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Concise: Birmingham's Best-Kept Family Secret: Sea Life And Legoland Back To Back
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
Merlin Entertainments is at the forefront of family entertainment. Around the world they own numerous family-focused destinations, including 38 Sea Life Centres, 20 Madame Tussauds and 11 Legoland resorts!
P.ublished 14th April 2026
Burning Rubber And Big Hearts: Hot Wheels - Glow-n-Fire Ignites The Arena
From the moment we arrived, Hot Wheels: Glow-n-Fire delivered an experience that felt thoughtfully designed for families. The evening began with a brilliantly organised pre-party, which set the tone perfectly. This wasn’t just a warm-up—it was a genuinely engaging part of the event.
P.ublished 15th April 2026
Harry Potter World
Jeremy Williams-Chalmers
Arts Correspondent
All images Jeremy Williams- Chalmers
A visit to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter - is a reminder that, despite ongoing controversy surrounding J. K. Rowling, the magic of Harry Potter remains as powerful and popular as ever.
P.ublished 13th April 2026
What Does The Future Hold?
Lynne Dobson
Children's Art Writer
Noor's 'photograhy experiment' 12yrs
It is a rare occasion that I have a few days free to sit and contemplate my life and where I want to go with it. The word 'sit' doesn't sit happily with me. Excuse the pun. When you have been through a potentially life-changing illness, it changes your whole attitude to life.
P.ublished 11th April 2026
MCard Gives Corporate Charity Fundraisers A Ticket To Ride For Race Across West Yorkshire : The Ultimate Adventure
(L-R)John Henshall, General Manager at MCard with Michelle Heaney-Firth, Forget Me Not and Steve Kirby from RRG Toyota
Charity fundraisers from Forget Me Not children’s hospice met with representatives of MCard to collect goody bags that will be essential for corporate fundraising teams in their forthcoming Race Across West Yorkshire: The Ultimate Adventure.
P.ublished 9th April 2026
The Challenges Of Co-Parenting At Easter - And How To Overcome Them
Kate Banerjee
Legal Matters Correspondent
Image by Stux at Pixabay
The easter holidays are in full swing, bringing the usual raft of challenges for co-parents which are further exacerbated by forecasts of travel chaos by land, air, road and sea. As always, putting children’s best interests and happiness first should always be the top priority – as difficult as this may be when external elements threaten to disrupt the best laid plans.
P.ublished 3rd April 2026
All Aboard: Free Educational Activity Book Launched For Children On TPE Services
TransPennine Express (TPE) has launched a free children’s activity book onboard its services, as new research shows a quarter (25%) of young passengers find train journeys more exciting than travelling by car, bus or boat. The booklet, which has arrived just in time for the Easter holidays, can be requested by parents or children directly from onboard service hosts on all routes.
P.ublished 1st April 2026
Candlelighters Contributes To Teenage And Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month
In April, Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity, Candlelighters, is joining a nationwide effort to mark Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Alongside 21 other specialist charities, Candlelighters is spotlighting the unique emotional and physical hurdles faced by the 2,300 teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year.
P.ublished 30th March 2026
I’m Divorcing A Narcissist – What Do I Need To Know?
The decision to divorce is among the most difficult and distressing decisions for anyone to take. It presents numerous emotional, financial and practical challenges, even where both agree the relationship is over. Severing ties with a narcissist - especially if you are the one instigating the break up - can present even greater obstacles and complications.
P.ublished 25th March 2026
Eden Camp Announces Action-Packed Easter Lineup And Living History Weekend
Eden Camp has announced an action-packed Easter holiday with a lineup of family-friendly activities, interactive workshops, and living history experiences. From 30th March to 12th April 2026, visitors can explore wartime Britain through hands-on fun, immersive exhibits, and engaging storytelling, with the return of the Living History Weekend on 4th-5th April.
P.ublished 21st March 2026
Creating Memories
Lynne Dobson
Children's Art Writer
Noor 12yrs
Spring has arrived with milder days and a few days of wonderful sunshine, making us all feel more positive and uplifting our moods. It is sometimes difficult to stay in this bubble of happiness and positiveness when every time we switch on the radio or TV, we are hearing devastating news from around the world.
P.ublished 21st March 2026
Care Provider Helps More Than 15,000 Customers And Supports 6,100 Jobs, Stellar Impact Report Reveals
Helping Hands impact report
Helping Hands Home Care’s latest impact report shows high levels of customer satisfaction and impressive growth A home care provider with 15 branches in Yorkshire and the Humber is making an even greater difference to the lives of its customers and their families according to a recently released report.
P.ublished 19th March 2026
West Country Steam Giants Set To Headline Keighley And Worth Valley Railway Gala
Two powerful steam locomotives with strong West Country connections are set to star at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway later this month as the heritage line prepares for its much-anticipated annual Steam Gala.
P.ublished 17th March 2026
Urgent £100,000 Appeal Launched To Protect Lifechanging Music Therapy Across North Yorkshire
Photo credit: sarab123
North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre calls on community, businesses and philanthropists to help secure vital services for children, adults and older people who rely on music as their voice. North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre (NYMTC), a longestablished local charity, has today launched an urgent £100,000 appeal to safeguard and expand its specialist music therapy servi…
P.ublished 12th March 2026
Celebrity Chefs Rally For Yorkshire Children’s Cancer Charity
Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity. This one-off collaboration, hosted by Yorkshire Food Guide and proudly supported by R and J Yorkshire’s Finest Farmers and Butchers, will be held at Rudding Park in Harrogate on May 18, where each chef will serve a course.
P.ublished 11th March 2026
Jones Myers Acknowledged Among Best Performing Firms For Client Satisfaction
Legal 500 has further consolidated the reputation of niche family law firm Jones Myers by naming the practice among the country’s best-performing practices for delivering Client Satisfaction.
P.ublished 9th March 2026
Innocence And Hope
As Spring dawns and the sun shines; I think it makes everyone feel more positive and hopeful. Young children, in their innocence, notice the purity of the spring flowers, whilst adults see how lush the countryside and the grass in our gardens look after all the rain. Even the two bunches of daffodils my husband brought back from the supermarket brought a smile to my face.
P.ublished 7th March 2026
Tails From The Rails: TPE Launches Children’s Book Starring Therapy Dog Nya To Help Young Travellers Stay Safe On The Railway
TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train. Written by the train operator’s Safeguarding and Crime Prevention Lead, Steve O’Callaghan, the story was released on World Book Day.
P.ublished 6th March 2026
Candlelighters Celebrate 'Hat-Trick' Of Nominations For Yorkshire Leadership Awards
(L-R) Tom Robertshaw, Emily Wragg and Chris Salt, of Candlelighters Photo: Charlotte Hedgecock Photography
Three team members from Candlelighters, the leading Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity, have been named finalists in the prestigious Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2026. The awards recognise individuals who act as role models, empower their teams, and drive positive change across the region.
P.ublished 5th March 2026
How To Strengthen The Parent-Child Relationship Through The Ups & Downs Of Adolescence
Photo by Kindel Media: Pexels
As parents, we all face the unique challenges of raising preteens and teenagers. The pressures of parenting at this stage can be overwhelming, but it's important to remember that understanding your child better can help navigate these turbulent years.
P.ublished 28th February 2026
Step Into Spring At RHS Garden Bridgewater For Just £1 During National Lottery Open Week
RHS Bridgewater_ Photo: Josh Kemp-Smith
Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to visit RHS Garden Bridgewater for just £1 this March, as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026. From 7-14 March, anyone presenting a National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win game - digital or physical - can enjoy £1 entry per person for up to four people.
P.ublished 28th February 2026
72p% Of Grandparents Open To Giving Financial Gifts Amid Concerns Over Plastic Toy Waste
Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay
72% of grandparents open to giving financial gifts amid concerns over plastic toy waste. 62% of grandparents are concerned about the environmental impact of plastic toy waste. Average grandparent spends £81.20 on their grandchild for their birthday. Scottish Friendly calls on Government to reform JISA rules to make it easier for grandparents to save for their grandchildren.
P.ublished 25th February 2026
Neurodivergency - What Is It - And Does It Affect Divorce?
Over 15 per cent of the UK population - which equates to one in seven people - are neurodivergent, which means their brains work in different ways. Neurodivergency is not a medical condition or a disorder, but a term to describe differences in how the brain is wired.
P.ublished 23rd February 2026
Parents Continue Doing It For The Kids According To Scottish Friendly’s Investor Index
Latest data shows new ISA sales up 5% in Q4 2025, compared to a spike in new JISA openings with a 19% increase on the previous quarter Junior ISA openings saw relative growth almost three times higher than ISAs quarter-on-quarter (19% vs 5%) The modern mutual’s latest customer data shows that quarter on quarter, JISAs saw a 19% increase in new policies being opened.
P.ublished 23rd February 2026
Must Visit National Trust Houses Reopen Across Cumbria This March
Do you know what’s on your doorstep? This spring, some of Cumbria’s most loved National Trust places are reopening their doors following winter closure for cleaning and conservation work.
P.ublished 21st February 2026
Yorkshire Law Firm Reveals Average Age People Make A Will
New figures from Yorkshire-based law firm, LCF Law suggest people are making a will earlier in life than commonly assumed, with the average client instructing the firm to prepare their first will in their mid-40s. The findings sit alongside long-running national research into will-writing behaviour.
P.ublished 21st February 2026
A Family Guide To Good Oral Health & How To Build Healthy Habits
Image by Jenny Friedrichs from Pixabay
As parents, ensuring the well-being of our children is a top priority. Oral health has an important role in the general health and wellbeing of families but it is often something we neglect, instead focusing on the benefits of exercise, a healthy diet and good sleep hygiene.
P.ublished 21st February 2026
Children's Book Review: Siri Nosbig And The Noisy Campers By Sally Brown, Illustrated By Susan Wood
Steve Whitaker
Features Writer
A cursory glance along the shelves of bookshops and libraries of any town will reveal a discomfiting, or perhaps encouraging, reminder that books for children are available in overwhelming numbers. Almost too well served by the market, the genre is glutted to the point of saturation with ‘product’, and it is heartening, in the context of surfeit, to find a gem glittering in the tide.
P.ublished 17th February 2026
Jones Myers Boosts Care For Cancer Patients In Memory Of Late Colleague
(L-R)Elizabeth Bell, Jacqueline Rowbotton and Sarah Barr-Young
Niche family law firm, Jones Myers is helping to enhance the quality of care for cancer patients at the Sir Robert Ogden MacMillan Centre in Harrogate in memory of the firm’s late colleague, Neil Dring. A well-loved and highly respected family lawyer who was passionate about achieving the best solutions for his clients, Neil is also fondly remembered by the team who treated him.
P.ublished 16th February 2026
Hidden Talents And Abilities
Lynne Dobson
Children's Art Writer
By Max 17yrs `Be Creative Cornwall`
We all remember Covid and the lockdown period that seemed to go on forever. It affected people in many different ways. I suspect many rejoiced in the fact that they didn't have to get up early, face the rush hour traffic and spend the day in a stressful job they endured merely for its financial benefits. Yet I also feared for others for whom going to that job would have been a blessing.
P.ublished 14th February 2026
Ten Things To Do In North Cumbria With The Kids This Half Term By Bus
Half term is the perfect excuse to get out and about with the children, and hopping on a Stagecoach bus makes days out easy, affordable and stress-free. From historic castles and countryside escapes to parks, pools and hidden local gems, there’s plenty to explore without worrying about parking or traffic.
P.ublished 14th February 2026
Forget Me Not Bridal Suite Celebrates First Birthday With Valentine's Weekend Open Event
Forget Me Not children's hospice is marking the first anniversary of its Holmfirth Bridal Suite with a special open weekend on 14-15 February, inviting brides-to-be and their families to browse without appointment.
P.ublished 13th February 2026
Candlelighters Issues Guidance On Symptoms For International Childhood Cancer Day.
Yorkshire children's cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th. Emily Wragg is the CEO of Candlelighters and says: “Cancer in children and young people is different to cancer in adults.
P.ublished 13th February 2026
Prepare To Be Scared
With half-term in February and Valentine's Day on the horizon, there's something for everyone at York Dungeon. For half-term fun... toe-curling walking tours for all the family. - even those too scared to set foot in the Dungeon itself. For Valentine's Day... exclusive Dungeon Lates for over 18+s, perfect for getting hearts racing!
P.ublished 9th February 2026
Is This Really Love? How To Detect Signs Of Domestic Abuse In Relationships
Laura Sargeant
Legal Features Writer
Image from Laura Ockel, Unsplash
In February thoughts often turn to romance with messages about Valentine’s Day circulating everywhere on social media and in every shop on the high street. It’s easy to be drawn into the hype and see our own relationships or potential relationships through the lens of what the marketing tells us love should be like.
P.ublished 7th February 2026
Warning Issued Over Rising Use Of AI In Wills And Estate Planning
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
An estate planner who went from selling windows to producing wills says too many people are “putting their lives in the hands of a robot”. Estate planning expert Steve Bish lost one of his closest friends, Carl, in a scooter accident in 2001. Carl had not left a will and Steve helped his widow deal with the estate.
P.ublished 7th February 2026
Family Farm Safety Comes Into Focus In The Yorkshire Dales
Carol Moffat
Managing land for both food production and nature, requires farmers to have a plethora of different skills in order to do the job. There a far too many to list but of course this includes managing livestock and using machinery and tools through long working days, and often in lone-working environments.
P.ublished 5th February 2026
Poignant Video From Candlelighters Reflects The Impact Of Childhood Cancer
Isla Photo: Greenwood family
Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has released a moving video to reflect the ordeal of childhood cancer and communicate the range of support services they provide.
P.ublished 4th February 2026
Family-Friendly Highlights Revealed For JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
York is gearing up for another action‑packed February half‑term as the JORVIK Viking Festival returns from 16–22 February 2026, bringing a full week of hands‑on history, craft activities and Norse‑themed entertainment to the city’s streets and historic venues.
P.ublished 31st January 2026
How To Manage Your Child's Screen Addiction
Have you ever watched your child tap, scroll and click for hours without looking up? With UK lawmakers now debating whether to follow Australia’s lead and restrict social media access for under-16s, concerns about screen addiction, mental wellbeing and addictive online design are firmly in the spotlight.
P.ublished 31st January 2026
Improve Your Child’s Mental Health & Wellbeing As A Family
This Children’s Mental Health Week (9th-15th February), I am taking a look at the core aspects of a child’s life that are important from a mental health perspective and offer advice on how families can help improve their children’s health and wellbeing.
P.ublished 31st January 2026
Jones Myers Solicitor On Track To Boost Firm's Mediation Expertise
Jones Myers family law solicitor Katie Jennings has successfully completed the key first stage of her training to become an accredited Family Law Mediator. Katie, who is based at the niche family law firm’s York city centre office, has undergone training with the Family Mediators Association, completing her assignments in the evenings and weekends.
P.ublished 31st January 2026
Dreams And Aspirations
Lynne Dobson
Children's Art Writer
Nusaybah 7yrs
A new year often brings about new reflections and new ambitions, whether it's rekindling old friendships, beginning a new hobby, learning a language or setting off on an adventure to a distant land. Many of us use the first few months of a new year to make plans for ourselves or for our families.
P.ublished 24th January 2026
Terror For A Tenner
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
The Blackpool Tower Dungeon is kicking off its brand new season with a spine-tingling offer guaranteed to terrify and delight visitors. Throughout the entire month of February, guests can experience the Dungeon’s infamous comedy, live shows, and immersive storytelling for the frightfully low price of just £10 with the launch of its Terrible Tenner tickets.
P.ublished 24th January 2026
Fenetic Wellbeing Reaches £15,000 Donation Milestone For Ms Society
Tom Appelbee, co-founder Fenetic Wellbeing
Skipton-based mobility specialist Fenetic Wellbeing has raised £15,000 in donations for the MS Society as it celebrates its fourth consecutive year of donating a percentage of all product sales to the charity.
P.ublished 23rd January 2026
Slow Down Together at Half Term
Liz Coggins
Features Editor
For parents looking to turn February half term into something memorable, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is offering a week that combines heritage, exploration and the simple pleasure of slowing down together.
P.ublished 22nd January 2026
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort Opens For Half Term
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach Resort has announced it will begin its season early for the second year in a row – as part of a resort-wide commitment to extending the Blackpool season. The theme park will open Nickelodeon Land throughout February half term (Saturday, February 14, until Sunday, February 22), and at £25.00 when booked online, tickets cost much less than a standard eTicket.
P.ublished 21st January 2026
Fresh Look For Skipton High Street As Martin House Launches Brand New Shop
Martin House Children’s Hospice will officially open a new shop in Skipton next week after moving to new premises in the town. The brand new shop, in the former Craven College building at 34 High Street, will be officially opened by the Mayor of Skipton, Coun Winston Feather, with the help of Martin House family Bethany and Thomas Harrison on Wednesday 21 January at 10am.
P.ublished 15th January 2026
Getting Divorced? The Pros And Cons Of Collaborative Family Practice
In 2026 more couples who are divorcing and separating are expected to choose non-confrontational ways to legally end their relationship and put their children’s best interests first.
P.ublished 13th January 2026
LCF Law Reports Sharp Rise In ‘Silver Splitter’ Divorces
Yorkshire-based law firm LCF Law has reported a significant increase in the number of older couples divorcing, which reflects a wider national trend towards later-life relationship breakdown. LCF Law says it has seen a marked rise in 'silver splitters', who are couples aged 60 and over that are divorcing after long marriages, often spanning 30 years or more.
P.ublished 10th January 2026
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