Kevin Macliver, an innovative engineer and devoted father of four, is the mastermind behind Multimac, a range of three and four-seater child seats, in varying widths, which can carry children from ...

In 1899, Frank Hornby (1863-1936) was a bookkeeper for a meat importer, making toys for his children in his workshop. A construction kit came to mind. At first, the parts were item-specific, then he ...

From bagless vacuum cleaners to bungee jumping, check out some of the most amazing British inventions from the past 50 years.

The moment that changed Marian Croak's life wasn't when she devised any of the 200-plus patents that improved the internet.

BBC children's TV hit Balamory is returning to screens after nearly 20 years.

Image caption, Julie Wilson Nimmo, who played nursery teacher Miss Hoolie said the news was bigger than the Oasis reunion The ...

A legendary BBC children's show is set to return to screens to entertain a whole new generation of youngsters.

The wholesome series made stars of its cast, including Andrew Agnew, who was the island’s policeman PC Plum. Close friends ...

You know who ought to have a commemorative Canadian postage stamp in her honour? In fact, I’m thinking a pair of ...

The enduring traditions of the High Holiday season take shape across time and place in the latest crop of children’s books ...

An Australian researcher found that many areas that supposedly produce lots of centenarians also produce shoddy ...

Kids follow the cousins at the bustling outdoor ... In this cartoon-style page-turner, readers meet Max, a young inventor who saves time in the morning by washing only one side of his face.