8 h. ago Covid plan rushed as decision to close all schools drafted overnight, says Williamson

Sir Gavin Williamson said blunders were made when making massive decisions like closing all schools during the covid pandemic as the inquiry into 2020 lockdown continues

Politics

63 h. ago I endured sexual abuse at the hands of sadistic teachers at boarding school

Marcus Pollett, 65, who lives in Brighton, says he's spent his adult life trying to find peace after he was subjected to horrific sexual abuse at the hands of his boarding school teachers.

Events

2 d. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'right decision' as Movie Week results leaked

The latest Strictly Come Dancing dance-off result has leaked online and fans have rushed to social media to share their verdict on the decision

Culture

3 d. ago The Croydon home for sale close to shops, public transport and schools

The Croydon home for sale close to shops, public transport and schools  This Is Local London

Economics

4 d. ago Three machetes. Two bows. Four grenades. How Southport killer Axel Rudakubana's parents let him build an arsenal of weapons in the family home

To the DPD driver who knocked on the door of 10 Old School Close, in Banks, Lancashire, shortly after midday on June 14, 2023, it was just another delivery.

Events

5 d. ago Questions over funding for demolished Neath Port Talbot school

The school was forced to close in 2019 after it was deemed at risk from landslide

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney accused of lacking 'urgency' over need to close schools when Covid

Swinney, who was serving as Education Secretary in 2020, told the UK Covid Inquiry that shuttering schools was "not our preferred scenario".

Politics

7 d. ago London could become 'childless city' as spiralling costs, poor housing and closing schools push families out of the capital

London could become a 'childless city' as pupils numbers fall, schools close and families move out due to spiralling costs of transport and housing, teachers claim.

Society

8 d. ago ‘Dereliction of duty’ not to plan for Covid school closures – academy boss

Former DfE director general for schools Sir Jon Coles said his trust got on planning for school closures in March 2020 before receiving direction

Politics

1 week ago Scottish schools close early as Storm Amy batters country with 100mph winds

The first named storm of the year is set to bring widespread disruption across the entire country, causing train services to be axed, roads to shut, and ferries to be cancelled.

Events

1 week ago Aftermath of Manchester synagogue terror attack as school closed and police cordons in place

Three people remain in hospital after the horrific terror attack on a syangogue in north Manchester yesterday, with a nearby Jewish school forced to close for the day

Events

1 week ago Brace for Storm Amy! 'Do not travel' alerts issued for trains and schools told to close as 'weather bomb' bringing 95mph winds and torrential rain set to hit TODAY

Amber and yellow warnings have been activated across northern England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland , running from 11am today until the end of tomorrow.

Events

1 week ago Hurricane Imelda rumbles toward Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close

Hurricane Imelda is barreling toward Bermuda as forecasters warn it would swipe past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm

Politics

2 w. ago Spain issues rare red alert as schools close and flights cancelled due to heavy rain

Valencia, Tarragona and Castellon are among the worst-affected regions, while warnings are in place for Benidorm and Alicante

Events

3 w. ago As enrollment falls, districts mull which schools to close. The decisions have big impacts for kids

Districts nationwide are weighing how many public schools they can keep open as enrollment drops due to shrinking budgets, the falling national birthrate and a growing school choice movement

Politics

3 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish school for autistic children announces closure

The New Struan School in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, has announced it will close in June 2026 after a 'gradual decline in referrals over the past decade'.

Politics

4 w. ago Closure of east London school £1.1 million in red would be 'catastrophic' for SEND children

Calverton Primary School in Custom House is set to close despite 150 opposing the move, arguing it is essential for the community

Economics