2000

A young British journalist changes her optimistic views about the land of the free.

A new book about Northern Ireland's protestants was intended to be informative, not contraversial, its author tells Children's Express.

Two children tell us their wish-lists of presents.

Children's Express reporters review some of the latest
theatrical offerings from the Belfast Festival.

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

When it comes to eating out, young people in Belfast
have told Children's Express their options are limited. But there's more to choose from
than they think.

The feud between rival loyalist paramilitary groups in Protestant Belfast
is even putting pressure on children to choose sides.

Behind the scenes with the Cinemagic team, who have spent a year preparing for Belfast's festival of cinema for young people.

The government wants all the nation's children to be surfing the web by Christmas. Who - if anyone - should be making it safe for them to do so?

Kids investigate the best arts activities in Belfast.

An open letter to the Prime Minister's son after he was found drunk in central London.

Is Christmas just about presents and decorations, or are there other things we should be thinking about at this time of year?

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

Children's lives are the stock in trade of this Irish author.

One of Ireland's leading children's authors tells Children's Express: "I've always had that kind of longing to write."

One of Ireland's leading children's authors tells Children's Express: "I've always had that kind of longing to write."

There may be more value to the latest fad from Japan than meets the eye.

Sheffield CE members tell local newspaper readers why their work is so important.

A Children's Express survey finds children and young teens planning to get very drunk at Christmas.

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

The holidays are over, and school bullies are coming back out of the woodwork. Are schools doing enough to deal with bullying?

Mobile phones are the latest 'must have' accessory for young people. But do they have any place in our schools?

Young web surfers want to be rely on their parents to keep them safe, not 'net nannies'.

A young actress speaks of her determination to get on the stage.

Four Birmingham teenagers discuss their very different expectations of Christmas.

Young gay people in Belfast say they live in fear and an atmosphere of discrimination.>

But what do children spend their pocket money on?

Children's Express reporters expose the Belfast shopkeepers openly

What drives some children to wreck the environment in which they live? Drugs, dares and a feeling of powerlessness, say young people.

CE journalists from around the world join the campaign trail at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, USA.

Attitudes towards homosexuality in Northern Ireland are softening - but slowly, say young gay people.

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

Delegates at the Alternative Republican Convention warn that big money is threatening to steal a march on American democracy.

Is it ever all right for a teacher to hit a child?

Five young people from Sheffield reflect on a new study which shows that a teenager's bedroom can give a remarkable insight into their character.

As Americans go to the polls to elect a president, Children's Express editor Sara Hawkins paints a revealing and disturbing picture of politics and poverty in the race for the White House.

Birmingham teenagers say the city council 'could do better' when they plan young people's events for the long summer holidays.

The advertising methods used by the NSPCC in their campaign to stop child cruelty are examined.

As the government considers a crack-down on parents who use too much force with their children, young people ask whether smacking has any place in a loving home.

Sheffield kids give their views on corporal punishment.

Belfast kids think it's important to be cool this Christmas - but what does that really mean?

A new band takes its first step into the spotlight. Children's Express was there.

Early experiences of prejudice have turned footballer Andy Kiwomya into a crusader against racism in sport - and school.

What are the main influences on a teenaged girl's view of her body shape?

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

One school's Breakfast Club feeds children who normally don't eat until lunch time.

Teenagers explain why they often feel pushed into having sex.

In Museums and Galleries month, teenagers say they feel left out by the current crop of exhibitions.

Carrying heavy school books in fashionable bags is damaging childrens spines.

Young people from Newcastle discuss the poverty trap.

Two young journalists wonder what the singer and film star will be like in 20 years' time.

Kids have rights too, a new video tells adults.

The debate about Section 28 and how homosexuality should be dealt with in the classroom has left out the most important stakeholders: the pupils.

Children aren't usually placed in care because they've done something wrong - so why do adults so often assume the worst?

Sheffield teenagers add their voice to the debate over Section 28.

Belfast members review events at the city's Young At Art festival.

Young reviewers are Bamboozled and Spellbound at Belfast's Young at Art festival.

Parental illness can gradually suck children into a life caring for their family.

Newcastle gets a new children's forum to represent the views of the city's young people..