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Parents' smoking ages teenagers biologically

Shocking new research shows teenagers with smoking parents age faster biologically, facing increased risk of cancer and heart disease regardless of their own habits.

Mother jailed for son's truancy released from prison

Rebecca Butterfield, the mother infamously imprisoned for her son's persistent truancy, has been released from HMP Styal. Her case ignited a national debate on the criminalisation of parents and the education system's failings.

Record 130 children suspended daily for drugs and smoking

Shocking new figures reveal an unprecedented surge in school suspensions and expulsions linked to substance abuse, with a record 130 children suspended in just one day. Experts warn of a growing behavioural crisis in England's classrooms.

Meta Uses Schoolgirls' Photos in Ads Without Consent

Parents are in uproar after discovering Meta used their daughters' images, scraped from Facebook, in personalised advertisements without permission, raising serious child safety and data privacy concerns.

Florida Bans TikTok for Children Under 14

Florida enacts one of America's strictest social media laws, prohibiting children under 14 from using platforms like TikTok and Instagram, mandating age verification, and allowing account deletion.

Dad's typo nightmare: £1,500 phone bill from son's error

A father from Weston-super-Mare faced instant financial horror after his son's innocent typo on a phone upgrade spiralled into a staggering £1,500 bill. This cautionary tale reveals the shocking cost of a simple mistake and the fight to get the money back

Owen Cooper's Emmy celebration with parents goes viral

In a heartwarming twist to awards season, 19-year-old British actor Owen Cooper celebrated his groundbreaking Emmy victory not at a glitzy afterparty, but sharing a quiet moment with his parents in a smoking area, sparking a viral sensation about family v

Smoking kills 8 million people a year, report reveals

A landmark global health report exposes the devastating toll of smoking, with 8 million deaths per year and a profound impact on both smokers and those exposed to second-hand smoke. Experts are calling for urgent government action.

Mum's agony after boy's 'cheap' school shoes remark

A mother's heartache after her son publicly declared his 'cheap' school shoes were from Asda ignites a fierce online discussion about bullying, budgeting, and the immense social pressures faced by parents.

Mum Defends Child-Free Holiday After Two Months

A UK mother sparks online debate after justifying her decision to take a solo holiday without her children just two months into motherhood, arguing for the necessity of parental self-care and mental health breaks.

Pete Wicks' Cosy NTA Moment With Mystery Brunette

TOWIE's Pete Wicks was seen in an intimate moment with an unidentified brunette in the smoking area at the National Television Awards, just weeks after his split from Love Island's Maura Higgins. The reality star later admitted he's 'open to love' in a ca

Hospital froze 4-year-old's body without mother's consent

A grieving mother was forced to wait five days to hold her four-year-old daughter after a hospital froze the child's body without parental permission. The heartbroken family demands answers from NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust.

Parents face £2,500 fines for school holiday absences

Strict new government regulations empower headteachers to issue hefty fines and pursue legal action against parents taking children out of school without permission, with penalties reaching up to £2,500 per child.

Spain's Beach Smoking Ban: New Rules for Tourists

Holidaymakers heading to Spain face strict new anti-smoking laws. Discover how the ban on smoking and vaping on beaches could affect your next trip and the hefty fines for those who break the rules.

Hong Kong's Landmark IVF Ruling for Same-Sex Parents

In a groundbreaking decision, Hong Kong's top court grants parental rights to a non-biological mother in a same-sex couple, setting a new precedent for LGBTQ+ families in the region after a four-year legal battle.

School fines mum £120 for son's Egypt term-time holiday

A mother from Bury is outraged after her son's school issued a £120 fine for a family holiday to Egypt during term time. The school's 'zero tolerance' policy on absences has sparked a fierce debate on parental rights and educational authority.

British boy abducted to Poland returns home after 5 years

A British boy, at the centre of an international abduction case, has been safely returned to the UK after his mother took him to Poland without consent. The emotional reunion marks the end of a gruelling five-year legal battle fought by his desperate fath

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