Anger as pupils set to get 'dumbed down' Covid-era GCSE exams
Education Secretary Bridget ­Phillipson said youngsters will get formulae and equations on sheets to save having to memorise them.
Roommates are trapped in car as Hurricane Helene floodwater pours in
Avery Paner, a student at Appalachian State University and her three female roommates narrowly escaped from a drowning car as Hurricane Helene continues to cause havoc in North Carolina
Durga pandals in city showcase nari shakti, tapestry of themes
Local Bengalis have embraced captivating themes for Durga Puja celebrations, turning the festival into a cultural spectacle in the city
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.
‘Drug mules are now even more innovative’
Inside drug mule trade: From headphones laced with cocaine to drugs hidden in plastic inside meat boxes and suitcases at the airport. These are some of the hiding spots that drug mules use to transport drugs in and outside of SA using airports.
NPO helps smugglers in foreign jails return home
Inside drug mule trade: Non-profit organisation Baagi Ba SA has helped 36 drug mules convicted in foreign countries reunite with their families in the past six years.
Taking on teen violence
A Kelowna mom is rallying support for changes that will protect children from what she sees as a rising tide of violence.
Tesco issues statement after pensioner loses £140k to gift card scam
Valerie Horwood, 81, from Hampshire, met a devastating end to her life after being scammed out of £140k by a fraudster pretending to be Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore
Ilfracombe Academy students return from life-changing African adventure
Students from The Ilfracombe Academy have returned from an unforgettable summer in Africa, where they immersed themselves in local cultures, helped build school foundations, and went on wildlife safaris
Demolition starts in Bristol as 37 homes are built and library is moved
The former police station is being demolished to make way for the new development
Reopening prisons probe is top priority following a series of deaths at HMP Parc
Four members of staff at Parc prison were arrested on suspicion of assault and misconduct last month. South Wales Police have not said what the incidents relate to but 13 inmates are known to have died at the prison this year
Wes Streeting calling for end to action by GPs warning it will 'punish patients'
Wes Streeting will deliver a speech to doctors at the Royal College of GPs conference in Liverpool on Friday
Foundation to open skills training centre to empower youths in Osun
The centre, founded in memory of the wife of Samson Ataiyero, a Prince in Ilesa, Osun State, aims to provide vocational education and employment skills development for young people.
Councillor claims Perth drinkers and drug-users turning visitors away from city centre
Older folk, in particular, are being put off visiting Perth city centre because of antisocial behaviour, say critics
Ministers want youngsters and working people to become magistrates
The Ministry of Justice on Thursday launched a campaign to recruit up to 2,500 new magistrates and is prioritising 'younger and working-age people' to boost diversity and under-represented groups.
Anti-social behaviour in Perth deterring people going into city centre
Councillors have called for action against groups under the influence of drugs and alcohol scaring people from going about their daily business
We asked police about problems plaguing Lozells amid murder probe - this was their five-point reply
Police patrols stepped up after a man found dead and second critically injured as violence flared in Hunters Road
An eco-friendly Durga Puja that’s ‘by the women, of the women, for the women’
Eco-friendly Durga Puja pandal made by women from discarded clothes, promoting sustainability and women's empowerment in Kolkata.
ScotRail must be 'affordable and reliable' to encourage more people to leave cars at home
Green MSP Mark Ruskell spoke out on the future of the railway as ScotRail prepares to reintroduce a full-timetable of services for the first time since July.
British mother pleas for help to bring her son back home from Lebanon
Catherine Flanagan's son David, who turns three next week, was taken to the Lebanese capital by his father Mustapha Nahle, a consultant anaesthetist, in August 2022.
Kolkata police announces plan for managing unforeseen protests during Durga puja
Kolkata Police Commissioner releases Durga Puja Guide for 2024, ensuring peaceful celebrations amid potential protests.
Nottingham hospitals confirm staff redundancies in bid to tackle 'financial challenges'
The trust is trying to tackle a £104.5 million shortfall
Bengaluru gears up for Durga Puja pandals and cultural events
Durga Puja in Bengaluru unites diverse cultures with eco-friendly idols, traditional dances, bhog distribution, and artistic performances.
Met Police prepare ahead of October 7 Hamas attacks anniversary
On Saturday, there will be a demonstration organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, with protesters gathering at Russell Square and marching to Whitehall where there will be speeches.
Read the letter I hope will reach my daughter alive
British born Emily Damari, alongside 100 captives, is still being held hostage by Hamas terrorists after being kidnapped on October 7.
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