3 d. ago The Lounge Foundation’s Feel Your Breast campaign empowers, supports and educates women

Show your support for women affected by the disease

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3 d. ago Phillipson: Disengaged boys vulnerable to ‘dark forces whispering poison’ online

Speaking at a conference, the Education Secretary warned some children disengaged from school feel ‘not supported but betrayed’

Politics

5 d. ago Asda Coatbridge raise £6k for cancer charities with cowboy hoedown and spin the wheel event

Proceeds go directly to partners Breast Cancer Now and Coppafeel! to fund better treatments, education and life-changing support for everyone who needs it.

Economics

8 d. ago Number of pupils in Scotland with additional needs likely to rise, says SNP education chief

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth discussed ASN support and child poverty at the SNP conference.

Politics

1 week ago Labour deputy leader battle turns nasty as Bridget Phillipson allies warn Corbynites want win for 'anti

Supporters of Bridget Phillipson, the Education Secretary and Starmerite candidate, have warned that the remaining rump of Corbynistas in the party are lining up behind her rival Lucy Powell.

Events

1 week ago Tearful support worker denies grabbing student and colleague during fire drill

Cerys Warren said she did not pull a learner and colleague apart to stop them holding hands during a fire drill at Coleg y Cymoedd

Sport

2 w. ago MSP joins Asda Motherwell staff to launch annual Wear It Pink campaign

The Wear It Pink campaign encourages individuals and businesses to come together to raise funds for breast cancer charities, supporting vital research, patient care, and education.

Politics

2 w. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

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3 w. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

3 w. ago Unison and GMB unions back Bridget Phillipson to become Labour deputy leader

The Education Secretary said her campaign ‘is getting support from every part of our movement’.

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3 w. ago How I got strong again after breast cancer: ‘When I lift a barbell, I feel alive’

After my double mastectomy, I could barely do a push-up. It was CrossFit that made me feel back in control of my bodyMy first push-up after a double mastectomy felt like snapping an ancient rubber band. The anticipation of resistance in my chest and arms, followed by an emptiness, a blank, an absence. For a moment I lay facedown on the bouncy black floor of the gym. I let out something between a laugh and a sob. And then I rolled over on to my back. After a moment or two, I realized it was the only way I could stand up. My arms had nothing to offer.It had been about three months since my surgery. I had succeeded in my ambition of getting back to CrossFit. But something more than my breasts were missing. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Educating Yorkshire viewers rush to support autistic schoolboy as he gives heartbreaking verdict on his condition

The much-loved programme, which follows the lives of the students at Thornhill Community Academy in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, returned to Channel 4 for a second series earlier this month.

Politics

3 w. ago Educating Yorkshire fans rush to support schoolboy after devastating five

Educating Yorkshire returned with a new episode focusing on a 'lovely young lad', who has autism

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