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Congratulations to BRITAX their B-MOTION 3 stroller has been awarded the WhicH? Magazine Best Buy accolade.

Whether you need a one-off clean or a regular cleaner Mopp cleaning service offers complete reliability, competitively priced in ten major UK cities. Anne Coates tried out the service in London.

Learner drivers and their parents will be able to make a more informed decision when choosing a driving instructor thanks to changes being introduced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). A simpler and clearer grading structure for instructors will help learners and their parents to identify the best instructors and allow them to understand what level of tuition they will get.

People's Lawyer, Dean Dunham, answers questions about your rights when a neighbour's tree encroaches on your property.

Every year on World Book Day, designated by Unesco as a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading, each child in a in full-time education will be given a £1 book token. These can be exchanged for one of ten books or as part payment for other books.

This year RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch takes place on 25 and 26 January. Join in the action for a great family activity.

Support the Which? campaign – Play fair on ticket fees- to get ticket companies to display their fees upfront so direct comparisons can be made.

Members of Parenting Without Tears have the opportunity to review a huge range of products and equipment from books and games to great days out and theatre trips. You too could become one of our reviewers.

Independent Age, the older people’s charity which tackles older people’s poverty and loneliness has launched a new freephone number for its advice service.

Wishing all our readers a very happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2014.

Novartis Consumer Health UK LTD (NCH) announced today that it is recalling certain batches of Tixylix®, paediatric liquid cough and cold medicines, because of a potential manufacturing defect with the tamper seal that could result in small pieces of plastic being found in the bottles.

One4all, the multi-store gift card from the Post Office, has launched its exclusive Pudsey Gift Card design in support of BBC Children in Need. For every Pudsey gift card that is sold, two per cent of the amount loaded on to the card will be donated to BBC Children in Need, to help make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

Narional charity, Allergy UK, urges people to take action against damp in their home to reduce exposure to the dangers of mould which can exacerbate wheezing, respiratory problems, worsening asthma, cold-like symptoms, itchy skin and puffy itchy eyes. The charity gives advice on how to Stamp Out Damp during Indoor Allergy Week, 11 to 17 November.

Each year the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) judges which toys and games will be the bestsellers for Christmas. This year  the TRA has chosen 50 and here are their Dream Toys choices priced at under £25.

Research undertaken by Chad Valley revealed that although parents love to see their chilldren using their imaginations, many feel inhibited and lack confidence when playing with their offspring. Alex Bell and daughter Pippa went to explore the "playground of imagination" hosted by Chad Valley.

Olivia Coates celebrates her birthday today shortly after graduating with a first class honours degree – guess who is a proud mother?

The deadline to request self-assessment forms for parents affected by changes to child benefit for high earners is fast approaching, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is warning today.

A great chance to buy a Kindle Fire with £30 off the selling price. Now only £99.