Birmingham family's Christmas in hospital for poorly son
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
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Quiz: How Many School Assembly Hymns Do You Recall?
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
UK Christmas Toy Trends Through the Decades
Explore the iconic toys that defined UK Christmases from the 1950s to the 2000s. From timeless classics like Lego to digital crazes like Tamagotchi, discover the playthings that made festive magic.
Boy survives brain tumour after acid reflux misdiagnosis
Reggie Davison, 4, from West Yorkshire, beat a life-threatening medulloblastoma after initial symptoms were dismissed. Read his family's incredible story of survival and hope.
Solihull boy spends third Christmas in hospital fighting leukaemia
Marley Bourne from Solihull is spending Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital after a second relapse of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. His family shares their story of resilience and thanks the hospital charity for festive support.
David Walliams dropped by publisher over claims
HarperCollins will publish no new titles by David Walliams following allegations he harassed junior female employees. The children's author was reportedly unaware of an investigation. Read the full story.
Birmingham mum's labour after toddler's cancer diagnosis
A Birmingham mother went into labour just hours after learning her two-year-old had leukaemia. Now four, Connie is set to ring the bell ending treatment after joining a pioneering clinical trial. Read her family's inspiring story.
Boy, 8, raises £2k for brain tumour research in Santa run
Varden Callaghan, 8, from Bromley, completed the Santa in the City 5km run with his family after beating a brain tumour. They raised over £2,000 for Brain Tumour Research's vital Christmas appeal.
Girl beats cancer, supports local charity's Christmas appeal
An 11-year-old from Thundersley, now cancer-free after a rare sarcoma battle, stars in a local charity's Christmas campaign. Gold Geese supports families fighting childhood cancer in South East Essex. Donate to bring festive joy.
Bradford mum raises £1688 for young cancer charity
Karen Carr from Bradford raised £1,688.75 for Young Lives vs Cancer through an auction night, honouring her daughter Megan who died from cancer in 2017. Discover how you can support families facing childhood cancer.
Wirral Author Teaches Kids Recycling Through Books
Wirral author Andy Hickin sells 800+ children's books promoting recycling, backed by BAMA and WD-40. His school workshops and new football-themed book inspire eco-friendly habits in young readers.
Sugar Tax on Milkshakes and Lattes from 2028
The UK government will extend the sugar tax to pre-packaged milkshakes and milky coffees from January 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how this affects you.
Report: Quarter of UK children obese by 2035
Urgent action needed as new report warns 24% of children could be clinically obese by 2035, with rising inactivity threatening health and wellbeing.
Southport Author's Book Raises £2000 for Music Charity
Reverend Canon Dr Rod Garner's new book, 'Reappraisals: Lives less Ordinary', supports Liverpool Philharmonic's youth music education. Available now for £10.99.
Jimmy Perez Returns in Ann Cleeves' New Orkney Novel
Ann Cleeves resurrects DI Jimmy Perez in 'The Killing Stones', moving the beloved detective to Orkney. Discover the new chapter in this acclaimed crime series.
Author's Christmas book supports children's bereavement charity
Doncaster author Ric Hart is promoting his children's bereavement book this Christmas to raise thousands for the Children's Bereavement Centre in Newark. Discover his inspiring story of healing.
Kate Middleton's First Public Speech in Two Years
The Princess of Wales returns to public speaking, urging business leaders to invest in early childhood for a £45.5bn national benefit. Read her powerful message.
UKHSA: Measles twice as contagious as common cold
UK health officials issue urgent warning as measles cases rise. Parents urged to check children's MMR vaccine status to prevent serious illness.
Sara Cox's countryside life and farm tragedies
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox shares her rural upbringing and recent farm attacks affecting her father. Discover her countryside journey and current challenges.
Princess Kate to attend Future Workforce Summit
The Princess of Wales will attend the inaugural Future Workforce Summit in London, uniting business leaders to boost investment in early childhood development.
Sparkhill Childhood Art Exhibition in Birmingham
A new community exhibition showcasing artworks inspired by childhood in Sparkhill is now on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Free entry until 6 Jan 2026.
Dame Jilly Cooper's cause of death confirmed
The cause of Dame Jilly Cooper's death has been confirmed as an accidental head injury. Read the full details of the inquest and tributes from her family and Queen Camilla.
Homebuilder supports childhood cancer charity in Crewe
Leading Cheshire homebuilder Barratt Developments provides vital backing to local charity Hopes and Beams, supporting families affected by childhood cancer across Crewe and surrounding communities.
Lee Child: Birmingham Inspired Jack Reacher
Bestselling thriller author Lee Child shares how Birmingham's unique character directly shaped his iconic hero Jack Reacher in an exclusive interview ahead of his city visit.
Terrifying firework safety films that haunted generations
Relive the shocking public information films about fireworks that traumatised 70s, 80s and 90s kids with their graphic safety warnings and unforgettable imagery.
Young writer's marathon raises thousands for hospice
Eleanor Riddington, an inspirational 11-year-old from Surrey, has written an incredible 50,000 words in just one month, raising over £2,000 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice through her extraordinary literary efforts.
Mum slams children's centre for giving toddlers iPads
A concerned mother speaks out after discovering her local children's centre is replacing traditional play activities with screen time, raising questions about early childhood development.
Lee Child's Reacher Exhibition Comes to Birmingham
Birmingham's own literary giant Lee Child returns with a major exhibition exploring the creation of Jack Reacher and the city's influence on his iconic character. Discover never-before-seen manuscripts and personal artefacts.
Boy's allergy book inspired by sister's struggle
A remarkable 10-year-old from Hinckley has authored an inspiring children's book about food allergies, drawing from his personal experience watching his sister navigate life-threatening reactions.
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