Catamaran Smile As the rope is drawn away from the anchor, As the captain concentrates and charts his course, As the coast shrinks into glassy, shaken water, As the percussion of waves evolve into an engine’s hum, As the boats wood begins to creak, As the propeller turns and bites the sea, As the golden sunset glows then sinks into orange jelly.

As autumn closes in, three Yorkshire families discover that one of Scarborough’s best days out lies beneath the waves — with a seal rescue story at its heart. With six adults, six children and ages ranging from eight to 13, finding a day out that appeals to everyone is never guaranteed.

For many children and young people, September can bring about a big emotional shift in the transition from summer to going back to school. For parents and carers, the emotional shift can be even more pronounced, as they not only support their children but also manage their own fears and anxieties about the transition from the summer period back to school and work.

When Julia* inherited a share of her late father's four-bedroom house in East London, she expected a straightforward process. What followed was a year of financial strain, family tension, a probate handled by strangers, and a mounting fear of homelessness - all while knowing money was coming to her that she couldn't yet touch.

As students prepare to start university this September, many families face new and sometimes unexpected challenges. Leaving home, losing daily structure, managing money, making friends from scratch and facing new academic standards can put a lot of pressure on a young person. Parents are often the first to notice shifts in mood, behaviour, or academic performance.

For those wanting to start a family, a positive pregnancy test is welcome news and brings with it the hope of an exciting and rewarding journey into parenthood. Starting a new chapter in life inevitably brings uncertainties but for today’s mothers-to-be the numerous controversies that surround pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood can cause confusion, apprehension, anxiety and unease.

Among family-friendly seaside resorts, one towers above the rest – Blackpool. And even better, you can get there for a day trip by Stagecoach bus. From Lancaster, catch the 42 Service. Or from Preston, jump on the 61 or 68 Service, and all three routes will drop you off just a stroll away from Blackpool Tower and the North Pier.

With the summer holidays underway, many parents might find themselves juggling work, childcare commitments and will be trying to find ways to keep their children entertained. With this in mind, young people might be spending more time on gaming devices, tablets and phones.

That time of year has come round again, when students across England wait for their A Level results on Thursday 13th August 2026, followed a week later by GCSE results on Thursday 20th August. In my work as a person-centred counsellor, I have supported hundreds of young people, and many parents, through this nerve-wracking time.

Jones Myers’ commitment to inspire the next generation has seen the niche family law firm recognise the exceptional performance of a Masters law student for the seventh consecutive year.

A brave five-year-old diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening blood condition has seen a lifelong dream come true in Blackpool. Ruby Marshall, who was diagnosed with Pearson's syndrome at just 11 months old, met her hero Mouse, from the much-loved children's book The Gruffalo, in a world-first appearance at The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse.

Few children's entertainers have enjoyed the meteoric rise of Blippi. What began as a series of educational YouTube videos has grown into a global phenomenon, amassing billions of views, spawning multiple actors in the iconic blue-and-orange outfit, expanding into spin-off shows with best friend Meekah, and becoming a staple of preschool life for families around the world.

Recent independent national enquiries into maternity care in the UK have invited patients to submit accounts of their experiences via public self-reporting systems and it is clear that mothers and families mostly blame the actions or inactions of frontline workers for their plight: midwives who did not listen or take their concerns seriously; staff who pre-judged them or treated them dif…

This August, disabled or seriously ill children and their families can learn to code, animate and create their way through summer with national disability charity Family Fund’s Discover Digital summer festival.

A Leeds-based young people's counsellor is sharing advice for parents worried about how their children will cope with the proposed under-16 social media ban.

Visitors to Chester Zoo will be able to spend the whole day and evening at the attraction this summer, with the zoo’s popular Afterglow event included in standard daytime admission for the first time.

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced the launch of its all-new tiered membership packages for 2026, offering railway enthusiasts and local residents the opportunity to support the heritage railway whilst accessing a range of benefits.

A debt recovery expert has outlined the key steps universities and independent schools should take when recovering unpaid student debts. The issue has come under renewed focus following recent reports that nearly £500 million in unpaid or hidden debts is owed to UK universities, much of it linked to accommodation and other institutional costs.