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'We transformed our problem house into a home with family space' – this all-in project took 14 months to complete but the finished result was worth it

This awkward house with no social space and cold rooms is now a gorgeous family home

Ideal Home · Jun 25

About 400,000 UK children supported by baby banks, up 11% on previous year

Exclusive: Charities say they ‘cannot continue to absorb the impact of child poverty’ without government support

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Jon Snow: A Last Big Story review – the finest swan song you could hope for

This documentary about the journalist’s Alzheimer’s soon takes a turn, as he hears of an unreported mining disaster and goes on the hunt for truth. It’s a dignified tale of a courageous, compassionate man

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

There are only a few riders I am a genuine fan of, Katie Archibald was one of them

Dr Hutch was permanently impressed by Archibald, even in the way she retired.

Cycling Weekly · Jun 6

‘Doctors thought my son was constipated – he actually had rare E.coli that left him in a coma’

Rafi, now nine, was sent home from school after vomiting

The Independent UK · Jun 4

This West Papua cruise takes you to one of the most remote places in the world

Far from the bright lights of Bali, Laura French takes the journey of a lifetime on an expedition cruise of Indonesia, taking in rarely visited Asmat villages and the Coral Triangle

The Independent UK · Jun 3

10 Found Family Duos That Rival Mando and Grogu

Wishing that you had more telekinetic bat-eared aliens in your life? You’re not alone. While, for copyright reasons, The Mandalorian may be your only supply of Baby Yoda for the time being, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other ways you can feel like a surrogate parent to an extraterrestrial.…

The Mary Sue · Jun 2

Green and pleasant views, digital dreams and a White Stripe sculpts – the week in art

British landscape painting from Gainsborough to Hepworth, Wendy McMurdo’s uncanny portraits and Jack White’s debut exhibition – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK · May 29

Where to put your smart money: the savvy buyer’s guide 2026

Which zone, what postcode? Here are the spots most likely to rise in price, by Ruth Bloomfield

Evening Standard · May 19

Craig Silvey has pled guilty to child exploitation. What do we do with his books?

Australian author Craig Silvey, known for his bestselling books Jasper Jones, Honeybee and Runt, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two further charges were dropped, including allegations he produced child exploitation material.

The Conversation · May 6