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North Yorkshire head eliminates school exclusions

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:29
The head teacher at a North Yorkshire secondary school says "we can't give up on the kids".

Local Hero village Pennan: Mixed reception for phone mast plan

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:21
Pennan found fame in the 1983 film but plans to boost mobile phone coverage get a mixed reception.

Four out of 10 teachers plan to quit, survey suggests

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:16
Long hours and workload prompt 40% of UK teachers to plan their escape from the classroom, a survey says.

Newspaper headlines: 'World weeps for Notre Dame'

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:08
Tuesday's newspapers react to a huge fire at the iconic medieval cathedral in Paris.

Can you stop kids viewing harmful web content?

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:06
Is content filtering tech the answer or is education and discussion the key to keeping kids safe?

Environment: Ecobrick artwork to highlight plastic use

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 00:05
Thousands of people across the UK are using plastic-filled bottles as bricks for walls and furniture.

Statins 'don't work well for one in two people'

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 23:59
Fresh research questions the merit of the cholesterol-lowering pills taken by millions of Britons.

Parents find out about primary school places

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 23:58
Families in England are getting primary school offers, with one in 10 likely to miss out on their first choice.

Liverpool marks 30 years since the Hillsborough disaster

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 20:35
A minute's silence was held across the city and 96 lanterns placed on the steps of St George's Hall.

Conservative leadership: Javid and other contenders take to the stage

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 18:42
It's been going on for some time but the unofficial race to succeed Theresa May is now clearly under way.

National Action trial: Accused sent 'kill, kill kill' text

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 18:05
Alice Cutter was texting her partner Mark Jones in 2016, Birmingham Crown Court hears.

Sana Muhammad crossbow death: Accused 'meant to confront' ex-wife's partner

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 17:36
A man tells a court he only meant to "confront" his former wife's partner, who he was "scared of".

Bacton sand martins return to cliff burrows after nets removed

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 17:35
The birds' nesting sites were blocked when netting was installed.

Bromsgrove woman on mission to clean filthy road signs

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:42
Sarah Milburn is hoping for a "ripple effect" of like-minded people keen to clean.

Miss Wales pageant entry rules 'not fit for 21st Century'

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:39
Entry rules for competitors breach the Equality Act, the Women's Equality Network says.

Carson Price: Drug dealer hunt over boy's park death

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:31
Police are trying to find out who sold drugs to Carson Price, who died after being found in a park.

Billionaire Sergiy Tigipko investigated over abduction of UK grandchildren

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:24
Sergiy Tigipko helped his daughter defy a court order to return her children to the UK, a judge hears.

Pine marten hope to boost Lake District red squirrels

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:01
Caravan park staff plant Scots pines to provide habitat for pine martens and food for squirrels.

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protesters block roads

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 16:00
Extinction Rebellion targets central London in a global day of action against climate change.

Brexit: Jeremy Hunt says 'absolute priority' to avoid European polls

Mon, 04/15/2019 - 15:54
Jeremy Hunt suggests the Tories' pact with the DUP could be "rebuilt" to help get Brexit "over the line".

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