32 m. ago France’s premier faces questions from an inquiry on a Catholic school abuse scandal

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is facing questions from a parliamentary inquiry into alleged abuse at a Catholic school amid accusations he has hidden what he knows about the scandal

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32 m. ago Sperm donor by post who fathered more than 180 children 'lacks empathy' and 'seeks to control others', High Court judge rules

Unregulated donor Robert Albon, who advertises his services on social media under the name 'Joe Donor', claims to have fathered children in countries as far away as Argentina and Australia.

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48 m. ago Labour to pump hundreds of millions of pounds into 'left behind' areas where Reform won councils at local elections to see off Farage threat

Ministers are planning action as Sir Keir Starmer fights off a rebellion against his effort to regain the upper hand over Reform, which has made gains in many former Labour heartlands.

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55 m. ago Virginia boy swept away as heavy rains and flooding hit several states

Officials say crews are searching for a 12-year-old boy swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway and a dozen students stayed overnight at a Maryland high school as heavy rains caused flooding in several states

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64 m. ago Every place kids can eat for free or cheaply during 2025 school holidays

Meals out with the family do not have to cost a fortune if you take advantage of these special offers

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81 m. ago Pregnant Kelsey Parker's 'emotional' thought as she worries for Tom's children when new baby arrives

The podcast host, who tragically lost her husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker in 2022, is expecting her first child with boyfriend Will Lindsay

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87 m. ago James Argent's girlfriend seen for first time since TOWIE star 'attacked' her

James Argent's girlfriend Nicoline Artursson has been seen for the first time since the former TOWIE star was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Spain

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1 hour ago Teacher banned from the classroom after drinking cider in school and walking into door

Jon Downs, from Westhoughton High School in Bolton, has been banned indefinitely

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2 h. ago Sleazy maths teacher who upskirted pupils at Cumbernauld school jailed

Lee Dixon was caught when another pupil noticed his mobile phone camera pointing at the underwear of a girl from beneath his desk.

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2 h. ago 'My mum was killed by laughing sisters – we're the ones serving life sentence'

Sisters Charice and Amberstasia Gassman, then 19 and 23, were jailed over the brutal slaying of mum-of-eight Alison Connolly in Swindon in May 2015 - but her family say it is they who are serving a life sentence

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2 h. ago Increases in rates paid by Renfrewshire Council to funded childcare providers goes before councillors

Local authority relies on approved funded providers in fulfilling its duty of delivering early learning and childcare to eligible children.

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2 h. ago Funding boost for Falkirk schools to tackle poverty gap 'vital to pupils'

A team working with pupils, families and schools is making it easier for pupils to attend school

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2 h. ago Police arrest five more children in manslaughter probe over death of teenage boy, 14, who was killed in fire at derelict warehouse

Teenager Layton Carr was found dead after emergency services were called to a blaze at a building in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, on the evening of May 2.

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2 h. ago School is evacuated over 'bomb threat' sent to staff with police warning parents to stay away

Officers were called to Lydiard Park Academy, Swindon, at around 9am this morning following a concerning email.

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2 h. ago Helen Flanagan in emotional reunion with children after 'difficult' co

The actress was seen at the airport wearing a fabulously glamourous black dress after speaking out on the difficulties of co-parenting

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2 h. ago The One Show's Alex Jones says she 'hates' husband's habit that 'sends her into a spin'

The One Show presenter Alex Jones opened up about her home life with husband Charlie Thomson and their three children, Teddy, Kit and Annie, on the latest episode of the Binge! podcast

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2 h. ago Luxury cruise passengers seen partying hours before grandad died in stag do 'carnage'

A man has been released on bail on suspicion of manslaughter after grandad James Messham died on the cruise to Belgium - shocked tourists say they had no idea a passenger had died

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3 h. ago Who are late gangster Jamie Daniel's kids and what are their crimes? 

The crime boss fathered 10 children and some of his offspring have become embroiled in the gang feud led by a Dubai-based player.

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3 h. ago Police investigate report young child was assaulted 'by member of staff' at Bridgend school

The investigation follows a complaint to the school by a dad who said his child alleged they were 'hurt' by a member of staff

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3 h. ago Farage says Starmer ‘learning a great deal from Reform’ as PM defends immigration speech – UK politics live

Reform leader asks PM to declare a national emergency at the bordersHere is the list of MPs down to ask a question at PMQs, which starts at noon.In March Reform UK reported Rupert Lowe (at the time one of their five MPs) to the police, claiming he had threatened the party chair, Zia Yusuf, with violence. Reform UK announced the news shortly after Lowe gave a newspaper interview criticising Nigel Farage, the party leader,Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.If Farage were ever to control the vast power of the British state, I believe he would not hesitate to do to his adversaries what they have tried to do to me. With real power, I fear he would wield that immense responsibility to crush dissent - ...

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