All news by author: Emma Gill

Families at a school in Rochdale were forced to drop their youngsters, some as young as nursery age, at the gates of the school rather than walk them to class following half term break

Deborah Lingard, a headteacher at Tyldesley Primary School in Wigan, was shown up for a marking error in her boss's son's exercise book during an Ofsted inspection, a tribunal in Manchester heard

Manchester Christmas Markets has come under criticism for the cost of one trader's sweets while Manchester City Council stresses the authority does not set the prices at the stalls

“With my latest find, I feel as though my money-saving mission has truly peaked - it really is a game changer"

Looking for the perfect tipple to celebrate this festive season? Reporter Emma Gill pitted Baileys against alternatives from the supermarkets - and there was one big winner

Parenting editor Emma Gill has taken a look at 20 advent calendars suitable for youngsters and teens and given her verdict on the top picks for this Christmas

One of the best parts of Halloween is getting to enjoy tasty and themed treats - but when Aldi and M&S spooky caterpillar cakes are put to the test, which will come out on top?

Parents have accused Holderness Academy near Hull of 'punishing less privileged pupils' after a child was put in isolation for wearing a supermarket skirt which looked similar to the official uniform

Manchester Evening News Parents Editor Emma Gill explained what it was like to visit one of the Wilko administration sales - here is what she had to say

It's so simple to find the right width, even if your child has one foot bigger than the other

The dreaded school uniform ironing marathon is looming - we had to find some other way to get creaseless shirts!

Some parents are now trying to organise their own private prom - but they claim that Golborne High School, in Wigan, is even trying to block their plans for that event

Kerry Forrester has written to her MP demanding SATs tests for 10 and 11-year-old children are removed and says the work being done to help youngsters is being destroyed by the "inappropriate" exams

Prices have soared at all of the UK's major supermarkets in the last 12 months, but according to a recent ranking, there's been a particularly big hike at one retailer

A school in Manchester has told parents that absent pupils can expect a visit from police on random days during term time in the evening, if they are missing for just that day

Food inflation hit a record high last month, but as supermarket prices continue to soar some shoppers claim that switching to a 'high-end' supermarket has actually saved them money

A doctor has attempted to calm the worries of parents concerned why their children are 'always sick' over the winter period. Paediatrician Alasdair Munro said the winter is "particularly bad" for viruses

Asda has come under fire and has been accused of hiking up their prices, as shoppers have slammed all the big four supermarkets of "taking advantage" of the cost of living crisis

The woman says her daughter, who is a Year 9 student, has bled onto the chair in class at St James' Catholic High School in Cheadle Hulme on a number of occasions after she was caught out and refused permission to use the bathroom

Crowds of people have queued for hours to get their hands on the sought after Prime energy drink and to help those still looking, a dad had suggested an alternative beverage

Many basic items have seen significant increases, including Soreen malt loaf, which has rocketed from 60p to £1.40 - equating to a staggering price hike of 133.3%