10 h. ago Motherland star’s urgent plea about ‘devastating’ impact of Sats on Send children

Anna Maxwell Martin among campaigners to say primary Sats impact Send children

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10 h. ago Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs

Star of BBC sitcom Motherland Anna Maxwell has signed an open letter to the Government saying SATs leave children with special educational needs and disabilities convinced they are 'not clever enough'

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10 h. ago Sats ‘devastating’ for Send pupils, Motherland star and parent campaigners say

Anna Maxwell Martin and 22 parent organisations and campaigners were delivering an open letter to the Education Secretary.

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11 h. ago ITV I'm A Celebrity fans left furious as Ant and Dec issue urgent plea

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! viewers were left fuming by another technical glitch during the latest episode

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40 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz halts ATP Finals as umpire makes urgent plea for paramedics

The ATP Finals final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was halted after just 16 minutes following a "disturbance" in the crowd, related to what was believed to be a medical emergency

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48 h. ago 'Like Ore Oduba I was a porn addict and I started using adult content aged 12'

After Strictly's Ore Oduba admitted he had suffered from an addiction to porn for 30 years, Josh Lane, 26, tells how he, too, became hooked on adult content - and the devastating impact it had on him

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49 h. ago The full list of flood warnings still in place as Storm Claudia disruption continues

The impact of flooding has been devastating in some communities

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3 d. ago Plastic beads spreading on Sussex coast after ‘catastrophic’ spill, meeting told

Local people describe devastating impact of millions of toxic beads from Southern Water site near Camber SandsWhat are bio-beads used for and how did they get spilled on to Camber Sands beach?The massive spill of plastic beads at Camber Sands is devastating for local people, wildlife and tourism and the beads are dispersing along the coast, residents heard at an emotional public meeting on Thursday.Millions of tiny, toxic plastic beads are thought to have escaped into the sea from Eastbourne sewage works in East Sussex about two weeks ago when a screen keeping them in broke. They began to wash up on Camber Sands beach last Thursday, with the situation worsening over the weekend. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago How to save a waterlogged lawn with 1 item amid Storm Claudia downpours

Storm Claudia is set to hit the UK on Friday, bringing heavy rain and weather warnings. The rainfall could have a devastating impact on your lawn - and here's how to fix it

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7 d. ago Urgent plea to UK households to stop making common electric blanket mistake

Although a warm blanket may feel perfect as you snuggle into bed on cold, dark winter night, it could unknowingly put your life at risk

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8 d. ago Erasmus’s coaching scholarship takes South Africa to a higher plain | Robert Kitson

Victory in Paris with 14 men showed what the world champions can still do, leaving New Zealand and others playing catchupSome wins count double in terms of the message they send. And amid the blizzard of weekend Test matches it was Saturday night’s result in Paris that will resonate the longest in both hemispheres. Not only the outcome, either, but the manner of it. To say South Africa exploded a few cosy theories would be the understatement of the rugby year.So much for the idea, for example, that France would avenge the injustice of their World Cup quarter-final defeat to the Springboks. That entering the final quarter with a narrow lead and an extra man would translate into inevitable glory. That even without their talisman Antoine Dupont they still had more than enough tranquiliser darts to keep the big beasts safely at bay. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Parent's urgent plea to anyone travelling to popular holiday hotspot after daughters die

Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19, were on a trip to Laos last year when they died from methanol poisoning, and their devastated parents are warning others not to travel to the country

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1 week ago WTA Finals tennis: Aryna Sabalenka beats Amanda Anisimova in semi

Sabalenka will face Rybakina in Saturday’s finalGet in touch! Send your thoughts to NiallFirst set: Pegula 2-2* Rybakina (*denotes next server) Rybakina had started the stronger but lost her way in that last service game. Can Pegula back up the break? An early double fault doesn’t help matters, and Rybakina outlasts her in a rally to earn break point. From the middle of the court, Rybakina lands an inside-out forehand on the line, and we’re back on serve.Cam Norrie is playing in the Metz semi-finals; he’s trailing Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 0-1. In Athens, Novak Djokovic is facing Yannick Hanfmann; it’s on serve in their semi-final. Continue reading...

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1 week ago WTA Finals tennis: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova in semi

Winner faces Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s finalGet in touch! Send your thoughts to NiallFirst set: Pegula 2-2* Rybakina (*denotes next server) Rybakina had started the stronger but lost her way in that last service game. Can Pegula back up the break? An early double fault doesn’t help matters, and Rybakina outlasts her in a rally to earn break point. From the middle of the court, Rybakina lands an inside-out forehand on the line, and we’re back on serve.Cam Norrie is playing in the Metz semi-finals; he’s trailing Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 0-1. In Athens, Novak Djokovic is facing Yannick Hanfmann; it’s on serve in their semi-final. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Selling Sunset crew prepare for ‘years of difficulty’ after tragedy

The Oppenheim Group made a sad admission during the Selling Sunset reunion, as they spoke about the impact of the devastating wildfires

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1 week ago Clare Adamson MSP urges people to register as organ donors and speak to their families about their wishes

Her call comes as families affected by the shortage of available organs continue to highlight the devastating impact of waiting for a transplant that never comes.

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1 week ago Grateful Dead legend and Elvis vocalist dies as family make urgent plea to fans

A former member of the Grateful Dead has sadly died at the age of 75 and a representative for the late star has confirmed the tragic news as fans gather to pay tribute

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1 week ago Surge in kids starting primary school obese could have ‘devastating impact’

National Child Measurement Programme reveals ‘extremely concerning’ rise which means one in four children start school overweight or obese

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2 w. ago Police make urgent plea to public as Welsh primary school is closed following threats

Officers remain at the primary school while enquiries into the incident continue

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2 w. ago Scottish SPCA urges Lanarkshire public to help protect animals this Bonfire Night

The loud noises from fireworks can have a devastating impact on pets, wildlife and farmed animals.

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