11 h. ago Dallas high school shooting suspect in custody after four students wounded

Suspect apprehended within hours of Tuesday violence, says school district, while superintendent says such shootings ‘becoming way too familiar’A suspect in a shooting at a Dallas high school that wounded four students and drew a heavy police response to the campus has been taken into custody, school district officials have announced.Three of the students were injured by gunfire and the fourth was injured in their lower body, according to the Dallas fire-rescue department. It said units were dispatched to Wilmer-Hutchins high school just after 1pm and that the four male students were taken to hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to not life-threatening. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Trump officials cut billions in Harvard funds after university defies demands

Education department says $2.3bn in funds to be frozen after university rejects slew of demands as political ployThe US education department is freezing about $2.3bn in federal funds to Harvard University, the agency said on Monday.The announcement comes after the Ivy League school has decided to fight the White House’s demands that it crack down on antisemitism and alleged civil rights violations, including shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish private school announces parents can pay fees using Bitcoin

Boarding school is thought to be the first in the UK to accept the cryptocurrency

Economics

6 d. ago Parents' angry backlash as school announces plans to close early on Fridays over 'financial pressures'

Children would be sent home at 1pm at the end of the week under plans at Buxton Primary School in Norfolk, which says funding has not matched rising costs.

Events

6 d. ago Announcement made on search for a site for a new school in Llanelli

The chairman of the school's governing body said it had been waiting patiently for years

Politics

9 d. ago ‘The financial strain of having a baby left my mental health in tatters’

Grace Carter says she is still in huge amount of debt after trying to keep her business as well as her young family afloat – with parental leave pay less than half national living wage

Politics

1 week ago ‘The financial strain of having a baby left me suicidal – it’s time for mothers to be fairly compensated’

Grace Carter says she is still in huge amount of debt after trying to keep her business as well as her young family afloat – with parental leave pay less than half National Living Wage, which has been set out to ensure basic standard of living

Events

1 week ago Neonatal care leave will make ‘huge difference’ for parents, say campaigners

Parents of babies in neonatal care will be entitled to an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay if eligible, on top of parental leave, as of April 6.

Politics

1 week ago Christians protest outside primary school over 'disgraceful' scrapping of Easter service to 'respect' other religions

The faithful gathered outside Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire with banners after the announcement.

Events

1 week ago Geordie Shore star announces heartbreaking loss as he begs fans to reach out

Geordie Shore star Ricci Guaranccio has taken to his Instagram Stories to urge fans to ask for help if they need it after announcing the tragic death of a school friend

Events

1 week ago Texas high school football: Corpus Christi London announces 2025 schedule

Texas high school football: Corpus Christi London announces 2025 schedule  Sports Illustrated

Politics

2 w. ago Full list of new Greater Manchester school nurseries and those to get extra places after government announcement

Dozens of new places will be available from September

Politics

2 w. ago London primary school consults on closure after 150 years amid dwindling birthrates and financial struggles

St Cuthbert with St Matthias Church of England Primary School sent out a letter to parents to announce the ‘sad’ news

Politics

2 w. ago Top UK advertising school to launch accessible careers programme for aspiring creatives

A top UK advertising school in London announced a new careers programme yesterday (April 1) to help aspiring creatives from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Politics

2 w. ago Lanarkshire MSP urges UK Government to extend maternity pay to support parents and children

Gillian Mackay, who is expecting her first child this summer, has urged the UK Government to give mothers everywhere the gift of more time with their loved ones by expanding support for statutory maternity, paternity and shared parental leave to cover 52 weeks full pay.

Politics

3 w. ago Scots care workers leaving to work in Aldi amid poor working conditions

Tamara Beattie, 31, from Fife, worked in a private care home for nine years and is now an agency worker in the sector.

Politics

3 w. ago Parents claim Wizz Air forced them to pay £126 to sit with toddler but airline disagrees

Tristan Dudouet, 35, was travelling from London to Lyon, France with his partner Mona, 30, and two-year-old daughter Naia when he was forced to pay £126 to sit with his tot

Economics

3 w. ago Furious parents 'forced to pay £126 to sit next to child' in Wizz Air nightmare

Tristan Dudouet was flying from London Gatwick to Lyon, France with his partner, Mona, 30, and two-year-old daughter, Naia, when they were charged the 'unbearable' fees

Society

4 w. ago Award winning Scottish hotel offers private tours of royal castle opened to the public by King Charles

The Fife Arms Hotel earned two Michelin keys last year for offering 'extraordinary experiences' and celebrating Scottish culture

Society

4 w. ago Scottish business quango 'expresses private doubts about Flamingo Land Loch Lomond plan'

EXCLUSIVE: Government agency Scottish Enterprise raised concerns about the controversial £40m resort bid in Balloch despite publicly backing it.

Economics