9 tips for buying toys this Christmas – and the worst for keeping kids engaged

Parents have revealed the toys which hold their child’s attention the least – including teddies and musical instruments.

UK families warned as teen coughs up 'pints' of blood after trying to 'fit in'

Jayden Richardson, 17, suffered serious lung damage and coughed up "pint-loads" of blood

'Bargain' Aldi £10 ribbon decoration 'makes front of home look so classy'

The retailer is stocking a ‘classy’ new accessory that shoppers want for the Christmas season

Woman praised for 'sweet' act she does every day for 100-year-old neighbour

A woman shared the sweet thing she does every single day for her neighbour who is 100 years old, and…

UK households risk £50k fine if Halloween pumpkins aren't disposed of correctly

People risk being fined between £400 and £1,000, or more, if they don’t dispose of their pumpkins responsibly

Full list of Netflix-inspired baby names for 2025 girls and boys

From Stranger Things to Breaking Bad, parents are turning to their TV for inspiration

Woman furious about what her husband did while she was having a nap

The mother said she found cooking large meals for herself, her husband, and their children "draining", and had decided to…

'Bargain' as Boots reduces £70 perfume to £28 'perfect for husbands and dads'

Shoppers can get the 100ml bottle of designer perfume for less ahead of Christmas

Toddler draws painting but mum is left in stitches after learning what it is

Mum-of-two Elizabeth Milligan was left in stitches after her daughter revealed what she had ‘painted’ for her and others couldn’t…

Mum's dilemma after realising baby's initials spell out 'bad' word

The parent turned to social media for advice after she noticed the problem