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Celebrity Traitors 2026 is almost here – what to know, plus we review The Traitors board game

Fans of the show can now put their own sleuthing skills to the test ahead of the second celebrity series

The Independent UK · Sep 24

9 best kids’ water bottles for adventures and back to school sipping

Ditch single-use plastic in favour of these insulated, leak-proof and durable alternatives

The Independent UK · Aug 7

7 best kids’ swimming goggles for lessons and holidays, tried and tested

Protect young eyes with effective and comfortable goggles for dips in the pool or sea

The Independent UK · Jul 30

20 best stocking fillers for Christmas 2025, tested and approved by kids

From Bluetooth speakers to slime, these are the presents to get Santa some serious brownie points

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

10 best kids’ wellies for rainy walks and jumping in puddles

These wellies for big and little kids have been tested in dozens of muddy puddles

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

6 best dumbphones for reducing screen time in 2026, tried and tested

Searching for a distraction-free phone? Dumbphones are on the rise, and they’ll stop you from doom-scrolling

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025

12 best kids’ school shoes that are comfortable, practical and look great

Everything from that all-important first pair of school shoes to fashionable secondary school styles

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

11 best kids’ raincoats that keep them dry during showers and downpours

With assistance from my little helpers, I tried and tested jackets from a range of brands

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

7 best kids’ bikes, tried and tested on school runs and off-road adventures

From lightweight hybrids to robust mountain bikes, there’s something for every mini cyclist

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Teens have an attention span of 14 minutes, could this dumbphone help?

It’ll come as no surprise that a recent study found the major culprits for distraction were social media apps

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025