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Children returned to school last week with the prospect of a total Government ban on burgers, chips and puddings containing more than 10 per cent fat. The Daily Telegraph said school meal experts may also restrict ice cream to one serving a week. The first day at primary school is worse for mothers than children, The Observer reported. Sixty per cent of parents have trouble sleeping and some rate the experience 'as stressful as divorce'.

The first day at primary school is worse for mothers than children, The Observer reported. Sixty per cent of parents have trouble sleeping and some rate the experience 'as stressful as divorce'.

The Daily Mail said babies are 'poisoned in the womb' by toxic chemicals found in furniture, cleaning products and perfume. A joint study by Greenpeace and WWF shows pollutants can cross the umbilical cord and may affect growth and development.

Postman Pat, Pingu, the Tweenies and Fireman Sam will team up for a CBeebies Live! tour at arenas across the UK this Christmas, said the Daily Mail.

Building work on a new primary and nursery school in Airdrie, Scotland, has been delayed while specialists rid the site of giant super-weeds. The Scotsman said removing the stubborn Japanese knotweed will cost the council an extra 1m.

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