11 h. ago New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move

New York’s legal marijuana agency allowed dozens of cannabis dispensaries to open too close to schools after regulators misread state law and are now pushing for a legislative fix to prevent the pot shops from having to relocate

Politics

24 h. ago UK's first secure school for youngsters in custody is forced to close after weapon

Staff at Oasis Restore in Medway, Kent complained prisoners have kicked down every internal door and now practically have 'free rein around the building'.

Events

1 week ago School's out forever! Labour's VAT raid sees more than 50 private schools announce closures so far this year

The new 20 per cent tax on fees has hit school budgets partly due to families being priced out and leaving the sector.

Politics

3 w. ago School in Union flag dress row closes early after 'extremist threats' online

Bilton School in Rugby has been forced to close early for the summer holidays after staff received "extremist threats" online following a row over a Union flag dress

Events

3 w. ago School that banned Union Flag dress closes early after threats

The school has had to close its doors to protect staff and pupils

Events

3 w. ago London school dating back to 1500s to close amid falling pupil numbers

Schools across London are being forced to close their doors due to plummeting pupil numbers as families leave the capital

Politics

4 w. ago Families hit with 'unspoken' £1,076 charge per child this summer

Families could be facing a worrying time as schools close for six weeks over the summer

Society