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Teen survives 13-hour brain surgery doctors said had never been done before
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (452+ words) A teenager with an extremely rare blood disorder has undergone groundbreaking brain surgery that doctors said could open the door to future life-saving operations. Ahmed, from Sheffield, suffers from Bernard-Soulier syndrome, an inherited disorder affecting platelet function that affects less…...
School with worst absence record in the country failed to update attendance page
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (164+ words) At least seven police vehicles can be seen at Fir Vale Academy in Sheffield(Image: Saiful Salleh) A Sheffield school that had the worst rate of unauthorised absences in the country last year failed to update a page on its…...
Third of parents say their children have SEN and half 'have autism"
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (336+ words) Parents say school doesn't work for their children 29% of parents of secondary and primary school children say their children have special educational needs (SEN), and 53% say their child has autism, while 43% say their child has ADHD. Anxiety (28%), dyslexia (18%) and dyspraxia…...
Three toys pulled from shelves over cancer chemical contamination
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (441+ words) Parents have been told to stop children playing with the toys Three stretchy toys have been recalled over fears the sand the products are filled with may be contaminated with asbestos. The HGL Stretchy Sand Monster Truck, Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy…...
'They offered a warm and loving home where I felt belonged"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (683+ words) Ashley Smith, along with his two brothers and two sisters, spent 13 years in foster care A Yorkshire man who spent more than a decade in foster care is calling for more families to open their homes to children who need…...
'I am flying to India for cancer treatment - I don't want to leave my daughters"
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (822+ words) Sarah Carr, 49, from Hull, is being forced to leave her beloved daughters, aged 14 and nine (Image: Sarah Carr) A Yorkshire mum-of-two has made a desperate plea as she prepares to leave her young daughters in a last ditch attempt to…...
Take a look at the delights in the 2026 Easter collection from Lola's
3+ week, 4+ day ago (290+ words) Take a look at the sweet treats from the 2026 Easter collection from Lola's. The team has produced a wide-selection of options. A spokesperson said: "If you're looking for a tempting alternative to traditional chocolate eggs this Easter, discover Lola's irresistible…...
Take a look at the delights in the Cutter & Squidge 2026 Easter collection
4+ week, 13+ hour ago (527+ words) Take a look at some of the sweet treats you can enjoy this Easter from the Cutter & Squidge collection. Known for their signature decadent fillings, playful flavour pairings and beautifully handcrafted designs, Cutter & Squidge's Easter eggs have become cult favourites....
BBC Breakfast guest describes forced adoption trauma as MPs demand apology
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (614+ words) A woman has shared the profound effect of having her baby taken from her at a tender age. Diana Defries revealed to BBC Breakfast hosts Ben Thompson and Naga Munchetty about the heartbreak of losing her daughter when she was…...
Parents can't solve this tricky maths homework for 7-year-olds
4+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) In theory there's no reason a parent should struggle to complete their seven-year-old's homework - but it's becoming an increasingly common issue. One baffled parent turned to social media after spending a considerable amount of time attempting to solve their child's…...