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It might be hard to believe but we might have found the secret formula to getting over a hot, sweaty day with the kids at a theme park. Fairmont Windsor Park has launched a Legoland package and while kids’ days out and luxury don’t often go hand-in-hand, we thought we would give it a try to see if it’s worth the hype. We can confirm, yes it was. Parents will know that a day out at a theme park needs some psyching up, not only is it mentally taxing but also physically – especially if your little one is too young to ditch the buggy but wants their own independence to march around. Legoland is a wonderland for children of all ages. It was busy, with some rides up to 60 minutes long, meaning they were quickly ruled out as my two-year-old does not have the patience to wait that long so I would definitely advise on getting an upgrade on the tickets to fast track. Racking up the steps, you find yourself in awe of the majestical sculptures built out of Lego which was totally … [Read more...] about Can you make a theme park trip luxury? We go to Fairmont Windsor Park to find out

Virgin River: Netflix releases trailer for fourth season SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Virgin River fans are enjoying the new series which landed on Netflix recently. The show is based on the books by Robin Carr and follows Mel Monroe (played by Alexandra Breckenridge ) as she starts a new life in the titular Californian town after leaving behind tragedy. Related articles Virgin River season 5 theory: Preacher betrayed by Julia Virgin River’s Martin Henderson admits he knows Charmaine’s twin’s dad Does Alexandra Breckenridge have children? In the show, Mel was desperate to have children with the nurse and midwife going through rounds of fertility with her husband Mark Monroe (Daniel … [Read more...] about Alexandra Breckenridge children: Does Virgin River star have kids?

The UK is suffering a ‘social and digital emergency’ because of huge spikes in kids recording their abuse, a report says. Almost 20,000 children between seven and 10 who were sexually abused online in the first six months of this year were forced or manipulated into filming it themselves, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has found. This is nearly 8,000 more cases of ‘self-generated abuse’ than the near 12,000 cases recorded for the same period last year. It’s the second year in a row these numbers have seen an alarming rise. Since the UK’s first lockdown in March 2020, there has been a 360% increase in self-generated abusive images. This is likely due to a combination of lockdowns keeping children at home, with more time online and organisations like IWF’s improved techniques in finding the right material. The IWF’s hotline manager, Susie Hargreaves, told The Guardian : ‘This is not some alleyway or dark basement. It is in family homes. Sometimes you can hear … [Read more...] about Disturbing rise in children between seven and 10 filming their own sexual abuse

Parents and guardians will soon be able to keep a closer eye on how their teens use Snapchat, thanks to the app's new Family Center feature. The new feature lets you see who your kids are messaging on their friends list but without letting you see the content they're sending. Both you and your child must accept an invite, and once you've done so, you'll be able to see their friends list and who they've interacted with over the last week. READ NEXT: WhatsApp users could be fined for sending 'banned' types of message if caught out The tool will even let you report suspicious or concerning accounts to Snap's safety team to ensure your kids are using the app safely. Can Snapchat be monitored by parents? As soon as the tool goes live over the next few weeks, it will be possible for parents to monitor their children's use of WhatsApp. The changes follow criticisms of Snapchat as being unsafe or even 'dangerous' for kids. Common Sense Media says that it can expose users … [Read more...] about Snapchat to let parents keep an eye on their kids’ friend list when they chat on the app

In a television career decades-long, this is the only moment which has broken Dame Esther Rantzen. It prompted her to cry so hard, she had to step away. Recording had to be paused. That moment came in 1988, when she was presenting That’s Life to an audience of up to 18 million, during that unforgettable episode in which the story of Sir Nicholas Winton was told for the very first time. The humanitarian, who afterwards came to be known as the British Schindler, had rescued 669 mostly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia before the outbreak of WW2, but in the intervening decades had barely told a soul. It was the moment it was revealed he was unknowingly sitting next to three of those 669, none of which he had met before. And in which they learnt for the first time who was responsible for saving their lives - and got to say thank-you. It is television gold now to be recreated in a new BBC biopic about Sir Nicholas, in which he will be played by Sir Anthony Hopkins. “It was … [Read more...] about Esther Rantzen cried so hard when British hero was introduced to kids he saved from Nazis

Polio ‘could spread and mutate’ says Angus Dalgleish SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Thanks to a successful and effective vaccination programme, polio became largely extinct in the UK in the late 20th Century. However, the virus was detected for the first time again in June of this year in North London . In response, the UKHSA (United Kingdom Health Security Agency) declared a national incident and began an investigation to identify how the outbreak had started and ways to curb local transmission. Fast-forward to August, and action is now being taken to stop the spread in children to prevent the first outbreak of the virus in 50 years. Related articles How to live longer: Golden drink lowering cholesterol and … [Read more...] about Polio: UK outbreak needs to be stopped in its tracks – vaccine uptake is ‘important’

People leave flowers outside Liquid Leisure in Windsor, following the death of an 11-year-old girl (Image: PA) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info She claimed some lifeguards began searching for the girl "in what appeared to be a non-methodical way" and "no one appeared to be in charge" Related articles Devon cliff dramatically COLLAPSES into beach below Boris Johnson misled Parliament claims ex-staff The tragedy happened at Liquid Leisure Windsor, Datchet, Berkshire, on Saturday. The girl was reported as missing at 3.55pm and she was found at 5.10pm. She was pronounced dead in hospital. The victim, named unofficially as Kyra, was meant to be on the Total Wipeout-style challenge with around 10 friends as part of a … [Read more...] about Mum blasts staff at Liquid Leisure Windsor where girl, 11, died

A mum has been grilled online for sharing the baby name she chose for her daughter. The woman made her child's name known when she posted snaps in a Disney group online. Her daughter was wearing sequinned bright pink Mickey Mouse ears and a gold crown. READ MORE: Dad mortified after wife goes behind his back with 'creepy' baby name choice Alongside the post, the mum revealed she chose the name "Aurora Maleficent" with her first name taking from Sleeping Beauty. But the middle name is the title character in the film of the same name which tells the story from the antagonist's point of view. The mum originally shared the pictures on Facebook alongside the caption: "Little Miss Aurora Maleficent." But then the images were shared on Reddit, where the post was titled: "From a Facebook Disney group I'm in..." Many Reddit users couldn't understand the idea behind naming the child after the protagonist and antagonist of the same story. One said: "I love Disney as … [Read more...] about Disney fan slammed for baby name choice as it leaves Reddit users ‘cringing’

Man Utd v Brighton: Match in pictures SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The agent and mother of Adrien Rabiot is preventing Manchester United from agreeing personal terms with the midfielder, who could even end up moving elsewhere before the summer transfer window slams shut, according to reports. The Red Devils are said to have switched their focus to a move for Rabiot in recent weeks after conceding defeat in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is adamant on staying at Barcelona for the foreseeable future. Related articles Liverpool target Nunes 'waiting' for offer with surprise cash boost Erik ten Hag ‘to speak with Adrien Rabiot’ about two crucial demands Talks are … [Read more...] about Adrien Rabiot’s mum ‘holding up’ Man Utd transfer with deal in danger of being hijacked

Priscilla Presley addresses how she and Elvis first met SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info This week Elvis hit rental streaming services for the first time, so fans of Elvis Presley can relive the Baz Lurhmann epic at any point. Priscilla Presley , Elvis' ex-wife, has been promoting the film and praising Austin Butler for his performance. But this included the rougher parts of Elvis' life, as well. Related articles Marilyn Monroe's secret night in a hotel room with Elvis Donald Sutherland affair with huge star 'The most beautiful breasts' Priscilla was recently interviewed by Piers Morgan to discuss the exceptional movie. During the chat, she spoke candidly about how much she enjoyed seeing … [Read more...] about Elvis Presley movie reminded Priscilla Presley of King’s frightening habit