Family

The level of NHS IVF treatment available to childless couples can depend on where they live - but there are moves here to remove the postcode lottery.

What is it like to stay the night at the historic Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse? Kate Chapman went along to find out…

Our travel columnist says Barbados is growing in popularity as a holiday destination and it’s easy to see why.

A photographer has revealed his top tips for getting that Instagram-worthy shot of the sunset.

Sleep deprived parents could have the answers to their prayers with a new business.

The wet, windy, humid conditions may create the ideal conditions for ‘flying ant day’ with the natural phenomenon thought to be around the corner.

A new study has revealed the worst locations in the UK for mobile phone coverage and a Lincolnshire makes the list.

Child Benefit payments will stop for more than a million families this summer unless parents with teenagers staying in education update their claim.

Our movie critic Gavin Miller previews the films to look out for this summer…

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

Taking children out of school without permission is to get more expensive as the government prepares to launch a crackdown on authorised absences.

More than a third of children’s meals sold in restaurants exceed government maximum salt targets says a new report studying more than 20 eateries.

As GCSE exams get underway there’s a stern warning for pupils about the risks associated with cheating - including taking their phones into tests.

New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.

A photographer is offering an eye-catching new service - by taking pictures of an individual’s iris to create a stunning and unique piece of artwork.

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.

Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?

As more young people turn to basic, internet-less phones to address their screen addiction, our reporter tried on a “dumb phone” for size.

NHS prescription charges increase from this month but who is eligible to get their medicine for free?

Cadbury has discontinued one of its Dairy Milk chocolate bars because of fans’ changing tastes.