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Two boys on a branch climbing up a tree on a sunny day.

New facility to be 'safe and creative environment'

New facilities at Lester's Yard include a social room, community kitchen and therapeutic suite.

Four school girls sit on a bench in front of their school. They all have long hair and are looking into camera. Their uniform is green and yellow, they wear ties and blazers.

Teen girls report more social media issues than boys

One in five girls aged between 13 and 15 reported problems compared with one in 10 boys that age.

A woman wearing a maroon fleece and polo shirt is showing seeds in a tupperware to a young girl. The girl is wearing a white T-shirt and a blue cardigan and is looking at the seeds and holding a little flower pot with some soil in.

Partnership to offer farm visits to children

Patshull in Shropshire will be one of the Crown Estates to offer the countryside experiences.

Back view of a young child sitting on a bed and looking towards a window

Free therapy helps parents 'argue in a better way'

Dorset Council offers the free 10-week programme to help parents who are experiencing conflict.

A blonde woman with glasses looks at the camera and smiles. She is wearing a black top and a white cardigan, and is standing in front of a grey background.

Genes influence infants' walking age, study finds

"A slightly later start is not always a sign of problems," says a University of Surrey study.

A woman wearing a blue top, smiling and looking directly at the camera. She is stood in the classroom.

Allergy awareness toolkits for breakfast clubs

More than 100 schools that support pupils with special educational needs will use the kits.

A dentist examines a child's teeth holding metal instruments in the child's mouth.

Three-year wait for NHS child tooth removals

Children with autism or learning disabilities are waiting up to three years to have teeth removed.

Lydia, Fru and Casper are all grinning at the camera as they pose for a photo

Being fostered with my baby 'made me a better mum'

Lydia, 23, was fostered with her son Casper after struggling with post-natal depression.

Bill Houghton smiles holding up a wooden koala bear and elephant toy from inside his shed. He has square glasses and a white beard.

Man makes handmade toys for disadvantaged children

Bill Houghton, 79, makes wooden toys for a charity to hand out to families in need.