Tributes for pregnant teacher who died with twins
The community mourns music teacher Kalaivani Balakrishnan, 41, who died suddenly at 25 weeks pregnant with twins. A fundraiser supports her husband with funeral costs. Help ease their burden.
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Labour's mixed messages on music teacher bursaries
The Department for Education aims to broaden music education appeal while cutting teacher training bursaries from 2026-27, creating policy contradictions that concern educators.
Cairns teacher sacked over explicit student messages
Exclusive investigation reveals how St Augustine's College teacher Harrison Foresto was dismissed after sending inappropriate photos and messages to a student, rocking the prestigious Cairns school community.
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay Dies at 78
The music world mourns the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, the celebrated vocalist who graced the Grateful Dead during their most prolific years. Her soulful voice and musical legacy continue to inspire generations of fans worldwide.
Teacher struck off for faking cancer and husband's death
A former RE teacher from Cheshire has been permanently banned from teaching after inventing multiple tragic stories including terminal cancer and her husband's death to manipulate colleagues and students.
Lost Tapes: Australian Nun's Secret Lo-Fi Music Discovered
Decades after recording in obscurity, Sister Irene O'Connor's haunting lo-fi pop emerges from dusty archives, captivating modern audiences with its timeless quality.
Teacher rapist jailed for drowning partner's daughter
A predatory teacher who systematically abused his partner's young daughter before drowning her in the bath has been sentenced to life imprisonment in a case that has horrified the nation.
Goth Metal's Dark Secrets: The Truth Behind Terrifying Music
Exclusive insights from goth metal pioneers reveal the artistic philosophy and unexpected vulnerability behind their haunting soundscapes that captivate millions worldwide.
War hero teacher faces jail over student relationship
A former soldier who retrained as a teacher after being injured in Afghanistan faces prison after admitting to an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old pupil at the prestigious school where he taught.
Juana Molina: Why I hate being solemn
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
Teacher on sick leave investigated over TV cooking shows
A comprehensive investigation has been launched after a secondary school teacher, officially on long-term sick leave, was discovered appearing as a contestant on multiple television cooking programmes, raising serious questions about sick pay regulations
Beloved teacher dies suddenly - tributes pour in
The education community is mourning the sudden death of dedicated teacher Katie Mellor, remembered as an 'absolute ray of sunshine' by devastated colleagues and students.
Lesbian teacher fired over student conduct allegations
A Mississippi middle school teacher has been terminated following accusations of sexualising students and maintaining inappropriate relationships, sparking intense debate about educator conduct standards.
Scotland's £77M supply teacher bill exposes education crisis
Scottish councils are facing a financial crisis as supply teacher spending hits record £77 million annually, revealing deep-rooted staffing shortages across the education system.
UK Pop Music Crisis: Majority Say Quality Has Declined
A startling new survey reveals that the majority of UK music enthusiasts believe British pop music has declined in quality, with many claiming it's become 'too generic' and 'manufactured'.
Teacher arrested over alleged student sexting scandal
A respected Riverhead teacher faces serious charges after allegedly engaging in inappropriate communications with a student, sending shockwaves through the educational community.
Sydney teacher charged over explicit student images scandal
A respected Sydney mathematics teacher faces serious criminal charges after allegedly soliciting and possessing inappropriate images of a student, sending shockwaves through the school community.
Mavis Staples: Submit Your Questions for Music Legend
Gospel and soul icon Mavis Staples, whose career spans seven revolutionary decades, is opening the floor to readers. Submit your questions about her incredible journey from civil rights anthems to rock collaborations.
Catholic teacher jailed for grooming pupils
A trusted Catholic school teacher from Essex has been sentenced to six years in prison after systematically grooming and sexually assaulting multiple pupils, with the judge condemning his 'calculated abuse of power'.
Teacher jailed for 14 years over schoolboy sexual assaults
Former teacher Matthew Smith, 38, has been sentenced to 14 years for systematic sexual assaults on vulnerable students at prestigious London school over ten-year period.
The Teacher Gift They Secretly Dread Revealed
Discover why that traditional teacher gift might be causing more stress than smiles in the staff room, and learn what educators truly appreciate receiving.
Spotify partners with major labels on AI music tools
Spotify announces groundbreaking AI partnerships with Universal Music, Warner Music and Merlin to develop new AI-powered music tools that could reshape the industry landscape.
English Teacher's Viral Song Becomes TikTok Sensation
An English teacher's original song 'Lesson in Satire' becomes an unexpected TikTok sensation, proving creativity thrives in UK classrooms and sparking conversations about modern education.
Teacher in cocaine and animal cruelty scandal
Shocking allegations rock Vermont school as teacher Melissa Marten faces multiple charges including cocaine possession with students and disturbing animal cruelty incident.
Rebel Women Reshaping UK Music Scenes
Discover how a new generation of female musicians and promoters are breathing life into UK music scenes, creating inclusive spaces and challenging industry norms.
Schoolboys jailed for AI-facilitated teacher gang rape
Three teenage boys have been sentenced for the horrific gang rape of their teacher after using artificial intelligence to generate compromising images of her, in a case that has shocked the education community and raised serious concerns about AI misuse.
British teacher accused of spying in China
An English teacher and travel blogger's love affair with China has ended in dramatic fashion after being arrested on espionage charges, highlighting the perilous landscape for foreign content creators in the country.
Victoria Beckham's £716k music royalties shock
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham continues to rake in massive earnings from her singing career decades later, with new financial documents revealing astonishing royalty figures for 2024.
Science teacher banned over inappropriate student relationship
Amrinder Singh Pannu, a chemistry teacher from Mitcham, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after a tribunal found he engaged in an improper relationship with a sixth-form student.
Don Leisure wins Welsh Music Prize 2025
Cardiff-based producer Don Leisure triumphs at the Welsh Music Prize 2025 with his boundary-pushing album 'Tŷrchu Sain', beating fierce competition from emerging Welsh talent.
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