Cumbria school faces closure after Labour VAT hike
Hunter Hall, a picturesque prep school in Cumbria, will close before Christmas unless it raises £180,000 in emergency funding, blaming Labour's VAT on school fees for a pupil exodus.
Category : Search result: Cumbria education
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
US Education Department dismantled amid staff outrage
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
M6 closed in Cumbria due to severe flooding
M6 northbound closed between J41 and J42 near Carlisle due to flooding, causing major rush-hour delays. Diversion via A6 through rural villages. Follow live updates.
M6 closed northbound after driver medical episode
The M6 in Cumbria is closed northbound after a lorry driver suffered a medical emergency, requiring an air ambulance. Follow our live updates for diversion routes.
Arts education gets major boost in England's schools
England's education system is set for a creative transformation as arts leaders welcome new government measures to elevate arts and creative subjects in schools, addressing years of decline.
Askham: Lake District's Secret Village With 500 Residents
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, the charming village of Askham offers the perfect rural retreat with stunning scenery, traditional pubs, and breathtaking walks away from the crowds.
Francis Review: Rethinking Education for Uncertain Times
The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges traditional teaching methods and calls for an education system that prepares students for complexity, critical thinking, and rapid technological change in post-Brexit Britain.
Schools in Critical Funding Crisis, Warns Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson reveals alarming state of school finances as Labour government inherits 'broken' education system, with urgent reforms planned to address crumbling infrastructure and teacher shortages.
Labour plans AI-focused curriculum overhaul for schools
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveils radical proposals to transform UK education, prioritising AI literacy and essential skills over outdated knowledge.
Parents get legal right to see sex education materials
The government is planning significant changes to relationship and sex education in schools, giving parents greater transparency and control over controversial curriculum content.
Teenager dies at Cumbria mental health unit
Exclusive: Grieving family demands investigation after 17-year-old boy dies while under NHS care at Cumbria's Carleton Clinic, raising serious questions about mental health facility safety protocols.
Major landslip causes West Coast Main Line travel chaos
Severe disruption hits one of Britain's busiest rail routes as emergency repairs continue following significant landslip in Cumbria, with passengers facing extended delays and replacement services.
Cumbria landslide derails train, causes major rail disruption
Dramatic landslide in Cumbria derails train carriage and causes widespread rail chaos, with major delays expected for days as emergency repairs continue on damaged line.
Pearl Mussels Make Surprising Return to UK Rivers
Freshwater pearl mussels, once hunted to near extinction in Britain, are making a remarkable comeback in Cumbrian rivers thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Cumbria Train Derailment Disrupts Glasgow Line Services
Major travel disruption hits Cumbria as train derails near Carlisle, affecting Glasgow Central services. Emergency services respond to incident causing significant delays and cancellations.
Cumbria Train Derailment Disrupts Services
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a train derailment in Cumbria, causing significant disruption to rail services between Carlisle and Oxenholme. No serious injuries reported.
Severe Flooding Paralyzes Rail Network in North West
Torrential downpours trigger widespread disruption with rail services suspended between Glasgow and England, multiple lines closed in Cumbria, and significant delays expected to continue throughout Monday.
Cumbria Train Panic: Passengers Fear Another Disaster
Panic erupted on a Cumbria train as passengers feared a repeat of Britain's worst rail disasters after a sudden emergency stop and smoke filled the carriages.
UK rail chaos after Huntingdon stabbing and Cumbria derailment
Comprehensive guide to ongoing rail disruption across Britain after violent incident at Huntingdon station and significant Cumbria derailment. Latest service updates and passenger advice.
Train breakdown strands passengers for hours in Cumbria
A major rail disruption left Avanti West Coast passengers stranded for over three hours near Penrith after train failure, requiring emergency medical assistance for vulnerable travellers.
Cumbria train derailment: Major emergency response
A major emergency operation is underway in Cumbria after a train derailment near Carlisle. Multiple emergency services are responding to the incident with early reports suggesting significant damage.
Freight train derails in Cumbria, major rail disruption
A freight train derailment near Carlisle has caused significant disruption to Avanti West Coast services, with emergency services responding to the incident in Cumbria. Network Rail engineers are working to restore services on this vital transport corrido
Cumbria train derailment sparks major emergency response
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Freight Train Derailment Closes West Coast Main Line in Cumbria
A significant freight train derailment near Shap, Cumbria has prompted a major emergency response, closing the West Coast Main Line and causing widespread travel chaos across the region.
Cumbria Train Derailment: Emergency Services Respond
Major emergency response underway after train derailment in Cumbria. Multiple services responding to incident near Carlisle with disruption expected for hours.
Remote Control Farming Revolution in Cumbria
Discover how Cumbrian farmers are embracing remote-controlled machinery to work smarter, reduce environmental impact and secure the future of family farming in challenging landscapes.
Australian kindergartens offer non-binary pronouns
Australian education department introduces radical new guidelines encouraging preschool children to explore non-binary pronouns, sparking heated debate among parents and educators.
80,000 UK Homes Face Flood Risk as Met Office Issues Warnings
Severe flood warnings issued for Cumbria and Lancashire as heavy rainfall threatens thousands of properties. Met Office alerts residents to prepare for potential evacuation.
Trump Plans Transgender Education Restrictions
The Trump administration proposes sweeping changes to sex education, limiting transgender topics in schools and redefining 'sex' as biological. Critics warn of dangerous consequences for LGBTQ+ youth.
Page 1 of 4