16 h. ago Back to school, work, reality: what to eat now summer is over

The shift from August to September can be brutal, so we’ve compiled the best dishes to avoid the dread of the work canteenSeptember arrives and, with it, the sudden, brutal gear shift from slow, lazy August, the mad rush to catch up on all the work you’ve been neglecting, to reconnect with the friends who’ve been away during summer. It’s back to the commute, back to work, back to school We are also back at school – every Thursday for the past few years we’ve been taking pottery classes at college. From 10 in the morning until five in the evening we are covered in clay; our muddy fingers cannot check the phone every five minutes, and everyone at work knows not to contact us unless it’s an emergency – and even then, only if there’s something we can actually do about it. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Primary teacher makes horror discovery in school toilet and no one can explain it

A primary school teacher was horrified to discover the reality of what she thought was a strange object sticking out of a school toilet in a small Japanese village

Events

5 d. ago No moaning about the teachers and definitely no nudes! How to survive the school WhatsApp group

With the new school year starting next week, parents’ WhatsApp groups are pinging back into action. Here are the rules you must follow to avoid disasterBecoming a parent can be one of the richest, most rewarding things you can ever experience. That said, it’s a qualified reward, because to be a parent is often to be forced into joining the school WhatsApp group. In theory, it’s a community of like-minded peers who understand that it takes a village to raise a child. In reality, the school WhatsApp group is a vortex of petty drama, pointless competition and outright hostility.Navigating a mess like this can often leave a parent feeling bruised and overwhelmed. It is a task that requires diplomacy, patience and – sometimes, because everyone’s human – locking your phone away in a drawer until your blood pressure recovers. With that in mind, using real-life stories collected from friends and acquaintances, here are the top 10 rules of school WhatsApp group ...

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3 w. ago The Greater Manchester ice cream parlour and café where kids can eat for £1 this summer

Throughout the summer kids can enjoy a £1 meal with an adult main

Economics

3 w. ago Eat this summer veggie low in calories to help with bloating

Popular summertime produce is filled with water that ‘helps flush out extra bloat,’ said registered dietitian Joy Bauer

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3 w. ago 'We visited the family friendly pub where two kids eat free this summer and were seriously impressed'

For the price of just one adult meal, two children get to eat free and get ice cream too

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4 w. ago The 8 best summer holiday restaurant deals where kids can eat free or super cheap

A number of restaurants across the UK are holding special offers and discounts this summer for families looking to eat out with their kids without breaking the bank

Economics