David Bowie's childhood home to open to public in 2027
The south London house where David Bowie grew up will open to fans in late 2027, offering an immersive experience in his teenage bedroom and showcasing rare personal artefacts.
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Bowie's Bromley Childhood Home to Become Heritage Site
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley is being restored as a heritage site and creative hub for young people, with a £500k grant secured. Opening planned for late 2027.
Bowie's childhood home to open as immersive experience
The south London house where David Bowie wrote 'Space Oddity' will open to the public. A £500k grant and restoration will recreate his 1960s world to inspire new generations.
US Slashes Child Vaccine Schedule, Experts Warn of Outbreaks
The Trump administration's 'astounding' cut to recommended childhood vaccines puts the US behind the UK and other nations, risking disease outbreaks. Experts condemn the unscientific move.
UK bans junk food ads on TV and online to tackle obesity
New UK regulations restrict TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods. Experts debate if this will help tackle the nation's growing childhood obesity crisis.
US cuts child vaccine advice from 17 to 11 jabs
The Trump administration has dramatically reduced recommended childhood immunisations, a move health experts warn will erode trust and fuel infectious disease outbreaks in the US.
UK junk food ad ban aims to curb childhood obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
Full list of junk foods banned from TV ads before 9pm
A major UK junk food advertising ban is now in force, targeting HFSS products high in fat, salt, and sugar. Discover the full list of restricted foods and the government's childhood obesity strategy.
UK junk food advert ban comes into full effect
A major ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food and drinks is now law in the UK. The government says it will prevent 20,000 cases of childhood obesity. Find out which products are affected.
Four major disease threats facing UK in 2026
Health experts warn of four major disease threats in 2026, including a resurgent Victorian-era illness and a new Mpox strain, amid falling vaccination rates. Learn the risks and how to stay protected.
UK junk food advert ban comes into full force
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
UK junk food ad ban begins, but brand ads like Cadbury's gorilla allowed
A landmark UK ban on junk food ads before 9pm and online is now in force. However, a major loophole allows brand advertising like Cadbury's iconic drumming gorilla, sparking criticism from health campaigners.
Canada: US Health Info Unreliable, Vaccination Trust Erodes
Canadian officials warn US health bodies can't be trusted for accurate vaccine info, citing Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial moves. This comes as measles cases surge and childhood immunisation rates fall in Canada.
Child's plea: 'I'm a victim of domestic abuse too'
An anonymous survivor shares her lifelong trauma from witnessing her father abuse her mother. She calls for children to be recognised as victims, not just witnesses. Read her powerful story.
Nina Simone's childhood home restored after decades
Nina Simone's North Carolina childhood home, saved from decay by four artists, is now restored. It will serve as a cultural hub, preserving the legacy of the music and civil rights icon.
OnePlus 13 photo wins Turkey Mobile Photo Award 2025
Discover how a tuk-tuk driver's mobile photography, using a OnePlus 13, won a 2025 Turkey Mobile Photo Award with a vibrant image of children playing in Myanmar.
NHS Launches Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
US mRNA Funding Cuts Threaten Future Vaccines
The Trump administration's cuts to mRNA research funding risk America's scientific lead, opening the door for the UK and EU to seize the initiative on next-generation vaccines for flu, HIV, and cancer.
£2m Home Vaccination Pilot Launched for Struggling Families
A new £2m government scheme will see health visitors vaccinate children at home in England to boost falling immunisation rates. The pilot aims to reach families facing barriers to healthcare access.
Call for Teen Blood Pressure Tests as UK Cases Soar
Leading doctors call for national screening in schools as teenage hypertension rates double, driven by inactivity and poor diet. Early detection could prevent strokes and heart attacks in adulthood.
Health visitors to deliver vaccines door-to-door in England
A £2m pilot will see health visitors offer life-saving jabs at home to boost dangerously low childhood vaccination rates. One in five children start school unprotected.
Vaccine sceptic's controversial rise at US FDA
Tracy Beth Høeg, a Danish American physician known for doubting Covid vaccines, is now acting director of the FDA's key drug centre, signalling a major shift in US health policy. Explore the implications for drug regulation and public health.
Mum's Christmas walk saved son from brain tumour
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
Life without a postcode: The cost of a boat childhood
Eve Stanway spent her first 11 years sailing the world with no fixed address or formal schooling. She reveals the loneliness behind the idyllic photos and her journey to find stability.
Girl's visual wish list before Usher syndrome blindness
Audrey Tyrrell, 13, is ticking off a 'visual wish list' after a diagnosis of Usher syndrome means she will lose her sight. See her inspiring journey and the memories she's making.
Game Developers' Fondest Christmas Gaming Memories
Industry veterans recall the festive gifts and gaming sessions that shaped their childhoods, from family showdowns on Guitar Hero III to the magic of discovering Zelda.
Broadcaster's Childhood Terror in Abusive Home
Broadcaster Charlie Webster reveals her childhood terror of an abusive stepfather, hiding in her room and wetting herself to avoid him. She now campaigns to protect children from domestic violence.
Joe Wicks on childhood trauma, fitness fame and family focus
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
How Santa outsmarted my 1987 Christmas whoopee cushion trap
In 1987, an eight-year-old devised a cunning plan with a whoopee cushion to catch Father Christmas. The festive prank backfired spectacularly, revealing a surprising side to Santa. Read the full story of a childhood mystery.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
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