Charlotte Thomas

London

Website and Production Editor at Local Government Chronicle

Website and production editor, LGC

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4 ways to support a family going through baby loss, as Kelsey Parker shares 'devastating' news

4 days ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

Kelsey Parker has shared the very sad news that her third child, a son named Phoenix, was stillborn. Parker shared an update on Instagram on Sunday evening, writing: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved" alongside a moving poem entitled, "For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved". Phoenix was Parker's first child with her partner Will Lindsay.
9 old-fashioned baby names as Samatha Barks takes vintage inspiration for newborn

5 days ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Samantha Barks has starred in Les Miserables and Frozen the Musical. (Getty Images)Actress and singer Samantha Barks has welcomed her second child – a daughter – and shared her timeless name. The Les Miserables and Frozen the Musical star shared the happy news on Instagram on Sunday. Posting a picture kissing her newborn, the 34-year-old singer captioned the post "Hello Felicity". Barks and husband Alex Stoll, who she married in 2022, also have a 20-month-old son named Raphael.
16 of the 'sunniest' baby names for those born around summer solstice

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

Falling on Saturday 21 June, summer solstice is the longest day of the year and, for those who follow the astronomical calendar, the beginning of summer. Boasting the most hours of daylight and the shortest night, it's a date that's been celebrated throughout history. The stones of the ancient monument of Stonehenge are aligned to frame the rising sun on summer solstice, and the Celtic people used to light bonfires on the longest day to boost the sun’s strength for the crop season.
When is it too hot to work? Yahoo readers have their say

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Yahoo UK's poll of the week lets you vote and indicate your strength of feeling on one of the week's hot topics. After the poll closes, we'll publish and analyse the results each Friday, giving readers the chance to see how polarising a topic has become and if their view chimes with other Yahoo UK readers. The UK recorded the hottest day of the year so far this week, with temperatures reaching 32.2C in Kew, west London on Thursday.
This is how many calories are in the UK's most popular ice lollies

1 week ago | malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

With temperatures predicted to top 30C in parts of the UK this week, it's officially ice lolly season. Magnums, Soleros, Twisters… we've all got our favourites. But which are the most popular brands and how healthy are they really? A 2018 poll from YouGov found 28% of Brits said a Magnum was their ice lolly of choice – and that's backed up by stats. In 2023, an estimated 14.6 million Brits enjoyed a Magnum, making it the most popular brand, according to Statista.
The symbol you should always look for on kids' sunglasses

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

We all know the importance of protecting our children's eyes from the sun's rays, particularly on sunny days. But a disturbing new report has found some kids' sunglasses bought online do not meet UK safety standards. The investigation by consumer champion Which?, found that a third of children's sunglasses purchased from online marketplaces, including Amazon, eBay, AliExpress and Temu, were unsafe to wear.
Sainsbury's launches flash school uniform sale, with prices from just £2.40

1 week ago | aol.co.uk | Charlotte Thomas

There might be more than a month until the summer holidays, but it's never too early to start prepping for back-to-school. June and July are typically some of the cheaper months to buy school uniform, as this is when many retailers release their back-to-school ranges. To entice customers to buy now, they'll often have sales and special offers. An added advantage to buying early, is you'll get your pick of colours and sizes, rather than making do with what's left in August and September.
Education and development

1 week ago | nursingtimes.net | Charlotte Thomas

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If you've been bitten by a tick, follow these 5 steps

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Thanks to the current hot weather, many of us are spending more time outdoors enjoying the garden, parks and countryside. If you're in grassy areas or woodland, however, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to look out for ticks. The organisation recently posted on X telling people to be tick aware and gave guidance on what to do if you're bitten. "Summer’s a great time to get outside, but ticks love the outdoors too," read the tweet.
Should people be paid to donate blood? Yahoo readers have their say

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Yahoo UK's poll of the week lets you vote and indicate your strength of feeling on one of the week's hot topics. After the poll closes, we'll publish and analyse the results each Friday, giving readers the chance to see how polarising a topic has become and if their view chimes with other Yahoo UK readers. Two thirds of Yahoo readers think blood donors should not be paid.