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Ryanair passenger denied boarding for being seconds late

A furious traveller's dream holiday to Italy turned into a costly nightmare after Ryanair refused him boarding for arriving at the gate just moments after the official closing time, sparking debate about airline punctuality policies.

Armed Police Lockdown at Moorebak High School

Moorebak High School in Manchester was plunged into a major security scare as police launched a frantic search for a potential armed individual. The school was placed on immediate lockdown, with pupils and staff sheltering in classrooms.

Atlanta High School Volleyball Blackface Sparks Outrage

A high school volleyball game in Atlanta has been marred by controversy after students from a rival school were pictured appearing to wear blackface, prompting a district-wide investigation and accusations of racism.

Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate

An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran

School's 'dangerous' water bottle ban leaves mum furious

A UK mother is outraged after her son's school implemented a ban on students carrying their own water bottles between lessons, citing 'spillage risks' and demanding they use a single, fixed location for hydration instead.

Ofsted 'Raid' on Private School Sparks Formal Complaint

Exclusive: The private Alfred Sutton Primary School in Reading faces backlash after an unannounced Ofsted inspection described as a 'raid'. Parents and staff condemn the 'aggressive' approach, citing severe stress and a flawed process.

School's Cheese Crackers Ban Sparks Mum's Outrage

A mother is left furious after her son's school implements a blanket ban on cheese crackers, citing severe allergies. The controversial policy has ignited a fierce debate on balancing safety with practicality in UK schools.

Starbucks barista refuses to write 'Charlie Kirk' on cup

A Starbucks barista in the US ignited a firestorm after refusing to write 'Charlie Kirk' on a customer's cup, citing company policy. The incident, involving the conservative Turning Point USA founder, has triggered a intense debate on political bias and c

Ohio High School Football Hazing Scandal: Lawsuit Filed

Shocking allegations emerge as Ohio high school football players are sued for horrific hazing rituals, including sexualised assaults with a broomstick. The lawsuit reveals a culture of abuse and institutional failure.

Sydney School Lockdown: Armed Police Swarm St Philip Neri

Exclusive report: A prestigious Sydney Catholic school was plunged into a major security lockdown as armed police and multiple emergency vehicles swarmed the grounds, sending parents into a frenzy. Full details on the dramatic incident that shook the Nort

Assistant Principal Killed in Huddersfield School Shooting

A community is in mourning after a fatal shooting at North Huddersfield Trust School claimed the life of Assistant Principal Jamie Gorton. Police have launched a murder investigation following the shocking daylight attack.

ChatGPT Refuses to Mimic UK Tabloid Style

OpenAI's ChatGPT has drawn a line in the sand, refusing a user's request to rewrite an article in the style of a major UK right-wing tabloid, citing its policy against generating partisan content.

7-Year-Old Handcuffed and Given Perp Walk Over Toy Gun

A Missouri mother demands justice after her seven-year-old son was handcuffed, subjected to a 'perp walk', and suspended from school for bringing a toy Nerf gun onto the playground. The shocking incident has sparked a national debate on police response in

School's TV Prize Draw To Boost Pupil Attendance

A secondary school in the UK is sparking debate with an unconventional incentive: pupils with full attendance can enter a prize draw to win a 43-inch smart TV, aiming to tackle the national attendance crisis head-on.

Mum's school shoe experiment reveals painful truth

A mother's eye-opening experiment reveals the shocking physical toll of a school day on children's feet. Discover why experts are calling for urgent changes to school footwear policies.

Boy, 5, in coma with brain injury after Texas school incident

Kason Heniser, a five-year-old boy, is fighting for his life with a catastrophic brain injury after a shocking incident involving a staff member at his Texas elementary school. His family demands answers as the school district and police investigate.

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.

Cash Refusal & Card Fees: What's Legal in the UK?

A growing consumer dilemma pits the convenience of card payments against the right to use legal tender. We investigate the legality of cash refusal and surcharges in the UK's evolving payment landscape.

Texas Student's Skull Fractured in School Attack

Shocking details emerge from a brutal assault at a Texas middle school that left a 13-year-old boy with a fractured skull, prompting a police investigation and widespread outrage.

M&S School Jumper 11-Pack slashed to £22

Parents can make huge savings on school uniforms as Marks & Spencer launches an incredible deal on an 11-pack of mixed school jumpers, perfect for the new term.

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