Visitors turned away from world record Christmas tree
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
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Thousands in festive costumes broke attendance records at Christmas Day parkruns in Ireland, with Stormont in Belfast surpassing 1,150 participants. Join the festive tradition!
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A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Millions on PIP, DLA, Attendance & Carer's Allowance will see weekly payments rise from April 2026. Check the new rates and what you need to know about the DWP uprating.
A major survey reveals nearly half of Brits plan to attend a Christmas church service, with young adults driving the trend. Discover the reasons behind this festive revival.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
A Manchester secondary school is tackling the post-pandemic attendance crisis with a unique rewards scheme, giving away TVs, bikes and vouchers. See how it's cutting absence rates.
Over 500,000 UK pensioners receive Attendance Allowance for arthritis. Find out if you're eligible for up to £441.40 every four weeks in tax-free support.
The NHS outlines vital DWP benefits for people over State Pension age who need help with daily tasks due to illness or disability. Discover Attendance Allowance and other support you could claim.
A Washington DC high school is paying students £40 weekly to combat chronic absenteeism. The radical scheme aims to tackle a crisis where 38.2% of students miss 10% of school. Discover the impact and controversy.
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns of an attendance 'scandal' as 39,200 children vanish from school rolls. The 20% rise sparks fears of future unemployment and crime. Read the full report.
Ofsted's chief inspector warns social media harms behaviour and learning. He calls for schools to be sanctuaries from phones as absence rates soar. Read the full report.
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
As US consumer confidence hits a seven-month low, theme parks are betting big on immersive new roller coasters and major franchise tie-ins to revitalise attendance. Discover the multi-million dollar strategy.
Calls grow for the DWP to consider a mobility component for Attendance Allowance, granting pensioners access to the Motability Scheme. Discover the potential impact.
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A North London primary school has dramatically improved attendance by replacing penalty notices with educational sessions for parents. Discover how this empathetic approach is transforming school absence.
Rice University offered free beer to boost attendance for its football rivalry game against North Texas. Discover why the promotion fell flat despite the lure of free Busch.
Rice University is using free beer, ice cream, and cash vouchers to lure students to a crucial football game against North Texas before the Thanksgiving break. Discover the creative tactics being deployed.
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
Only 776 air traffic controllers will receive a $10,000 bonus for working unpaid during the US government shutdown, leaving thousands out. Discover the fallout from the controversial policy.
New survey reveals 75% of British parents let children skip school for mental health breaks, challenging traditional attendance views. Discover the changing attitudes.