Little Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks with a serious bowel condition, is finally home in Bromley for his first Christmas after over 500 days in hospital. Read his family's remarkable story of hope.
A breathtaking close encounter with a grey seal in Norfolk's coastal marshes reveals the intimate details of British wildlife. Discover the magic of winter wildlife watching.
A top baby name guru from London warns parents about trendy, tricky and famous names they may come to regret. Discover the full list and expert advice here.
Comedian Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt welcome daughter Scottie Rose. The name pays tribute to Pete's father, a firefighter who died on 9/11. Read the couple's sweet announcement.
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths globally. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of 2025 offers 20 festive questions, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI mishaps. Test your trivia and sign up for a special Christmas edition.
Experts predict Jude, Sienna, and a host of vintage classics will be the top baby name choices for parents in 2026. Discover the full list and trends here.
Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.
Meet Panya, the adorable pygmy hippo calf captivating the internet from Duisburg Zoo. Discover how this tiny animal's fame echoes past viral stars and the bittersweet reality of animal celebrity.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
Young Americans are locked out of home ownership, with the median first-time buyer now 40. Explore the broken social contract and the generational wealth gap fuelling anger.
Next week's Coronation Street sees Maggie's 65th birthday party simmer with tension, Carla in peril, and a painfully awkward baby shower. Get all the spoilers here.
Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo announce the birth of their first child, Ziggy. Discover their journey from friendship to marriage and parenthood.
A curious baby fur seal surprised patrons at a Richmond pub. Discover how staff safely contained the 'silly season' visitor until conservation rangers arrived for its release.
Australian brand Riff Raff's sleep toys, now in the UK, help babies self-soothe with lullabies and white noise. Parents call them a game-changer for bedtime routines. Discover the details.
Made in Chelsea stars Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Ziggy. The couple shared the joyful news on social media.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces new measures to help families choose affordable, regulated baby formula, saving up to £500 annually. Part of a wider strategy to tackle child poverty.
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
The UK government faces calls for stronger action on the baby formula crisis, as new measures fall short of a price cap. Discover the impact on families and the CMA's key recommendations.
Top stylist Ellis Ranson shares the fashion strategies used by stars like Kate Ferdinand and Dani Dyer to keep pregnancies under wraps. Discover the failsafe outfits and colour palettes that work.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green reveal second pregnancy at Fashion Awards 2025. Explore their 15-year age gap relationship, from meeting at a Halloween party to growing family.
David Platt returns home to a baby shower surprise amid heartbreaking baby cancer diagnosis. Can he and Shona save their relationship? Read the emotional Coronation Street drama.
Independent MP Ayoub Khan discloses he was forced to kill a dog to protect a baby from being mauled. The revelation came during Liverpool's Your Party conference.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labels reports of illegal 'kill everybody' orders in Caribbean strikes as fake news. Investigation reveals internal military concerns over legality.
Sands UK releases powerful Christmas film 'I'll never forget you' addressing baby loss, offering comfort and community support during the festive season. Watch now.
This week's global wildlife roundup features seal pups in Lincolnshire, a bold marsupial survival project in Australia, and the plight of captive belugas in Canada. Discover the stories behind the images.
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
A vulnerable grey seal pup in Cornwall prepares for its first swim as tides rise. Discover the harsh realities of seal pup survival against storms and pollution. Read more about UK wildlife.
EastEnders spoilers reveal Lauren Branning falls victim to a £3,000 medical scam while desperately seeking treatment for baby Jimmy's blindness. Ian Beale issues urgent warnings as danger looms.
Tennis legend Boris Becker and wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro welcome their daughter, Zoë Vittoria Becker. The newborn arrives just before Becker's 58th birthday.