15 h. ago Teacher describes confronting teenager after he stabbed fellow pupil to death

A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

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15 h. ago Parents blast 'silent corridors' policy at London secondary school: 'Are you running a prison?'

Some parents fear enforced silence could negatively impact students’ academic performance and mental health

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17 h. ago Bibby Stockholm asylum seeker who went on the run after being caught with drugs is spared prison

Kenson Noel, 30, was sent to live on the migrant barge in Portland, Dorset, in May last year but when he arrived he was found to have 6.5g of cannabis on him.

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37 h. ago Teachers strike at South London secondary school over redundancies 'that could put students at risk'

Teachers strike at South London secondary school over redundancies 'that could put students at risk'  My London

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39 h. ago Pupil said ‘you know I can’t control it’ after boy stabbed to death, jury hears

A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

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49 h. ago London hopes for a shift in French immigration policy in the Channel

London hopes for a shift in French immigration policy in the Channel  Le Monde.fr

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3 d. ago Pupil was happy and chatting moments before he was stabbed to death, jury told

A 15-year-old boy is on trial accused of murdering Harvey Willgoose, also 15, at a Sheffield secondary school.

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4 d. ago Foreign policy was a ‘driver of 7/7 attacks’, says former counter

On July 7 2005, four suicide bombers targeted the capital’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring more than 770.

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7 d. ago Diogo Jota and Rute Cardoso's lives seemed flawless and perfect, with everything ahead of their young family. This is a brutal reminder of how fragile life can be, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: They first met in the library of their secondary school and in 13 years together had always maintained a modest sense of where they'd come from. He had no interest in ostentation.

Society

1 week ago Teachers to strike for 10 more days over plans to lengthen school day at Greater Manchester secondary

Parents have described the action as 'appalling'

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1 week ago Pregnant teacher rushed to hospital with bleed on the brain days before due date

Secondary school teacher Rachel Rimmer took a worrying turn days before she was due to give birth to her daughter after suddenly suffering a headache on her last day of work

Politics

1 week ago I’m worried my autistic son is going to struggle socially in his new school

All children face difficulties in new schools – make sure he knows this, stick to the positives, and take the fact he’s already been invited to a party as a positive first stepMy son is starting secondary school in September. He is the only child from his primary transitioning to a selective grammar school. He has always struggled with friendships and I feel this is due to his autism. He is high-achieving academically. I don’t want him to change who he is or feel as if he can’t be himself. At the same time I know he can be standoffish and overwhelming when he is so focused on his own interests.He has just been invited to one of his new classmates’ birthday parties. He was shocked and grateful to be invited, and it was heartbreaking. I don’t want him to be isolated in his new school and I don’t know how to help him to be ready and open to a brand new social setting. I would really appreciate any help or advice you could give. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond gender policy under review, City of London says

Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond gender policy under review, City of London says  PinkNews

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1 week ago Prison officer told partner 'I've made it worse...he runs the wing' before he was shot dead

Elias Morgan is accused of shooting Lenny Scott in an "act of retaliation" - he denies the charge

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2 w. ago One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out before finishing secondary school in the UK

One young person said they had to hide their identity ‘like a dirty secret’ at school 🏫

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2 w. ago Ambition for fourth Welsh medium secondary school in Cardiff 'absolutely there', says city leader

However, the leader of Cardiff Council, Cllr Huw Thomas, also cautioned that a number of steps need to be met before a new school can be considered

Politics

2 w. ago JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Critical illness cover saved marathon runner Ryan

The Royal London policy was set up to financially protect the family if Ryan suffered a serious illness such a heart attack, cancer or stroke.

Politics

3 w. ago Biggest NHS trust in London to be sued over 'discriminatory' uniform policy silencing support for Palestine

Barts Health NHS Trust has banned staff from displaying symbols seen as politically or nationally affiliated

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3 w. ago UK's central bank set to keep interest rates on hold amid Middle East uncertainties

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States and send oil prices soaring and push U.K. inflation further above target

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3 w. ago UK inflation eases by less than anticipated ahead of Bank of England rate decision

Inflation in the U.K. dropped modestly in May as a drop in air fares and transport costs were largely offset by rising food prices, particularly chocolate

Economics