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My parents didn't believe in ADHD picture: Metro/ Jess

I revealed my diagnosis to my parents - and confirmed what I feared

Health January 3, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

HIDI How I do it 24/12 Picture: Myles Goode/ getty

I love loud sex with my girlfriend — but my childhood bedroom is a mood killer

Sex January 2, 2026 By Alice Giddings

young mother embracing baby son on grassy field.

China sticks tax on condoms and slashes childcare costs to boost birth rates

World January 1, 2026 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Marty and Brandy Mar, when they were younger. // Marty Mar, 45, from Phoenix, Arizona, and Brandy Mar, 43, have been together for over 17 years. Marty first met Brandy at a BBQ in 2008, who was dating someone he was friends with, and he was one of the first people he came out to. She called him her ?gay husband? and he met her family as a gay man. They hung out every day, became best friends, and eventually fell in love. Photo released 31/12/2025

I'm a gay man in a lavender marriage — we don't have sex but I won't divorce my wife

Lifestyle December 31, 2025 By Charlie Sawyer

Composite image of a man wearing sunglasses taking a selfie (left) and the same man wearing sunglasses holding a baby

Father chokes to death in watermelon eating contest to win free portion of chips

World December 30, 2025 By Sarah Ping

Pic from Kennedy News/ Ania Hough (Pictured:JAMIE HOUGH, NOW 10, BEFORE STARTING CHEMOTHERAPY IN 2024.) A mum thought her son was being 'silly' by not walking properly until discovering it was a symptom of cancer - claiming their Christmas Day walk 'saved his life'. Ania Hough, from Staplehurst in Kent, said her then eight-year-old son Jamie Hough had first complained of a headache in October 2023 and started vomiting. Initially, the mum-of-two thought he had picked up a school sickness bug but after calling 111 she took him to A&E at Maidstone Hospital in Kent. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266

Spotting one ‘silly’ thing on a Christmas Day walk saved my six-year-old son’s life

Health December 29, 2025 By Alice Giddings

A woman looks confused against a festive background.

Why the 'dead zone' between Christmas and New Year is more tedious for me

Health December 29, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Eve Stanway smiles with her dog

I lived nomadically growing up - my children will have stability and roots

Lifestyle December 29, 2025 By Eve Stanway

Composite image of a panettone (left) and a close up image of a man dressed in a shirt and black jacket

Man chokes to death on panettone during family Christmas dinner

World December 27, 2025 By Sarah Ping

Woman closing pink door of apartment

Dad kicked Mum out at Christmas - I had a stepmum by New Year's

Families December 29, 2025 By Anonymous

I thought grandma was naive about sex - then she mentioned the banana

Sex December 26, 2025 By Tatiana Ashborn

Girl (4-6 years) sitting on floor by christmas tree looking at label on present

Having a birthday on Christmas Day is better than you think

Lifestyle December 26, 2025 By Sheila Bond

Gordon: I spent Christmas Day alone after my wife died - then I found an alternative

Loneliness almost consumed me at Christmas - until my phone rang

Families December 26, 2025 By Gordon L

I spend Christmas with people who won't live to see another one

Health December 25, 2025 By Kim Willis

Concept of Christmas or New Year dinner with roasted chicken and various vegetables dishes.

A roast at Christmas is for cowards - curry is the way forward

Food December 29, 2025 By Ross McCafferty

Porn and presents with the kids: Life as an OnlyFans star on Christmas day

Sex December 24, 2025 By Alice Giddings

Stephanie Ward: I'm a co-parent which means I'll spend this Christmas alone

Why I've decided to spend Christmas alone this year

Families December 23, 2025 By Stephanie Ward

A family playing video games surrounded by Mario driving a go kart and multicoloured Just Dance characters

The 12 best multiplayer games to play with your family this Christmas

Gaming December 23, 2025 By Michael Beckwith

Two pictures side by side. One of Caroline and Nick when they were young, and another of them in later life. In the left photo they both smile and look at the camera. In the right photo Caroline hasher arm around Nick but looks downwards of the camera. Nick looks at the camera and smiles.

My husband began December fit and well - within a month vaping had killed him

Families December 22, 2025 By Sarah Ingram

A picture of Charlie, a woman with dark blonde hair. She has brown eyes and has large silver hoop earrings. She wears a shirt with small dots and a beige jacket. There is a pink background.

'I'd wet myself rather than leave my bedroom - my terror growing up in an abusive home'

Families December 22, 2025 By Sarah Ingram