Children at a secondary school recently inspected by Ofsted have "gaps" in their learning due to poor attendance. A report published this week on Dixons Allerton Academy in Bradford gave the school a "requires improvement" rating. Ofsted inspectors said after visiting in May that "many pupils do not attend school...

Low pupil attendance a problem at city academy

A middle school which closed over "unforeseen" staffing issues has appointed a new interim leadership team. Parents at Danesfield Middle School in Williton, Somerset, were told of the school's sudden closure due to "absence of staff" on Monday. Beacon Education, which manages the school, confirmed three experienced headteachers - David...

School to reopen with new interim leadership team

A consultation over the proposed closure of a school has been described as a "tick-box exercise" by a parent who claims the council has "no intention" of keeping it open. Gateshead Council is considering shutting Colegate Community Primary School in Felling, but said no decision had been taken. An online...

School closure consultation a 'tick-box exercise'

A parent says she has "run out of doors to knock on" when it comes to finding appropriate special educational needs and disability (SEND) provisions for her autistic daughter. Tracey, from Abingdon in Oxfordshire, has resorted to teaching her 15-year-old daughter Lilimae at home after she felt unable to get appropriate support from her school.

Mum calls for SEND schools to be election priority

Wiltshire Police said the victim showed "incredible strength" throughout the trial.

Transgender woman guilty of rape after night out

In late 1922, expert photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun. Ten years later and with over 5,000 objects from the site documented, Burton had amassed an incredible record of photographs from that world-famous discovery. One particular photo from...

Tutankhamun: The first ever view inside the tomb

A transgender woman and darts player from Hull who has faced a wave of abuse and exclusion from competitions says she has been questioning her future within the game. Samantha Lewis's passion for darts runs deep, and the sport has spanned generations in her family. "Darts has been in my...

Transgender darts player shaken by abuse and bans

Two southern residents call for politicians to consider bringing in new laws on wind turbine noise.

Tynwald petition seeks wind farm noise research

Two men and a woman remain in custody for questioning, Cumbria Police say.

Three arrested and drugs seized in police raid

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the blaze broke out in Hereford.

Murder arrest after man dies in house fire

BBC News, Mexico, Central America and Cuba Correspondent. Having survived the night as Hurricane Beryl tore across her idyllic home of Union Island with ferocious force, Katrina Coy was taken aback by the extent of the devastation which lay before her. Virtually every building on the island, which lies off...

'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake

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Get to know Ayobami Akeju; he is a 23-year-old with a portfolio worth £1.2 million ($1.5 million). According to Absolutely Business, he has 11 properties across the UK. The supermarket worker has homes in Hull, East Yorkshire and Carlisle; he has purchased seven properties in the latter. Each home ranges in value from $121,000 to...

This 23-year-old owns 11 homes worth millions of dollars but still works 9 to 5 supermarket job

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

1 in 20 people have narcissistic personality disorder, but the number of people with narcissistic traits is likely much, much higher. Last time top psychiatrist Dr Tharaka was in the studio, he told us some of the ways we can spot and stop this kind of toxic behaviour in the people we know- his advice has been viewed more than 2 million times on social media. Now, he's back with advice on how to stop being sucked back in with a technique known as 'hoovering'. He's got 5 simple signs you know a 'hoover' and why asking them one simple question could help you escape for good.

What is the narcissistic technique of 'hoovering'?

The boy was at the beach on a school trip from Uxbridge College in London, police say.

Boy, 17, died in tragic school beach trip – principal

Five people have been arrested after reports of sexual exploitation and human trafficking offences. Two men and a woman in their 30s, and a woman in her 20s - all from Bournemouth, were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and money laundering offences. A fifth man, in his 30s and...

Arrests after reports of human trafficking

Virginia McCullough pleads guilty to killing her mum and dad, whose bodies were found at her home.

Woman admits murdering her parents

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Josue Torres

Assembly Bill 230, set to come into effect in California on July 1, 2024, builds on existing legislation that mandates free menstrual products in public school bathrooms for grades 6 through 12. This new bill extends the requirement to include grades 3 through 5.

New California law mandates schools to provide menstrual products, including in boys' restrooms

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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School recruiting for head teacher after sudden closure

The school, which will stay shut for the rest of the week, has apologised to parents and...

School recruiting for head teacher after sudden closure

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