Welsh teen Dyfan Hughes flies home after China crash
Dyfan Hughes, 18, from Llangollen, has begun a 30-hour journey home to Wrexham after a serious lorry crash in China during a charity bike ride from Wrexham to Thailand.
Category : Education
Cabinet ministers' old schools lost millions since 2010
Cabinet ministers' old schools have lost millions in funding since 2010, with urgent calls to reverse cuts affecting the next generation of pupils.
Liverpool children's services improvement notice lifted
Liverpool's children's services improvement notice has been formally lifted by the government after Ofsted upgraded its judgment from inadequate to good.
Finance minister urges urgent action on ALN spending in Wales
Wales' finance minister Elin Jones calls for urgent agreement to unlock additional ALN funding this year, proposing a new supplementary budget with £40m for 2026-27.
Stop Frozen Spinach Getting Watery With Simple Bag Trick
Home cooks share two easy ways to drain frozen spinach without the mess, so dips and sides stay thick and never watery.
Bridgend Council plans six new ALN learning resource centres
Bridgend Council could create six new learning resource centres, adding 60 ALN places, as demand and costs for support rise.
Chef's pasta toasting trick adds rich flavour without extra ingredients
Gousto chef Sophie Nahmad shares how toasting dried pasta before boiling deepens its flavour, giving it a roasted, nutty taste without adding any extra ingredients.
Welsh dad and partner quit UK for Finland and discover perks
A Welsh dad and his partner moved to Finland, where they found heavily subsidised childcare, generous parental leave and a state-funded maternity package.
New Quay Surgery petition hits 546 signatures as public meeting set
A petition to save New Quay Surgery has gathered nearly 600 signatures in days, with a public meeting set for October 13 amid fears over its future.
Pochettino slams Man City and Premier League over scandal
Mauricio Pochettino says sporting justice did not exist during Man City's rule-breaking era, criticising the Premier League's controls after the club were found guilty of 114 charges.
Maghull school closed after water supply issue
Deyes High School in Maghull is closed today after a water supply issue made the site unsafe. Parents were notified this morning.
Historic Cardiff Bay building reopens as college after restoration
Cory's Building in Cardiff Bay has reopened as Cardiff Sixth Form College's teaching block after three decades empty, with 405 students enrolled.
Working parents deserve a break from the 814-hour care gap
Emily Mulligan says school holidays are a logistical nightmare and working parents deserve a break, not just a medal, as she highlights the 814-hour annual childcare shortfall.
Healey unveils £100m local apprenticeships service for youth
Chancellor John Healey announces a £100m Local Apprenticeship Service to help nearly one million young people not in employment, education or training into work.
Healey unveils £100m apprenticeship service
Chancellor John Healey announced a £100 million Local Apprenticeship Service to link young people with firms, as part of a drive for a 'new age of industrialisation'.
Coatbridge graduate completes town planning degree with Persimmon
Emily Bond, a Coatbridge graduate, has completed her BSc (Hons) in town planning at the University of the West of Scotland with support from Persimmon Homes.
Man Utd: Balde transfer back on, Gabriel behaviour questioned
Manchester United could reignite interest in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde in January after limited game time, while JJ Gabriel's behaviour is questioned.
Headteacher considers early retirement after Ofsted inspection
A Bolton headteacher is considering early retirement after describing her recent Ofsted inspection as 'easily the most stressful experience of my career', as the NAHT calls for a halt to graded inspections.
Wigan vicar urges PM to back free school meals for all primary pupils
A Wigan vicar who leads five churches is backing a campaign urging the government to commit to free school meals for every primary school pupil in England, saying hunger holds children back.
Adopt North East urges more families to come forward as need rises 43%
A new report warns that by 2030 only 13% of children needing adoption in England may find homes. In the North East, the number of children needing adoption has increased by 43% since 2021/22, prompting a new campaign.
Australia cancels diploma amid 'shonks' misuse fears
Private colleges rush students into a graduate diploma before its 5 October cancellation, as the government cracks down on non-genuine enrolments.
Wales homelessness: Plaid Cymru pledges social homes
Homelessness in Wales has spiked over the past decade. Plaid Cymru, now in power, pledges 20,000 social homes by 2030. Latest figures show 10,535 in temporary accommodation and 155 rough sleepers.
Blue Badge renewal trick: early application avoids losing rights
Blue Badge holders can renew early without losing time. New badge starts the day after the current one expires. Guidance advises applying around 12 weeks before expiry. Displaying an expired badge can lead to a £1,000 fine.
Experts dismiss Noah's Ark claim as pseudo-archaeology
A team says it has '100% confirmed' Noah's Ark at Turkey's Durupınar formation, but archaeologists and geologists insist the mound is natural, with no wreckage found.
Stockport school's 30-session prom rule sparks debate
Werneth School in Stockport now requires Year 11 students to attend at least 30 after-school revision sessions to qualify for prom, sparking mixed reactions from parents.
Girl, 9, cycles 43 miles for Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Nine-year-old Aoife Farrelly from Rainhill cycled 43 miles to raise £1,410 for Alder Hey Children's Hospital, which has cared for her and her sister since birth.
Ex-Rangers star backs SFA youth quota plan
Former Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod, who broke through after the 2012 financial crisis, backs SFA plans to boost youth minutes and praises loan moves.
Mum's warning after son vanished like tragic Noah Woods
A mum whose non-verbal autistic son vanished from home for 40 minutes says it could happen to anyone, after the tragic death of Noah Woods in Suffolk.
Vocational GCSEs to give every child opportunity for great jobs
Education Secretary Lucy Powell unveils new vocational GCSEs to put technical and academic education on equal footing, giving every young person skills to thrive.
Man Utd confirm David Eze as second Man City signing this week
Manchester United have announced the signing of midfielder David Eze from Manchester City, the second player unveiled from City this week after Karrim Cassim.
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