More than half of all parents are happy to leave their 11 year old child at home alone, a survey has found. The research, undertaken by Childcare.co.uk, also shows that parents are happy for 12 year old children to babysit their younger siblings. Some parents added that they would be happy for children as young […]

The UK will become the first country in the world to bring in age verification for all online pornography when the controversial measures come into force on 15 July. From that date, commercial providers of online pornography will be required by law to carry out robust age verification checks on users, to ensure that they […]

It’s not unusual for musicians to attend university, but more often than not art college is the destination with the luckier ones turning their hobby into gainful employment. Less normal is finding a popular musician working in education, and for Doctor Matt Brennan, combining the two is some sort of holy grail. “Some days it’s […]

Experts have said that the hay fever season will begin three weeks earlier this year than it has done previously. Hay fever sufferers have been warned to stay inside as a so-called ‘pollen bomb’ descends on the UK that could cause potentially life-threatening asthma attacks. Hay fever season’s early arrival is all down to the […]

Burger King is dedicating today (17 April) to the classic Whopper burger – serving nothing else and giving some lucky customers the burgers for free. Whopper Wednesday The fast food chain will only be serving their signature Whopper today in a bid to try to remind customers of the classic burger. For those who try […]

It’s almost that time of year when pupils in Year 6 will fill exam halls across England for their dreaded SATs exams. While many of you will no doubt act as the supportive parent or observe from afar, we think it’s time you experience what these 10 and 11 year old children are about to […]

Almost every adult in the UK could be in line for a £300 payout from Mastercard if legal action against the company is successful. A £14 billion damages claim is being brought against the company on behalf of millions of consumers, having been revived by the Court of Appeal in a surprise court ruling. Former […]

by Joel Lamy Video footage has emerged showing a private enforcement officer who allegedly threatened children with an £80 fine after complaining they were protesting “too loudly”. Pupils as young as Year 8 were allegedly told by an enforcement officer from Kingdom Services Group last Friday that their protest about climate change was “anti-social behaviour” […]

Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Although it can affect anyone, it is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults. But what causes meningitis and what are the common signs and symptoms? What is meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes […]