FOR many parents across the country the school holidays pose major financial strains. In fact, a recent survey revealed one in five families feel stressed during these periods. 3 The Royal Botanical Garden is free for families 3 The Edinburgh destination comes out on top But new research has picked out the best free activities … Read more
SOARING numbers of online criminals are tricking teens into sending them nude photos before blackmailing them. Parents and teachers are being urged to warn children after reported cases of “sextortion” jumped from 10,731 in 2022 to 26,718 last year. 2 Soaring numbers of online criminals are tricking teens into sending them nude photos before blackmailing … Read more
A MUM has revealed the perfect trick for flying with young kids and how to get them to sleep on a plane. Whether you have a long-haul international flight or just a short journey, getting in that much-needed rest can be a real challenge when travelling with young one’s. 1 Adorable little toddler girl traveling … Read more
I’M not sure who’s wearing the biggest grin, my husband Andy or our kids Poppy, five, and Raffy, two, as we ride the miniature steam railway through Exbury Gardens. But this quintessential British break is proving to be a winner. 5 We took the miniature steam railway through Exbury Gardens in the New ForestCredit: Instagram/Albero, … Read more
ALMOST a quarter of 5 to 7-year-olds now have a smartphone according to shock new findings by Ofcom. The watchdog warned that infant school kids are increasingly online and going unsupervised. 2 Young children spending more time on social mediaCredit: Getty 2 Many are going on social apps without supervisionCredit: Getty Social media usage has … Read more
FED-UP residents of a cut-off housing estate fear the closure of their local community centre could prove its death knell, leaving kids to roam the streets “terrorising the place”. The 3,000 people of Gamesley already have very limited resources, with the local pubs and cafes long shuttered, and council cost-cutting further stripping away services like … Read more
A MAP has shown Blighty’s most vape-riddled towns, after a huge study revealed the “vape capital” of the country. The soon-to-be banned smoking devices are used by children as young as 12 who’ve become addicted to the brightly coloured vape pens. 2 Blackburn in Lincolnshire proved to have the most vape stores per 100,000 peopleCredit: … Read more
A TRANS Scout leader has been suspended after allegedly sharing hardcore porn and drugs promotions on social media. Gabby Josephine Smith, 41, faces a probe over tweets showing hundreds of explicit videos, erotic pictures of young men and cannabis products. 2 Smith is currently banned from the group while he is being probed 2 The … Read more
A SCOTS teen has told of being at the mercy of a crime gang and fears being murdered by speaking out about his ordeal. The youngster says he was drawn into a world of drugs and violence as the mystery hoods took control of his life. 3 A Scots teen has spoken out about being … Read more
WONDERING how to entertain the kids this Easter? It’s not too late to bag a bargain break somewhere a little brighter than the UK. 4 Morocco is an attractive destination for adventure seekersCredit: Shutterstock There are some great destinations – Sophie Swietochowski picks out some of the best . . . ACTION-PACKED MOROCCO IF you’re adventurous and want … Read more
