46 m. ago Whistleblower accuses senior Ayrshire Hospice figures of 'bullying and intimidation'

The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) is now “assessing” information submitted to them “very recently.”

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1 hour ago DWP PIP claimants urged to ask for crucial document ahead of major benefit changes

The DWP has announced a huge overhaul to the PIP system, with changes to daily living and mobility components, as well as new assessment criteria

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3 h. ago I loved being a principal, but Australia has grown complacent about the growing violence directed at educators | Andy Mison

School principals are resilient but, in an alarming number of cases, their job harms them. We would not tolerate these conditions in other workplacesI’ve been lucky. I’ve enjoyed a rewarding career in education, including almost 15 years as a principal in the Northern Territory and the ACT. I’ve worked with wonderful teachers and administrative staff, and shared in the successes of hundreds of young people and their families as they grow and graduate high school, going on to further study, employment and life adventures.I’ve also experienced verbal and physical abuse, aggression and violence from students and their carers, directed at me and my colleagues in the course of my work as a school leader. I once regarded these occasional events as part of the job, normal in our frontline occupation. I now think we have grown complacent about the levels of violence toward a predominantly female workforce that we would not tolerate in other workplaces. As the latest data from the Australian...

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3 h. ago Elon Musk threatens ‘generals’ who he claims are ‘paying’ for Tesla protests after shelling out millions for Wisconsin election

The world’s wealthiest man claims ‘foot soldiers’ and Tesla protesters are being paid even as he hands out checks to voters

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4 h. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

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4 h. ago Growing cover crops to prevent bare fields helps soil and wildlife – study

Research into regenerative agricultural practices found the clearest benefit for minimising bare soil.

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5 h. ago Tackling bad cholesterol levels with statins may reduce dementia risk – study

People with low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia, experts found.

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5 h. ago 'Wonder heart drug' statins could also lower dementia risk in major breakthrough

South Korean study suggests statins could lower the dementia risk in people by helping to control low-density lipoprotein - also known as 'bad' cholesterol

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6 h. ago Mikel Arteta provides Gabriel and Jurrien Timber injury updates

The Gunners boss provided a bleak assessment of his Brazilian defender Gabriel after he was forced off just 16 minutes into the 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday evening

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6 h. ago Popular chicken chain revealed as most notorious for getting orders wrong

Study also reveals which fast food chains are the quickest at handing out orders and which are most accurate

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7 h. ago Young people prioritise starting a business over saving for a house

A new study of 2,000 people aged 18–35 has revealed a notable shift in the savings aspirations of young people when compared with those of their parents.

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7 h. ago We were quizzed by social services for WEEKS when our baby girl came home from nursery with a mystery head injury... we still don't know what really happened to her

EXCLUSIVE: Violet Williams underwent a CT scan, two full body X-rays, five blood tests and spent two nights in hospital after suffering extensive bruising soon after being dropped off at nursery.

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8 h. ago British couple found dead in New Zealand after 'concerned family phoned police'

A British couple have been found dead in a New Zealand home, after a 'concerned family member' called a wellness check on them. 

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8 h. ago Cocaine haul worth £1million is found hidden inside electric WHEELCHAIR during security check at Manchester Airport

The discovery was made at Manchester Airport on Sunday in relation to a passenger who flew in from Bridgetown, Barbados.

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8 h. ago The Waltons star Sian Barbara Allen dies following tragic Alzheimer's battle

The Waltons actress Sian Barbara Allen has died at the age of 78, her family have confirmed. The star was most famed for her role in the American historical drama series

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8 h. ago Mega rich Russian oligarch dies in 'tragic shooting range accident' aged 46

Pavel Izbrekht, Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Chelyabinsk Region of Russia was checking to see if his gun was loaded when he seemingly fatally shot himself

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8 h. ago California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree

Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of stateFirefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning through eastern California near the world’s oldest trees, but the blaze remains an active threat, officials said.Since igniting on Sunday afternoon, the Silver fire has scorched nearly 1,600 acres (647 hectares) in the eastern Sierra Nevada, and forced residents of about 800 homes to evacuate. Strong winds fanned the flames, which burned through dry grass and brush in Inyo county, threatening neighborhoods, endangered species and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows

Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a cartonAs egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers have stopped buying them in response to the rising costs, a new study suggests.According to research from Clarify Capital, 34% of Americans have stopped purchasing eggs as prices for the breakfast staple are becoming less affordable. On average, these consumers say they won’t begin buying eggs again until costs come down to $5 or less for a carton. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Airport security check uncovers £1m cocaine stash hidden in electric wheelchair

The wheelchair contained 11 packages, weighing 12kg, concealed in the seat and backrest.

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11 h. ago Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’

Moscow’s refusal highlights the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the warMoscow has described the latest US peace proposals as unacceptable to the Kremlin, highlighting the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war in Ukraine since taking office in January.Sergei Ryabkov, a foreign policy adviser to Vladimir Putin, said some of Russia’s key demands were being addressed by the US proposals to end the war, in comments that marked a rare acknowledgment from the Russian side that talks with the US over Ukraine had stalled in recent weeks. Continue reading...

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