8 h. ago History teacher, 39, at £40,000 a year private school banned from classrooms after secret sexual relationship with pupil

Paedophile Thomas Marriott was working as a history teacher and rowing coach when he embarked on the sordid relationship with a student at St Peter's School in York.

Economics

4 d. ago Marnie Simpson pregnant! Geordie Shore star announces she's expecting third child in sweet video

Marnie Simpson has announced that she's expecting another baby - her third child - with her husband Casey Johnson. The pair are already parents to two sons, Rox and Oax

Events

4 d. ago Geordie Shore star Marnie Simpson announces pregnancy in sweet post

Celebrity Big Brother finalist Marnie Simpson has announced she's having another baby with her husband Casey Johnson, with whom she's already a parent to son Rox and Oax

Events

4 d. ago Mrs Hinch gives birth to third child and shares adorable name with fans

Mrs Hinch has given birth to her third child and has shared the special name she and husband Jamie have chosen for their baby boy, who was born on a poignant date

Politics

4 d. ago Mrs Hinch gives birth to a baby boy! Cleaning guru Sophie Hinchliffe welcomes her third child with husband Jamie and reveals his adorable name

Mrs Hinch has given birth to a baby boy!

Politics

6 d. ago Teacher had relationship with teen student and didn't tell husband baby wasn't his

Shawnee Nicole Despain, 26, resigned from her teaching role after an investigation revealed she was in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student and fell pregnant by him

Society

7 d. ago Children are starting school unable to sit up or hold a pencil – and I know the culprit | Kathryn Peckham

As an early years specialist, I’ve seen the drastic impact of screens replacing physical activity and face-to-face interactionAs an early years education specialist, over the past decade I have seen children enter classrooms with fewer and fewer of the skills needed to begin their formal education. The key culprit, in my opinion? Screen time.On a child’s first day at school, it’s normal to expect a few nerves. But they should be able to move around confidently, pick up stationery, make new friends, build a relationship with their teacher and start to feel part of a wider community. Instead, a recent survey reported that some children in England and Wales are unable to sit up or hold a pencil. I have seen kids racked with separation anxiety and unable to form bonds. Upset and confused, they miss instructions and hold back or lash out. To a busy teacher this looks like a lack of ability, or a disruptive child to be managed. Children are simply being set up to fail.Kathryn Peckham is a...

Politics

7 d. ago New mother sparks baby name debate after husband’s grandparent demand

‘He will not let this go, and I feel he will veto any other name I want to give my child,’ said the mother

Politics

8 d. ago Rochelle Humes 'in tears' as she marks 'baby's' milestone and husband Marvin shows support

The This Morning star appeared to be feeling emotional as she marked one of her 'babies' milestones

Culture