5 d. ago Longtime New York Rep. Jerry Nadler, 78, cites generational change for retirement after ‘watching the Biden thing’

The 78-year-old congressman said he was initially reluctant to step down but was ultimately persuaded that a younger replacement could help challenge President Donald Trump’s ‘fascism’

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1 week ago Dante Polvara handed ultimate Aberdeen challenge by Jimmy Thelin

The American has impressed this season while coming off the bench for the Dons

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2 w. ago Former Doctor Who star 'absolutely' up for return to BBC series on one major condition

The admission came on an episode of the BBC talk show The One Show

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2 w. ago From a ‘Yeastie Boy’ to the ultimate fairytale contestant: meet the stars of the 2025 Great British Bake Off

The ultimate TV challenge is back. But who will triumph, and whose showstopper will be the much-heralded disaster?The Great British Bake Off is upon us once more, shipping a new fleet of enthusiastic bakers into the big tent for another round of slightly too ambitious bakes. In time, these bakers will become like a second family to their audience. But for now, it’s fair to say, we have no clue who any of them are.So, in time-honoured tradition, here’s my predicted ranking of the 2025 Great British Bake Off intake. The usual qualifications apply: I am basing this solely on the imageless press release that Channel 4 sent out, plus in all the years I have been doing this I have never once been right about anything. You’re welcome! Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant

Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fearCarrie Grant is a TV presenter and voice coach and a parent of four children with special educational needsThree of my four children have had full EHCPs. These are education, health and care plans, which means each child’s needs have been assessed and documented. They guarantee that appropriate provision to meet those needs has been agreed and must now be delivered by law. Well-written EHCPs are invaluable, particularly the legal part. Without it there would be no rigour, no meaningful challenge and, ultimately, no power to ensure that the right educational support is provided.Naturally, then, I was worried when earlier this year the government began discussing reforms, with the possibility of scrapping EHCPs. Ministers said they had inherited a system on its knees, with local authorities struggling to cope with the rising demand for support for children with special ...

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last month BBC Destination X star says series was 'ultimate challenge' due to lifelong health condition

Chloe-Anne was one of 13 strangers taking part in the new BBC gameshow

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last month Destination X star details debilitating hidden health condition as BBC series became ‘ultimate challenge’

The Destination X contestant saw the BBC gameshow as the "ultimate challenge" to help her overcome it.

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