28 h. ago School visits to UK museums hit by ‘shortage of means’, philanthropist says

Frédéric Jousset warns smaller institutions especially are lagging behind their European counterpartsSmaller UK museums are suffering from a “shortage of means” that leaves them lagging behind their European counterparts, according to a philanthropist who is funding museum trips for thousands of British schoolchildren.Frédéric Jousset, a French philanthropist who made waves when he founded a mobile museum onboard a €32m catamaran, said British children were missing out on access to the arts because of a lack of investment. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Met Gala 2025: Cynthia Erivo flashes her legs in a showstopping beaded bodysuit and a dramatic black skirt as she hits the star

Cynthia Erivo put on a leggy display as she hit the blue carpet at the 2025 Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit Gala on Monday.

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2 w. ago Ayrshire primary and its nursery are placed in the spotlight by Education Scotland

Inspectors visited the school and nursery in April with their findings now made public.

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2 w. ago Kate's nature walk! Princess joins Prince William to explore community woods in Isle of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in high spirits as they joined a school group for a Community Forest visit - on day two of their trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona.

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2 w. ago Buchanan High School pupils enjoy trip to Viridor's Bargeddie Visitor Centre

S4 students at the Coatbridge school who are studying national science attended the facility, which accepts residual waste from five local authorities.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh care home brings generations together for Global Intergenerational Week

Erskine Stewart’s Melville School students visited Murrayfield House on Tuesday, April 22, to meet and connect with individuals they had been corresponding with, bringing their written exchanges to life

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3 w. ago Starmer says he is ‘really pleased’ supreme court has given ‘much

Prime minister says he thinks court’s decision has given a ‘much clearer position for those drawing up guidance’Keir Starmer has been under pressure for days to comment on the supreme court ruling, particularly from the rightwing papers. Yesterday the Daily Mail even splashed on a story saying he “must break his silence”. His opponents want to embarrass him over the issue because of his past comments supporting more rights for trans people, including one interview when he said it was “not right” to say only women have a cervix.This morning, in interviews during a school visit in Bath, Starmer said he was “really pleased” the supreme court had clarified the law on the definition of a woman. He told the BBC:I welcome the decision of the supreme court, which has given us clarity, much-needed clarity, and I think for those that are now drawing up guidance, it’s a much clearer position.So I’m really pleased that the court has now clarified the position.I think the supreme court has answe...

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4 w. ago Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: Here are 11 amazing places to visit during the school holidays

From wildlife and fascinating history, to beautiful walks and some of Scotland’s best cafes, National Trust for Scotland properties have the lot.

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4 w. ago Ayrshire College student wins exclusive scholarship to visit world class hospitality school in Switzerland

Bree Smith attended the two-day Customer Excellence course at EHL Hospitality Business & Hotel Management School.

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