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Mike Bassett’s "The Quiet Weight of Wings": A Coming-of-Age Novel About Grief and Healing

In the landscape of contemporary literary fiction, debut author Mike Bassett offers a poignant and lyrical exploration of loss with his novel, The Quiet Weight of Wings . Released on March 18, the book introduces readers…

Sponsored by Mike Bassett·August 25, 2026

Working parents feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the challenge of finding childcare during summer breaks while balancing professional responsibilities.

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Working parents face childcare challenges during summer breaks

Eight in ten parents rely on grandmothers for summer holiday childcare, according to STV News .

Evan Holloway·June 29, 2026