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

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.

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

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmas

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 bank

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

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.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

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.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

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 Paul

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal

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 weekend

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch

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

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

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

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

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 season

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

Primary School students get close to nature with new bird table

St Andrew's CofE VC Lower School

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

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

See if you can spot the elf on the shelf

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.

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)

Ickwell youngsters celebrate opening of new adventure play area

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab

Students celebrate on GCSE results day (PIC: Stratton Upper School)

Stratton Upper School proud of its students after 'most challenging of years'

Dad carrying his daughter on his shoulders through an RSPB nature reserve.

Children can have a Big Wild Summer at RSPB The Lodge nature reserve in Sandy

Children at the school enjoying the new bench

Children at a Henlow school teamed up with a housebuilder to promote recycling

The Rule of Six will be reintroduced in March, but children under five won't count towards the limit (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The rule of six is coming back in March - but does it include children?

An empty Wembley Stadium will hopefully be a thing of the past after May

Sport and fans are on the way back in PM's roadmap

Tesco and McDonald’s are giving away free carrots for Rudolph - here’s how to ge...

How children can get a free letter from Santa this Christmas - and they are guar...

Youngsters invited to share their talents and win prizes

School of Rock

Youngsters sought for School of Rock as show heads to Southampton and Eastbourne

Sign unveiling in Jepps Close Shillington Beds. by year 4 children from the local school who helped to come up with the name.
L-R Phil Hardy - Grand Union Housing, Kerry Young -Dep Head of Shillington Lower School, Jof Lord - Grand Union Housing
and school pupils Camille, Amber, Harry, Phoebe and William. January 4 2017

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Youngsters helps to honour a fallen hero

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Pupils head to Westminster for carol service

The Lawns Nursery collect food for needy families

Nursery children help families in need

Robert Peel MADD day cake decorating

Children get busy with Make A Difference Day

Girls are outperforming boys in the three R's says a new report

Five-year-old girls ‘outperforming boys in the three Rs’

Some of the cast in rehearsals

Youngsters take up challenge of G&S for their latest show

One of the aircraft to be doing a flypast of the Little Gransden Air and Car Show

Taking to the skies as air and car show aims to help charity

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Swimming fun for Sandy youngsters

Picture by Janine Warwick

Pupils flock to school’s summer fair

Youngsters enjoy activities on the Star Quest, held to mark the centenary of the brownies. PNL-140514-135556001

A whole raft of fun activities