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Mum banned from using baby name she wanted as it's 'against the law'
Parenting
A new mum has been left fuming after hospital staff told her she couldn't use her chosen baby name because it didn't 'meet system requirements' - but social media users think the hospital did her a favour
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Term-time holiday rules now in force mean parents face £640 fines
Your Money
Many parents are unaware the rules have changed as 459,000 fines were issued in the last academic year
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Devon mum does same Aldi shop 18 months apart and is floored by price difference
Aldi
A Devon-based mum was batch cooking meals ahead and decided to redo the same Aldi meal prep shop she had done 18 months earlier and was left baffled by the difference in price
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HMRC sending letters to 1.5m parents set to lose Child Benefits on August 31
HMRC
If you think you should keep the benefits you need to take action
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Duncan James says there is one problem living with your mum at 48
Parenting
Duncan has also opened up on the friend he still misses
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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty exposes cruel abuse she's had over private family choice
Parenting
Naga Munchetty, who has worked for the BBC since 2008 and lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, James Haggar, has shed light on a private choice she made with her partner
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Supernanny Jo Frost urges parents to 'act now' to prevent 'health crisis'
Parenting
Parenting expert Jo Frost has issued an urgent warning about protecting children from a 'public health crisis' just months after backing a social media ban for under-16s
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'Keep Easter egg packaging' for 'fun' game that kids will love
Easter
A parenting content creator has shared four creative ways to repurpose plastic Easter egg containers
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Parents snap up children's flower and veggie planter now £30 off ahead of Easter half term
Gardening
Gardening is a fun and educational activity for children to get stuck into over the holidays
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Parent's response to child bullying incident raises eyebrows
Parenting
A parent shared how their son apologised after using an inappropriate nickname at school
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Devon campsite where guests get unlimited theme park access has stays from £38 a night
Tourism
This family camping site near Dartmoor offers pitches from £38.50 per night and guests get unlimited access to Devon's largest theme park included in the price
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Devon mum with twins and toddler moved by stranger's kind gesture in car park
Tesco
A Devon mum with twin babies and a toddler was feeding her children in a car park when a kind stranger's gesture completely changed her day
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Mum in stitches after identical twins come home from first day at nursery
Parenting
Natalya was left in tears of laughter after she noticed something stuck to her identical twins' t-shirts when they came home from nursery for the first time
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Mum realises toddler 'tried to burn the house down' after noticing weird smell
Family
A mum was about to leave her home when she noticed a burning smell coming from a her living room
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'I applaud Tesco for new parking charges but there's 1 problem'
Tesco
Tesco's new parking enforcement scheme will target misuse of parent and child bays along with disabled bays
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Banned baby names in the UK — real choices rejected and rules explained
Parenting
The UK doesn't have an official banned list of baby names, but strict rules mean some choices have been rejected by registrars
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UK's 'best theme park for families' is getting two huge new rides for 2026
Things to do in Devon
The beloved theme park has won multiple awards over the years and is a favourite among Devon locals and tourists alike. Its now confirmed the two new rides visitors can expect to see in 2026
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New private antenatal clinic comes to Torbay with 4D scans and gender reveals
Torbay
It offers a welcome drink on arrival, a family room to keep children entertained and a treatment room where children are more than welcome
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Heartbroken dad's 'worst nightmare' after son, 14, dies in farm tragedy
People
Aaron had been building a treehouse with his friend when the accident happened (national story)
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What is cereulide, the food poisoning toxin linked to baby formula
Parenting
The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent 'not safe' warning to parents
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Favourite festive baby names for boys and girls everyone will love
Parenting
Whether you are looking for something modern or more classic. we've got you covered
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'Despicable' Devon man killed wife, forced child to lie and almost got away with it
Crime
He has finally been found guilty of the "evil" plot - nine years after being cleared
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NHS England rolls out new tool to 'avert safety incidents and prevent tragedies'
NHS
The new online tool rapidly analyses data routinely collected by teams and is now going nationwide
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Mum picks 'life-saver' items perfect for new parents
Parenting
If you need some inspiration, take a look at Shannon's top picks
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