Family & Parenting
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‘I was kind of hoping for a mini Kindle announcement’: leaks suggest an imminent launch for a new Kindle, but not the tiny model some users are asking for
The Amazon Kindle 12th Gen has leaked, complete with more rounded corners and seemingly two different screen options.
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Aycliffe girl who lost racer dad wins boxer's family grant to help grieving children
The Ricky Hatton Foundation is supporting author Daisy Blu Mathison, 10, for her work supporting other bereaved children after losing her father…
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County Durham and Darlington services to remember baby loss
Families affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby are being invited to special memorial services across the North East.
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James Herriot's children to unveil plaque at his former home
James Herriot’s children Jim Wight and Rosie Page will unveil a Blue Plaque honouring Alf Wight at Rowardennan, his former Thirsk home, on October…
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Mother’s anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council’s school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on a computer-generated map.
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James Herriot's children to unveil plaque at his former Thirsk home
James Herriot’s children Jim Wight and Rosie Page will unveil a Blue Plaque honouring Alf Wight at Rowardennan, his former Thirsk home, on October…
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My Toddler Slept on 6 Kids’ Mattresses to Determine If They’re the Best
Learn what to look for when buying a kids’ mattress, plus how six top models stack up, according to my 2-year-old.
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'No one wants bad blood' - York restaurant given go ahead despite fears from parents with baby
Plans for a contentious new cafe and restaurant in York have been given the green light despite fears from a young family about late night noise.
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James Herriot's children to unveil plaque at his former home
James Herriot’s children Jim Wight and Rosie Page will unveil a Blue Plaque honouring Alf Wight at Rowardennan, his former Thirsk home, on October…
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Mum and daughters honour family with Sue Ryder Starlight Hike
A MUM and her daughters are taking on a starlit challenge in memory of loved ones
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Maya Chappell's family renew heartfelt plea to PM four years after her death
The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have issued an impassioned plea to the Government to "save our children" as they mark four…
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Yvette Cooper to create national maternity plan after Lucy Letby scandal
The health secretary is said to be ‘shocked’ that no maternity services plan has been in place since 2012 and hospitals do not track the deaths of babies and children
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Harry and Meghan brand paparazzi ‘reckless’ for looking around children’s school
International paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s school have been branded “extraordinarily reckless”.
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Parent arrested after toddler brings loaded gun to daycare in backpack
The shocking incident unfolded at a facility in Canton, where quick-thinking staff managed to disarm the child before anyone was injured
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New Bradford fund launched to help foster families create more space
A NEW support fund has been launched to help foster families create more space for children in care
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Child rapist jailed for 12 years after subjecting victim to 'appalling abuse'
A man has been jailed for 12 years for raping a child.
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Petition launched for major rule change on kids’ school holidays
A petition to scrap the fines has attracted more than 138,000 signatures
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Sex offender used dark web to collect 110,000 indecent child images on 76 devices
A sex offender who had over 110,000 indecent images of children on 76 devices has been spared jail.
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Body of newborn baby found on shoreline in Wales as police search for mother
North Wales police have said the mother is likely to be ‘extremely vulnerable’
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Horror as boy, 2, is trapped by car that ploughs into nursery school playground
Jayne James crashed her car through a wooden fence and nursery playground, pinning a two-year-old boy underneath her wheel
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‘No one wants bad blood’ – York café decision amid fears from parents with baby
Plans for a contentious new cafe and restaurant in York have been given the green light despite fears from a young family about late night noise. Councillors approved 99 Seats Ltd’s licence application to open the venue in Unit 10, Ryedale...
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Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
The 49-year-old was found guilty of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.
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Walkers complete challenge as campaign raises £17,649 for Darlington SEND families
One mother’s fight for better opportunities for her autistic son has inspired dozens of people to walk 16.5 miles for SEND families across…
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on…
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Bereaved families welcome ‘milestone’ for Leeds maternity inquiry
Bereaved families have welcomed the terms of reference published yesterday (Sep 28) of the Maternity Review of Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust (LTHT).
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on…
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Sir Gareth Southgate helps raise £23,000 for Yorkshire children’s hospice
Sir Gareth Southgate has helped raise more than £23,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice at a star-studded Yorkshire golf event.
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route over moorland
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the issues surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines on…
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North Wales Police search for mother after body of baby found in Bangor
The body of the newborn was found near Siliwen Road near the Menai Strait on Sunday.
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Disgraced snooker champion jailed for sexually abusing children
He subjected both his victims to abuse over a number of years
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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California court
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Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change
Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the backbone of the federal preschool program
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The Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the Leeds maternity scandal is a major step in the right direction
The fact that the release of the Terms of Reference for the inquiry into the Leeds maternity scandal has been welcomed by bereaved and harmed families shows it is a major step in the right direction.
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West Yorkshire family speaks out after baby’s shock leukaemia diagnosis
A FAMILY is raising awareness of childhood cancer after their baby was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia
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Mother and daughter duo promise to bring beloved County Durham pub back to life
A mother-and-daughter team has taken over a much-loved Chester-le-Street pub, promising to turn it into a community hub while preserving its…
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Horror as boy, 2, is trapped by car that ploughs into nursery school playground
Jayne James crashed her car through a wooden fence and nursery playground, pinning a two-year-old boy underneath her wheel
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Gisèle Pelicot’s daughter launches awareness campaign for potential victims of drugging and sexual assault
Campaign broadcast across France encourages people to come forward even if they have little to no memory of attack
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the problems surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines.
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Mum to open new North East play café to bring parents and children together
A County Durham mum is opening a play café where children can have fun while parents enjoy coffee and company.
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Multi-tasking mom seen juggling baby and snacks at Giants game defends husband
The mother in the video says she was just trying to do something nice for her husband, but now he’s being labeled a deadbeat
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Our Yorkshire Farm family welcome new pet arrivals after heartbreaking loss of dog
New four-legged additions are set to arrive at Ravenseat following the death of the Owen family's beloved dog Chalky.
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Harrogate pupils uncover school's past as Victorian hospital
Children at St Peter's CE Primary School in Harrogate have been exploring their classrooms' former life as hospital wards.
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Mum's anger over grouse shooting and snakes on council's school route
For Bilsdale mother-of-three Laura Seales, the problems surrounding North Yorkshire’s home-to-school transport policy are not simply about lines.
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York mum and son launch a clothing brand in memory of daughter who died aged 24
A York mother and son have launched an adaptable fashion brand- EmAble- in memory of their daughter and sister.
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Nearly £10k raised for family of 'murdered' Darlington care worker Leanne Park
Nearly £10,000 has been raised for the family of 'murdered' care worker, mum and grandmother Leanne Park.
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York mum and son launch a clothing brand in memory of daughter who died aged 24
A York mother and son have launched an adaptable fashion brand- EmAble- in memory of their daughter and sister.
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Lithium-ion battery fire killed Bootle mum and three children
Elisha Brabin, 36, and three of her children, died after a blaze at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.
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Cause of Merseyside fire that killed 'devoted' mother and three children revealed
The tragedy highlights some ‘very real risks’, authorities say
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Children sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese
The warning came after two children under the age of five in San Diego County became sick
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Three migrants, including a child, 'crushed to death' trying to cross English Channel
A 10-year-old child and two women lost their lives