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Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors trained to manage stress for s...

November 28, 2023 01:20 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s family says she killed herself after the education watchdog downgraded her school from its highest rating to its lowest.

Children face ‘significant challenges’ accessing mental health suppo...

November 28, 2023 01:07 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

There has been a ‘perfect storm’ which meant that demand has outstripped capacity, experts said.

Perfect storm could see many refugees sleeping rough this Christmas,...

November 28, 2023 12:56 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The organisation, which represents councils, said no-one should be asked to leave their asylum accommodation in Christmas week.

Solar panels on roof of famous Cambridge chapel ‘send climate change...

November 28, 2023 12:49 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The panels at King’s College are expected to be installed by the end of the year.

Government announces plans for minimum service levels in schools dur...

November 28, 2023 12:24 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Teaching unions attacked the proposal as ‘shameful’.

NHS trust maternity services rated inadequate by health watchdog

November 28, 2023 12:16 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Care Quality Commission downgraded its ratings for maternity care at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Hospital in Burton-upon-Trent.

Serious hospital failings found after case of necrophiliac killer Da...

November 28, 2023 12:16 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The maintenance worker sexually abused the bodies of at least 101 women and girls aged between nine and 100.

Police launch investigation into former neurologist Dr Michael Watt

November 28, 2023 12:11 PM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The neurologist was at the centre of Northern Ireland’s largest recall of patients.

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irish man’, mourners tol...

November 28, 2023 11:54 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Staff from Mr Dunne’s gym chain formed a guard of honour at the gates of St Mochta’s Church in Clonsilla.

Ben Dunne a ‘good, decent, generous, loving Irishman’, mourners told

November 28, 2023 11:54 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Staff from Mr Dunne’s gym chain formed a guard of honour at the gates of St Mochta’s Church in Clonsilla.

Man denies murder of three in Nottingham but admits manslaughter

November 28, 2023 11:53 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Valdo Calocane, 32, also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of three other people.

Cameron to urge Nato allies not to waver in support for Ukraine

November 28, 2023 11:48 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Foreign Secretary has travelled to Brussels to stress the UK’s continued ‘steadfast’ backing for Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s invasion.

What are the Elgin Marbles?

November 28, 2023 11:45 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Greek prime minister has pushed for the return of the marbles, saying the current situation is like the Mona Lisa painting being cut in half.

Majority back plans to crack down on smoking

November 28, 2023 11:39 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

Government plans will make it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1 2009.

Gangsters jailed for plotting to sell gun to terrorist for attack in...

November 28, 2023 11:27 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The trio did not know the weapon was for a terror attack at Speaker’s Corner, a court was told.

Teach children about using AI at secondary school, IT professionals...

November 28, 2023 11:22 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The professional body for the IT and computing sector said children should begin learning about the usefulness of AI tools from the age of 11.

Michael Gove apologises for Government’s ‘errors’ during pandemic

November 28, 2023 11:06 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The veteran Tory told the official inquiry into the pandemic that ‘every decision was difficult and every course was bad’ at the time.

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

November 28, 2023 10:59 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The co-centres will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Stormont departments.

Yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of the country

November 28, 2023 10:55 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice that are set to last from Tuesday at 5pm to Wednesday at 11am.

Photography fans given chance to vote for favourite wildlife image

November 28, 2023 10:37 AM AEDT | By PAMEDIA

The public can choose from 25 ‘astounding’ images for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year people’s choice award.