2026 Bank Holiday Dates and Changes Revealed
Plan your year ahead with the official 2026 bank holiday calendar for England and Wales. Discover which dates are moving, including Boxing Day, and mark your diary.
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Paedophile teacher banned for life after pupil pregnancy
Maths teacher Rebecca Joynes, 31, receives a lifetime teaching ban after being jailed for sexual offences against two pupils, one of whom she had a child with. Read the full report.
UK Bank Holiday Changes for 2026 and 2027 Confirmed
The UK government has confirmed changes to bank holidays for 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moving and an extra festive day off in 2027. Plan your annual leave now.
Teacher banned indefinitely for grooming and abusing student
A Queensland teacher has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after grooming a vulnerable student, flying her interstate for abusive sexual acts. Read the shocking tribunal findings.
Teacher sentenced for sexual misconduct with pupil
Madison Bergmann, 26, receives six-year sentence for child enticement and sexual misconduct. The ex-teacher exchanged thousands of texts with the victim.
Irish teacher, 29, dies unexpectedly in Australia
Sarah Halpenny, a 29-year-old Irish teacher working in Melbourne, has died unexpectedly. A fundraiser has raised nearly €170k to bring her home. Tributes pour in.
2026 Bank Holidays: Boxing Day Date Change Confirmed
The UK government has confirmed the 2026 bank holiday calendar. Key change sees Boxing Day shift to December 28. Plan your year ahead with the full list of dates for England, Wales, Scotland, and NI.
Teacher's 'unwanted gifts' TikTok divides parents
A teacher's viral TikTok listing three Christmas presents she'd rather not receive from pupils has ignited a fierce debate, with some branding her 'ungrateful'. Discover the full story and the divided reaction.
Teacher 'groomed pupil with texts' for alleged sexual relationship
A married art teacher, previously awarded 'Teacher of the Month', allegedly groomed a teenage pupil with manipulative messages before a sexual relationship. Read the shocking details.
Arne Slot on Federico Chiesa's Liverpool role
Federico Chiesa has made all 10 Premier League appearances from the bench for Liverpool. Arne Slot praises his impact but admits competition for starts is fierce.
Ex-teacher shares the one gift he kept forever
A former educator explains how to choose the perfect, budget-friendly teacher gift this Christmas. Discover the heartfelt present he still treasures and what to avoid.
Teacher dismissed after OnlyFans account discovered
A teacher at a school for autism was dismissed after setting up an OnlyFans account offering explicit services. Read the full investigation details and panel findings here.
STEM teacher recruitment hits 107% of target in major boost
New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees in England, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment targets for the first time this decade. Discover the data and the challenges that remain.
Jailed teacher faces permanent classroom ban
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with pupils, could be barred from teaching for life after a professional conduct hearing. Read the full details.
Teacher guilty of misconduct after paedophile conviction
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for sex with schoolboys, found guilty of bringing teaching into disrepute. Misconduct panel to decide on being struck off for good.
Teacher Rebecca Joynes snubs hearing over pupil sex offences
Disgraced teacher Rebecca Joynes, 30, failed to attend a conduct hearing after having sexual relationships with two teen pupils and having a baby with one. Follow the latest on this breaking story.
Ex-teacher faces trial for alleged student relationship
Nicole Hernandez, a former Kansas 'teacher of the month', is set for trial over four felony counts for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 17-year-old student. Read the full details of the case.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Proposed for England
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment and retention crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher.
NEU to ballot members for strikes over teacher pay
Britain's National Education Union announces strike ballot for 2025 after Budget fails to address school funding crisis. Half a million teachers could walk out over 'unfunded' pay offer.
Teacher Aoife Bird dies day after newborn baby daughter
Heartbreaking tributes pour in for school teacher Aoife Bird who died from sudden illness just one day after her newborn baby. Read the full story.
Teacher sentenced to 10 years for student sex abuse
Carissa Smith, a former Missouri teacher, receives a ten-year prison sentence for sexually abusing students. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Sunflower flour emerges as game-changing vegan meat substitute
Brazilian scientists discover sunflower flour creates surprisingly meat-like vegan burgers. This sustainable, nutrient-packed ingredient could convince meat-lovers to switch to plant-based diets. Try this revolutionary alternative today!
Teacher jailed for paying students for sex and drugs
Married teacher Carissa Jane Smith, 30, sentenced to a decade in prison for sex crimes involving students, drugs, and alcohol. Follow for more UK crime news.
Teacher sacked over school trip joke dies tragically
John Wright, 54, was dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College for alleged inappropriate comments made during a school exchange trip. The physics teacher later took his own life, leaving his family devastated and raising serious questions about safeg
Teacher dies after Marlborough College sacking over Malaysia trip
Physics teacher John Wright took his own life after being dismissed from prestigious Marlborough College following allegations of inappropriate conduct during a school exchange to Malaysia.
Teacher sentenced to 14 years for student sex abuse
Elena Bardin, a 28-year-old teacher, receives a 14-year prison sentence for sexually abusing a male student in juvenile detention. Discover the shocking details of the case.
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.
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.
Chef: Stop Adding Milk To Scrambled Eggs
Professional chefs reveal the common kitchen mistake that's making your scrambled eggs watery and bland. Discover the simple ingredient swap for perfectly fluffy eggs every time.
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.
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