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Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil

A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.

Stansted Airport fire forces partial evacuation

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Stansted Airport as a fire in the departure lounge triggered a full-scale emergency response and partial evacuation, causing significant disruption for travellers.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

'Spider-Man' burglar jailed for £1.2m crime spree

A prolific burglar dubbed the 'Spider-Man' thief has been sentenced for a £1.2 million crime wave across Essex and Kent, which included a raid on Lord Sugar's mansion and a £1 million watch heist at Bluewater shopping centre.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

Tasmanian School Gardens Cultivate Student Success

Discover how a groundbreaking school garden programme in Tasmania is reaping a harvest of benefits, from improved student mental health and attendance to better academic engagement, by moving beyond simple horticulture.

School's 'Prison-Like' Regime Leaves Pupils in Tears

Outcry at Sheffield secondary school as new 'zero-tolerance' behaviour policy, including silent corridors and immediate detentions, leaves children distressed and parents furious. The drastic measures have been compared to a prison regime.

Amy Childs Puts Wedding to Billy Delbosq On Hold

TOWIE's Amy Childs reveals a major setback in her wedding plans to fiancé Billy Delbosq, opening up about their relationship challenges and future hopes in an exclusive interview.

Major Fire Engulfs Witham Industrial Estate in Essex

A massive fire has torn through an industrial estate in Witham, Essex, sending plumes of thick black smoke across the county. Emergency services are on the scene as residents are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed.

Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury

Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.

What Happened to TOWIE's Original Slater Family?

An exclusive look into the lives of the original Slater family from TOWIE's first series. Discover the dramatic transformations, surprise career changes, and where the iconic cast members are now over a decade later.

A130 Roundabout Crash Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Essex

A tragic collision between a car and an 80-year-old pedestrian on the A130 Fairglen Interchange roundabout in Essex has resulted in a fatality. Essex Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the incident that has left the local community in shock.

Two dead in devastating Essex roundabout crash

A major collision on the A127 in Essex has left two people dead and five with life-threatening injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as investigations into the cause of the crash begin.

Quarter of English schools lack a physics teacher

Exclusive data reveals a deepening shortage of qualified physics teachers in England, with a quarter of secondary schools lacking a specialist, threatening the future of UK science and engineering.

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