34 m. ago Science teacher who looked at pictures of naked women and used adult chat sites during lessons is banned

Christian Watkinson, 48, used a 'hotspot' mobile phone internet connection to bypass safety features at The Christian School in Takeley, Essex, and access the content.

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46 m. ago A House of Dynamite review – Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear endgame thriller is a terrifying, white

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson and Tracy Letts star in this immaculately constructed nightmare procedural that ticks down the minutes from an atomic bomb’s launch to its detonationKathryn Bigelow has reopened the subject that we all tacitly agree not to discuss or imagine, in the movies or anywhere else: the subject of an actual nuclear strike. It’s the subject which tests narrative forms and thinkability levels. Maybe this is why we prefer to see it as something for absurdism and satire – a way of not staring into the sun – to remember Kubrick’s (brilliant) black comedy Dr Strangelove, with no fighting in the war room etc, rather than Lumet’s deadly serious Fail Safe. Bigelow, with screenwriter Noah Oppenheim, broaches one of the most frightening thoughts of all: that a nuclear war could or rather will start with no one knowing who started it or who ended it. I watched this film with translucently white knuckles but also that strange climbing nausea that only this topic can create.Th...

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55 m. ago Paisley woman takes on pilgrimage challenge to raise funds for vital charity

Eva Penaranda recently undertook the task of completing the full length of the Borders Abbeys Walk in a bid to raise vital funds for Street Connect.

Economics

93 m. ago Man climbs King's Cross clock tower in London with dog to protest Iran

Man climbs King's Cross clock tower in London with dog to protest Iran  upi.com

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1 hour ago 'Freedom for Iran' protester arrested after climbing London clock tower while holding a dog

'Freedom for Iran' protester arrested after climbing London clock tower while holding a dog  Sky News

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1 hour ago Tenerife volcano alert as tourists issued 'potentially scary' warning

Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, has seen a swarm of small earthquakes which have raised fears of volcanic activity - with tourists heading to Tenerife warned to prepare for a 'potentially scary' alert

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1 hour ago Staff at major restaurant chain to get extra annual leave if they go on holiday in one specific location

The move aims to 'directly inspire innovation' in staff

Society

1 hour ago Boffins need boffins as they warn Brits we're in midst of boffins teacher shortage

A boffins teacher shortage crisis will rob the world of the next Stephen Hawking if we don't grab hold of the problem and create more boffins, say boffins

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2 h. ago Stirling mountaineer reaches new heights as first Scottish woman to scale summit

Kirsty Mack scaled the 8,611 metre peak last month as part of a comeback from an accident which had left her without the use of her dominant arm - with the feat also raising money for a veteran's charity.

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2 h. ago Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here's how to do it.

Guinness World Records is celebrating its 70th anniversary by inviting regular folks to attempt unique records

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2 h. ago Family of Arthur's Seat murder victim hold memorial amid crackdown on ‘honour’ abuse

Fawziyah Javed, 31, was murdered by Kashif Anwar at the Edinburgh landmark in September 2021 after he learned she planned to leave him.

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2 h. ago Man jailed for murder of former Manchester Grammar School teacher to have conviction reviewed

Benjamin Field was jailed in October 2019 after being convicted of the murder of Peter Farquhar

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2 h. ago Emmerdale's Emma Atkins declares she's 'fierce' over son Albert in 'I try' admission

The Charity Dingle actress opened up about her life as a mother in a rare statement

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2 h. ago Teacher banned after using adult chat sites on school laptop during lessons

Christian Watkinson used a ‘hotspot’ mobile phone internet connection to bypass school safety features and access the content.

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3 h. ago Teacher banned after pupils see explicit image when he was using laptop to present to class

Christian Watkinson alleged by pupils to have accessed inappropriate material 'almost every lesson'

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3 h. ago Epping migrant hotel protest organiser, 40, is charged after climbing council building and unfurling Union Jack flag

Mother-of-five Sarah White, 40, was arrested at Epping District Council offices on Sunday night when she displayed the flag from the steps.

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3 h. ago Emmerdale's Emma Atkins breaks silence on Mackenzie Boyd's fate as she praises 'incredible' co

The Charity Dingle star admitted that she's excited to see how the storyline plays out

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4 h. ago Edinburgh art show spotlights youth mental health and need for safe creative spaces

Edinburgh charity U-evolve, which has been supporting young people’s mental health since 2015, will host The Art of Taking Up Space, a three-day exhibition showcasing artwork created and curated by young people across the city. The free exhibition takes place from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith.

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4 h. ago Camilla makes first appearance since revelation she fought off sexual assault

The Queen toured the headquarters of the international disaster relief charity ShelterBox.

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4 h. ago Labour’s asylum crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

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