Manchester Teacher Jailed for Six-and-a-Half Years for Grooming Two Pupils
Rebecca Joynes, 30, jailed for six-and-a-half years for grooming two teenage pupils in Manchester, with one boy describing a 'very dark time'.
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Rocket Scientist and Pilot Reaches Miss England Semi-Finals
Rocket scientist and pilot Maleha Khan reaches Miss England semi-finals to challenge stereotypes in male-dominated fields.
Oxford Professor Who Quit Over Trump Donation Defends Resignation
Oxford professor Bo Rothstein defends his resignation over a Trump donation by benefactor Blavatnik, citing principle and receiving widespread support.
Scots Teacher Struck Off for Faking Cancer and Her Own Death
A Dundee primary teacher faked terminal cancer and her own death over two years, using fake medical equipment, before being struck off by the GTCS.
University Challenge Fans Left Baffled by 'Random' Rooftop Finale with Tom Stoppard
University Challenge viewers complain about bizarre rooftop finale with Sir Tom Stoppard, questioning its relevance despite praising the series.
Wideopen School Closure Plans Thrown Out by Adjudicator
Parents of Hazlewood Community Primary School celebrate as School Adjudicators reject North Tyneside Council's plans to close the school and merge it with Greenfields by 2028.
Liverpool Teachers Strike Over Broken Promises and Workload
Teachers at St Margaret's Church of England Academy in Liverpool will strike on July 15 after 97% voted for industrial action over excessive workload and broken promises, the NEU said.
Perfect Banana Bread Every Time: Ditch the Oven for an Air Fryer
Former Great British Bake Off contestant Rowan Claughton reveals his air fryer method for perfect banana bread, costing under £5 per loaf and 62p per slice.
School smartphone bans seen as punitive by young people, UCL study warns
A University College London study finds that outright smartphone bans in schools are viewed as punitive by students, with 75% of pupils opposing the policy, while most teachers and parents support it.
Lothians West MSP Welcomes New School Phone Guidance
Central Scotland and Lothians West MSP Jenny Young has welcomed the Scottish Government's new mobile phone guidance for schools, but says action was needed sooner.
Supermarket Hack for Fresh Clothes from Mrs Hinch Fan
A Mrs Hinch fan revealed a trio of supermarket products that keep clothes smelling fresh for weeks, including Bold pods, Lenor scent boosters, and Lenor Outdoorable, costing around £10 in total.
Aid Cuts Could Cause 22 Million Avoidable Deaths by 2030, Study Finds
Study warns aid cuts could cause 22 million avoidable deaths by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, as UK and US slash budgets.
Bullied 12-Year-Old Struggled to Get Mental Health Support Before Suicide, Inquest Hears
Mother of bullied 12-year-old Charley-Ann Patterson says NHS mental health support was lacking before her suicide; school accused of failing to act on inappropriate messages.
IFS Warns Special Needs Reform Risks Becoming 'Welfare Reforms Mark 2'
IFS warns special needs reforms risk backlash like welfare U-turn unless government convinces parents reforms are not about cost cutting.
Queensland Report Reveals 18 Missed Chances to Stop Childcare Paedophile
Queensland report finds 18 missed opportunities to stop childcare paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith, who abused 73 children over 20 years.
Parents Waste 38 Mins Daily Negotiating Kids' Chores
Parents spend 38 minutes a day negotiating with kids aged 6-11, with tooth-brushing a major sticking point. Research shows only 27% brush for recommended two minutes.
Angelina Jolie Visits Rafah Crossing Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing on humanitarian mission, speaking with aid workers and witnessing Gaza crisis.
Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System
Experts call for overhaul of UK exams as generative AI transforms learning, with oral assessments, tighter security, and faster marking proposed.
Trans Teacher Forced to Quit Over Texas Bathroom Law
A transgender music teacher in Texas quit his job after a bathroom ban law made it unsafe to work, citing health issues and fear of fines.
UK Parents Rally for Smartphone-Free Childhood, Group Surges to 4,500 Members
UK parents' WhatsApp group for smartphone-free childhood surges to 4,500 members, aiming to delay kids' smartphone use until 14.
Half of Teachers Work in Schools with Homeless Children, Shelter Finds
Over half of teachers in England work with homeless children, impacting education and wellbeing, Shelter research reveals.
Help Your Child See Past a Book's Cover: Expert Advice
Expert advice on helping a child who judges books by their covers, suggesting creative solutions like designing custom covers.
A-Level Top Grades in England Reach Record High Outside Covid Years
A-level top grades in England hit record high outside pandemic years, with regional gaps widening and boys leading girls in top grades for first time since 2018.
Pupil Dies After Medical Emergency at South Shields School
A pupil has died after a medical emergency at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields; school closed for the day.
UCLA agrees to $6.5m settlement with Jewish students over pro-Palestinian protests
UCLA settles $6.5m lawsuit with Jewish students over antisemitic discrimination during pro-Palestinian protests, admitting it 'fell short'.
Texas State Expels Student for Mocking Charlie Kirk Assassination
Texas State University expels student for mocking Charlie Kirk's assassination; similar expulsion at Texas Tech.
Judge Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Cut $2.2bn in Harvard Grants
Federal judge rules Trump administration unlawfully cut $2.2bn in Harvard research grants, marking a major legal victory for the university.
Brianna Ghey's Mother and Kate Winslet Urge Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
Esther Ghey and Kate Winslet urge PM to legally ban smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's mental health and safety.
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest US Park Ranger, Dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who became a US park ranger at 85 and served until 100, has died aged 104. She shared WWII home front stories.
Actor Taheen Modak Backs SafeCall Campaign for Missing Children
Actor Taheen Modak supports The Independent's SafeCall campaign to raise £165,000 for missing children in the UK.
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