Have your say! Is it time for smacking children to be banned for good?
Wales and Scotland already ban smacking children, but England and Northern Ireland don't if it can be defended as a 'reasonable punishment'
22 Oct 08:28 · PlymouthLive
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment eligibility letters will be sent out to 12.7 million people by the end of next month
Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds MP has confirmed that the letters will also encourage those on a low income to apply for Pension Credit before December 21, 2024
22 Oct 11:27 · Manchester Evening News
Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson refuses to attend first of 62 inquests into deaths of former patients
The breast surgeon is serving 20 years in jail for his 'butchery'.
22 Oct 19:32 · Daily Record
Gardens could soon 'speak' to humans using AI to ask for water
They say talking to plants helps them grow - with King Charles a keen believer in the theory. And soon plants will 'talk' back thanks to AI that will allow gardeners to converse with their plot.
22 Oct 23:50 · Mail Online
DWP 'last time reminder' warning as winter fuel payments soon begin
Scammers are taking advantage of people who may be expecting to receive financial support this winter
23 Oct 03:00 · DevonLive
Mums of Scots girls tormented online say bullying hell "robbed them of childhoods"
Angela Jarvis, 45, and Vicky Donald, 38, are backing Children First after the charity declared a "childhood emergency" in Scotland amid a surge in online bullying.
23 Oct 03:30 · Daily Record
"Childhood emergency" declared in Scotland amid surge in online bullying
Children First has declared the national emergency in Scotland amid a surge of online bullying and attacks on kids.
23 Oct 03:30 · Daily Record
Scottish Labour MP in bid to stop state pension age from rising further
EXCLUSIVE: Brian Leishman said "retirement age should be coming down, not going up."
23 Oct 03:30 · Daily Record
Castle Douglas bus stop vandalism leaving passengers without timetables
The busy transport exchange outside the town’s swimming pool has been a particular target of mindless attacks for at least two years
23 Oct 06:10 · Daily Record
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