24 m. ago Schools face return to ‘dark days’ under education reform plans, expert warns

The Conservative peer raised his concerns as the House of Lords continued its detailed scrutiny of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Events

40 m. ago 'I spent a day at my kid's school and made 6 key observations'

A 33-year-old dad has shared what he learnt after volunteering at his child's school for a day - and says it has changed his outlook on the teaching career entirely

Economics

47 m. ago Housebuilder submits plans for 224 family homes and flats close to Scottish town

“This nationally significant proposal will create a vibrant and well-connected new neighbourhood” – Fraser Lynes, Cruden Homes

Society

49 m. ago Lord Mandelson: the New Labour ‘Dark lord’ brought down by ‘best pal’ Epstein

He started out as a Labour communications director in 1985 and was first elected as an MP in 1992.

Politics

54 m. ago Scots adventure park to host magical Christmas experience 'Yule not want to miss it'

The Adventure Park in Kirkliston, Edinburgh, has confirmed its Family Christmas Experience will return for a sixth year this December

Politics

63 m. ago How Prince Harry’s private tea with King Charles could mark start of new era after years of conflict

The royal rift has played out publicly in recent years

Politics

65 m. ago Scots pensioner forced to get planning permission for garden plant pot after neighbours complain

Jane Higgins family have been left bewildered after a privacy complaint was raised regarding the 74-year-old "spending hours" at her new planter.

Economics

65 m. ago Family flees Britain for life in Malaysia after soaring crime rates under Starmer and Labour caused parents to ban their children from playing outside

Kayleigh Hall, 37, and husband Kev Hall, 41, upped sticks from the town of Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, with their three children (pictured, with their parents) in March - and do not plan to return.

Society

80 m. ago Boy's astonishing act after police kill fugitive dad and find children in bush

Police said Maverick Phillips, 10, was wielding a rifle when specialist officers descended on their bush camp near Waitomo, in the district of Waikato, New Zealand

Events

85 m. ago Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox are married! Downton Abbey stars tie the knot in secret and admit they 'owe a lot' to the ITV show

The Downton Abbey stars - who play Lady Edith and Andrew Parker - welcomed their first child into the world in 2021. And now Michael, 36, has confirmed they have also tied the knot.

Culture

91 m. ago Novak Djokovic makes major family decision after public fallout

Novak Djokovic is reportedly finalising plans to move his family from Serbia to Greece, with the tennis legend said to be 'targeted' by the Serbian government

Politics

1 hour ago Common UK bird can mimic human voices and is 'clever as chimpanzees'

The Eurasian jay is a member of the crow family and has been described as 'clever as chimpanzees' after a professor discovered the bird's intelligence

Politics

1 hour ago Common garden bird so clever it can solve problems and 'mimic human voices'

A professor has described certain birds as being 'clever as chimpanzees', primarily corvids which are members of the crow family.

Politics

1 hour ago Heartbroken Scots family say goodbye to baby girl who died in mum's arms at five days old

Brave Madison Travers was born in Glasgow with issues with her heart and brain.

Events

1 hour ago Chris Pratt leads celebrity reactions to ‘senseless’ Charlie Kirk shooting

Killing of the Turning Point USA founder has been dubbed an ‘appalling assault on free speech’, with president Donald Trump calling it a ‘dark moment for America’

Events

1 hour ago Alice Evans admits she's living through some 'dark times' since her brother's 'unexpected death' last month as she discusses hearing 'brutal news' for the first time

The British-American actress, 57, announced her brother had passed away last month following years of health battles.

Events

1 hour ago Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth reveals he's a secret Robron fan 'I'm really invested'

EXCLUSIVE: Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth has opened up about his character John Sugden's dramatic storyline

Society

2 h. ago Lewis family face big test of transfer ambition at Tottenham after Daniel Levy exit

For all the claims of a new era, Spurs fans will think talk is cheap unless the owners splash the cash in the transfer market

Politics

2 h. ago Critically ill Brit nan stuck in Turkey as there's 'no hospital beds' back home

Gill Taylor-Scarth, 56, had just lost her husband Kevin when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour - but she decided to go on a big family holiday to Turkey which her hubby had organised

Science

2 h. ago Alice Evans speaks for the first time since the 'very unexpected' death of her brother Tony as she opens up about living through 'dark times'

The British-American actress, 57, announced her brother had passed away last month following years of health battles.

Events