Only 2% of dog thieves are charged while pet-napping affects 200 families each month, experts warn

Ruff justice: Only 2% of dog thieves are charged and failure to tackle pet-napping is causing misery for 200 families each month, experts warn Government launched a pet theft taskforce in May – but 508 dogs stolen since Kennel Club says thefts being treated as ‘petty crime’ and wants tougher laws Elaine Hardy, 50, left … Read more

Images taken after WWII show families enjoying themselves at Butlin’s camps

William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think of as the heyday of Butlin’s and the British holiday camp William ‘Billy’ Butlin opened his first camp at Skegness in 1936. However, it is the 50s and 60s that most people think … Read more

Families sue Universal Orlando for $30K claiming actor used white-power hand gesture in photos

Universal Orlando is sued for $30K over photos of actor dressed as Minions villain Gru ‘flashing white supremacist “OK” sign in photos with two young girls of color’ The families of young girls – one biracial and one Hispanic – filed their lawsuit against Universal Orlando on June 23 in Orange County, Florida  The suit … Read more

Blending families! Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck grab lunch with their kids in Brentwood

Jennifer Lopez and her ‘true love’ Ben Affleck were seen grabbing lunch at the Brentwood Country Mart with their kids on Friday afternoon. The loved up couple beamed at each other in a black Escalade before tenderly embracing after stepping out with Ben’s son Sam, nine, and and JLo’s daughter, Emme, 13. The blended family … Read more

Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris vowed to fix social care

Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris Johnson made his broken promise to fix our social care system Dementia victims and their families have paid a staggering £14bn for social care since July 2019 – Boris Johnson’s first day in office Figures published today show the amount eclipses the … Read more

Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris vowed to fix social care

Families have paid out £14bn to look after elderly loved ones since Boris Johnson made his broken promise to fix our social care system Dementia victims and their families have paid a staggering £14bn for social care since July 2019 – Boris Johnson’s first day in office Figures published today show the amount eclipses the … Read more

Inside Britain’s biggest families: Parents reveal the fun and chaos of having a large brood

A new documentary is delving into the lives of some of Britain’s biggest families – including a couple with 11 children who spend half their weekly income on food. Three sets of parents showcase what it’s like living with nine children or more on ITV’s Britain’s Biggest Families: 31 Kids And Counting The Pennies, which … Read more

Britain basks in glorious sunshine as families flock to beaches – before SNOW sweeps UK tomorrow

Easter Sunday has brought sunny skies for many in the South of England as hundreds pile onto the nation’s beaches with family on the first weekend since lockdown restrictions were eased to allow groups of six to meet outdoors.  A top temperature of 64.4F (18C) is forecast for the South of England this afternoon, whilst … Read more

Families say they have to ‘beg’ care homes to allow them to visit elderly relatives

Families say they have to ‘beg’ care homes to allow them to visit elderly relatives and urge the government to clarify the rules From Monday April 12, care home residents will be allowed two regular visitors  Campaigners say it is a ‘cruel lottery’ for families, with some homes allowing 30 minute visits once a week, … Read more

Vaccine squads to go door-to-door to offer covid jabs to ethnic-minority families amid low uptake

Vaccine squads will go door-to-door to offer Covid-19 jabs to ethnic-minority families in large households amid low uptake after pilot inoculated hundreds Ministers plan to roll out the scheme to increase covid vaccination uptake A successful pilot targeting multi-generation homes in Luton and Bradford has resulted in hundreds of adults being vaccinated in the past … Read more