School return is delayed for thousands with some pupils stuck at home for two more weeks

Thousands of children will remain stuck at home for at least a week beyond Monday’s scheduled return to school. Some may have to wait a full fortnight more – denying them desperately needed classroom time after a year of educational chaos. The postcode lottery is revealed in a Daily Mail survey of local authorities and … Read more

School return is delayed for thousands with some pupils stuck at home for two more weeks

Thousands of children will remain stuck at home for at least a week beyond Monday’s scheduled return to school. Some may have to wait a full fortnight more – denying them desperately needed classroom time after a year of educational chaos. The postcode lottery is revealed in a Daily Mail survey of local authorities and … Read more

Father discovers two NEEDLES ‘deliberately stuck into a playground rope swing’

A horrified father found two needles ‘deliberately’ stuck into a playground rope swing, which he says almost injured his daughter. Callan Davies took his children to Witton Country Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, on the bikes for some fresh air and stopped off at the playground during their visit late last month. The father-of-three rushed over … Read more

Father discovers two NEEDLES ‘deliberately stuck into a playground rope swing’

A horrified father found two needles ‘deliberately’ stuck into a playground rope swing, which he says almost injured his daughter. Callan Davies took his children to Witton Country Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, on the bikes for some fresh air and stopped off at the playground during their visit late last month. The father-of-three rushed over … Read more

Kipferl owner: We tackled lockdown but now stock is stuck at customs

At a time when everything seems out of our control, it’s the little things like home comforts and our favourite foods that keep us going.  Austrian patisserie Kipferl, based in Islington, London, has been a favourite spot for locals and visitors for more than a decade. It’s known for its authentic food and wine, directly … Read more

Couples holidays: Bickering after being stuck at home? Plan a life-changing trip, from Japan to Bali

Travel plays a big part in sustaining any relationship. You create new shared experiences. You cope with challenges together and enjoy wonderful new things  Here’s the good news. There is not, according to a report, going to be a second epidemic — an epidemic of relationship break-ups, that is.  The report, from The Marriage Foundation, … Read more

Couples holidays: Bickering after being stuck at home? Plan a life-changing trip, from Japan to Bali

Travel plays a big part in sustaining any relationship. You create new shared experiences. You cope with challenges together and enjoy wonderful new things  Here’s the good news. There is not, according to a report, going to be a second epidemic — an epidemic of relationship break-ups, that is.  The report, from The Marriage Foundation, … Read more

Man’s ‘Gorilla Glue Challenge’ attempt ends in the ER with a cup stuck to his face

A Los Angeles man ended up in the emergency room after doing the ‘Gorilla Glue Challenge,’ inspired by the viral story of a Louisiana woman who sprayed permanent adhesive all over her hair and required the assistance of a surgeon to remove it. Len Martin, who is also originally from Louisiana, was convinced that Tessica … Read more