FOR years, twin boys Arthur and Bernardo had been inseparable, but had never seen each other’s faces until a year ago. The five-year-olds were born conjoined by the head, meaning their brains fused and they were unable to look at each other – with surgeons claiming it would be “impossible” to separate them. 8 The … Read more
MUM-of-two Jo Myles was saved by swimming – after a shock breast cancer diagnosis. The Edinburgh 50-year-old went through really dark periods as she waited for test results and treatment. But starting cold water swimming in the freezing waters off Edinburgh changed her outlook. 2 Swimming has changed Jo’s life for the better 2 She’s … Read more
AS I whizzed down the flumes and sung a long to the shows during my family’s festive Butlin’s break this month, I realised it was 40 years since I first started visiting the nation’s best-loved holiday parks. And over that time, I think what’s on offer has only got better, with so much more to … Read more
MINISTERS have been accused of delaying plans to ban under-18s from marrying — while boasting about protecting children’s rights. Campaigners blasted Nats for shelving moves to safeguard vulnerable young Scots until next summer. 2 Currently Scots aged 16 or 17 can marry without parental consentCredit: Getty 2 Natasha Rattu of charity Karma Nirvana attacked the … Read more
A MUM has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her five-month-old baby after she was found in a “serious condition” in a park. The infant was found in a pram within Woodhouse Moor park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, at around 5.44pm on Wednesday. 1 The tot was found dead in a pram within a park … Read more
IF you’re a parent who’s ever struggled to entertain a child on a long train journey in the UK, you might want to read about the family-friendly train launching in February. Passengers will be able to board the half-term attraction in Pickering, before going on a family-friendly trip to Grosmont. 2 The green locomotive rose … Read more
TEACHER has ruined Christmas for a class full of kids after she claimed Santa was not real. Year Six pupils, aged ten and 11, were making Christmas cards when the supply tutor made the comment. 1 A supply teacher at Hill View Primary School ruined Christmas by claiming Santa is not realCredit: BNPS The youngsters … Read more
SAVVY families are taking advantage of kids going back to school later in January by booking a cheeky New Year getaway. With the new term for many starting on January 8, one travel agent has seen a 101 per cent rise in family bookings compared to last year. 1 Zoe Harris of On The Beach … Read more
THE adoptive mum of a boy abused so badly his legs were amputated has hit out after her proposal for a child cruelty register was rejected. Paula Hudgell, 56, has been fighting for a system to monitor monsters who hurt kids. 1 Paula Hudgell adopted son Tony after he was horrifically beaten by his birth … Read more
AN ICONIC Glasgow market is set for a major shake-up when it is transformed into a Christmas-style street market this month. The major street and indoor market in the city’s east end will celebrate the festive period with a Krampus experience. 3 The famous market is known for transforming to celebrate important events throughout the … Read more
