Boy, 12, who learned to cook aged 7 when his mother was ill, gets his own CBBC show

A 12-year-old chef, who has already launched his own vegan brand after learning to cook when his mother was ill with extreme migraines, has now been given his own CBBC show. Omari McQueen, from London, started his own vegan line of dips and snacks, Dipalicious, at the age of eight, and even previously launched a temporary … Read more

Archie Lyndhurst’s heartbroken girlfriend pays tribute to CBBC star

Archie Lyndhurst’s heartbroken girlfriend has paid a touching tribute to her ‘talented best friend’ following the 19-year-old actor’s sudden death. Actress Nethra Tilakumara, who starred alongside Archie in the CBBC show So Awkward, described the teenager as a ‘beautiful soul’, writing: ‘Every day with you was the best day ever.’  She shared the poignant tribute … Read more

Parents of trans children praise CBBC for airing series about a 12-year-old transgender girl

New CBBC drama about a 12-year-old transgender schoolgirl is praised by parents ‘for helping young people struggling with gender identity’ – but critics say it’s ‘just ticking diversity boxes’ First Day, four-part drama about trans girl Hannah Bradford airs on CBBC at 5pm  Trans teenager Evie Macdonald plays Hannah in the Australian-made show  Charities and … Read more

Geri Horner is set to help children with creative writing as she leads celebrities in new CBBC show

Geri Horner is set to help children with creative writing while Gary Lineker will teach them Spanish as they lead a slew of celebrities in CBBC’s new home-schooling show By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 01:46 BST, 27 May 2020 | Updated: 01:57 BST, 27 May 2020 Geri Horner and Gary Lineker are set to … Read more