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Susy White, Adoption Matters CEO, welcomes the Government’s recent announcement

Charity welcomes support for self-employed adopters

Ad Feature Parents restrict kids' activities over laundry fears

New Gen Yoto Player

Yoto Mini 4th Gen vs 2024 Edition: my verdict on which is worth buying

Karolina Gudes, founder of Kidora, pictured with her son.

Help those struggling to buy Christmas toys for their children

303 Park Street, Haydock looks ghoulishly good with its Ghostbusters display

Thrill to home's Halloween Ghostbusters showcase

Emma Appleton with her "mum friend" Helena

Having 'mum friends' can make such a difference

The camera lets users take multiple pictures before choosing which ones to print out

Ad Feature New instant colour camera and karaoke projector launched

Reading books to children is a great way to bond as well as aiding their developing brains.

The magical and crucial world of books

Nearly a quarter of parents have cancelled a medical appointment as they were too busy to attend

Parents put own health on backburner to care for children, study finds

A first phone can bring independence, along with new questions for parents about online safety.

Your child’s phone has a safety blind spot. Here’s what parents can do

More than nine in ten Wigan pupils secure first-choice secondary school

Local first choice school success is best in GM

Jacqui Shore, Director of Adoption and Fostering at Adoption Matters, says the events could be incredibly powerful

Curious couples have chance to meet adopter families

Ad Feature Fruitinies launch Asda kids fruit snacks

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

He was given a suspended sentence

Suspended sentence for man with child abuse images
He was given a 15-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.
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The Very promotion includes LEGO DUPLO sets featuring Bluey, Disney Frozen, Spidey, vehicles and animals.

The LEGO DUPLO sets designed for different toddler ages

Selected LEGO DUPLO sets are reduced by up to 25% at Very until September 16

Very cuts up to 25% off LEGO DUPLO sets for little builders

Little Buddies had two sections, one specifically for children under three

Nanny Diaries: play centre is great

The whole family could take part. Pic: Michelle Charnock Photographer

23 pictures from the family mile

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Paddington’s Suitcase eight-book picture book gift set

Eight Paddington books are now just £11.99

Phil Tompson initially denied creating indecent images of children but later changed his pleas

Child abuse film pervert avoids immediate prison term

CFS Care Ltd, on Bolton Road, Atherton

Ofsted raises concerns about fostering agency

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TOG24 cuts £30 men’s T-shirts to £6 in huge outlet sale

Simon Gettings

Man named after death in level crossing crash

I’ve just found this £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love and I’m adding it straight to my basket

I’ve found a £7 Shaun the Sheep fleece my son will love
The cosy TOG24 Sherpa gilet has dropped from £38 to just £7 and I’m already adding one to my basket.
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Archie Musgrave in hospital

Hospital staff 'fantastic' as boy battled sepsis

Mesnes Park

Green Flag parks perfect for a visit

Looking for last minute uniform and stationary? We've found some cheap options for you to grab this Bank Holiday weekend.

Cheap back to school essentials

The former Oak Tree Inn on Belle Green Lane, Ince, has been targeted numerous times by arsonists

Former pub torched for ninth time in 12 months

Adoption Matters CEO, Susy White, says the children's charity is thrilled to be involved in these exciting projects

Adoption support funding warmly welcome

Library

New SEND school to open soon

Stephen Lamb made hundreds of films of children being sexually abused

Man avoids jail for child abuse films

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

Sara Kelsall - Stephensons Solicitors LLP

Law firm further boosts Court of Protection team

Back-to-school ready: Jasper Daniels, who is 12-years-old, has his eyes tested at Specsavers Wigan ahead of starting year eight in September.

Optometrist urges back-to-school eye tests

A Yoto player can bring screen-free stories into a child's bedtime routine as the autumn evenings get darker.

This simple bedtime addition will help kids on darker autumn nights

Children's goodie bag giveaways as part of the Summer Fest at Spinning Gate

Shopping mall's family summer fest

Regatta’s back to school sale collection includes fleeces, padded jackets and a waterproof coat with a built-in torch.

Regatta’s £4.80 fleece is a top pf the class back-to-school bargain

Stockley Park in Appley Bridge

Park group seeks £5,000 grant

A real life pizza oven to make pizza!

What two of my tots thought of Imagine That!

Children playing together outdoors

Back-to-school health reset: 7 parent tips

Named by residents, run in part by residents, and open to visitors from Standish, Wigan and beyond.

Community cafe opens in care village

A Yoto player can entertain children for years with its ever-expanding collection of stories and music.

The clever kids' gift that grows with them

Magicalia: Storm of Chaos by Jennifer Bell

Menacing monsters, family love and alien battles: children’s book reviews

Not all children enjoy socialising

Nanny Diaries: Helping children to make friends

Dressing up at Bolton museum! So much fun and learning for everyone!

Nanny Diaries

Emma the Christmas Elf!

Nanny Diaries: Christmas chaos!

Pupils enjoy their library, one of many reading spaces in the school.

Pupils get creative in a positive learning environment

Baby was taken poorly so rushed to Doctor P for assessment

Nanny Diaries with Emma Appleton

Father Christmas arrives at Bents Garden & Home

Festive fun for all the family

Reception children have been using lots of different types of materials to help them with their maths.

Settling back into school life at St Paul's

Children's Minister, Josh MacAlister MP

New Children’s Minister visits Wigan Town Hall

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