3 d. ago Government must ‘step up’ its response to youth violence – teaching union chief

More action is needed than just restricting pupils’ access to mobile phones, Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT, said.

Politics

2 w. ago US protests live: Demonstrations planned across US to oppose Trump agenda

More than a thousand events to be held across the country in a show of defiance against Trump’s ‘authoritarian overreach’Several congressional members are expected to make apperances and deliver speeches at the Hands Off protest in Washington DC today.They include Democrats Jamie Raskin and Glenn Ivey of Maryland, Maxwell Frost of Florida, Katherine Clark of Massachussetts and Don Beyer of Virginia, as well as Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.This is a nationwide mobilization to stop the most brazen power grab in modern history. Trump, Musk and their billionaire cronies are orchestrating an all-out assault on our government, our economy and our basic rights – enabled by Congress every step of the way.They want to strip America for parts – shuttering social security offices, firing essential workers, eliminating consumer protections and gutting Medicaid – all to bankroll their billionaire tax scam. They’re handing over our tax dollars, our public services and our democracy to the ultra-rich.I...

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2 w. ago FIA forced to act at Japanese GP as multiple FIRES at circuit disrupt F1 weekend

The Japanese Grand Prix has been heavily disrupted by grass fires breaking out at the Suzuka Circuit, with the sport's governing body now being forced to step in

Events

2 w. ago Government urged to step in over 'chaos' supercar parking blighting Greater Manchester suburb

Fights have erupted between ignorant motorists and locals

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2 w. ago River City: The famous names who have signed open letter to save BBC jobs

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is among more than 100 well-known names that have signed an open letter over the demise of River City

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2 w. ago Famous names sign letter urging Culture Secretary to save River City jobs

The letter warned of a risk that Scottish entertainment workers will have to leave the country to find work.

Society

2 w. ago Donald Trump's telling comment about Elon Musk as world's richest man to leave White House

A comment Donald Trump made about Elon Musk is recirculating after reports the Tesla boss is set to step down from his government role - and his DOGE department could also disappear

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2 w. ago Showbiz legends join River City cast in demanding government action to save axed show

Eastenders stars Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale, and his co-star Kellie Bright, who plays Linda Carter, have joined the fight to save the soap.

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2 w. ago Schoolgirl, 11, who is missing after falling into the River Thames is named after friends told of 'trying to save her'

The girl, from Beckton, was on an inset day when she was reportedly down at the river near Woolwich yesterday where she slipped and fell into the strong current.

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2 w. ago Friend of schoolgirl, 11, tried to save her before she fell into River Thames as she played on day off 'for Eid'

The 11-year-old was reportedly down at the river with her friends near Woolwich yesterday when she slipped and fell into the strong current.

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2 w. ago 'I couldn't find her': Woman says she tried to save girl, 11, who fell into River Thames as search continues

Met Police were called to Barge House Causeway at around 1.15pm

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3 w. ago Scots MP pleads with UK Government to step in and save River City

Douglas McAllister asked his own party to urge "the BBC to reconsider their decision and save Scotland's only domestic TV soap."

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3 w. ago Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.

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3 w. ago River City actors join campaign to save iconic BBC Scotland soap from the axe

Some of the cast of River City joined local politicians on the Dumbarton set to back the 'Save River City' campaign launched by the actors' union Equity.

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3 w. ago Stuart Hogg absent from court hearing as sheriff tells him he must 'face the consequences'

The former Scotland international previously pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner

Events

4 w. ago Finland has been voted the world’s happiest country again: these are our secrets

We Finns see happiness in a different way to other nations, says Miika Mäkitalo, Finnish happiness expert. To be like us, the government must step up

Politics

last month Czech Republic to rescue Radio Free Europe after Trump funding cuts

Prime Minister Petr Fiala says his government will step in to keep cold war-era broadcaster going

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