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Several US states are suing the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, Meta, claiming that the social media platforms harm children's mental health. Image by Adobe Photos.

US states sue Meta claiming social media harms kids' mental health

Youngsters at the school have been learning to swim

Linslade Lower school hires pool to help youngsters develop water skills

Staff celebrate their 'good' Ofsted report

Leighton Buzzard nursery is inviting and homely says Ofsted inspectors

John Lewis has revealed the top 10 toys to buy this Christmas

John Lewis top 10 retro toys to make a comeback for Christmas 2023

Many parents are searching for ways to keep the kids entertained during the six-week holiday period - without having to break the bank

The top 10 tips for an affordable summer with the kids

Two children are in a life threatning condition after a knife attack in France

Two children in life-threatening condition after knife attack

Changing retorts at the London Gas Company’s works at Vauxhall in 1889. Picture for illustrative purposes by Rischgitz.

Research unearths children ‘worked to death’ in Industrial Revolution

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis shine at coronation

Teens are more likely to listen to their parents than social media when it comes to big life decisions according to research. 26th April 2023.

75% of British teens say parents among most influential people

Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club U15's with their fresh new kit

Leighton Buzzard Rugby Club upgrades its kit thanks to housebuilder's donation
£850 sponsorship donation for the under 15s team

Storyteller Helen Tozer with Clipstone Brook Lower School students

Housebuilder shares a story with Leighton Buzzard school pupils

Children prepare to report the news

School children tell adults what they think of the News News News

Tulips on Parterre 2022 (c) Waddesdon, A Rothschild House & Gardens. (Photo by Elspeth Osman-Allu)

Waddesdon Manor reopens with exciting new spring 2023 line-up

Prince William shocked the teens during their school lunch break

Sixth formers stunned after random Facetime with Prince William

Alton Towers (Getty Images)

Alton Towers unveils new ‘hair-raising’ ride opening this year

Aldi Prime hydration drink deal: Craze continues as supermarket stocks drink by YouTube stars KSI & Logan Paul

Craze for Prime hydration drink continues with Aldi Specialbuy deal

NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve

Freya Skye is representing the UK at Junior Eurovision song contest in Armenia this weekend

Junior Eurovision to take place this weekend - how to watch

Skatepark in Parsons Close Rec, Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard skatepark is set to receive a £100k refurbishment

10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022

10 of the most wanted gifts parents must know about for Christmas 2022

Young people are determined to find a job they enjoy – as over a quarter believe...

Children ready for an Easter egg hunt (photo: adobe)

9 ways how to outfox children With an Easter egg hunt!

The great outdoors presents almost endless possibilities to hide Easter eggs from children this season

Top 10 hiding places for you children's Easter egg hunt

Today only - children can video call Santa with their Christmas wishes

Parents of children aged 12 to 15 will be asked to give their consent if the jabs are approved for this age group (Photo: Getty Images)

Children aged 12 to 15 will need parental consent to get Covid jab

The Rule of Six will be reintroduced in March, but children under five won't count towards the limit (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The rule of six is coming back in March - but does it include children?

Tesco and McDonald’s are giving away free carrots for Rudolph - here’s how to ge...

How children can get a free letter from Santa this Christmas - and they are guar...

Carrie Hope Fletcher is backing the contest

Youngsters invited to share their talents and win prizes

Leighton-Linslade in Bloom competition winners Isla (second left) and Remi with organisers David Rosie and Rosie Palmer

Southcott Lower School wins poster plaudits

May Fayre 2017

Medieval merriment for all at Leighton's May Fayre

Leighton Buzzard May Fayre 2016

'˜Joust great if we get sun for medieval May Fayre'

Leighton Buzzard Youth Theatre present Joseph

Youngsters put on a much loved musical

Youngsters triumph in tournament

Youngsters celebrate musical anniversary

Girls are outperforming boys in the three R's says a new report

Five-year-old girls ‘outperforming boys in the three Rs’

Some of the cast in rehearsals

Youngsters take up challenge of G&S for their latest show

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Stay away from building sites plea

First for sports news

Youngsters tee off

Jake Howells is unlikely to feature against Cambridge tonight

Still will keep faith with squad for Cambridge replay

Lacey and Woolley go back on loan as Dance nets last-minute winner

Adam and JJ to fight it out

Snakes and Ladders Mini Olympics

Youngsters are flying high in new careers
FIVE young people from Bedfordshire have landed dream jobs thanks to a Prince’s Trust project at Luton Airport.

Patriotic procession

Steam tractors and engines at Potten End rally