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Parents

The property was bought by Gifford’s parents in 1921.

Woman sells her childhood home bought 102 years ago for £200

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show
Martin Lewis pictured on set of The Martin Lewis Money Show

Martin Lewis issues “unpleasant” warning to couples who live together

A protest outside the Scottish Parliament by campaigners concerned about its transgender legislation (Picture: Rebecca McCurdy/PA)
A protest outside the Scottish Parliament by campaigners concerned about its transgender legislation (Picture: Rebecca McCurdy/PA)

Parents concerned about girls identifying as male have right to free speech

Virgin Media O2 has installed a new interactive children’s playground in central London
Virgin Media O2 has installed a new interactive children’s playground in central London

First-of-its-kind futuristic children’s playground opens in UK

Protests in Iran and across the world broke out after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of Iran's 'morality police' (Picture: Safin Hamed/AFP via Getty Images)
Protests in Iran and across the world broke out after 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died while in the custody of Iran's 'morality police' (Picture: Safin Hamed/AFP via Getty Images)

Are Iran's mullahs gassing schoolgirls in revenge for protests?

Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance rates are set to increase with the new financial year in April.
Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance rates are set to increase with the new financial year in April.

Child Benefit payment is set to increase in April - here’s by how much

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison launches new Parent Club campaign

Parents in Aberdeenshire urged to seek help with employment

A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

MI5 director apologises for not stopping Manchester Arena attack

 Emergency services arrive  close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)
 Emergency services arrive  close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

MI5 missed ‘significant chance’ to stop Manchester Arena attack

'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire
'The new deputy chairman of the Conservative Party, Lee Anderson is wrong to believe that charities supporting asylum seekers in Calais are involved in a multimillion-pound industry'. PIC: UK Parliament/PA Wire

Lee Anderson: ‘myth’ those on Universal credit are in poverty

Over 40 million people living in the UK were targeted by scammers in the first half of 2022, with this number expected to have risen further as the cost of living crisis deepens.
Over 40 million people living in the UK were targeted by scammers in the first half of 2022, with this number expected to have risen further as the cost of living crisis deepens.

Six scams to be aware of at the moment - including the ‘hi mum’ text

A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.
A new study show that video games are not harmful to children’s brain development.

New study finds video games are not harmful to children’s brains

World Book Day 2023 is coming - everything you need to know

Credit: SWNS
Credit: SWNS

Footballer dies of flesh-eating virus diagnosed as tonsillitis by NHS

Sainsbury’s is stocking Prime Energy drinks from today
Sainsbury’s is stocking Prime Energy drinks from today

Shoppers queue outside Sainsbury’s stores for Prime Energy drink

Vision of the future: St George’s School pupils in Edinburgh are given the freedom “to be the kind of student they want to be”. Image: St George's School
Vision of the future: St George’s School pupils in Edinburgh are given the freedom “to be the kind of student they want to be”. Image: St George's School

Ad Feature Independent Schools: Viewing every opportunity

Instagram star The Lunchbox Mama has revealed a series of packed lunch ideas that will feed kids for a week – all for under a fiver.
Instagram star The Lunchbox Mama has revealed a series of packed lunch ideas that will feed kids for a week – all for under a fiver.

Mum shares savvy packed lunch ideas that feed kids for a week

Top 10 pieces of career advice parents wish they were given when they were young

Young adults are being forced to reutrn to childhomes due to the cost of living crisis
Young adults are being forced to reutrn to childhomes due to the cost of living crisis

One in five move back in with parents amid cost of living crisis

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break
Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

Dancing lemur: Chester Zoo breeds critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka for the first time in Europe
Dancing lemur: Chester Zoo breeds critically endangered Coquerel’s sifaka for the first time in Europe

Baby Coquerel’s sifaka nicknamed ‘dancing lemur’ born in Chester Zoo

Morrisons is letting kids eat free in its cafes during February half term
Morrisons is letting kids eat free in its cafes during February half term

Restaurants where kids can eat for free during February half term

Sam Smith performs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in December (Picture: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Sam Smith performs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia in December (Picture: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Sam Smith is hurting no one but has become a target of culture war bigotry

(L-R) The abandoned house being searched by the River Wyre, close to where Nicola Bulley went missing. Nicola is pictured on the right.
(L-R) The abandoned house being searched by the River Wyre, close to where Nicola Bulley went missing. Nicola is pictured on the right.

Where is Nicola Bulley? Full timeline of events in mum’s disappearance

 Molly-Mae Hague  and Tommy Fury (Getty)
 Molly-Mae Hague  and Tommy Fury (Getty)

Wayne Lineker criticised for comment over Tommy & Molly-Mae’s baby

Top 10 most popular designer baby names in the world revealed including Chanel and Diesel, according to latest research.
Top 10 most popular designer baby names in the world revealed including Chanel and Diesel, according to latest research.

Top 10 most popular designer baby names revealed

 Molly-Mae Hague  and Tommy Fury (Getty)
 Molly-Mae Hague  and Tommy Fury (Getty)

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury kept baby’s arrival secret for a week

Baby bag contents have changed over the last 30 years – as parents of today are ...

King Charles may award Princess Charlotte unique Royal title

How Danny Dyer reacted to Dani Dyer’s twin pregnancy news

People light candles at a memorial outside the nightclub Colectiv in Bucharest in 2015, after a fire broke out, ultimately killing 64 people.
People light candles at a memorial outside the nightclub Colectiv in Bucharest in 2015, after a fire broke out, ultimately killing 64 people.

Why Ukrainian corruption sounds very familiar to me

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs
Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

The Romance Retreat ITV: What is new Love Island spin-off show for middle aged single parents? - How to apply
The Romance Retreat ITV: What is new Love Island spin-off show for middle aged single parents? - How to apply

The Romance Retreat ITV: Applications open for Love Island spin-off

Primark has launched a premature baby collection with affordable items for parents
Primark has launched a premature baby collection with affordable items for parents

Primark launches premature baby range with £4 items

Two UK schools ban pupils from any physical contact including holding hands, hugging to ensure ‘safety’
Two UK schools ban pupils from any physical contact including holding hands, hugging to ensure ‘safety’

Two UK schools ban pupils from physical contact

Sir Francis Drake Primary School will soon have a new name (Pic: Google Maps)
Sir Francis Drake Primary School will soon have a new name (Pic: Google Maps)

England school changes name over links to slave trade

Teachers strike in Scotland. Primary school teachers in the EIS and NASUWT unions are do to take the action as part of a dispute over pay.
Teachers strike in Scotland. Primary school teachers in the EIS and NASUWT unions are do to take the action as part of a dispute over pay.

Last-ditch talks to take place in bid to avoid teacher strikes

Katie Piper attends the National Television Awards 2022 at The OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Katie Piper attends the National Television Awards 2022 at The OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

ITV’s Loose Women hit with complaints over ‘toxic’ goth baby comments

Wednesday season 2 may not return to Netflix - here’s why

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.
Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents
The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

Surrey Police has released a guide to help parents understand the meaning of some emojis
Surrey Police has released a guide to help parents understand the meaning of some emojis

Police guide for parents: emojis hidden meaning including sex & drugs

Diversity star Ashley Banjo announces split with wife Francesca Abbott

Will Powell at The Crown premiere.
Will Powell at The Crown premiere.

How Prince Harry child actor in Netflix drama The Crown beat leukaemia

Whether is a river, pond, canal or reservoir – frozen water should be avoided.
Whether is a river, pond, canal or reservoir – frozen water should be avoided.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issue safety advice around frozen water during ...

Rescue teams searching the freezing lake in Solihull for survivors.
Rescue teams searching the freezing lake in Solihull for survivors.

Solihull lake tragedy sparks urgent warning to youngsters this winter

A snow and ice warning is in place in parts of the UK.
A snow and ice warning is in place in parts of the UK.

Public urged to stay away from frozen water as cold snap continues

Boys playing in a soccer match. Picture: Getty Images
Boys playing in a soccer match. Picture: Getty Images

Parents reducing children’s hobbies due to rising energy bills, study suggests

Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children
Parents in Lancashire are being urged to be vigilant for symptoms of Strep A in children

Strep A map reveals UK regions worst hit by scarlet fever outbreak

Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Alder Hey Children's Hospital

4-year-old with Strep A in ICU after being taken off ventilator

Kellands School Nursery was given four ‘weak’ ratings by the Care Inspectorate.
Kellands School Nursery was given four ‘weak’ ratings by the Care Inspectorate.

Inverurie nursery handed 'weak' rating by Care Inspectorate

Liam McArthur signs a pledge card in support of his Assisted Dying Bill at the Scottish Parliament
Liam McArthur signs a pledge card in support of his Assisted Dying Bill at the Scottish Parliament

Readers' Letters: Assisted Suicide Bill is the Trojan Horse for euthanasia in Sc...

Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)
Crates of food at a Trussell Trust food bank (Photo: Trussell Trust)

National World launch Trussell Trust winter fundraiser

Both sides must be willing to compromise in pay disputes

Parents are giving modern rewards to their children for doing chores – with trad...

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David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.
Former prime minister Boris Johnson refused to answer questions about his evidence on Tuesday morning.

Boris Johnson admits misleading Commons, but insists innocent mistake

Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic
Nicola Sturgeon will be told to provide evidence to the inquiry looking into the response to the coronavirus pandemic

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

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