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Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Younger motorists are increasingly choosing older vehicles as insurance and ownership costs continue to rise

Today's young drivers are ditching modern cars for cheaper classics

1,000 children aged 6-12 would eat three ice creams a day on holiday

The top 10 things kids would do on holiday if they were in charge

Parents say that things like shape sorters and car garages do not hold their childrens' lasting interest.

From teddies to instruments - toys that lose kids’ attention fastest

Children take part in trying to guess adults' age based on the activities they enjoy

Kids reveal the top 10 signs you're getting old

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

Parents' top school uniform confessions include colouring in their children's scuffed school shoes with markers and blow-drying damp uniforms minutes before the school run.

Parents use markers and blow-dryers to keep uniforms looking fresh

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

Move over Gen Z - young Brits are more Gen T, after research found they would turn to a cuppa over an alcoholic drink when stressed out.

Gen Z turn to tea when stressed over an alcoholic drink

Students and partner organisations at the National Justice Museum

Youngsters among thousands taught choices have consequences
More than 40,000 young people have now been taught the risks of carrying knives at transformative workshops held at the National Justice Museum in Nottinghamshire.
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EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crew

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Flo Topham (L) and Camille Porhel, who play for York Railway Institute (YRI) AFC u12s Girls, have launched a campaign defending their right to have short hair, after they were accused of being boys during a game.

We were accused of cheating at football...because we have short hair

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outside

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

A caretaker dressed as the Grinch has been "arrested" by police - in a stunt to give nursery kids ''closure'' after a break-in.

Heartwarming moment police 'arrest' grinch after nursery break-in

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Mice pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are just some of the few things Gen Z are turning their back on this Christmas

Gen Z are turning their back on Christmas traditional favourites

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial advice

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice

Binky Felstead encourages families to embrace the mud this half term as she's spotted going down a 2.5m high mudslide, created by Bosch at Mudchute Farm.

How Made in Chelsea's Binky is 'embracing' the mud this half term

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

These cottages are the perfect places for a festive family get-together

Six idyllic cottages in Yorkshire perfect for a Christmas getaway

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What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than' TikTok trend?

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A rainbow and a daddy - youngsters at a Nottinghamshire nursery share their ambi...

Our picks of the top baby and toddler products to keep your little one cool in hot weather

Summer essentials to keep your baby or toddler cool in hot weather

School hosts party to cheer on ENGLAND at the Euros

School hosts party to cheer on England at the Euros

Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White's

Video: Kids can eat free or for £1 in summer holidays at these places

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelm

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

The Bulwell Bogs water park is now open for the summer. Photo: Submitted

Bulwell Bogs water park now open for summer season
A free-to-use water park in Bulwell is now open for the summer.
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The top 30 activities kids most want to try

Video reveals gender stereotyping is still rife in children

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

CBeebies man Andy Day was one of the star turns at this year's event

In pictures: Family fun with CBeebies favourites at the Gloworm Festival

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmas

John Lewis top 10 retro toys to make a comeback for Christmas 2023

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

A leaking ceiling brought an early end to a girls football presentation evening at the Engine Rooms in Hucknall. Photo: Google

Leaking ceiling wrecks Hucknall girls football presentation night

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France

Breaking Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Breaking Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

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Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Aldi Prime hydration drink deal: Craze continues as supermarket stocks drink by YouTube stars KSI & Logan Paul

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal

NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve

Freya Skye is representing the UK at Junior Eurovision song contest in Armenia this weekend

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch

Young people are determined to find a job they enjoy – as over a quarter believe... Richard Jenkins

The Bulwell Bogs water park and paddling pool is now open

Bulwell Bogs water park and paddling pool is now open for the summer

Children ready for an Easter egg hunt (photo: adobe)

9 ways how to outfox children With an Easter egg hunt!

The great outdoors presents almost endless possibilities to hide Easter eggs from children this season

Top 10 hiding places for you children's Easter egg hunt

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

Pupils at Butler's Hill School supported the firefighters' food bank appeal

Hucknall school pupils help support firefighters' Christmas food bank campaign

Grandparents read stories to the children

Youngsters love story time with grandparents at Linby nursery

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab

Giant hogweed is toxic and can burn the skin.

Hucknall parents warned over toxic giant hogweed plant that causes skin burns

The Rule of Six will be reintroduced in March, but children under five won't count towards the limit (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The rule of six is coming back in March - but does it include children?

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