The mother of four children killed in a petrol bomb attack on their home has died almost two years on from the fire. Michelle Pearson, 37, suffered 75 per cent burns after two thugs threw petrol bombs through the window of her house in Walkden, Salford, in December 2017. The horrific attack, which claimed the lives of her children Demi, 15, Brandon, eight, Lacie, seven and Lia, three, came after a petty feud between the attackers and the children's older brother Kyle, 16, who escaped the flames with a friend. His mother spent 20 months in hospital fighting her injuries, but died yesterday evening. Michelle's mother Sandra Lever said in a heart-breaking statement: 'Sadly last night after a hard 20 months of fighting our beautiful Michelle gained her wings and went to join her babies.' Before and after: Michelle Pearson, 37, has died in hospital 20 months after a petrol bomb attack on her Salford home that claimed the lives of four of her … [Read more...] about Mother who lost four of her five children in a petrol bomb attack on her home dies 20 months later from horrific injuries she suffered, as heartbroken family say she has ‘gone to join her babies’
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Vietnam attends ASEAN meeting on social protection for vulnerable children
The Vietnamese delegation at the meeting (Source: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs Le Van Thanh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Social Welfare and Development (AMMSWD) on strengthening social protection for vulnerable children in ASEAN in Vientiane, Laos on November 21. Speaking at the event, Thanh affirmed that along with regional efforts, Vietnam has been realising its commitments through many policies for disadvantaged children. The Vietnamese Government is committed to working with other ASEAN member countries and the international community to promote the enforcement of documents that have been adopted by ASEAN leaders towards inclusive development for all children, with no child left behind, he stressed. He added that Vietnam has also paid attention to completing legal corridors to ensure the rights, benefits and access of target groups such as the elderly, people with … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends ASEAN meeting on social protection for vulnerable children
Indonesian children given pets to wean them off smartphones
By AFP More by this Author BandungOfficials in one Indonesian city have hatched a plan to wean children off smartphones -- by giving them their own fluffy chicks to raise.Around 2,000 four-day-old chicks will be handed out to pupils at elementary and junior high schools in Bandung in the coming weeks in an attempt to distract the kids from their gadgets.Students must feed their new pets before and after school and can keep them at home or on school premises if they don't have space in their backyard.CHICKENISATIONAuthorities in the city, around 150 kilometres southeast of the capital Jakarta, have dubbed the unusual project "chickenisation". Related Stories Noodle diet harming Asian children Rehabilitating Indonesia's child bombers Amorous couples whipped in Indonesia Indonesia bans Valentine's Day celebrations Advertisement At a ribbon-cutting held Thursday, a dozen chicks in cages were distributed with a sign that read: "Please take good care of me"."There is … [Read more...] about Indonesian children given pets to wean them off smartphones
Christmas-obsessed mother is splashing out £4,000 on 300 presents for her three children – and has even bought the same gifts twice by mistake
A mother who had already spent £700 on Christmas presents in September is now on track to have splashed out £4,000 by the time the 25 December rolls around. Stacey Rosewarne, 38, from Taunton, Somerset, begins hunting for next year's presents in the Boxing Day sales - and buys around 100 presents each for her children Amber, 13, Jacob, seven, and Ebony, six. The mother-of-three has now spent £2,500 on gifts and estimates that in the next four weeks she will fork out another £1,500, bringing the grand total to £4,000. The support worker is forced to clear out every year to make space for the mountain of gifts, and sometimes even discovers that she has bought the same thing twice when it comes to the daunting task of wrapping them. Stacey Rosewarne, 38, from Taunton, Somerset, begins hunting for next year's presents in the Boxing Day sales , had already spent £700 on Christmas presents in September is now on track to have splashed out £4,000 by … [Read more...] about Christmas-obsessed mother is splashing out £4,000 on 300 presents for her three children – and has even bought the same gifts twice by mistake
Beyonce and Kelly Rowland take children on a playdate
January 19, 2015 - 14:57 GMT hellomagazine.com Beyonce and her best friend Kelly Rowland take their children, Blue Ivy and Titan Jewel, on a playdate together Beyoncé Knowles and her best friend Kelly Rowland are bringing their babies up together. The two mums and their families, including Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy and Kelly's son Titan Jewell, were all spotted hanging out at Soho House in West California last week, where they doted on the little ones. Beyoncé, 33, was first to arrive with her three-year-old daughter, US Weekly reports. Once inside, she spent one-on-one time with Blue, who was keeping herself entertained by making "bird noises", an onlooker reported. VIEW GALLERY Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland recently enjoyed a day out together with their families It wasn't long before mother and daughter were joined for lunch by Kelly, Tim Witherspoon and their two-month-old son Titan, as well … [Read more...] about Beyonce and Kelly Rowland take children on a playdate
