Youngsters

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'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

Move over Gen Z - young Brits are more Gen T, after research found they would turn to a cuppa over an alcoholic drink when stressed out. placeholder image

Gen Z turn to tea when stressed over an alcoholic drink

Bedfordshire children celebrated their love of literature with some fantastic costumes.placeholder image

In Pictures: Bedfordshire children celebrate World Book Day 2025

EE and BAFTA empower teens to create a film, mentored by Daisy Edgar Jones and an award-winning crewplaceholder image

Parents worry about their kids' career aspirations due to rise in tech

Flo Topham (L) and Camille Porhel, who play for York Railway Institute (YRI) AFC u12s Girls, have launched a campaign defending their right to have short hair, after they were accused of being boys during a game. placeholder image

We were accused of cheating at football...because we have short hair

Over half of parents would like their children to spend more time outsideplaceholder image

Brit kids get four hours of exercise per week - but 14 on screens

One of the rooms in the new centre.placeholder image

First look at new autism centre of excellence at Stratton School

A caretaker dressed as the Grinch has been "arrested" by police - in a stunt to give nursery kids ''closure'' after a break-in. placeholder image

Heartwarming moment police 'arrest' grinch after nursery break-in

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UKplaceholder image

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Mice pies, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are just some of the few things Gen Z are turning their back on this Christmasplaceholder image

Gen Z are turning their back on Christmas traditional favourites

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial adviceplaceholder image

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice

Binky Felstead encourages families to embrace the mud this half term as she's spotted going down a 2.5m high mudslide, created by Bosch at Mudchute Farm. placeholder image

How Made in Chelsea's Binky is 'embracing' the mud this half term

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people thinkplaceholder image

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

These cottages are the perfect places for a festive family get-togetherplaceholder image

Six idyllic cottages in Yorkshire perfect for a Christmas getaway

(Photos: TikTok/Getty Images/Nerd Wallet UK)placeholder image

What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than' TikTok trend?

Our picks of the top baby and toddler products to keep your little one cool in hot weatherplaceholder image

Summer essentials to keep your baby or toddler cool in hot weather

School hosts party to cheer on ENGLAND at the Eurosplaceholder image

School hosts party to cheer on England at the Euros

Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White'splaceholder image

Video: Kids can eat free or for £1 in summer holidays at these places

A new card has launched for youngsters in Central Bedfordshire. Image: CBC.placeholder image

Youngsters can 'get around for a pound' thanks to new bus card

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelmplaceholder image

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

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The top 30 activities kids most want to try

Gabriel Jai Dalmeida and Ennis Dowler were last year's carnival starsplaceholder image

Reach for the stars and the chance to take part in this year’s Sandy Carnival

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Video reveals gender stereotyping is still rife in children

The big moment! The lights are switched on. Picture: Carlos Santino - Sandy Photography Clubplaceholder image

Christmas sparkle comes to Sandy with the big lights switch-on

Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.placeholder image

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmasplaceholder image

John Lewis top 10 retro toys to make a comeback for Christmas 2023

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bankplaceholder image

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France placeholder image

Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz. placeholder image

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louisplaceholder image

Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.placeholder image

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch breakplaceholder image

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

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Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Aldi Prime hydration drink deal: Craze continues as supermarket stocks drink by YouTube stars KSI & Logan Paulplaceholder image

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal

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NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve

Freya Skye is representing the UK at Junior Eurovision song contest in Armenia this weekendplaceholder image

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch

10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022placeholder image

10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022

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Young people are determined to find a job they enjoy – as over a quarter believe...

Children ready for an Easter egg hunt (photo: adobe)placeholder image

9 ways how to outfox children With an Easter egg hunt!

The great outdoors presents almost endless possibilities to hide Easter eggs from children this seasonplaceholder image

Top 10 hiding places for you children's Easter egg hunt

Students with the brand new bird tableplaceholder image

Primary School students get close to nature with new bird table

St Andrew's CofE VC Lower Schoolplaceholder image

Ofsted praise for Biggleswade lower school as it's rated 'good' by inspectors

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Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

See if you can spot the elf on the shelfplaceholder image

Visit the Elf on the Shelf in Lower Stondon - and send your letter to Santa!

Visitors gather outside of Santa's office at Santa Claus Village - but Central Beds children will only be covering the distance to it virtually.placeholder image

Youngsters in Central Bedfordshire set to travel to Lapland... virtually!

Left to right: Holly Wilkinson (11), Toby Valentine (3), Felix Valentine (6), Ben Irvine-Wright (9) and Isabelle Pickard (4)placeholder image

Ickwell youngsters celebrate opening of new adventure play area

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