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School’s Out! Why the End of the School Year Still Feels Special

For children, the end of the school year is one of the most exciting moments on the calendar. The final bell rings, exercise books are packed away and six weeks of freedom stretch out ahead. For parents, it can bring a mixture of emotions. Pride in everything their children have achieved, excitement for family adventures and perhaps a little panic about how to keep everyone entertained until September! Whether you're […]

todayJuly 22, 2026 7

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News 22/07/26

The United States and Saudi Arabia have reached a peaceful nuclear cooperation deal, signed on Wednesday. The US Energy Department announced the agreement will lay the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar partnership advancing strategic economic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation. The deal could potentially provide Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his latest ministerial appointments, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar […]

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Are We Becoming Our Parents?

It starts with something small. You hear yourself saying, "We're not made of money." Or you switch the lights off in an empty room without even thinking about it. Maybe you find yourself complaining about the price of a cup of coffee, muttering about how traffic never used to be this bad, or getting strangely excited about a new vacuum cleaner. Then it hits you. "I've become my mum." Or […]

todayJuly 21, 2026 15

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News 21/07/26

A humanitarian worker is being assessed in a London hospital following potential exposure to Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health officials say the UK resident was evacuated on a chartered flight as a precaution. The individual is not currently displaying symptoms and remains well, with officials confirming the risk to the general public is low. The American actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in two Godzilla […]

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Summer Holiday Pastimes Then and Now: From Bike Rides and Board Games to Screens and Streaming

Summer holidays have always been about escaping the routine, enjoying longer days and finding ways to keep entertained. But the way we spend those precious weeks off has changed dramatically over the years. For many people who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s, summer meant heading outside from breakfast until the streetlights came on. Today, children have a world of entertainment available instantly, but the simple pleasures of […]

todayJuly 20, 2026 10

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News 20/07/26

A twenty-eight-year-old man from Rotherham has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry was arrested in Yorkshire on suspicion of murder after Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday the ninth of July after suffering serious injuries. He was later rearrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism before being charged by the […]

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World Cup Final 2026: Argentina vs Spain Preview

After 38 days, 104 matches and a record-breaking 48-team tournament, it all comes down to one game. Tonight, defending champions Argentina take on European champions Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Only one nation will leave with football's biggest prize. A Final Worth Waiting For It's a fitting end to the first 48-team World Cup. Argentina have once again shown the qualities […]

todayJuly 19, 2026 16

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News 19/07/26

Spain have won the World Cup after scoring a late extra-time winner against Argentina. Despite some late panic in the penalty box, Spain dominated much of the match, finishing the game with twenty shots on goal. The victory secures their second World Cup triumph, echoing their historic 2010 win against the Netherlands in South Africa. A US service member has been killed following an Iranian attack in northern Iraq during […]

todayJuly 19, 2026 3

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The Comeback Of Comfort Food

There was a time when every meal seemed to come with a new set of rules. Cut the carbs. Count the calories. Avoid fat. Avoid sugar. Only eat during certain hours. Try the latest superfood. For a while it felt as though eating had become far more complicated than it needed to be. But lately, something interesting has happened. Comfort food is making a comeback. Not because we've forgotten about […]

todayJuly 18, 2026 6

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News 18/07/26

Scrapping digital ID is Andy Burnham's first notable policy intervention before becoming prime minister on Monday. The incoming leader has been tight-lipped on specific proposals but announced Sir Keir Starmer's digital ID programme is to be axed, with funds spent on tackling the cost of living instead. Other elements, including digital driving licences, a uniform login system, and an official document storage app, will continue. A forty-two-year-old man has been […]

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