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Native Language Programme Helps Alaska Flood Victims

An indigenous language immersion programme in Alaska provides crucial cultural continuity for children displaced by devastating flooding. Discover how this educational initiative supports recovery.

Study: Gen Z Finds Racist Slurs Most Offensive

New research reveals Gen Z ranks racist, sexist, and homophobic slurs as most offensive, while traditional swear words lose their sting. Discover how language taboos are shifting.

Schools spend £540m on English language support

UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.

Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations

A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.

Irish overtakes English as Galway's main language

The coastal city of Galway witnesses an unprecedented cultural transformation as Irish becomes the predominant language, marking a significant milestone in language preservation efforts.

Saving QPR's 1987 Squad from Memory Loss

A lifelong Queens Park Rangers fan's quest to digitally preserve the legendary 1987 squad before memories fade, exploring the intersection of football nostalgia and modern technology.

Why Teaching Children Proper English Matters

An urgent call to preserve traditional English language and manners in an era of declining standards. Discover why teaching children to speak like gentlemen isn't elitist - it's essential for their future success.

AP replaces 'pregnant women' with 'pregnant people'

The Associated Press makes controversial changes to its influential style guide, replacing gender-specific terms like 'pregnant women' with inclusive language like 'pregnant people', sparking debate across media and political circles.

Teen Slang Decoded: The Truth About 'Six' and 'Seven'

New research reveals how young people are using numerical slang like 'six' and 'seven' to navigate social situations and express emotions. Experts explain what parents need to know about this linguistic evolution.

Canterbury Cathedral vandalised with political graffiti

Historic Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been vandalised with spray-painted messages targeting billionaire Elon Musk and US Senator JD Vance, sparking police investigation and conservation concerns.

Never Store Carrots in Your Fridge - Here's Why

Food storage experts reveal why your refrigerator's crisper drawer is destroying your carrots' flavour and texture - plus the simple kitchen spot that keeps them perfect for weeks.

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