-year-olds will affect bilingual families
A new childcare reform could introduce developmental assessments for young children and extra support in daycare centres. Here's what foreign families in Germany need to know.
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US public executions were a community spectacle. The country thought they stopped
Parents and teachers would often bring children to executions
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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritance
A California court has granted Wladimir Klitschko legal authority to protect his daughter Kaya's inheritance following her mother Hayden Panettiere's death
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Growing concern after vandals repeatedly target North Yorkshire nursery fence
Repeated vandalism targeting Time Out Nursery in Sherburn in Elmet's perimeter fence is causing growing concern for staff, children, and parents.
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Growing concern after vandals repeatedly target North Yorkshire nursery fence
Repeated vandalism targeting Time Out Nursery in Sherburn in Elmet's perimeter fence is causing growing concern for staff, children, and parents.
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Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise
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Wave of Light service at North East crematorium to remember loss of babies
Families affected by baby loss will gather at Teesside Crematorium, Middlesbrough, for Still Parents Teesside’s Wave of Light service.
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Mum blamed for baby's death at Telford hospital calls for change in NHS
Neil and Katie Russell are working with the hospital where their daughter died on the scheme.
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We’re Picky About Water Bottles. You Should Be Too
We dropped them, tossed them in bags, and cleaned their fiddly lids. Here are the ones we recommend.
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Bereaved Leeds maternity families 'reassured' after Yvette Cooper meeting
The Health Secretary said after the meeting at Headingley Stadium that the families’ stories were “heart-breaking”.
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Mum sent home pregnant after told baby had died takes fight to Health Secretary
Angela Welsh was among members of the Leeds Maternity Families Group who met Yvette Cooper
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This is a must-read for anyone considering fostering – it could be life-changing
Their children left home – then they made a life-changing decision. Could you do what they did?
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Mom arrested after husband allegedly raped and impregnated their 14-year-old daughter
The teenager and her father were found in Mexico over the weekend following a manhunt sparked by the discovery of a dead infant by the side of the road in California
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Tributes to ‘kind, loving’ royal family GP after husband charged with her murder
‘We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Hannah,’ say family
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Plague lab worker’s mother accuses Russian officials of ‘letting her daughter die’
Svetlana Shipilova questioned the narrative pushed by officials regarding her daughter’s death and accused them of neglect
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(S+) Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
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Family of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry 'devastated' by her death
Hannah Cain's family say they have been "devastated" by her death on Sunday.
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Family raises alarm after child's fingers become wedged in wooden toy
Firefighters went to the aid of a child whose fingers had got stuck in a wooden toy.
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Church Fenton nursery reopens after £750,000 redevelopment
Jigsaws Childcare Nursery in Church Fenton reopens after a £750,000 redevelopment, increasing capacity from 51 to 77 children.
