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TikTok & Drones Revive Ancient Irish Road Bowling

The traditional Irish sport of road bowling, once in decline, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, propelled into the modern era by viral TikTok videos and innovative drone footage, with none other than Bill Murray championing its cause.

Tory MP's Stark Warning: Change or Face Irrelevance

In a dramatic intervention, senior Conservative Sir John Hayes warns his party must rediscover its traditional values or face electoral oblivion. He condemns the rise of 'woke ideology' and calls for a return to principled conservatism.

Grey Trend Makeovers Devaluing Cotswolds Properties

Property experts warn that soulless modern makeovers, stripping Cotswolds homes of character with grey laminate and open-plan spaces, are creating 'clone interiors' and reducing property values in one of Britain's most desirable regions.

Zambia arrests over 25 for witchcraft in major police operation

Zambian authorities have arrested more than 25 people, including a 72-year-old, in a major crackdown on alleged witchcraft practices in the capital, Lusaka. President Hichilema's government faces scrutiny over its stance on traditional beliefs.

Cerys Hafana's 'Angel': A Welsh Harp Masterpiece

Welsh musician Cerys Hafana's second album, 'Angel', is a breathtaking exploration of the triple harp's potential, transforming traditional tunes into a hauntingly beautiful and contemporary sonic landscape.

American's First Bite of Cornish Pasty Goes Viral

An American foodie's viral first reaction to an authentic Cornish pasty is a joyous celebration of British baking. Discover why this humble pastry caused such delight and what makes it a protected culinary treasure.

Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings

The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.

UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens

Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.

Top 10 Vintage Baby Names for 2024 Revealed

Forget modern monikers! A surge of parents are turning to the past for inspiration, with charming 'old lady' baby names predicted to dominate birth certificates in 2024. Discover the top 10 vintage names making a stylish return.

Cleethorpes: A Nostalgic Trip to a Frozen-in-Time Seaside

Discover the charming, unspoiled allure of Cleethorpes, a traditional British seaside resort where time stands still. From its vintage pier to classic fish and chips, we explore why this Lincolnshire treasure offers a perfect, crowd-free escape.

GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil

Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.

Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.

GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure

The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.

Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE

In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.

Trump Budget Slashes Billions from Public School Funding

Exclusive: The Trump administration's latest budget proposal guts federal education funding, redirecting billions from public schools to private institutions and parent vouchers, sparking a fierce political battle.

Victoria's Welcome Sign Updated to Honour Traditional Owners

In a landmark move for reconciliation, Melbourne's iconic 'Welcome to Victoria' sign is being replaced with a new version acknowledging the Traditional Owners. This historic change marks a significant step in Victoria's nation-leading treaty process.

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