A mother explains her decision not to hire a male nanny, sparked by recent convictions of male nursery workers for child sexual abuse. Explore the debate on gender and safeguarding in childcare.
Children's minister promises 'forensic' review after Vincent Chan's 'appalling' crimes at a North London nursery. Discover the government's action plan and support for affected families.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson vows to 'root out abuse' after Vincent Chan's guilty plea to horrific assaults on sleeping children. A full safeguarding review is launched.
Stormont's Agriculture Minister confirms no mass culling planned after bluetongue detected near Bangor. 2 confirmed, 44 suspected cases. No risk to public health or food safety.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 charges including sexual assault of children. Police are investigating his 17-year history of working with children amid fears there are more victims.
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Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 charges, including sexually assaulting girls as young as two at a north London nursery. He filmed his crimes for 'comedic effect'. Read the full report.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to 26 offences after abusing girls at a London nursery. Police found 25,000 indecent images. He will be sentenced in January.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting toddlers at a London nursery. The Met Police are reviewing over 60 devices as parents consider legal action. A dedicated helpline is available.
Vincent Chan, 45, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children at a London nursery and making twisted videos. Police seized 69 devices. Read the full story and support information.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
A Milford man was arrested after a resident found him sleeping on their sofa and unwrapping their Christmas gifts. Bangor Police urge the public to secure their homes.
Northern Ireland investigates its first suspected bluetongue virus cases in cattle near Bangor. A 20km control zone is in effect. The disease does not affect humans.
The community mourns the sudden loss of Poppy Johnson, an 18-year-old Bangor University student and passionate animal lover. Read the touching tributes.
The government confirms dairy-free milk alternatives will not be added to the Nursery Milk Scheme due to nutritional concerns identified by scientific committees.
Government confirms cow's milk remains the only reimbursable option under the Nursery Milk Scheme, following a scientific review highlighting nutritional risks of plant-based alternatives for young children.
Exclusive: Crossbasket Castle owners discussed luxury spa development months before announcing nursery closure, leaving 100+ children without childcare and 30 staff jobless.
A two-year-old boy tragically died after his sweatshirt became tangled in a tree at an Italian nursery. An investigation into the incident is now underway.
Thomas Waller, 18, sentenced to 15 years for raping a three-year-old at a Surrey nursery. Read the full shocking details of this calculated crime.
Thomas Waller, 18, has been sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting a three-year-old boy in a nursery toilet. The victim disclosed the attack to his mother 'in three-year-old terms'.
Fury in Lanarkshire as multi-millionaire hotel owners plan a luxury spa where a nursery for 100+ children once stood. Parents are left devastated and scrambling for childcare.
Democratic Party in Bangor, Maine faces controversy after endorsing Angela Walker for city council despite her husband serving life for brutal 1993 murder. Stephen King's hometown embroiled in political drama.
A nursery worker convicted of horrific sexual offences against young children has offered a disturbing apology as victims' families speak of shattered trust and lifelong trauma.
First Steps Learning Academy in Bangor has been closed following a damning Ofsted inspection that revealed serious safeguarding failures, including unsupervised children and inadequate staff vetting procedures.
Parents are being urged to avoid certain second-hand baby products due to hidden safety risks that could endanger infants. Discover which bargain buys aren't worth the risk.
A 19-year-old nursery worker has been sentenced to 13 years for the brutal rape of a three-year-old girl at a West London childcare facility, in a case that has shocked the nation and raised serious questions about safeguarding procedures.
Millions of British families face soaring childcare costs as emergency government funding introduced during COVID-19 is scheduled to end next year, threatening the stability of nurseries and childcare providers nationwide.
Bangor University researchers uncover remarkable survival and evolution of minority languages across the UK and beyond, challenging assumptions about linguistic diversity in the digital age.
A teenager's creative Halloween costume in Bangor raises crucial funds for Wales Air Ambulance, turning trick-or-treating into lifesaving support.
A Halloween celebration turned into a real-life nightmare for a walker on a Welsh mountain, prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple emergency services.