Last chance to have say on future of North London maternity and children’s health services

Last chance to have say on future of North London maternity and children’s health services

Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit is one of two under threat of closure Photo by Christian Bowen on Unsplash There are just a few days left for North London residents to share their... Read more »
Boy, nine, walks around London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital

Boy, nine, walks around London for 12 hours overnight for children’s hospital

A nine-year-old boy has completed a “midnight march” around central London for 12 hours to raise money for a children’s hospital. Barney Thomas, from Bristol, was joined by his father, Darren Thomas,... Read more »
Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

With spring attempting to make an appearance, it’s a good time to explore the outdoors – and for little ones, it can often be full of new experiences. Dig, an interactive play... Read more »
Jean Biddle obituary | Children’s health

Jean Biddle obituary | Children’s health

My mother, Jean Biddle, who has died aged 95, was an advocate for disabled children and served as superintendent physiotherapist for the London borough of Hounslow. Born in Bangor, north Wales, Jean... Read more »
Peter Kay donates an incredible £14,000 to a children’s charity from his tour

Peter Kay donates an incredible £14,000 to a children’s charity from his tour

Peter Kay is giving back to the community at Christmas while on his comeback tour, donating an incredible £14,000 to a children’s charity.  The Mirror reports the comedian, 49, is handing over £1 per... Read more »
Children’s TV star Kate Copstick beaten up in the street for £8,500 | Scotland

Children’s TV star Kate Copstick beaten up in the street for £8,500 | Scotland

A comedy critic and former children’s TV star was attacked and mugged by masked thieves while walking home in west London. Kate Copstick, 66, a familiar figure at the Edinburgh Fringe who... Read more »
Free children’s activities and meals over school summer holidays in Lambeth – South London News

Free children’s activities and meals over school summer holidays in Lambeth – South London News

The Black Prince Trust is offering free classes for local residents aged eight to 18 for five weeks over the school summer holidays in a bid to boost physical activity and participation... Read more »
Children stressed and self-harming over UK cost of living crisis | Children’s health

Children stressed and self-harming over UK cost of living crisis | Children’s health

The impact of the cost of living crisis on children has led some to start self-harming, a new report by a leading children’s charity has claimed. According to The Childhood Trust, the... Read more »
Gunmen who opened fire in children’s playground critically injuring 3 people jailed

Gunmen who opened fire in children’s playground critically injuring 3 people jailed

Gunmen who shot three innocent people at a children’s play park in Hackney have been jailed for a total of 57 years. Sheikh Dibba, 21, and Fahim Rahman, 34, were on a... Read more »
Deadly outbreak of children’s hepatitis may have been brought on by lockdown weakening immunity

Deadly outbreak of children’s hepatitis may have been brought on by lockdown weakening immunity

An outbreak of children’s hepatitis may have been brought on by Covid lockdown weakening immunity, health chiefs have said as they revealed that two more British children need liver transplants and dozens... Read more »