Teacher Banned For Life After Using Adult Sites In Lessons
BBC finds sexually motivated conduct is most common cause of teaching bans in England, with over 450 staff banned in five years.
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Mum Banned from School Over Flavoured Water Protest
A mother is banned from her children's school after leading a protest against new rules banning flavoured water in packed lunches.
Nine Universities Sue Government Over Student Loan Error
Nine universities take legal action against the government over a student loan error affecting 22,000 students who must repay maintenance loans.
Body of Missing Brit Joshua Kershaw Found in Thailand
Missing Brit Joshua Kershaw found dead in Bangkok hotel room a week after arrival; family heartbroken.
Israeli Settlers Threaten Ancient Christian Town in West Bank
Israeli settlers are driving Christians out of Taybeh, an ancient West Bank town, through land grabs and attacks, threatening its survival.
Mexico's Bird Vendors Make Annual Pilgrimage to Basilica of Guadalupe
Bird vendors from across Mexico make an annual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Guadalupe on Palm Sunday, carrying decorated cages.
Birmingham City University Urged Not to Axe Black Studies MA
Over 100 figures sign open letter opposing Birmingham City University's plan to close its Black studies MA, launched just months ago, amid concerns of erasure.
Paedophile Who Passed Vetting Worked at London Primary School and Nursery
Vincent Chan admitted 30 new offences, including upskirting, after working at a London primary school and nursery, with a total of 56 charges.
Charity Commission Chief Warns of ‘Culture of Fear’ Amid Surge in Threats and Violence
Charity Commission chief warns of 'culture of fear' as threats and violence surge against charities serving women, refugees, and places of worship.
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Easter Vigil, Urges Peace in War-Torn World
Pope Leo XIV's first Easter vigil calls for peace amid wars in Iran and Ukraine, baptises 10 adults, and restores Holy Week traditions.
NHS Braces for Worst Winter Crisis as Flu Cases Surge
NHS faces worst winter crisis as flu cases hit record highs, with strikes and low vaccine uptake adding pressure.
Head of Presbyterian Church in Ireland Steps Down Over Safeguarding Failures
Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator steps down after internal review finds serious safeguarding failures from 2009-2022.
Cash Rewards Boost GCSE Results for Underachievers, Study Finds
Study of 10,600 students finds cash and non-financial rewards boost GCSE results for underachievers by up to 10%, halving the attainment gap.
Edinburgh University's 'Skull Room' Reveals Phrenology Past in Landmark Slavery Inquiry
Edinburgh University's 'skull room' with 1,500 phrenology skulls reveals role in racial superiority ideas, prompting landmark slavery inquiry.
White Vinegar Trick Keeps Flies Away from Wheelie Bins
A cleaning influencer reveals a simple, natural remedy using white vinegar and a sanitary pad to repel flies from wheelie bins, costing just pennies.
Dr Beckmann vs Elbow Grease: Which Removed Stains Faster?
A journalist tested two popular stain removers on foundation marks on her white England shirt. One product made the stain vanish in seconds, while the other required more effort but also delivered excellent results.
Nursery self-referral after grandad picks up wrong child
A mother describes her panic after a grandad mistakenly collected her toddler from a Liverpool nursery. The nursery has self-referred to Ofsted and LADO.
Drunk Student Killed Three Friends in 94mph Crash, Inquest Hears
Four University of Essex students died in a 94mph crash after a drunk driver lost control. The inquest heard the driver had 2.5 times the legal alcohol limit.
Thousands at Nottingham Uni Face Redundancy Risk
University of Nottingham warns 2,700 staff of redundancy risk as part of cuts to address financial crisis, with UCU opposing the move.
US Teaching Assistant 'Teacher Bae' Sparks Sexism Row Over Classroom Attire
US teaching assistant Patrice Brown, 'Teacher Bae', faces online sexism and racism row over classroom outfits, defended by supporters.
Baba Vanga 'prophecies' debunked as online disinformation tool
Experts debunk Baba Vanga's supposed 2026 predictions, saying they are fabricated to spread pro-Russian disinformation and conspiracy theories.
Why St. Patrick's Day Changed From Blue to Green
St. Patrick's Day was originally associated with blue, not green. The shift occurred due to Irish nationalism and immigration, with green becoming dominant after the 1798 rebellion.
Tributes pour in after beloved teacher dies suddenly at his desk
Beloved religious studies teacher James Kiernan dies suddenly at his desk at Shalom College in Queensland, Australia, from a heart attack.
Netflix Launches 'Watch Your Favourite Books' Hub for Literary Adaptations
Netflix launches 'Watch Your Favourite Books' hub, curating literary adaptations into nine reader personalities for easy discovery.
US State Department Proposes Cutting 38 Universities from Research Programme Over DEI Policies
US State Department proposes suspending 38 universities from Diplomacy Lab over DEI hiring practices, replacing them with institutions without such policies.
Asbestos Found in Children's Play Sand Triggers School Closures in Australia
Over 70 schools in Australia closed after asbestos found in children's play sand sold at major retailers, though risk deemed low.
Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University Over Trademark Infringement
Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University for trademark infringement, alleging breach of 2023 agreement over branding on apparel.
Encouraging 'Upstanders' to Combat Bullying May Be Counterproductive, Research Suggests
Recent studies suggest encouraging students to be 'upstanders' against bullying may not reduce victimisation and could be counterproductive.
Mahmood Mamdani's Revisionist View of Idi Amin
Mahmood Mamdani's book 'Slow Poison' offers a revisionist view of Idi Amin, challenging media preconceptions and presenting the dictator as an anti-colonial moderniser.
Two Aid Boats to Cuba Missing, Mexico Navy Searching
Mexico's navy searches for two missing aid boats bound for Cuba with nine crew members on board.
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