Following last year’s success, the Parents’ Careers Evening is returning to the Humber Royal Hotel in Grimsby on Wednesday 19 March. The evening is a fantastic opportunity to explore education, training, and career options available across North East Lincolnshire.
The event brings together academic and practical subjects, training, apprenticeships and careers into one room, to inspire young people – and their parents and carers – to consider options after leaving school. The goal is to open conversations and increase awareness of available opportunities, ensuring guardians are well-informed to provide advice.
Targeted at students coming to the end of their education and their parents, carers, and guardians, this free event is open to anyone interested in discovering local opportunities. Even parents and carers might find something that inspires them.
The event will feature over 30 local employers, including representatives from the renewable and construction industries. There will also be displays from organisations such as the RAF, CATCH apprenticeships, Focus Independent Adult Social Care, and Phillips 66.
Representing ‘Made in Great Grimsby’, Joanne Woodhouse will be in attendance as a guest speaker, giving an insight into the seafood sector which employs over 5,000 local people directly. For those about to leave school, there will also be an expert on hand to discuss post-16 choices (including colleges and apprenticeship routes).
Your baby’s first three months will be a rollercoaster whirlwind! You won’t get over how much can happen in such a short time.
When professionals are assessing a child, they look at the child’s developmental milestones. These milestones refer to the times that a child achieved important skills e.g. first smile, crawling, ability to sit, walking, first words, etc.
There is a time span that most children would achieve these skills in. By building up a picture of a child’s progress in all the areas of development, a professional can form a judgment on whether or not a child’s developmental pattern is unusual.
So, here are some things you can keep an eye on during your baby’s first three months.
Physical
The large jerky movements at birth will develop into smoother more continuous movements
They’ll be able to kick vigorously
By three months, baby will be able to lift head up to 45 degrees when lying on their tummy
At birth, the child’s head will fall loosely if not supported. By three months, they will be able to hold head erect and steady for several seconds
They’ll be able to open hands and fist
They’ll be able to hold a rattle briefly
Mental
Baby will recognise parents and respond to their approaches
They will protest loudly if their needs are not met
At birth, baby will look at high contrast pictures, by three months they will like detailed high contrast pictures
They will start to make associations
They will play with their hands and feet
Hearing and language
The new-born will be startled by sudden loud noises
They will cry lustily when hungry
After about 6 weeks, they’ll begin to coo
They will cry when uncomfortable or annoyed
By three months, baby will show excitement at the sound of approaching voices, footsteps etc
They will begin to laugh out loud and squeal in delight
Social
The new-born will sleep for the majority of the time
During this period, baby will begin to stop crying when picked up and soothed
They will recognise familiar adults and smile in response to their approaches
At three months, baby will begin to react to familiar situations and routines
They will begins to enjoy routines
Visual
Baby will focus on mum’s face when being fed
By three months, baby will also recognise their feeding bottle or mum’s breast
At end of this period, baby will start to be very interested in their own fingers and will engage in finger play
By three months, they will be able to follow a slowly moving object about 6 inches away
By three months, baby is visually very alert
A lot can happen in baby’s first three months! Enjoy every minute.
Meghan Markle subtly responds to father’s scathing remarks about Netflix show
Meghan Markle has seemingly turned a deaf ear to her estranged father Thomas Markle’s harsh criticism.
Shortly after Thomas accused Meghan of being “inauthentic” on her newly released Netflix show, she shared a powerful message while showcasing the appreciation she has been receiving on her new series.
The Duchess of Sussex turned to her Instagram account to share a slew of videos from her fans TikTok accounts, influenced by Meghan’s cooking show.
In the videos, fans could be seen setting up their dining tables just like the mom-of-two does in her show.
“Love seeing how inspired you are by With Love, Meghan,” Meghan wrote in the caption.
“Keep up the beautiful work,” she added.
In his conversation with the Dailymail, Meghan’s father who hasn’t watched his daughter’s show yet, noted, “I might sit down and watch it one day but I’m not sure.”
"Unfortunately Meghan has never been authentic. She has to think about everything. She's not spontaneous," he added.
Thomas further claimed, "Everything she says is pre-planned and rehearsed. It makes me laugh because I know all her looks and expressions."
Liam Gallagher has labelled the mother of his love child a ‘gold digger’ after she reportedly filed for an increase in child support payments ahead of the Oasis reunion tour.
Liam, 52, also appeared to call Liza Ghorbani, 51, a ‘dosser’ in a series of short posts on X today seemingly aimed at the American journalist.
The Oasis frontman also posted a YouTube link to John Lennon‘s live performance of The Beatles song ‘Money (That’s What I Want)’ in Toronto in 1969.
It comes after a source close to the Oasis frontman yesterday revealed she was asking for a ‘silly amount’ in an attempt to ‘cash in’ on the rockstar’s estimated £50million payday.
Writing on X, he said: ‘And it’s 300 grand a year not 36 grand a year get your SUMS right LG x.’
An insider told The Sun yesterday: ‘It’s clear that Liza and her legal team are hoping to cash in on Liam’s big tour earnings.
‘He’s always been generous with his child maintenance, but now she’s asking for even more money. It’s causing Liam unnecessary stress as he prepares for the tour.’
Liam, 52, appeared to call Liza Ghorbani, 51, a ‘gold digger’ and a ‘dosser’ in a series of short post on X today
Liza Ghorbani, 51, who shares 12-year-old daughter Gemma with the rockstar, has reportedly filed for a significant increase in child support payments
Liza arrives at New York State Supreme Court on March 26, 2015 in New York City
Liam performs during the 30th Sziget (Island) Festival on Shipyard Island, northern Budapest, Hungary, 9 August 2024
The new claim, filed in the New York Supreme Court, comes after a confidential settlement was reached back in 2015.
At the time, Liza was receiving £3,000 a month in child support, but it appears she’s now seeking a higher sum.
However, Liam’s personal life is once again being thrust into the spotlight as he battles the demands of his former fling.
A source said: ‘It’s added pressure on Liam, who’s never even met Gemma. This latest case is just one of the many issues he’s had to deal with when it comes to his personal life.’
The trouble began when Liam, who had a brief affair with Ghorbani in 2010, was forced to confront the paternity of Gemma after she filed a £2million lawsuit for child support in 2013.
Liam was fined for missing court hearings and publicly admitted that he hadn’t met his daughter, although he offered to help her if needed.
The former Oasis frontman has had a tumultuous love life, with children from several relationships.
North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Nov. 15 that “Comrade Kim Jong Un guided on the spot the performance test of suicide attack drones of various types produced by an affiliated institute of the Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex and enterprises on Nov. 14” and ordered “full-scale mass production.”
Twenty soldiers were arrested for breaking rules meant to protect North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his visit to a special forces training site last September. Now, the parents of one of those soldiers have gone missing.
“Twenty soldiers who showed dishonorable behavior during the Marshal’s visit were sent to a military-run labor camp after their investigation concluded in mid-January,” a Pyongyang source told Daily NK recently.
“The military’s state security bureau decided these soldiers would be transferred to an isolation zone after serving their time, instead of being sent home,” the source added, noting that civilians were shocked by this news.
The incident became public knowledge when military officials notified the soldiers’ parents in late January that their sons had died—a cover-up for their arrest and decision to place them in permanent quarantine.
Most parents accepted the death notifications without question. However, some wealthy families used their connections to investigate how their children had died, which is how the true story emerged.
When a couple in Sariwon, North Hwanghae province, learned about their only son’s supposed death, they resolved to discover the truth, even if it meant selling everything they owned. They reached out to contacts in Pyongyang and eventually uncovered what had happened.
The devastated couple shared the story with neighbors, expressing disbelief that this could happen to their cherished son, who had been born late in their lives. Soon, rumors spread throughout the city.
Shortly afterward, the couple vanished.
“Soldiers escorted the parents to Pyongyang on Feb. 15, and they never returned. Four days later, housing officials arrived to announce their home would be reassigned to another family. The entire neighborhood was stunned,” said the source.
People in Sariwon are now whispering that the parents who searched for their son have also disappeared.
“People who’ve heard these rumors are struggling to understand the government’s actions. Some question why an entire family was eliminated over one mistake during firearm drills, while others wonder if Kim Jong Un is even aware of what happened,” the source explained.
The incident has created anxiety within military ranks. Officers interpret this as a warning that any violation involving Kim will face severe punishment without exception. They anticipate stricter regulations regarding the supreme leader throughout all units.
“Soldiers at the training site where the incident occurred are experiencing extreme anxiety, fearing they could lose everything while their families receive only a brief death notification,” the source concluded.
Chelsea recently reappeared for a surprise flashback scene, which showed her crossing paths with her sister Cara at the airport at Christmas.
Visibly pregnant, Chelsea opened up to Cara about her baby news and admitted that she didn’t know whether the father was Paul Robinson or IT technician Jeffrey Swan.
Cara snubbed her sibling at the time, but she quickly regretted this tough stance and has since been trying to track Chelsea down to make amends.
In upcoming scenes, Cara’s wife Remi takes control of the situation as she is uncomfortable about keeping Chelsea’s secret.
As Remi watches Paul from afar, she feels that it’s not right for him to remain unaware that he could have a baby out there somewhere.
After hearing Nicolette Stone on the phone to Cara’s cousin Maddy in Cranbourne, Remi is struck with a sudden flash of inspiration over how to track Chelsea down.
Before long, Remi engages in some duplicitous behaviour of her own as she makes a mysterious phone call, pretending to be Chelsea.
Cara later rushes home to No.30 and discovers that Remi has found Chelsea.
Paul and his partner Terese Willis also pull up on Ramsay Street, just in time to see Chelsea emerge from Remi’s car holding a newborn baby boy in her arms.
The implications are obvious to everyone – is Paul’s life about to change forever?
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Neighbours airs these scenes on Monday, March 17.
Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee and Prime Video in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach Comedy.
Despite their strained equation, billionaire Elon Musk’s father, Errol, believes that no woman will be “mad” enough to turn down the prospect of having a child with the Tesla CEO.
In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Errol Musk, father of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, expressed his skepticism regarding a woman’s claim that she is the mother of Elon’s child. The woman in question, right-wing influencer Ashley St. Clair, has filed a paternity lawsuit against Elon Musk, seeking sole custody of their alleged child, born in September 2024. Errol Musk stated, “I would find it very strange if a woman is saying she has had a child with Elon and telling people quite publicly about it. If it turns out not to be true, she would be a little crazy, don’t you think?” He added, “Any woman with a slight brain would be mad to turn down the opportunity if she were to be offered a child with Elon. The elder Musk’s comments come amid ongoing rumors and legal proceedings initiated by St. Clair, who claims that Elon Musk has shown minimal involvement in the child’s life, having visited only three times since the birth. Despite the controversy, Elon Musk has neither confirmed nor denied St. Clair’s claims. Errol Musk has previously criticized his son’s parenting, describing him as a “bad” parent and blaming him for the death of his first child, Nevada, in 2002. He also shared his views on Grimes, the musician with whom Elon has three children, calling her “a little nuts” due to the unconventional names she chose for their children.
Ashley St. Clair filed lawsuit against Elon musk
Ashley St. Clair has filed a paternity lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk, seeking sole custody of their alleged child, born in September 20242. St. Clair claims that Musk has shown minimal involvement in the child’s life, having visited only three times since the birth. The lawsuit includes text messages and other evidence to support her claims.
While every member of the Indian national team speaks of the mutual bond and unity they have with one another, this really came to the fore in the moments following their triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, and how it extends not just to each other, but also to those closest and most familiar with the team.
Virat Kohli takes a picture with Mohammed Shami and his family.(Broadcast)
Following Ravindra Jadeja striking the winning runs and amongst the celebrations for the Indian team, a heartfelt moment was seen as Virat Kohli approached the mother of his long-time teammate Mohammed Shami, and showed his respects by touching her feet.
Kohli can be seen in his white winner’s jacket paying respects to Shami’s mother, before sharing a picture with Shami and his family as well. The two experienced internationals were key parts of India’s campaign, and have been central figures in the team for several years, and this moment really showed the strength of the bond between the two teammates.
Cameras also pictured Kohli with a smile on his face as he held a conversation with Shami and his family, rejoicing in a first ICC trophy win for the Indian seam bowler.
IND cap memorable tournament with trophy win
Along with Shami’s family, many players had their own families in attendance at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium as India concluded their fine tournament campaign on a winning note, lifting their first ODI trophy since 2013, beating New Zealand by 4 wickets.
In the first innings, although he was slightly expensive, Shami did take the crucial wicket of a set Daryl Mitchell before the dangerous Kiwi batter could cause too much damage. Kohli also had a quiet evening in the final, only facing two deliveries and scoring one run before he was caught LBW by Michael Bracewell.
However, both players had memorable campaigns, in particular Kohli as he struck a century against Pakistan, before a crucial 84 against Australia in the semifinals. Shami started off with a five-fer against Bangladesh, but bore the responsibility of being India’ sole frontline seamer after Varun Chakravarthy was brought in.
Returning from his long-term injury and carrying the pace burden in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, Shami showed his value as an experienced leader of the attack for this powerhouse Indian bowling unit.
Ms Kendall told the BBC: “The routine (if the change happens) would be a massive issue because if we were booking a taxi through a taxi firm they’re not always reliable, so if they didn’t turn up that would cause a massive issue.
“It would have a massive impact on the family.
“I’m worried, I’m really worried about what’s going to happen in future.”
Cost was another big issue, she said, as she could not see how individual families could arrange the service more cheaply than a council with bulk-buying power.
The law states that councils must provide free transport for SEND children under 16 who cannot walk to school.
Sheffield City Council ran a consultation with parents which ended on 12 February, with a report due to be presented to the education, children and families committee in April.
Committee chair Dawn Dale said: “We received almost 1,000 responses to the consultation, which shows just how important and significant this issue is.
“Hearing experiences directly from our families is vital to us as their views and insights will help us shape the service in the future.
“We remain committed to provide the very best for our young people with SEND and their families, and will continue to keep in touch with them directly with recommendations from the consultation and how any possible changes will be implemented and what potential impact they could have.”
No matter what, Logan will always be my son (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
Burying a baby is something no parent should ever have to face, and yet that’s exactly what I had to do when my son was just three months old.
In October 2020, my then-partner, Gary, put Logan to sleep in a V-shaped pregnancy pillow next to our bed. He was fed, he was clean and he should have been safe.
Tragically though, he never woke up.
And in August last year, the coroner at the inquest into his death ruled that co-sleeping in bed beside his father was a contributing factor to his death.
I will regret that night for as long as I live.
When we found out I was expecting, Gary and I were so excited. We’d only been trying for a couple of months and couldn’t wait to extend our family.
At 20 weeks pregnant we had a gender reveal party where we popped a black balloon over our heads and got covered in blue confetti.
I loved shopping for all my baby bits – choosing a pram and high chair, buying blue baby clothes and blankets, everything was blue!
When we found out I was expecting, Gary and I were so excited (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
Then, on 11 July 2020, our little Logan was born at 38 weeks. I had to have an emergency C-section because scans had revealed I was carrying extra fluid and there was a knot in his umbilical cord.
Thankfully he was healthy and was the most gorgeous baby. I was instantly in love with his tiny feet, bright blue eyes and wee button nose.
Back home, we quickly settled into a routine: a bath, Johnson’s night-time cream with lavender to help him sleep soundly, a bottle, then into his cot.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Also known as ‘cot death’, SIDS is the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy baby. The exact cause is not known, but risk factors can include:
Being born prematurely or having a low birth weight
Tobacco smoke
Getting tangled in bedding
A minor illness
A breathing obstruction
There is also an association between SIDS and sleeping with your baby on a sofa or chair
For more information, including how to reduce the risk of SIDS, visit the NHS website.
I had friends with children who explained to me all about the dangers of co-sleeping. They’d told me that the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is 50 times higher for babies when they sleep on a sofa or armchair with an adult and that they are also at risk of accidental death as they can easily slip into a position where they are trapped and can’t breathe.
So, I knew what I had to do to put my baby safely down to sleep. At bedtime, we always placed him into a cot beside our double bed with nothing but a blanket on him.
He was the most gorgeous baby (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
I was instantly in love with his tiny feet, bright blue eyes and wee button nose (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
Each day Logan seemed to progress more and more, and before long he was well ahead of other kids his age. At 12 weeks he was already tasting foods like baby rice and wearing clothes for babies aged nine months.
He was growing so fast and it made me excited for his future.
While he was giggling at Peter Rabbit cartoons, I could absolutely picture him becoming obsessed with Ninja Turtles, superhero costumes and kicking a football in the garden.
I was so excited for Logan’s future (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
There was so much to look forward to, I could barely stop myself from stocking up on a big boy pram, bath chair and play mat ready for him to grow into.
And then one night took that future away.
Saturday 17 October 2020 had started off as a normal family day.
Logan had a wee sniffle, which our health visitor thought could be a cold, so Gary and I opted to spend the day indoors watching Disney movies and tucking into a KFC.
I knew what I had to do to put my baby safely down to sleep (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
I fell asleep on the sofa so Gary gave Logan his last feed around midnight and our baby boy fell asleep in his arms.
But rather than lay him down in his cot, Gary settled him into the pregnancy pillow, a plush cushion that helps pregnant women sleep comfortably, next to him on our double bed – something we had never done before.
Around 6.30am the next morning I woke to the sound of Gary screaming: ‘He’s not breathing, he’s not breathing!’
I raced upstairs but as soon as I saw Logan I knew.
His wee lips were blue and he was completely still.
Each day Logan seemed to progress more and more (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
While I dialled 999, Gary did CPR until the paramedics arrived and then Logan was rushed to Belfast’s Ulster Hospital.
There was nothing anyone could do to save him though. My boy had already gone.
Logan was pronounced dead at 7.36am, and my whole world fell apart.
In the days after his death I spent time with his body at the funeral home, cuddling him and stroking his wee face.
The funeral, five days after he passed, was devastating. No coffin should ever be that tiny. I travelled to the service in the hearse beside him.
I made sure to tuck his favourite Peter Rabbit toy in beside him, before bending down and giving his forehead one final kiss goodnight.
One night took Logan’s future away (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
Gary and I split up shortly after Logan’s funeral. But my pain continued for a long time afterwards.
For months I couldn’t even face leaving the house. And in January 2021, still not seeing any way forward without Logan, I tried to take my own life. I was offered therapy and that was a turning point.
With support from my mum Deborah and her partner, and the counselling and therapy sessions, I began to move forward. I didn’t want Logan’s life to have been in vain.
In August 2024, an inquest into Logan’s death was held.
I will never ever forget Logan (Picture: Chloe McCreery)
The coroner called for greater understanding of safer sleeping practices for babies saying that infants under six months should always be placed in a cot or Moses basket, covered with a light blanket, and nothing else.
She also reiterated that ‘no one should fall asleep with a baby on a sofa, chair or bed’.
It found that three vulnerabilities contributed to Logan’s death – neurological anomalies on his brain, bronchopneumonia, and co-sleeping.
How to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Place your baby on their back when putting them down to sleep
Never sleep with your baby on a sofa or armchair
Make sure that there is nothing covering your baby’s head and that their blanket is no higher than their shoulders
Place your baby with their feet touching the end of their cot
Do not let your baby sleep in the same bed as someone who smokes, has drunk alcohol or taken drugs or medicine that makes them feel drowsy
Even though I’d known the dangers all along, and even though we’d always been so careful with him – every time we started nodding off after a feed, if he was still in my arms my mum would lift him away from me – that one night was all it took.
I will never ever forget Logan. I continue to visit his grave to mark special milestones like birthdays and Christmases. No matter what, he will always be my son.
Now I just want to share his story as a warning to all other mummies and daddies.
There’s nothing wrong with cuddling your children close – in fact, I’d urge you to savour every precious moment and never take the milestones for granted, but please make sure you keep them safe too.
Put babies in a cot or Moses basket at bedtime. Never ever take them to bed with you – just one time could be enough to change everything.
As told to Jade Beecroft
This article was originally published November 18, 2024
