Funeral Arrangements Announced for Irish Teacher Who Died Suddenly in Australia
Funeral details for Irish teacher Sarah Halpenny, 29, who died suddenly in Australia. She will be laid to rest in Co Meath next week.
Category : Education
Teacher Banned After Rewriting Pupil's Coursework at Croydon School
Teacher Lauren Oliver banned for rewriting pupil's coursework and submitting it as the student's own at a Croydon school.
American Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad by Armed Group
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad by suspected Iranian-backed militia; US working for release.
Starmer Warns of Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Protest Chants
PM Starmer warns of crackdown on pro-Palestine protest chants, citing antisemitic slogans and review of protest laws.
Primary School Lockdown After Man Enters with Brick
A primary school in Salford was locked down after a man entered with a brick. Police arrested a 36-year-old on suspicion of criminal damage. No injuries reported.
1926 Irish Census Reveals Diverse Cosmopolitan Early State
1926 Irish census released online reveals immigrants, tourists, and hidden family secrets, challenging perceptions of a monocultural early state.
Ryanair Updates Travel Rules: New Baggage Sizes and Check-In Changes
Ryanair updates travel rules: increased hand luggage size, mandatory online check-in, and earlier bag drop cut-off from Nov 10.
UK Schools Unlikely to Close in 38C Heatwave, DfE Says
Despite forecasts of 38C heat, UK schools are not expected to close this week. The DfE says schools should remain open, but unions push for a maximum temperature threshold.
International Students Expose Wage Theft Epidemic in Australia
International students in Australia face wage theft with rates as low as $5/hour, but groups are fighting back and exposing exploitative employers.
British Companies Profited From Slavery In Brazil Post Abolition
Historian Joseph Mulhern reveals how British companies profited from slavery in Brazil decades after abolition, with cases of illegal enslavement and complicity.
Boy, 5, Left at Safari Park After School Trip
Five-year-old boy left behind at Blair Drummond Safari Park after school trip; found safe in play area.
Missing Virginia Football Coach Wanted on Child Porn Charges Last Seen with Gun in Woods
Virginia football coach Travis Turner, wanted on child porn charges, missing since Nov 20, last seen entering woods with a gun.
Queen Camilla Appears In Beano Comic For Reading Campaign
Queen Camilla appears in a Beano comic strip to launch the National Year of Reading campaign in Scotland.
Oxford Study Warns Food Bank Use Set to Rise Amid Welfare Cuts
Oxford University study finds food bank users face severe poverty and health risks, warns welfare cuts will increase demand.
Kitchen Utensils Beat Toys For Child Development
Study finds kitchen utensils boost child development more than toys, enhancing creativity and motor skills.
Southern US accent voted sexiest in America, Italian tops European list
Southern US accent voted sexiest in America, Italian tops European list in Babbel poll of 2,000 adults.
US Study Finds Phone Bans in Schools Have 'Close to Zero' Impact on Learning
US study finds phone bans in schools have minimal impact on learning, attendance, or bullying, but researchers caution against abandoning restrictions.
Minister Refuses to Rule Out School Temperature Limits After Spring Heatwave
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson refuses to rule out temperature limits in schools after the warmest spring on record, as unions call for action.
Cream Cheese Makes Scrambled Eggs Rich and Fluffy
Simply Recipes editor Haley Scrapino reveals that adding cream cheese before cooking creates rich, fluffy scrambled eggs without butter or cream.
UK students spend thousands on luxury dorm makeovers, fuelled by TikTok trend
TikTok trend sees UK students spending up to $15,000 on luxury dorm makeovers, with professional decorators and wait lists.
University of Queensland Press Cancels Book Over Illustrator's Comments on Bondi Attack
University of Queensland Press cancels children's book after illustrator's controversial comments on Bondi attack victims, sparking author backlash and praise from Jewish group.
Grenada Launches Digital Archive of Enslaved Africans
Grenada's Depths of Paradise archive documents enslaved Africans and British plantation owners, created by Stephen Lewis and backed by the Trevelyan family.
Police Confirm Hoax Threats Sent to Liverpool Schools
Merseyside Police update on hoax threats to schools, confirming no arrests and ongoing investigation. Schools open as normal with increased police presence.
Four-Day School Week Pilots Proposed For England
Support grows for four-day school week in England to boost teacher wellbeing, despite logistical concerns from parents and educators.
BBC Documentary Explores US-China Superpower Rivalry
BBC Two documentary examines the escalating US-China superpower clash, covering trade wars, nuclear pacts, and tech manipulation with insights from Boris Johnson and Nancy Pelosi.
Edinburgh University Had ‘Outsized’ Role in Scientific Racism, Inquiry Finds
Edinburgh University inquiry reveals its role in scientific racism and profits from transatlantic slavery, with £30m in donations and active bequests.
Teacher Investigated for Ignoring Gang Rape of Student in Austria
Austrian police investigate teacher for ignoring 15-year-old girl's cries during gang rape by six boys at Graz school.
Two Teenagers Injured in Double Knife Attack in Feltham
Two teenagers injured in a double knife attack in Feltham, south-west London. Police investigating possible link to Feltham Park.
School Readiness Crisis: Teachers Waste Hours Daily on Basic Care
Nearly 40% of children in England and Wales start school without basic skills, teachers spend 1.4 hours daily on care tasks, survey finds.
Police Investigate Death of Brighton College Teenager
Police investigate the unexplained death of 14-year-old Brighton College pupil Naishel Kelly, who died after breathing problems; no signs of anaphylaxis found.
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