Picky eating is largely influenced by genes and peaks at the age of seven, scientists have found. Analysis suggests food fussiness starts during toddler years and continues into early adolescence.

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell seven points to minus 20, with significant drops in predictions for personal finances and the general economy.

Three out of four primary school teachers think children’s physical activity is declining, research suggests. Half of 500 teachers surveyed said they believe fewer than one in two children in their ...

Maher’s side head to Solihull Moors tomorrow sitting 17th in the National League standings after suffering two defeats in succession. But Maher is adamant Blues will soon be back on track. “You look ...

A new sex assault claim has been made against Mohamed Al Fayed after an investigation into the former Harrods owner was published. The woman believes police nearly arrested him over her allegations ...

Mikel Arteta admitted David Raya’s astonishing double save against Atalanta was the best he has seen in his career. Raya ensured Arsenal avoided defeat in their Champions League opener by keeping out ...

GUS Scott-Morriss believes enjoyment levels have proved pivotal in his stunning start to the season for Southend United.

ROCHFORD Hundred and Westcliff cannot wait to go head to head in Regional Two Anglia this weekend. The two rugby teams, who were both relegated last season, will do battle again at Rochford’s Magnolia ...

The coast guard opened a public hearing that is part of a high-level investigation into the doomed mission earlier this month ...

The move is part of ‘Raneem’s Law’, named after Raneem Oudeh, to transform the way the police handle cases of violence against women and girls.

Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 defeat in Monaco after playing most of the match with 10 men following an early red card for defender Eric Garcia. Hansi Flick has made an ...

A man whose teenage son has been jailed for disorder and a father-of-two who took his toddler to a riot in Rotherham among ...