UK govt plans new bursary for apprentices
The government announces plans to reshape education for 14-year-olds with focus on technical learning and thousands more apprenticeships, plus a new bursary for families.
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PL Futures Programme Helps Ex-Academy Players
The Premier League's Futures Programme provides education and mental health support to players released from club academies, helping them transition to new careers.
Government criticised for scrapping popular BTecs in favour of T-levels
Government faces criticism for scrapping popular BTecs in engineering and health and social care as part of the move to T-levels, with concerns over student choice and preparation time.
London Weather Map Shows 35C Heatwave Peak Next Wed
New forecast shows London will swelter above 30C next week, with temperatures peaking at 35C on Wednesday, July 29, marking the fourth heatwave this year.
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GTA 6 Players May Need Driving Licence in Australia
GTA 6 players in Australia may need a driving licence for age verification under new online safety laws, with similar measures possible in the UK and France.
Arsenal Dream Squad for 2026/27 After £80m Lesson
Arsenal must act fast to secure key signings after missing out on several top targets, including Morgan Rogers, to avoid a repeat of the £80m lesson.
Harrison Armstrong's Everton future hinges on playing time
Harrison Armstrong, the only academy graduate in Everton's first team, faces a decision on his future as competition in midfield intensifies after Hayden Hackney's arrival.
Man City pre-season: Maresca's first session with young squad
Enzo Maresca oversaw his first Manchester City training session on Monday, with a young squad including returning loanees and academy prospects, as World Cup stars remain absent.
Liverpool Academy Duo Kyle Kelly and Tommy Pilling Close to Moves
Liverpool midfielder Kyle Kelly is set to join Forest Green Rovers on loan, while Tommy Pilling nears a permanent transfer to Slovakian side MFK Zemplin Michalovce as the Reds reshape their Academy squad.
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Retiring Deputy Head Reflects on 18-Year Journey at All Saints
After 18 years, Deputy Headteacher Brendan Chorley retires from All Saints Catholic High School in Kirkby, crediting the community's warmth and support for the school's transformation.
Mum Calls for Legally Binding Organ Donor Wishes
Becca Lambert, whose daughter Poppy needs a heart transplant, urges the government to make registered organ donor decisions legally binding, preventing families from overriding them.
M&S Launches 1,000 Training Places for Young People
Marks and Spencer is launching 1,000 'graduate-style' training places for 18-24 year olds across the UK and Ireland, with applications opening July 27, paying £13.41 per hour nationally.
Liverpool Academy Stars Set for US Tour as World Cup Stars Rest
Liverpool will include several Academy players in their US tour squad, with 15-year-old Josh Abe among those vying for a spot. Head coach Andoni Iraola will assess the youngsters during pre-season.
David Easterby Wears Lucky Sondad Silks on Charity Bike Ride
Trainer David Easterby wore the lucky Sondad racing silks on the second leg of his 326-mile charity bike ride for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, covering 25 miles from Sheriff Hutton to Ripon.
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Ronnie Wood reveals wild 'apprenticeship' with Mick Jagger
Ronnie Wood details his Rolling Stones start, trading songs with Mick Jagger, and a strict outfit ban to avoid clashing on stage, in his new book Fearless: The Anthology.
Teen's CPR Saves Man for Family Goodbye
Lance Corporal Hayden Quinn, 14, used CPR learned just a month prior to revive a man, allowing his family to travel from Ireland and say goodbye before he died days later.
Brit Teen Dies Snorkelling on Malawi School Trip
A 17-year-old pupil from Hampton School in London died while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip. He was found underwater by divers and later pronounced dead from drowning.
Ayrshire Rail Firm Brodie Engineering Recruits More Apprentices
Kilmarnock-based Brodie Engineering is taking on up to five new apprentices and three summer placement students, continuing its growth in rail engineering.
Teacher retires after 34 years at St Bede's Catholic High School
Lisa Turpin, a 'local celebrity' teacher at St Bede's Catholic High School in Ormskirk, retires after 34 years, leaving a legacy of career guidance and community connections.
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Guide Dogs Hosts Hamilton Puppy Fostering Info Event
Guide Dogs seeks foster carers for trainee puppies in Hamilton. Info event on July 29 at Town House Library, 2-3pm. Volunteers provide evening/weekend care and daily drop-offs to Auchingramont Road training centre.
Home Care Staff in West Dunbartonshire Vote for Strike Over Rotas
Home care staff in West Dunbartonshire, represented by GMB union, will strike after 92% voted for action over rota changes that reduce shift patterns from 80 to 4, causing financial and mental health strain.
Mum funds Mounjaro weight-loss jabs via TikTok, drops 5st
Amy Carding, 38, lost 5st 8lb in 18 months using Mounjaro. She funds her £300/month injections through TikTok revenue, dropping from size 22 to 12.
Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick on Man Utd Academy Deals
Kai Rooney and Jacey Carrick described their Manchester United scholarship deals as "special" and the start of "something great" after signing at Old Trafford.
Wayne and Coleen Rooney React as Kai Signs Man Utd Deal
Kai Rooney, 16, signed a Manchester United scholarship, ending a ban on his Puma boots. Parents Wayne and Coleen expressed pride on social media.
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Fern Britton: Sending Twins to Uni Was 'Very Brutal'
Fern Britton described sending her twin sons to university as 'very brutal' on Kate Thornton's podcast, advising that the emotional farewell can be sudden and tense.
Cardiff Uni pays £700k over student strike complaints
Cardiff University paid over £700,000 to settle more than 1,000 student complaints from 2023-2025, primarily due to industrial action and marking boycotts, FOI data reveals.
NT Children's Commissioner Resigns Over Child Protection Changes
Shahleena Musk resigns as NT children's commissioner, citing concerns over child protection changes that remove the Aboriginal child placement principle, which she says undermine transparency and accountability.
Olivia Tops Girls' Names for Tenth Year; Muhammad Leads Boys
Olivia remains the most popular girls' name in England and Wales for the tenth consecutive year in 2025, while Muhammad tops the boys' list, according to ONS data.
Cala Homes School Initiative at Jackton Primary
Pupils at Jackton Primary School in East Kilbride participated in Cala Homes' 'Land to Life' project, a curriculum-based programme teaching children aged 7-11 about the housebuilding industry and diverse career paths.
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Pints & Ponytails: Dads Learn Hairstyles in Liverpool
25 dads gathered at Deco Lounge in Liverpool for Pints & Ponytails, a workshop teaching fathers to style their daughters' hair, with a viral video reaching 24M views.
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