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Screen Time Damages Toddlers' Speech, UK Study Warns
UK government research reveals toddlers with high screen use have significantly smaller vocabularies. New guidance for parents is due in April. Learn the facts and expert advice.
State to advise parents on screen time for under-fives
New government guidance on screen time for children under five will be published in April. The move follows research linking high use to poorer language development.
Barking nightclub operated without planning permission
Eutopia Warehouse in Barking has held raves and festivals since June without council approval. Enforcement is on hold as owners prepare a new application. Read the latest on this planning row.
Oxford Street pedestrianisation board holds first meeting
The new Oxford Street Development Corporation has met for the first time, approving budgets and appointing key figures to drive the major London regeneration project forward.
Merseyside Police Detective Sacked for Misconduct
DC John Rigby dismissed without notice after pleading guilty to paying a child for sex and unauthorised computer access. He awaits sentencing in January.
Man fined for fake admiral uniform at Remembrance
A 65-year-old man has been fined after admitting to wearing an unauthorised Royal Navy admiral's uniform at a Remembrance Sunday event in Wales. Read the full court details.
Man boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticket
A man allegedly boarded a British Airways flight from Heathrow to Norway without travel documents, leading to a three-hour delay and a major security review. Read the full investigation.
Adulthood starts at 32, Cambridge study finds
Cambridge neuroscientists reveal adulthood begins at 32, not 18. Discover the brain science behind this shift and the 9 signs you've finally grown up.
£2.5bn Riverside Neighbourhood for East London
A massive £2.5 billion development with over 5,000 homes is coming to the Royal Docks, transforming London's riverside. Discover the new green spaces and affordable housing.
London's £1bn Film Studios Plan with 500 Homes
A £1bn film and TV studio complex, the Camden Film Quarter, is planned for Kentish Town. The project promises world-class facilities and 500 affordable homes, sparking local debate.
Brain development has five key life stages
Cambridge scientists identify five brain development eras spanning infancy to old age, with adult mode not starting until early 30s. Discover how your brain evolves.
Residents' fury over luxury penthouse development
Residents of Chiswick Village face daily disruption from a new luxury penthouse development, reporting noise, water leaks, and fire safety fears. Discover the full story.
Brick Lane development threatens Banglatown heritage
Plans for 44 homes and offices at Truman Brewery site face fierce opposition from Tower Hamlets Council and local campaigners who fear it will destroy area's Bangladeshi community. Final decision expected next month.
New Policy Centre to Future-Proof UK Manufacturing
A new independent Policy Centre has launched to give 325,000+ UK manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government, aiming to future-proof this vital sector.
Ambitious Forest City Plan East of Cambridge
A cross-party coalition proposes England's first forest city east of Cambridge, with 12,000 acres of woodland and affordable eco-homes. Could this solve the housing crisis?
Tomb Raider's Development Crisis: 30 Years of Struggle
As Tomb Raider approaches its 30th anniversary, fans express frustration over development delays and creative missteps. Discover why this iconic franchise faces an uncertain future.
Kids' skincare: Why 4-year-olds want face masks
Shocking rise of beauty products for children as young as four. Discover the societal pressures driving this trend and what experts say about its impact on young girls.
Housing crisis deepens as building costs soar
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Princess of Wales Speaks on Childhood at London Summit
Princess Catherine makes first public speech since cancer recovery at Future Workforce Summit, advocating for children's rights and nurturing environments in modern Britain.
Housebuilding in England falls to 9-year low
England's housebuilding slumps to a 9-year low as developers warn of a 'perfect storm' of rising costs and regulations. Can the government's 'Build, baby, build' ambition survive?
New 1,300-home neighbourhood planned for Dagenham
Plans to transform Crowlands Heath Golf Course in Dagenham into a 1,300-home neighbourhood with 60% social rent progress. Could this tackle the borough's housing crisis?
London's affordable housing figures face 'trench digging' probe
Sadiq Khan urged to investigate claims GLA officials told developers to dig trenches to artificially boost affordable housing start numbers. Read the full story.
Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans
Birmingham City FC unveils plans for a new 62,000-capacity stadium with a retractable roof and 12 chimneys, set to be the UK's 8th largest. A landmark for the city's ambition.
Massive NT Solar Farm for AI Power Faces Environmental Scrutiny
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar development in the Barkly region could power AI data centres but faces concerns over bilby habitat destruction and local energy justice. Read more.
Woolwich housing expansion sparks temple concerns
Greenwich Council approves 75 additional homes in Woolwich development. Local Sikh temple raises fire safety and noise complaint fears. Read the latest community impact analysis.
Wimbledon expansion faces new legal challenge
Wimbledon's plans to build 39 new grass courts hit a major hurdle as residents win the right to a judicial review. Discover the latest in this David vs Goliath planning battle.
Earl's Court 4,000-home development set for approval
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recommended to approve first phase of £10bn Earl's Court regeneration, delivering 4,000 homes and 12,000 jobs in West London.
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sponsorship ends after backlash
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
245 new homes planned for Tower Hamlets site
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
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