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Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Seven online dangers parents must tackle first

The survey found Brits have attempted an average of two different sleep methods seen online over the last year

Brits turn to social media hacks to improve their sleep

Ella Wilson Sharp and David Cox have an inseparable friendship despite a 51 year age gap

Woman, 24, becomes best friends with 75-year-old stranger

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Pistachio green was found to be the trendiest colour of the year

Pistachio green is the trendiest colour of 2026

The average Brit now captures 1,040 photos and 312 videos per year

Brits take more than a THOUSAND photos every year

An anti-'phone addiction' author has branded Aldi 'irresponsible' for selling an 'inappropriate' toilet stand - because it has a tray for smartphones on it.

Author slams Aldi's toilet roll stand

Stacey Dooley returns to BBC One with a new series of Clickbait Clinic, investigating viral online health trends and exposing the truth behind some of social media's biggest medical myths.

Stacey Dooley tackles dangerous online health myths

One in seven adults trust Government ministers to decide which social media platforms are appropriate for children, with more expressing confidence in parents, regulators and schools, a survey has found

Social media ban for under-16s: PM to set out sweeping reforms

In a poll of 2,000 parents, who have children aged 12 to 17, more than half chose harmful or inappropriate content as their number one concern when it comes to their child's wellbeing, the British Board of Film Classification said in May.

Under-16s social media ban: PM set to unveil plans in days

Janine Kay, from Timperley, Cheshire, says she cured her smartphone burnout addiction by switching to a "burner phone" - a Nokia brick.

“I swapped my iPhone for a Nokia - I’ve never been happier”

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan during press day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Mayor of London to back ban on social media for under-16s

Actor Santhosh K Nayar dies at 65 following a road accident, how is his wife Shubhashree doing? Photo: Suressh Gopi/Facebook

Actor Santhosh K Nayar dies at 65 following a road accident

Richard Keys has warned that Match of the Day (MOTD) “will be next” after Football Focus got the chop

Fans warned MOTD “will be next” after Football Focus axed
Match of the Day “will be next” to face the axe after Football Focus given the chop after 50 years on air.
Jamie Jones

'Chicken ick' is apparently a real thing, with sufferers turning to social media to find out what to do about it

The chicken ick phenomenon: What is it and why does it happen?

Despite their young age, children are spending more time on phones than ever – raising urgent questions for parents about safety, supervision and screen time

Parents turn to safer phones as kids’ screen time warning lands

TikTok Shop's Spring Sale Pop-up is coming to one of the UK's best loved shopping centres - and bringing with it discounts of up to 70% off viral beauty, fashion, homeware and tech products. Photo by TikTok/Ready 10 PR.

TikTok Shop's spring pop-up offers up to 70% off viral beauty and tech

Four in 10 admit they can’t help but feel a need to appear perfect on social media

Six in 10 parents feel under pressure to appear 'perfect'

Protesters in central London during a demonstration against the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

MPs vote to reject social media ban for under-16s

Luis Bradshaw-White has spoken out about her mental health issues

EastEnders' star Luisa Bradshaw-White reveals mental illness trauma

Police are looking for a suspect who is a dead ringer for Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard lookalike wanted by police on suspicion of burglary

Back To The Future star Crispin Glover has reportedly been sued by his ex-girlfriend over alleged battery, assault, fraud and wrongful eviction among other claims.

Back To The Future star sued for battery as he brand claims 'baseless'

Cult sitcom series Smiling Friends is set to end after season three, shocking fans of the show.

Hit animated sitcom Smiling Friends set to be axed after three seasons

Oliver 'Power' Grant, a founding member of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52.

Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver 'Power' Grant dies aged 52

The winners of Love Island All Stars have been revealed after Monday's live final.

Who won Love Island All Stars 2026? Winning couple revealed
The winning couple of Love Island All Stars series three has been revealed after last night’s live final.
Heather Carrick

Reality TV star Jordan James Parke, who was arrested over the first liquid BBL death in the UK, has died.

TV star dies following arrest over UK's first liquid BBL death

Tourette's campaigner John Davidson was heard interrupting the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony with vocal tics including strong language and one instance where a racial slur was used while actors Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award.

BAFTAs: BBC apologises after Tourette's campaigner yelled racial slur

X users are reporting that the social media site is down.

Is X down? Users report problems with social media platform

Brooklyn Beckham has unfollowed Gordon Ramsay on social media after the celebrity chef urged him to "remember where he came from" amid a major family feud.

Brooklyn Beckham snubs Gordon Ramsay after family feud comments

According to reports Dejon Noel-Williams and Megan Moore have called time on their romance. Photo: ITV

Former Love Island stars 'rekindle romance' after shocking split

A Jat2 flight traveling from Antalya, Turkey to Manchester was forced to be diverted after a brawl broke out mid-flight between passengers.

Passengers banned from airline Jet2 for life after brawling mid-flight

The Pogues drummer and founding member Andrew Ranken (far right) has died at the age of 72.

Tributes paid to The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken as he dies aged 72

Harrison Solomon has returned to the Love Island villa, this time as an All Star.

Love Island All Stars: Harrison's Women's Aid controversy explained

Turkish man Rifat Ozdemir from Kayseri, who resembles billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, undated. He said he is disturbed by the negative perceptions people have of him. (Newsflash)

Man says his life is a misery because he looks like Jeffrey Epstein

The Galaxy S25 series includes Photo Assist’s Generative Edit, a tool allowing users to remove unwanted people or objects from photos.

The average mobile phone camera roll has the faces of 350 strangers

Social media star Max Balengde has joined the BBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Max Balengde joins the BBC's Winter Olympics coverage - who is he?

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are expected their second child together, the couple have announced.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury expecting second child together

Coronation Street and Emmerdale have been pulled from tonight’s ITV schedule

ITV soaps pulled from schedule again amid shake-up

The cast of Saturday Night Live UK has been revealed ahead of the show's highly-anticipated launch.

When does Saturday Night Live UK start? Meet the new cast

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

A website gives your business a sense of stability and control

Ad Feature A professional website is the key to survival in 2026 market

One in five travellers have queued longer than an hour for photos in certain spots.

Times Square named one of the hardest places to get a decent photo

The Spice Girls reunited to celebrate Emma Bunton’s 50th birthday

Victoria Beckham reunites with fellow Spice Girls amid Brooklyn row

Jon Bon Jovi paid tribute to rock icon Francis Buchholz of rock band Scorpions

Jon Bon Jovi pays tribute to rock icon after his death at 71

Former Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankel has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease.

Real Housewives star reveals chronic disease diagnosis

David Beckham (left), Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham arriving at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019

Victoria Beckham owns trademarks to children’s names - is that legal?

Love Island: All Stars host Maya Jama made an unannounced appearance in the villa during last night's episode ahead of the first dumping of the series.

First dumping of Love Island: All Stars series to be shown tonight

Bringing Up Bates’ star Katie Bates speaks out after husband cheated on her amid pregnancy loss. Photo: kgbates2000/Instagram

Katie Bates speaks out after husband cheated on her, what did she say?

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, has issued a scathing statement in which he said that he does "not want to reconcile with my family" amid a bitter family feud between him and his parents and siblings.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's full shocking statement about family feud

Ryan Knight and wife Jenny Knight put forward a bid for the crumbling pink house built in the 70s and were surprised when they were told their offer had been accepted

Couple buy abandoned house - here’s what they found inside

Viewers and judges are split on who Sloth could be on The Masked Singer.

The Masked Singer: Who is Sloth? Latest clues and fan theories

The Masked Singer fans are trying to guess the celebrity behind the punk-inspired Gargoyle.

The Masked Singer: Who is Gargoyle? Latest clues and fan theories

The Masked Singer fans think that a chart-topping girlband member could be the secret celeb disguised as Moth

The Masked Singer: Who is Moth? Latest clues and fan theories

Love Island fans are being treated to an extra episode of the reality show this week following the launch of the third series of Love Island All Stars.

Is Love Island All Stars on tonight? Fans treated to 'extra' episode

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