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Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Explained

Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.

London's Best Schools for 2026 Named by The Times

The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has unveiled its definitive list of London's top state, private, and primary schools for 2026. Discover which institutions lead the capital's educational landscape.

Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins Next Week

Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?

Boy saves himself from electrocution in bed

An eight-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace became caught in a phone charger while he slept. His quick thinking saved his life. Read his mother's urgent safety warning.

Radio Legend Brian Hayes Dies Aged 87

Tributes pour in for pioneering BBC and LBC presenter Brian Hayes, who has died at 87. The broadcaster transformed phone-in radio with his conversational style over a five-decade career.

Backdoor Browsing: The Commuter Guilty Pleasure

A new report dives into 'backdoor browsing' – reading a stranger's phone screen on public transport. Is it harmless curiosity or a privacy invasion? Experts and commuters weigh in.

Prison officer plays FIFA with inmate in cell

A prison officer was filmed playing a FIFA-style game with an inmate. The viral TikTok clip, shot on a contraband phone, prompted a Ministry of Justice investigation. Read the full story.

Felicity Kendal, 79, scares off phone thieves

Actress Felicity Kendal turned have-a-go hero, scaring off phone snatchers in Chelsea. The 79-year-old described the 'appalling' crime wave and her instinctive reaction.

TfL's £4.3m annual phone bill revealed

Transport for London discloses it spent £4 million annually with O2 before switching to Vodafone. Discover the full financial details revealed by a Freedom of Information request.

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