Mother defends buying her 15-year-old daughter a waist trainer that she wears under her school uniform because it 'gives her a better shape' in her blazer

Academic challenges adults to take the 'daunting' grammar test faced by 11-year-olds - so how will YOU fare?

Dr Mary Bousted, the general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, has described grammar tests currently being sat by 11-year-olds as 'daunting and counterproductive.'

The 15 things ALL singles need to know to find long-lasting love (including giving up on the idea of finding The One)

After 30 years of researching relationships, FEMAIL's sex expert Tracey Cox has shared what she considers to be the most helpful pieces of advice for anyone struggling to find love.

King and Queen of Bhutan share the first photo of their newborn Prince - but it's the proud granddad who gets to hold the baby

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 35, and Queen Jetsun Pema, 25, of Bhutan have released the first official photo of their newborn baby, being held by his proud grandfather.

'My husband is gone': Fourth wife of Cherie Blair's father reveals her agony as he succumbs to Alzheimer's disease

EXCLUSIVE Steph Booth, 61, the fourth wife of Tony Booth, has told how he often fails to recognise her and his daughter Cherie Blair, and described living with him as a 'very lonely place to be'.

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A daddy's love: Powerful bond between father and child captured in touching photos that include cuddles with newborns and touching kisses

Father and child bonds captured in award-winning photographs

The 'father and child' themed photography award was run by Childphotocompetition.com and attracted more than 1,000 entries from around the globe. The photographs, which were submitted from countries including China, Brazil, Germany, Hungary, Austria, Lithuania, Greece and Portugal, were whittled down to 35 finalists.

Students who started a company to predict the success of YouTube stars reveal the business is now worth SEVEN figures - after signing Ronaldinho and New Look

Timothy Armoo and Ambrose Cooke, 21 from London, established Fanbytes, which helps brands like Nickelodeon, Go Pro and Adidas run branded collaborations with social media stars.

Plus-size model Iskra Lawrence tearfully reveals she was told she 'could never make it' in fashion as she shows off her stunning figure in unretouched bikini campaign

Iskra Lawrence, 25, is the latest to appear in Aerie's unairbrushed campaign images. The British model got emotional as she noted that the brand said she's beautiful just the way she is.

'Everyone on the planet inherits something': Francesca Packer, jetsetting granddaughter of billionaire Kerry, denies she is an heiress - and says the title is 'not relevant' to her

Her uncle is head of a famous Australian dynasty, her family sits atop the rich list and she holidays on super-yachts. Yet Francesca Packer Barham says she doesn't identify with the word heiress.

UCLA gymnast Whips and Nae Naes her way to online fame with a staggering hip hop-heavy floor routine - earning herself a near-perfect score

Sophina DeJesus, 21, of the University of California, Los Angeles, scored a 9.925 for her unorthodox, hip hop-influenced routine at a meet over the weekend.

Prison bride whose husband is in a Maltese jail reveals their daughter was conceived during a conjugal visit - and the baby didn't meet her dad until she was three months old

Marzena Holmes, 28, from Cardiff, Wales, lives in the UK with Rainbow, four, and Blossom, three months, while their father Daniel, 37, serves a 10 year sentence for drugs offences.

Want the perfect looking backside? Give yourself a wedgie! Levi's new silhouette separates cheeks to lift your behind - and it's already a hit with curvy Kylie Jenner

Your denim drawer just got cheeky with a re-imagined 'Mom Mean' by Levi. The new Wedgie Fit style hugs the bum in all the right places and Kylie Jenner can't get enough. Mom just knows, ya know?

'It's official!' Size 14 model Ashley Graham unveils sexy spread in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue as she thanks 'everyone who stood up for curves'

The 28-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm the exciting news, while giving her one million followers a sneak peak at one of the sultry images from the shoot.

Chiselled abs, perfect pecs and very heavy weights: Why the new Instagram fitness buffs we're following are all MEN

A growing number of us are turning to men for our daily fix of fitspiration. Ben Mudge, 25, from Belfast, posts photos post 'leg session', while Ali Gordon, 26, from Buckinghamshire, has a 200,000 following.

Is this the cutest dance class ever? Mothers perform a lively workout routine with their babies STRAPPED to their chests 

The women were taking part in a special dance class held for mothers and babies at the Tree of Life studio in San Diego, California, led by Amber and Meeshi Anjali who call themselves KangaGroove.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands goes make-up free as she touches down in Pakistan (but she's back to her glossy best for official duties)

The Dutch Queen arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on Monday night. It is the start of a three-day visit to the country as part of her efforts to encourage financial inclusion globally.

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...LUPITA NYONG'O

CELEBRITY STYLE WATCH...LUPITA NYONG'O

The actress donned a bright knit to beat any winter blues while arriving at Joe's Public Theater in NYC. Here we show you how to emulate her style for a fraction of the price...

Lupita Nyong'o brightened up a chilly winter's day with a pop of lime green Lupita Nyong'o brightened up a chilly winter's day with a pop of lime green

The masked women of Iran: Mothers and wives pose in the embroidered boreghehs that some start wearing from the age of nine

Iranian mothers pose in embroidered boreghehs that they wear from age 9

French photographer Eric Lafforgue travelled through villages in the Persian Gulf and the island of Qeshm in Iran meeting women who wear the intriguing ancestral boregheh mask. One variation looks like a moustache (centre) and was designed centuries ago to fool invaders that women were male soldiers. Shiite Muslims tend to wear red rectangular masks (right) and the embroidery style also shows the ethnicity of its owner, while Sunni women opt for black or gold versions.

Woman, 61, is left 'horrified' after her bright red bed spread dyes her hair PINK while she slept - and she now wants to warn others

The 61-year-old from Oldham, who wishes to remain anonymous, was shocked when her family commented that her usually white locks had become a light shade of rose late last year.

'Drink red wine with the pill, while an IUD pairs perfectly with tequila': Blogger creates parody drinks list to match every type of contraception

An infographic by the CDC advised women not on birth control to abstain from alcohol. In response, a New Jersey woman has mocked the advice with a guide of her own.

Five-star holidays, £6,000 shopping trips and tuition fees: Meet the 'sugar baby' university students who get rich older men to fund their VERY extravagant lifestyles

Andrea Warren, 19, who is originally from Cyrus and now based in the UK, is one of an increasing number of students turning to an online dating website to find 'sugar daddies' to fund her student lifestyle.

'Too early for a drink?' Nurses joke with Camilla as she's offered tea from a pot emblazoned with 'there may be gin in here' during a visit to a hospice 

The Duchess of Cornwall, 68, met the carers on a moving visit to Prospect Hospice, Wiltshire, before opening the new building at Forest and Sandridge Primary School in Melksham.

Jourdan Dunn teams up with M&S; to launch her first childrenswear range inspired and modelled by her son Riley, 6, who suffers with sickle-cell anaemia  

Lil' LonDunn by Jourdan Dunn celebrates Jourdan's love of her hometown London, and has been designed by the model with her six year old son Riley as the inspiration.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy a rare romantic date night at a local pub - where William opts for wine but Kate sticks to sparkling water 

Kate, 34, and William, 33, enjoyed a low-key date night at their local, The Crown Inn at East Rudham, which is a short 15-minute drive from their home in Anmer Hall, Norfolk.

'He's only the best guitarist in the world!' YouTube star Zoella is left VERY red faced after failing to notice the 'random man' in her snap was Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd

The 25-year-old YouTube star posted the snap of the guitarist in 2014. His wife Polly Samson came across the mistake last night and shared it with her Twitter followers with the hashtag 'RandomMan'.

Bare-chested Tom Daley showers in coffee and crushes lemons with his biceps in bizarre healthy eating videos (but viewers are more interested in his torso)

Olympic diver Tom Daley, 21, has posted a series of videos about healthy living on YouTube that see him frolicking in various states of undress with his favourite healthy foods.

Do YOU know your donkey kicks from your burpees? Infographic decodes the gym jargon that leaves us all baffled

The handy chart details an A-Z of fitness jargon, from food and nutrition to exercise manoeuvres. It explains the meaning behind plyometrics, protein windows, deadlifts and downward dogs.

'Thank you for making life extraordinary. Your eyes are still as magic as they were 40 years ago': Richard Branson's love letter to his wife as they celebrate their anniversary

Sir Richard Branson, 65, has penned a romantic note to his wife Joan, 70, to mark 40 years since the couple first met. Branson describes the girl he first met as having 'magical eyes'.

Prince Michael of Kent enjoys an evening at A-list haunt Scott's with a VERY glamorous female friend

A well-dressed Prince Michael of Kent, 73, was spied stepping out of the fashionable Mayfair restaurant with a tanned female friend who then climbed into his car for a lift home.

Prison inmates speak out from behind bars to share their heart-wrenching stories on the Humans of New York Instagram

Humans of New York's Brandon Stanton speaks to prison inmates

Photographer Brandon Stanton visited five correctional facilities in the Northeastern US to talk to and photograph inmates. The men and women behind bars told the tales of how they'd found themselves there, and also spoke about their families on the outside. Many got caught up with selling drugs and have now been locked away for a long time. One woman opened up about the voices in her head that drove her to commit murder.

Royalty in the FROW: Princess Mary sits front row at Copenhagen Fashion Week as she cheers on her favourite Danish designer

Princess Mary has attended the opening day of Copenhagen Fashion Week to sit front row and support one of her favourite Danish designers, Jesper Hovring. 

EXCLUSIVE: Chloe Madeley reveals how to stick to a healthy eating plan in four simple steps (and treats ARE allowed)

Personal trainer Chloe Madeley, 25, from London, reveals how to stick to a healthy eating plan. She says people find it harder to eat healthily than they do getting into a routine at a gym.

'Brooklyn Beckham wants to be a photographer': Sir Elton John defends Burberry's decision to hire his godson after it was blasted as 'sheer nepotism'

The 16-year-old came under fire after he was chosen by the luxury brand to shoot it's new fragrance advertisement, but the 68-year-old music icon believes it was a really clever idea.

What has Kate done to her eyebrows? She can't leave them alone! But critics say the results are unflattering - and ageing 

The Duchess of Cambridge (pictured) sported thick, dark, waxy-looking brows this week - emphasising crow's feet and shadows and making the skin around the eyes look hollow and saggy.

Obese woman who dropped five dress sizes by exercising to YouTube videos reveals she lost a stone in just 30 DAYS 

Full-time student Lisi Kurti, 22, from London, weighed nearly 16st but after mistaking her reflection for that of an obese stranger, she ditched her junk food diet and began exercising in secret.

Mother reveals her friend KIDNAPPED her newborn baby and passed him off as her own after faking her pregnancy

Kimberly Jamieson, 24, from New Zealand, was distraught when Konan went missing. Tequila Matekohi-Samuels, then 18, took him after suffering a miscarriage and claiming she'd given birth.