It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework.
But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know.
From quirky stories to hard news, here is what you may have missed today…
Toddler dies after swallowing button battery
A two-year-old from the US tragically died after eating a tiny button battery. It is believed that the acid in the battery ate through an artery in the child’s oesophagus. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with the funeral expenses.
Jobs boost thanks to 2016 Census
According to the Irish Times, recruitment for enumerators for the 2016 Census kicked off this morning with more than 4,500 applicants required to fill roles which are part-time and temporary.
Husband tricks wife with baby name
An Arsenal fan managed to trick his wife into naming their daughter after his favourite football club by spelling its name backwards: Lanesra. We’re not sure how we would have reacted had he been our husband!
Police find three bodies in search for actress
Today police reportedly found three bodies at the home of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake who went missing, along with her two young sons, over three weeks ago. The bodies are yet to be identified but a murder investigation is now underway.
Molly Martens and Thomas Martens to plead not guilty
Molly Martens and her father Thomas Martens are to plead not guilty to the charges brought against them. The pair have been charged with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter of Limerick man, and Molly’s husband, Jason Corbett.
