11 h. ago More than 50 teaching and learning support staff roles being cut by Merthyr schools this year

It's part of plans to balance their budgets as the latest figures for school balances have been revealed

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21 h. ago Simone Ashley Attends London Premiere of 'F1' After Her Role Was Cut from the Movie

Simone Ashley Attends London Premiere of 'F1' After Her Role Was Cut from the Movie  People.com

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41 h. ago More Scottish university strikes threatened over planned job cuts

It comes amid plans to cut 75 roles

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3 d. ago Emmerdale icon with forgotten Only Fools role had major scene cut

Sheree Murphy is best known for playing Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale, but the actress also appeared in one of the most iconic scenes from Only Fools and Horses

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4 d. ago Bridgerton star facing 'Hollywood erasure' despite acting alongside Brad Pitt

Lead of Netflix's hit series Bridgerton, romantic lead of Picture This, and certified fan of the Formula One Grand Prix, Simone Ashley faces 'Hollywood erasure' after significant cut to role in F1

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7 d. ago Bridgerton star Simone Ashley’s role in F1 film ‘didn’t make the final cut’

‘It happens on every film,’ said director Joseph Kosinski

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8 d. ago Learn to Swim lessons in Lanarkshire teaching kids how to be safer in and around water

Swimmers are set to learn the crucial Water Safety Code as well as basic floating techniques which can make a massive difference when someone feels in danger in the water and that could help save their lives or someone else’s.

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1 week ago What we teach boys – and what they learn anyway: Does masculinity always have to be toxic?

In a world of the manosphere and ‘Your Body, My Choice’, can masculinity be positive, or is all always toxic? Holly Baxter speaks to the experts, including trans men who were raised as girls, about the complicated process of bringing up boys

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1 week ago I took my city kids on a road trip to teach them about the outback – and learned a few lessons myself | Emily Mulligan

Sensing a golden opportunity to impart some Aussie folklore, I confidently told my kids about a Bunyip. I was unable to answer their follow-up questionsRecently, I bundled the family into our beaten up station wagon and set out on a 3,000km journey from Sydney to the outback to instil some core memories into the kids. We had an ambitious agenda. The distances we had to cover to achieve my red dirt dreams were, to a sane minded person with two small kids in the back, loopy.And I will admit that, for the majority of this road trip, we were gripped with a palpable, vibrating rage towards each other, about the distance yet to travel, and the discomfort of every moment we were in the car. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

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1 week ago London College of Contemporary Arts Launches Free Mental Health and Wellness Support for Students and Staff

London College of Contemporary Arts Launches Free Mental Health and Wellness Support for Students and Staff  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles in dramatic restructuring

State department to take over US foreign assistance programs as staffers warn of devastating impactThe Trump administration will eliminate all USAID (United States Agency for International Development) overseas positions worldwide by 30 September in a dramatic restructuring of remaining US foreign aid operations.In a Tuesday state department cable obtained by the Guardian, secretary of state Marco Rubio ordered the abolishment of the agency’s entire international workforce, transferring control of foreign assistance programs directly to the state department.This article was amended on 10 June 2025; a previous version inaccurately stated that thousands, not hundreds, of USAID staff globally would be affected by the cuts. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump administration to cut all USAID overseas roles and axe thousands of staff

State department to take control of US foreign assistance programs in mass restructuring by 30 SeptemberThe Trump administration will eliminate all USAID (United States Agency for International Development) overseas positions worldwide by 30 September in a dramatic restructuring of remaining US foreign aid operations.In a Tuesday state department cable obtained by the Guardian, secretary of state Marco Rubio ordered the abolishment of the agency’s entire international workforce, transferring control of foreign assistance programs directly to the state department. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man City make two more signings as Pep Guardiola freshens things up

Manchester City have appointed two new members of Pep Guardiola's backroom staff to help support the first team squad

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2 w. ago Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre receives 'good' report following inspection

Nursery received 'good' grades for learning, teaching and assessment as well as for securing children’s progress.

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2 w. ago Major emergency services response as two men attacked in their homes

Ambulance staff delivered 'critical care support' before transferring one patient to hospital while police have said another assault took place nearby

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2 w. ago Trump administration scrambling to rehire workers cut by DOGE to fill critical government roles

Rescinding reduction-in-force notices, asking for volunteers, and offering jobs to fired federal workers are some of the ways departments are trying to bulk up staff.

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2 w. ago Teacher in Nigeria loses dozens of relatives and pupils in devastating floods

Many of the victims of the devastating flood that struck central Nigeria on May 29 are Almajiri pupils, the boys sent to learn the Quran and made to live with their teachers under tough conditions

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2 w. ago Galston Primary receives positive report following Education Scotland inspection

Inspectors rated the school's learning, teaching and assessment areas as 'good' while raising attainment and achievement received a 'very good' grade.

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3 w. ago Whistleblowing champion recruited to help tackle 'toxic culture' allegations at The Ayrshire Hospice

“Additional measures” will be in place to support all staff within the organisation - and provide them with an outlet to share any concerns they may have.

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