Abigail Nicholson

Parents cannot automatically override one another when disagreeing about posting a child's images online. If agreement cannot be reached, either parent can ask the family court for a prohibited steps order or specific issue order under the Children Act 1989, with the decision based on the child's welfare rather than the parents' competing preferences. Mediation, solicitors or other non-court dispute resolution are recommended before litigation, while the child's own views should increasingly influence decisions as they grow older, including how they may feel about the images remaining online in the future.

A charity-shop customer criticized a store for selling large quantities of Zara clothing, along with Shein and other fast-fashion items, arguing that thrift stores should offer more durable and ethical alternatives. Reddit users were divided: some condemned the presence and quality of fast-fashion garments, while others argued that buying them second-hand is preferable to sending them to landfill. The discussion highlights the environmental and labor concerns linked to fast fashion, including its contribution to global emissions, water use and textile waste.

A Vinted shopper paid £300 for a Coach handbag that was shipped internationally in an untaped plastic carrier bag tied at the top. She feared the package could have been opened or damaged in transit, but the handbag arrived intact. After asking Reddit users whether a four-star rating was appropriate, commenters said four stars was generous and some recommended giving only one star because of the seller’s inadequate packaging.

A binman known online as the No1 Binman recommends four ways to reduce maggots in food-waste bins during hot weather: double-bag smelly food and remove excess air, keep the bin out of direct sunlight, keep its lid closed, and freeze food waste until collection day. He also suggests adding salt to help eliminate maggots. The advice comes as councils expand weekly food-waste collections, supported by £295 million in government funding intended to divert food from landfill and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, while residents continue to report problems with smells, flies, maggots and other pests.