64 m. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Stephen Hendry quizzed about snooker comeback and offers immediate response

Stephen Hendry made a snooker comeback in 2020 but has now addressed the recent speculation as to whether he would consider another return to the baize following his retirement

Politics

86 m. ago Blacklisted fashion photographer Terry Richardson returns to the newsstands

Arena Homme+ publishes cover shots and portfolio eight years after sexual misconduct allegations surfacedEight years after major fashion brands and publications said they would no longer work with Terry Richardson, following a string of allegations of sexual misconduct made against the renowned fashion photographer, he now appears to be making a comeback.This week, the magazine Arena Homme+ unveiled its latest issue, featuring two covers shot by Richardson and an accompanying portfolio. One cover consists of an image of a toilet cubicle graffitied with the text “Punk rock ruined my life.” Another is a shot of a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump’s face. Continue reading...

Culture

87 m. ago Soap spoilers for next week: EastEnders' deadly car crash and Corrie icon returns

Soap spoilers for next week tease huge moments ahead across EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street including a wedding, a horror crash and the return of a soap favourite

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87 m. ago Home Bargains billionaire is officially the richest Scouser who ever lived

The latest Sunday Times rich list has been published and shows how tycoon, Tom Morris holds one of the top spots after rising up from humble beginnings to create the much-loved store

Society

93 m. ago I left my London job for Spain – I don’t need a high salary for a great life here

I left my London job for Spain – I don’t need a high salary for a great life here  MSN

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1 hour ago Huge blaze rips through Westminster tower block as 75 firefighters scrambled to scene

Flames were seen engulfing flats on the sixth floor

Events

2 h. ago Jordan Henderson breaks cover as Rangers murmur explodes but Steven Gerrard doesn't hold key to deal

With the Ibrox hot seat vacant a sensational link up with Gerrard following a return to Glasgow has been floated

Economics

2 h. ago Mayfair residents blast illegal basement in £9 million townhouse as 'threat' to their homes

Owner of Grade II-listed home in one of London’s wealthiest areas has been ordered to fill in basement by Planning Inspectorate

Society

2 h. ago Inside the London tower block where broken lifts have left residents with ‘crippling anxiety’

Residents say the building’s two lifts have had problems at least twice a month since last September

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2 h. ago London temporary accommodation is in dire state, says charity

London temporary accommodation is in dire state, says charity  BBC

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2 h. ago The 'immaculate' West London restaurant offering an escape for a 'downright steal' of £30 per head

At The Lavery, in London's South Kensington, Tom finds excellent service and superb cooking

Economics

2 h. ago The stunning Portuguese escape that's just 3 hours from London and inspired hit movie Casino Royale

The weekender: Sintra, Portugal

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2 h. ago Those who object to music events shutting off parks are branded nimbys. But this time, I’m on their side | Moya Lothian

A high court dispute over a south London park shows the limits of private interests encroaching on public spaceA grassy south London oasis erupted into a turf war this week. From Monday, visitors to Brockwell Park would have seen calling cards left by both sides. The provocation? A sturdy 3-metre-high boundary fence, encircling large swathes of the 50-hectare (125-acre) stretch that has been designated for music festivals this summer. Daubed on the structure were signs of discord: graffitied messages in stark white lettering. “You fucked our park,” read one. “We fucked your wall.”Brockwell is now the hottest front in a conflict that has started to rear its head in the capital every summer. A week ago, it made the front pages in the form of a bombshell high court ruling against Lambeth council. The authority responsible for the park lost a case brought by Protect Brockwell Park (PBP), a group of local residents and park users who argued that the council had not obtained the proper pl...

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2 h. ago 'Haunted' pub with 'disembodied child ghost and secret void' sees guests fleeing in fear

EXCLUSIVE: Ye Olde Kings Head in Chester is a former brothel believed to be one of the UK's 'most haunted' buildings where members of the public can stay and see for themselves - if they dare

Society

3 h. ago What links fool’s gold, fluffernutter, pilgrim and Reuben? The Saturday quiz

From Helloween, Kreator and Rammstein to caldarium and tepidarium, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Elizabeth II opened Olympics in London and what other city?2 Emerald is a variety of which mineral?3 Where did spend Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spend an unplanned nine months?4 Which muse was painted more than 60 times by George Romney?5 LDL and HDL are the type main types of what bodily substance?6 Which river’s annual flood came to an end in 1970?7 Rebecca West’s Black Lamb and Grey Falcon is an epic study of what former country?8 What does a foley artist provide in film and TV?What links: 9 Accept; Helloween; Kreator; Rammstein; Scorpions?10 Links Atlantic and Pacific; mapped Venus; Milky Way satellite galaxies; South American penguin?11 Hanoi and Haiphong, Vietnam; Shreveport, Louisiana; Winnipeg, Canada?12 Apodyterium; frigidarium; tepidarium; caldarium?13 Spencer Compton; Pitt the Younger; Arthur Balfour; Edward Heath?14 Uruguay (1916); South Korea (1956); Egypt ...

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3 h. ago How to watch Northampton vs Bordeaux for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Champions Cup final today

The showpiece finale of European rugby returns to Cardiff

Sport

3 h. ago Gethin Jones 'ticks all boxes' for Helen Skelton as reasons for romance revealed

EXCLUSIVE: As the romance rumours between Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones remain rife, a source tells us that the latter 'ticks all the boxes' for mum-of-three Helen.

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3 h. ago Danniella Westbrook 'wants to marry' bare knuckle boxer 'soulmate' after 'six year friendship'

EXCLUSIVE: Danniella Westbrook looks to be finally getting her happy ending as she goes public with new boyfriend Charlie 'Chasa Real Talk' Symonds - with the pair already talking about marriage

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4 h. ago Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court

Sport