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I had to miss £4.5K holiday of a lifetime with my kids over tiny passport issue – check yours to ...
A DEVASTATED mum was left heartbroken after being told she couldn’t go on the “holiday of a lifetime” with her children. Claire Page, 37, had dreamed about going to Lapland since her son was a baby, but was told on the day she would have to stay behind. The beautician from Bolton had a small […]
Hundreds of thousands of parents warned system error could mean they miss out on state pension pa...
HUNDREDS of thousands are being urged to check if they are owed thousands of pounds in state pension due to a system error. Some parents who claimed Child Benefit before 2000 are missing out on the extra cash due to gaps in their National Insurance (NI) records. His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to encourage […]
John Terry takes the family to Capital’s star-studded Jingle Bell Ball as he joins celebs on the ...
JOHN Terry took his family to Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard as he joined a host of celebrities on the red carpet. The former England footballer celebrated his 44th birthday with his brood as they attended the highly-publicised music event. John was joined by his wife Toni, 43, and their children, daughter Summer and […]
‘We’re trying to keep Sarah’s spirit alive’, Kimberley Walsh on Girls Aloud’s ‘gut-wrenching’ tou...
WHILE most of us are only getting into the Christmas spirit now, Kimberley Walsh is such a fan of the festive season that she’s had her decorations up since early November. “I’ve already turned my house into a grotto,” she laughs. “It is a bit full-on. It does get earlier and earlier every year, but […]
Our daughter Poppy, 5, is battling leukaemia for third time – please help Sun bring cheer to sick...
AS little Poppy Catterall has leukaemia treatment for the third time, her family hope to make precious memories with her this Christmas. Mum and dad Che and Jordan, together with five-year-old Poppy and her brother Jude, seven, have joined celebrities backing The Sun on Sunday’s Christmas Wrapping For Kids campaign. We are calling on YOU, […]
I stayed at the Egypt resort with the country’s largest water park and massive hotel buffet
“SHARK!”, a young boy shrieks. There is momentary panic until I realise the child has spotted the aquatic-themed play zone at ­Hurghada’s Makadi Water World. Kids are excitedly dodging downpours from the Shark House’s 1,000-litre tipping bucket and zooming down its colourful mini slides. Next to the children’s area, four teenage girls squeal as their […]
Four ways for parents on benefits to get extra support for the kids
FROM childcare costs to buying extra food in the weekly shop, kids sure aren’t cheap. But parents claiming Universal Credit and other benefits can get extra support through a whole range of freebies and perks. Here’s what is available . . . PREGNANCY PERK: You could qualify for the Sure Start Maternity Grant if you are claiming benefits […]
I DIY’d a candy-themed Christmas garland that covers my house – it’s not over the top, I think it...
A MUM has transformed her home into a winter wonderland, by making a DIY candy cane lane garland. Laura Melling has always loved extravagant Christmas decorations and is constantly looking for new ideas to jazz up the front of her house. The mum of two spent three weeks crafting her candy cane Christmas wonderland, with […]
My precious daughters, aged 7 and 2, were killed in fire caused by Christmas decor… I’m haunted ...
WHEN Charmon Isom and her husband, Akeem, returned home from a magical day of Christmas shopping, their four excited children ran inside while they discussed where to hide the presents. Just minutes later, flames ripped through the family’s living room – after their Christmas tree caught fire. Their boys, DJ, eleven and Little, six, managed […]
Call the Midwife’s Jenny Agutter recalls her dramatic real life Christmas Day birth after son arr...
CALL the Midwife star Jenny Agutter has recalled the dramatic real life birth of her son who arrived five weeks early on Christmas Day. The pains mystified Jenny while she was away celebrating with family in Oxfordshire in 1990. Jenny, who plays Sister Julienne in the beloved show, feels Christmas Day is more about celebrating […]
I’m spending £20k on my kids this Christmas – bitter trolls say I shouldn’t show off about it but...
A MUM has hit back at trolls who say she shouldn’t brag about spending £20,000 on her kids this Christmas, during a cost of living crisis. Alex Le Tissier, used to struggle to provide for her family and lived on the bread line. However, after she began posting adult content online, Alex, who is the […]
I’m only 17 but make £15,000 a month thanks to Xmas gift from my mum – now I’ve quit school & run...
A TEENAGER is raking in £15,000 a month from his personalised sticker business – thanks to a crafty Christmas present from his mum. Caelan McDonald has even quit school after he was gifted a £150 digital drawing, cutting and printing machine two years ago. He started printing transfers on this Cricut Joy which he stuck […]
Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies shares genius hack to turn IKEA pots into a perfect teacher’s gift ...
IT’S so difficult to know what to get teachers for Christmas – especially when you’re on a budget. But Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies has shared her ingenious hack to turn a couple of IKEA jars into an adorable, and thoughtful, gift for mere pence. Sara took to her TikTok page to post a video […]
Chelsea sign 15-year-old son of Arsenal cult hero with teenager playing at age groups well above ...
CHELSEA have landed one of the country’s top 15-year-olds. And if he goes on to emulate his dad – a true cult hero for Arsenal – then luring him from Watford will have been worth it. Mathis Eboue, an attacking midfielder, shone for the Hornets all the way up to under-21 level. And his move across London is […]