2 h. ago Duchess of Kent received unusual response from Queen after quitting royal life

Katharine, Duchess of Kent, devoted 13 years to teaching music at a primary school in Hull

Politics

19 h. ago Beloved school lollipop man who dressed as Santa unmasked as vile paedophile

Steve Carter, 52, was a well-known and trusted figure in the Newtownabbey area of Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, particularly at St Mary's on the Hill Primary School, where he worked for over 10 years

Culture

23 h. ago Primary school to be sold as community hopes to purchase land

The property has remained vacant since its closure in 2019

Politics

23 h. ago Closure of east London school £1.1 million in red would be 'catastrophic' for SEND children

Calverton Primary School in Custom House is set to close despite 150 opposing the move, arguing it is essential for the community

Economics

3 d. ago Blind date: ‘He tried to make a joke about reading, but I hadn’t heard of the books, so it fell completely flat’

Martha, 30, an analyst, meets Jack, 26, a primary school teacherWhat were you hoping for? A fun evening, a free meal, a story and the fun of appearing in the Guardian. But deep down, to meet someone that I really want to be with. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Aberdeen Social Bite coffee shop celebrates 10 years of changing lives

Social Bite’s Aberdeen coffee shop will celebrate a milestone birthday this month, marking 10 years of community impact and an incredible 170,000 meals served to anyone who needs it. To show their gratitude for a decade of support from Aberdonians, Social Bite’s team are inviting locals to come along (between 8am-4pm) on Monday, 15th September to join the shop’s 10th birthday party, which will be complete with a give-away, and a performance from Brimmond Primary School choir.

Politics

3 d. ago Girl hit by van near Scots primary school rushed to hospital

The crash took place on Coltness Road in Wishaw shortly before 9am.

Events

4 d. ago Watch: Scottish schoolchildren team up with TikTok viral sensation Kabin Crew in rap song on Gaelic heritage

The Edinburgh children are pupils at the Gaelic primary school

Culture

4 d. ago Welsh primary school goes into lockdown after incident nearby

The school went into lockdown as police dealt with the incident

Politics

4 d. ago West Lothian primary school pick up Gold School Sports Award

Children at Southdale Primary were able to try a whole host of sports including basketball, gymnastics, boccia and taekwondo.

Events

5 d. ago Giant sinkhole opens up outside primary school as kids return after summer

A huge sinkhole has suddenly emerged outside Litchard Primary School, in Bridgend, south Wales, forcing the road to be closed off while the cause is investigated

Politics

5 d. ago Inferno Perth primary school building to be razed by mid November

Works to demolish the former Balhousie Primary School began on August 11 and are expected to take approximately 14 weeks to complete

Politics

6 d. ago Dundee crime: Primary school worker jailed for 16 months after stealing £28,000 from school funds

The administrative officer spent the stolen money on items including PlayStation games, beauty products and pet goods.

Economics

6 d. ago Scots primary school teacher jailed for embezzling £28,000 from school trip fund

She splurged on items including PlayStation games, supermarket goods, beauty products, shoes, home items and pet goods.

Economics

7 d. ago Headaches, bouts of violent anger and working too hard... for 10 years Matt had no idea what was wrong with him

Matt Earl, a primary school teacher, was out with his colleagues when one made a comment that struck a nerve. 'It just set something off inside me. I felt myself boiling with rage.'

Politics

1 week ago Headteacher takes her own life after years of vile homophobic abuse

Caroline Grandjean, 42, had been principal of a one-room primary school in the 300-strong village of Moussages for years but a vile campaign began against in December 2023.

Events

1 week ago Praise for Hamilton primary school in Education Scotland report

St Mary's was hailed following a visit by inspectors.

Politics

1 week ago Frustrated parents ask if a 'child needs to die' before action is taken at A84 accident blackspot

The A84 has been the scene of five accidents in less than a month this summer - with parents and pupils at Kincardine in Menteith Primary School now calling for urgent action to make the route safer.

Society

1 week ago Queen Camilla leaves primary school teacher in stitches as she crams into phone box with a group of giggling children during sculpture park visit

Queen Camilla 78, (pictured) braved the gloomy weather in an uplifting patterned dress this afternoon as she arrived at Dulwich Picture Gallery.

Politics

1 week ago Kate debuts blonde look as she leads schoolchildren out of rainstorm

Kate’s new lighter hairstyle was on display when she visited the Natural History Museum’s gardens to meet a group of primary school children.

Events