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Edinburgh council emergency meeting on cancelled taxi outing

An emergency meeting has been convened by Edinburgh councillors in an effort to salvage a beloved annual taxi outing for children with serious illnesses, after this year’s event was cancelled due to a change in national ...

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UK online safety consultation ends with 80,000 responses

Bereaved parents who have lost children to harms linked to social media met with the Prime Minister on Tuesday, urging immediate government action to make online platforms safer for young people.

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Family’s Alton Towers Day Trip Costs Near £1,000

A family visit to the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire highlights the modern theme park experience, where a short getaway can deliver significant joy for children alongside a substantial financial outlay for parents.

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Paris aide on trial for alleged sexual assault of kids

A school aide in Paris went on trial Tuesday accused of sexually assaulting kindergarten pupils, marking the first public hearing since a wave of allegations of abuse against non-teaching staff emerged across the capital...

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UK medical bodies call social media a child health risk

Senior British medical experts have declared that social media poses a danger to children comparable to smoking, urging immediate government action to curb the harms of excessive screen time.

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13-year-old dies after being pulled from West Yorkshire dam

A 13-year-old boy has died after being pulled from a reservoir in West Yorkshire on a record-breakingly hot Bank Holiday Monday. The incident occurred at Leadbeater Dam, a popular beauty spot on Lumb Lane near Halifax.

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Vancouver final World Cup plan lets homeless stay overnight

The City of Vancouver has released a final human rights plan for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, confirming that people experiencing homelessness will retain the ability to shelter in city parks overnight.

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Toronto police release new photo in search for missing teen

Toronto police have released an updated photograph and launched a dedicated website as part of the search for a 14 year old girl who has been missing for eight days.

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Yoto Player gains popularity with screen-free audio for children

As parents increasingly grapple with the pervasive role of screens in childhood, a screen-free audio device is gaining popularity as an alternative that fosters engagement without visual overstimulation.

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Polytechnique graduate credits service dog Kopeck for success

A 27-year-old man is set to graduate from Montreal’s École Polytechnique with his mechanical engineering degree, an achievement made possible with the constant support of his service dog, who attended every class by his ...

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Second Day of Record Heat Triggers School Closures and Advisories

A second day of record-breaking early-season heat swept across the eastern United States on Wednesday, disrupting school schedules and prompting public health advisories as officials urged residents to take precautions.

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Colorado launches paid NICU leave for newborn parents

Colorado became the first U.S. state to offer paid leave specifically for parents of newborns in intensive care, a policy that takes effect as advocates push for similar protections at the federal level and in other stat...

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Alton Towers cuts day pass prices with advance online booking

Alton Towers is offering lower-priced access to the theme park for visitors who book day passes in advance, according to published pricing information for the Staffordshire Moorlands attraction.

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