They enjoy mess, sugary treats and keeping a close eye on the kids before Christmas so what chaos will your elf on the shelf cause this year?
Confectioner Mars is recalling a range of its chocolate over fears packets may contain small pieces of rubber.
New library services will be introduced to a town centre after the main 135-year-old building had to shut due to water damage.
Pregnant women and parents of young children can now apply for funding to help pay for milk, fruit and veg.
We're giving away thousands of reflective keyrings to children in Kent to help them remain visible to drivers during the darker days ahead.
Supermarket Lidl is recalling packs of its frozen chicken dippers amid fears that ‘hard blue plastic’ has made its way into the food.
Charities fear the cost of living crisis is behind a sharp rise in the number of children being burnt or scalded by hot water bottles.
The number of children "persistently absent" from school has more than doubled in the last five years.
Eight million homes will get an extra £300 before Christmas as the government dishes out a second cost of living payment but who can get the cash?
Cases of tuberculosis are rising but what is it, what are the symptoms and why doesn’t the NHS any longer offer all children immunisation?
The most popular Christmas toys to have topped children’s wish lists since 1973 have been revealed by Argos – but how many of them do you remember?
The number of families seeking help with head lice and nits is on the rise, says NHS England, which is reporting a spike in visitors to its website.
Plans to scrap one-day Travelcards will make train trips to London more expensive from January, fears a campaign group.
Eight million homes are to get an extra £300 ahead of the winter and the DWP has now confirmed the payment date and who is eligible for the money.
The toys most likely to top Christmas wish lists this year have been revealed by retailer Argos, which has released its annual list of predictions.
A town finally has its new community centre after a six-year wait.
Cadbury is bringing back a popular Christmas treat almost a decade after the confectioner discontinued the range.
Young sisters who cared for two parents with cancer and a little girl who saved her mum’s life are among this year’s Children’s Award winners.
A supermarket is to trial sensory-friendly shopping hours, which if successful, will be rolled out to all stores nationwide.
With the school holidays in full swing many parents are juggling work with childcare so at what age can children be left at home by themselves?
The county council is offering a one-off voucher this summer to help those in need amid the cost-of-living crisis.
A supermarket is phasing out its largest six-pint milk cartons as part of efforts to reduce food waste by customers.
Thousands of people claiming tax credits have just a few days left to renew their claim or risk having their payments stopped, says HMRC.
A Shaun the Sheep-themed sculpture trail is coming to Kent and schools, groups and care homes are being sought to adopt and decorate the flock.
A £3 supermarket sun cream has come out as one of the strongest performers in the latest round of lotion lab tests – see the full list here.
With pollen counts high and storms brewing, allergy experts are warning asthmatics to be cautious amid fears conditions could trigger severe attacks.
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They enjoy mess, sugary treats and keeping a close eye on the kids before Christmas so what chaos will your elf on the shelf cause this year?
A new “immersive” tourist attraction has opened up in Kent, featuring a model town you can race around and countless miniature objects
We’ve rounded up a number of festive events taking place during December for children, families and adults to enjoy.
