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Research of 2,000 UK adults found one in five have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam.

One in five Brits have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam

2,000 mums and dads with children aged between 11 and 17 find quality time together is becoming more difficult due to screens

Parents worry about kids' screen time - but admit they're guilty too

75 per cent have a friend who is ‘always’ late

Brits will spend more than 16 HOURS a year waiting for their mates

Users of social media site X (formerly Twitter) are currently unable to access the service.

Twitter hit by outage as users unable to use social media site

McDonald’s: Popular meal deal axed from UK menus - customers left disappointed

Popular meal deal axed from McDonald's menu

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Lisa Smart is one of the MPs calling for change, in what's being described as a financial literacy crisis among Gen Z

Gen Z turning to influencers over school for money advice

TikTok's new Smart Keyword Filters feature

TikTok is making some major changes to the way you use it

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day

Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

A portrait drawn with makeup by Margit van der Zwan.

Makeup portraits in the Instagram era

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group
The drummer joined the Foo Fighters after a lengthy search for the late Taylor Hawkins’ replacement
Benjamin Jackson

From AI companions to targeted ads, the web can exert a huge 'digital influence' on young users

What parents must know about 'digital influence', and its risk to kids

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Martin Lynch taking a cold water bath in his wheelie bin

Man dips in cold water wheelie bin every morning for 222 days

Logitech is putting out some very tempting deals as part of Amazon's tech week

Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

Ofcom's collection of new law changes are aimed at keeping children safer online

How Ofcom’s new online safety changes will protect your child

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented

The UK's technology secretary says he will be watching how TikTok's curfew for young people plays out

What a potential 'social media curfew' could mean for parents

The dopamine diet is the latest digital detox trend taking off on social media.

Three top tips on how to do a digital detox and avoid scrolling

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds
Family-run businesses say they need four relatives on average – across different age groups – to thrive and survive.
Oliver Lewis

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

New research has revealed the most toe-curling mobile mishaps that leave Brits red-faced and flustered

Britain’s top phone faux pas revealed

Lucia Gorman 'bored club girl' back in front of the camera

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

Players and staff from Wigan Warriors add their tributes to the shrine for Darren Orme on the Dave Whelan statue

Latics and Warriors stars past and present pay tribute to Darren

A tape long thought lost recorded by The Beatles before their debut album through Parlophone has been unearthed in Canada.

Rare Beatles demo has been unearthed in a Canadian record store

The gang filmed and pictured themselves driving stolen cars and motorbikes.

Watch: £1M keyless car theft gang caught out by own social media brags

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

A vintage styled influencer reading a magazine on her bed

Quirky fashion designers & dopamine dressing

From Twitter to X (Pic: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images)

Major social media platform X hit by outages - latest

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Costa Coffee: Iced Whipped Lattes to make permanent return in time for spring

Costa brings back viral iced coffee

KFC: Zinger Double Down competition launched for eagle-eyed fans

How to win a free Zinger Double Down at KFC

Five are set to reform and tour the UK in late 2025.

Five announce full band reunion and 2025 UK tour

A photo of children using smartphones

Screenagers: Smartphone impact on children

Four racing fans will have the chance to jet off to Benidorm and watch the famous horse racing event

Brits could win an expense paid trip to watch Cheltenham in...Benidorm

Rod Stewart dances with superfan during surprise hospital visit

Heartwarming moment Rod Stewart dances with superfan in hospital

Stolen car crashes into wall...and gets seized

Video: Stolen car crashes into wall...and gets seized

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Metal fans are making their suggestions who could perform a secret set at Download Festival 2025 as they await a second line-up announcement.

Who does Reddit think be a secret act at Download Festival 2025?

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Should TikTok be banned in the UK?

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

A video of people eating tiramisu straight out of a compartment in their car has went viral.

Doctors warn against recreating viral car tiramisu video

Face taping can temporarily smoothing skin and visibly reduce fine lines.

What is face taping and does it really work for wrinkles?

Between January 2023 and June 2024, nearly 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing.

How to find a missing dog: 6 tips on what to do if your dog gets lost

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

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

Chilling footage shows how Kyle Camp carried out his 'reign of terror' across Greater Manchester - as he bragged about his stolen cars on social media.

CCTV shows burglar's reign of terror before bragging about stolen cars

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