6 h. ago 'Nastier' mutant strain means UK could see worst flu season in a decade

Japan has closed schools and the UKHSA is urging people to 'avoid contact' as a doctor says to 'isolate' for seven days

Politics

52 h. ago Falkirk councillors agree £14 million repairs for primary school closed for two years

Maddiston Primary will remain closed until August 2027 at the earliest.

Economics

68 h. ago Kent school described as 'lifeline for autistic kids' to close

Kent school described as 'lifeline for autistic kids' to close  This Is Local London

Politics

3 d. ago Masked Muslim protesters post 'Zionists not welcome' signs around Birmingham ahead of Aston Villa match against Israeli team as 700 police gear up and schools close early

Gangs of masked Muslim protesters have posted 'Zionists not welcome' signs around Birmingham just hours before Aston Villa 's clash against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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3 d. ago Schools close early amid crowd trouble fears at Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv match

The tensions have led to a decision to ban Israeli fans and keep the away stands empty for the duration of the game

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3 d. ago UK schools to close due to 'high risk' as 700 police deployed ahead of Europa League clash

Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv's Europa League clash tonight has became a major political battle after away fans were banned from attending and now some schools are closing early

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3 d. ago Aston Villa vs Tel Aviv: Birmingham schools to close early ahead of 'high risk' game

Schools in Birmingham have confirmed they'll be closing early ahead of the game between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv - despite a huge policing operation and contingencies being put in place

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3 d. ago Hackney primary school closed due to falling pupil numbers set to reopen as a SEN school for 48 pupils

The school would be repurposed to offer 48 new special school places for SEN students, providing tailored support as an expansion of Ickburgh School

Politics

4 d. ago Greater Manchester school forced to CLOSE after 'serious electrical fault'

Students will be set work online

Politics

4 d. ago Calls for other grooming gang member to be deported after accomplice flees UK

It emerged that one convicted member of the gang, Adil Khan, will not be able to return to the country

Events

5 d. 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

Events

6 d. ago Police close primary school after 'threatening messages' made online

The decision has been made to close Dafen CP School in Llanelli on Monday, November 3.

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6 d. ago UK primary school forced to close as major incident sees police swarm area

Dafen CP School in Llanelli, Wales, has been closed today due to 'threatening messages' being made online - police are currently at the scene and in the surrounding area

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9 d. ago Hurricane Melissa latest: Death toll rises after trail of destruction disrupts aid efforts in Jamaica

Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact on Thursday night

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9 d. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: At least 49 dead as storm thrashes Bermuda and Caribbean nations assess damage

Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact on Thursday night

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9 d. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 49 dead as storm thrashes Bermuda and Caribbean nations assess damage

Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact on Thursday night

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9 d. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: At least 40 dead as storm thrashes Bermuda and Caribbean nations assess damage

Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact Thursday night

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9 d. ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: Caribbean nations start rebuilding after storm thrashes islands killing at least 30

Bermuda closed down its schools and ferries ahead of the storm’s impact Thursday night

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1 week ago New pandemic warning as another bird flu strain adapts to infect humans

Scientists are mostly concerned about the 5N1 virus which has killed 21 people since 2020 and is currently spreading among dairy cows in North America as boffins warned about an evolving virus

Events

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council confirms it wants to close schools in Johnstone

A paper — to be considered by councillors at today’s children services and education policy board — makes no reference to a new-build Thorn Primary School as previously promised.

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