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Family discovers holiday photo in Czech ad
Danielle Smith's family holiday photo was taken from her website and used in a poster for a Czech food store.
Danielle Smith's family holiday photo was taken from her website and used in a poster for a Czech food store.
Nursery worker charged with sexual assault
Plymouth nursery worker in court on paedophilia and sexual assault charges.
Plymouth nursery worker in court on paedophilia and sexual assault charges.
Nursery woman arrested in child porn probe
Plymouth nursery worker, 39, arrested in connection with distribution of indecent images of children.
Plymouth nursery worker, 39, arrested in connection with distribution of indecent images of children.
UK parents concerned they are losing control of their kids online
More than half of all parents admit to not knowing who their kids are talking to.
More than half of all parents admit to not knowing who their kids are talking to.
Madeleine McCann is alive, says hunt detective
Former case detective believes Madeleine was snatched to order for someone who would love her.
Former case detective believes Madeleine was snatched to order for someone who would love her.
Free childcare for Training and Learning for Work scheme
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has announced a £75m-backed scheme to provide free childcare for parents on teh Training and Learning for Work programme.
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has announced a £75m-backed scheme to provide free childcare for parents on teh Training and Learning for Work programme.
Cow & Gate reacts to junk food warning
Cow & Gate is discontinuing a biscuits range for babies after they were found to contain hydrogenated fat.
Cow & Gate is discontinuing a biscuits range for babies after they were found to contain hydrogenated fat.
Apprentice star lends hand to breastfeeding awareness
Saira Khan signs up as breastfeeding ambassador for the NCT.
Saira Khan signs up as breastfeeding ambassador for the NCT.
Family courts opened to the Press
Media granted access to family courts, but reporting restrictions still apply.
Media granted access to family courts, but reporting restrictions still apply.
Today's children are happy after all
Two surveys show children are happy with their lives, countering previous doom and gloom surveys.
Two surveys show children are happy with their lives, countering previous doom and gloom surveys.
Porn makes girls self-conscious, says survey
...but half of those who access it online say they have done so intentionally.
...but half of those who access it online say they have done so intentionally.
Risk to babies’ IQ could be minimised with counselling, says epilepsy charity
Study shows link between lowered IQ and anti-epilepsy drugs taken in pregnancy.
Study shows link between lowered IQ and anti-epilepsy drugs taken in pregnancy.
NHS can't cope with likely increase in home births
The NHS is unable to meet the Government's promise for all mothers to give birth where they like.
The NHS is unable to meet the Government's promise for all mothers to give birth where they like.
New vaccine for pneumococcal meningitis
Meningitis Research Foundation welcomes approval of new vaccine that widens protection.
Meningitis Research Foundation welcomes approval of new vaccine that widens protection.
CofE care home linked to babies born with birth defects
Girls who were sedated in a care home run by the Church of England in the 70s and 80s may be at risk of having children with birth defects.
Girls who were sedated in a care home run by the Church of England in the 70s and 80s may be at risk of having children with birth defects.
Mum pleads guilty to killing her sons
Prosecution accepts guilt plea of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Prosecution accepts guilt plea of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Sisters give families the happiness factor
People who grow up with no sisters are more likely to grow up distressed, says research.
People who grow up with no sisters are more likely to grow up distressed, says research.
Fink teenage edition encourages sex and drugs talk
A teenage version of Fink is encouraging teenagers to open up about sex, drugs and relationships.
A teenage version of Fink is encouraging teenagers to open up about sex, drugs and relationships.
Independent midwives form new organisation
The former Independent Midwives Association has become Independent Midwives UK.
The former Independent Midwives Association has become Independent Midwives UK.
Baby dies after parents are refused right to sustain his life
The attempted High Court appeal was against an earlier ruling that it was in the boy's best interests to withdraw "life-sustaining treatment".
The attempted High Court appeal was against an earlier ruling that it was in the boy's best interests to withdraw "life-sustaining treatment".
Celebs criticised for fast food adverts
The Food Commissions has criticised celebs for promoting "high fat" foods.
The Food Commissions has criticised celebs for promoting "high fat" foods.
Kylie debuts with The Wiggles in Nick Jr world TV premiere
In a change of direction from her pop roots, Kylie will be joining The Wiggles to sing the classic 1969 ska song Monkey Man.
In a change of direction from her pop roots, Kylie will be joining The Wiggles to sing the classic 1969 ska song Monkey Man.
New advice for the treatment of cough and colds in children
Use of medicines should be reduced for children under six, says pharmaceutical group.
Use of medicines should be reduced for children under six, says pharmaceutical group.
Mum jailed for not sending her daughter to school
The local authorities had warned Lisa Walker and tried to help her, but her only excuse was that "some mornings she won't get up".
The local authorities had warned Lisa Walker and tried to help her, but her only excuse was that "some mornings she won't get up".
Sporting legends set to inspire children to get active
Super Schools provides a unique programme of activity for schools across England and Wales by taking Olympic and Commonwealth athletes into schools.
Super Schools provides a unique programme of activity for schools across England and Wales by taking Olympic and Commonwealth athletes into schools.
Recession-hit ex-partners 'can apply to reduce maintenance'
Ex-spouses facing a loss of bonuses, redundancy or salary reduction will be entitled to have their maintenance payments reduced, according to law firm DWF.
Ex-spouses facing a loss of bonuses, redundancy or salary reduction will be entitled to have their maintenance payments reduced, according to law firm DWF.
