18 h. ago Mum slams school uniform rules saying daughter fainted after overheating

The school says pupils can remove blazers in class, but they must wear tights with skirts, or swap to trousers

Politics

3 d. ago Footballer boyfriend of Coronation Street star wakes up unemployed after club makes major decision

Preston announced earlier this week that the 27-year-old would leave the club on a free transfer this summer after helping them avoid relegation to League One.

Society

4 d. ago Rickie Fowler slaps down critics of his PGA Championship invite as he tackles 'overrated' tag

The American fan favourite has been handed a ticket into next week’s second Major of the season at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Politics

4 d. ago Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit before expected Real Madrid move

Leverkusen agree to cut contract set to run until 2026Alonso led club to unbeaten Bundesliga title last seasonXabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the Bundesliga season, with the expectation he will take on the imminently vacant seat at Real Madrid.“We can let you know that this week the club and I, we have agreed that these two games are going to be my last two games as a Bayern Leverkusen coach,” Alonso told a Friday press conference. “We have been talking during this week that is always about the moment and now is the right moment to announce it.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney turns up at school to play football

'We never thought he'd play - it was a pinch me moment'

Sport

5 d. ago South Lanarkshire councillors united over future of Hamilton Accies

The club, who were relegated to League One last week, announced they were planning to move to Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.

Politics

6 d. ago Greater Manchester school issues major new ban as pupils told to surrender their mobile phones at the start of the day

The school said it aims to 'create an environment free from distractions', with kids to be forced to go without their devices for six hours until the end of the day

Politics

6 d. ago Blue Note Jazz Club granted a London licence to open first UK club

Blue Note Jazz Club granted a London licence to open first UK club  Music Week

Politics

6 d. ago New special needs school could be built on industrial estate in Greater Manchester town

If approved, the school would be based at the new site for 15 years

Politics

7 d. ago The school run could be about to drastically change across Greater Manchester

According to TfGM, around a third of traffic at peak times in the morning or afternoon is from children being taken to and from school

Politics

7 d. ago School pupil collapsed and stopped breathing after vaping before class

The headteacher revealed how they feared the young person might die

Politics

1 week ago How authorities in Greater Manchester want to change the school run

Transport for Greater Manchester wants to increase the number of 'School Streets'

Culture

1 week ago Boy rushed to hospital after falling out of top window of double

The bus was bringing pupils home at the end of a school day

Politics

1 week ago Is it ever OK to wear another club’s shirt? My life in a Liverpool top this week | Emma John

I am not a Liverpool fan but this week I have crossed a sacred line – and I’m struggling to feel sorryThis column begins with a confession. One I am afraid and not a little ashamed to make. One that my instincts tell me I should be taking to a priest who is bound to silence, or at the very least an understanding therapist. Certainly not to a forum of sports fans with strong opinions and keyboards full of potential swears.Scourging rods at the ready, then: this week I have been wearing a Liverpool top. And I am not a Liverpool fan. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Hamilton ace Ricki Lamie: Everybody can see timing of SPFL sanctions is all wrong

The defender says everybody at the club is disheartened by the way the last week has panned out

Politics

2 w. ago Morocco’s happy valley – the wilderness that lies just beyond the souks of Marrakech

Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina, Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens, olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High AtlasFrom my vantage point on a rooftop terrace I can see the snaking form of the Ourika River meandering through the swathe of palmerias at the southern edge of Marrakech. It’s hard to imagine that barely 20 miles (32km) separate me from the frantic bustle of the famous Djemaa el Fna square and the clamour of the souks.“Salam alaikum,” says Abdelkarim Ait Ali, owner of Ourika Lodge (doubles from £53), as he loads my already groaning table with the generous breakfast offerings that are part of traditional Amazigh (Berber) hospitality. “There are so many [hot air] balloons this morning!” he says, pouring glasses of sage-scented tea. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Noel and Liam Gallagher 'drive neighbours mad' as they perform at secret venue

As Noel and Liam Gallagher filmed promo material at a working men's club in London this week, a source claimed neighbours were annoyed by the noise that came from the building

Politics

2 w. ago Will rising child poverty be Labour’s legacy? – Politics Weekly UK

The government began to roll out its free breakfast club scheme this week as part of plans to help struggling families. But with predictions that child poverty could increase by the end of this parliament, how serious is Labour about tackling the problem? John Harris hears from a headteacher, and speaks to our political editor, Pippa Crerar Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish footballer tragically dies at 35 after cardiac arrest as tributes flood in

The footballer suffered a cardiac arrest last week and tragically died on Wednesday morning, the club has now sent their condolences to his wife, Zoe, and daughter, Poppy

Events

2 w. ago Greater Manchester high school forced to close with students learning from home

A boiler issue has affected the building

Society