Childcare centre closed after 12 years of breaches
A Sydney childcare centre has been permanently closed after failing to meet safety standards for over a decade. Discover the details of the NSW crackdown.
A Sydney childcare centre has been permanently closed after failing to meet safety standards for over a decade. Discover the details of the NSW crackdown.
New York City announces a plan for free universal childcare for two-year-olds, sparking debate on what a true 'pro-family' agenda looks like. Could this be a model for others?
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveil a plan for free universal childcare for two-year-olds. Could this be the model for a real pro-family agenda?
Jose Sibi, 46, admitted rape and attempted rape on Teesside. The judge ordered automatic deportation after he serves two-thirds of his six-year sentence. Read the full court report.
Jose Sibi, 46, will be deported after serving two-thirds of a six-year sentence for rape and attempted rape. His victim says she lives 'in fear'. Read the full court details.
The Trump administration has frozen $10bn in social funds for five US states, threatening childcare for hundreds of thousands. Experts warn of a looming disaster for low-income families.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce a landmark free childcare initiative for two-year-olds in New York City, aiming to ease the burden on working families. Read the full details.
A Scottish firefighter has been sentenced to over five years in prison for a series of stalking and sexual assaults. Read the full details of the disturbing case.
Queensland's public child sex offender register, 'Daniel's Law', goes live with huge public interest. Experts warn of flaws and call for a national UK-style scheme. Read the full analysis.
Families can enjoy a free day out at National Trust sites worth £50. Get your voucher from the Mirror between 10-18 Jan 2026. Explore heritage and nature for free!
The Trump administration has frozen a key childcare subsidy program, leaving millions of low-income families in limbo. Discover the impact and political fallout of this major policy shift.
A Minnesota daycare manager's expensive eyewear at a burglary press conference draws scrutiny amid a major Somali-linked fraud probe. Discover the clash over funding, language, and community support.
A Minneapolis daycare manager faced scrutiny over $2,500 glasses while reporting a break-in, amid a wider scandal over alleged fraud in taxpayer-funded childcare centres. Read the full story.
Former President Trump and Vice President Walz clash over halted childcare funding in Ilhan Omar's Minnesota district. Discover the political fallout and impact on families.
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
The Loch Ness Monster was reportedly seen five times in 2025, adding to the 1,165 official sightings. Read the eyewitness accounts and explore the enduring mystery of Nessie.
Finlay Morrice, 32, paid a 13-year-old girl £500 for explicit photos before threatening to share them. He has pleaded guilty to multiple charges and awaits sentencing. Read the full story.
Police are urgently searching for Darren Inkpen, a sex offender who breached his release conditions by failing to register an address. He has links to Kent and Sussex. Call 101 with info.
Joe Russell, 47, celebrates a decade of life after a lifesaving lung transplant for cystic fibrosis. He urges people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register as 8,000 Brits wait.
The Government urges UK families to apply for expanded funded childcare before 1 January. Over 500,000 parents could save £2,500 per child. Check eligibility now.
The UK government urges parents to apply for funded childcare by January 1. Eligible families could save thousands, but awareness gaps risk leaving many behind.
Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Joseph McCabe, 40, sexually assaulted four Jet2 cabin crew, forcing a flight from Edinburgh to Tenerife to divert. He has been jailed for 46 weeks and placed on the sex offenders register.
PM Anthony Albanese announces sweeping gun law reforms and a major buyback scheme following the Bondi terror attack, aiming to restore community safety and tackle a patchwork of state laws.
Suspected Bondi gunman Naveed Akram was interviewed by anti-terror police years before the attack. ASIO had monitored him, but deemed him no ongoing risk. Read the full investigation.
A 16-year-old boy with leukaemia gets a 'perfect Christmas gift' as a stem cell donor is found following a Mirror and DKMS appeal. Over 1,700 people registered to help.
A homeless Nigerian migrant has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for exposing himself and pursuing a woman with a bottle in a Surrey village. Read the full court details.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
Gary Williams, 45, was found with hundreds of child abuse and necrophilia images. He received a suspended sentence at Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full details.