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Calls for government taskforce to tackle poverty in Jersey
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (816+ words) Patrick Lynch says more than a third of Jersey homes are struggling financially A coalition of charities, schools and businesses is calling on the government to create a taskforce to tackle poverty. An open letter to Jersey's council of ministers…...
Waveney Valley MP calls for rethink over school summer exams
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (711+ words) Pupils sitting exams on a 32C (89F) day are 10% less likely to pass than on a 22C (71F) day, a government committee found An MP says the months when schoolchildren sit exams should be reconsidered as part of a wider plan to help society…...
Celtic struggling to compete in transfer market - Nicholson
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (437+ words) Chief executive Michael Nicholson addressed Celtic supporters in Cork Celtic's lack of summer transfer activity is because they are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs and deal with agents, according to the club's chief executive Michael Nicholson. The defending…...
World Cup 2026: How does Thomas Tuchel fix England for Euro 2028?
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (1593+ words) How Argentina took advantage as England 'lost concentration' The last thing the Football Association was expecting when it landed Thomas Tuchel as head coach was a meek exit from an international tournament. But by taking the lead and then inviting…...
UK's first harm reduction city will support drug users rather than punish
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (965+ words) Bristol has been declared the UK's first official city of harm reduction Bristol has been declared the first official city of harm reduction after councillors voted to focus on "supporting drug users rather than punishing" them. The motion was put…...
New councils to be created in 14 areas of England in local government shake-up
4+ hour, 30+ min ago (978+ words) Steve Reed, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, announced the plans on Thursday Plans for new councils in 14 areas of England have been announced as part of the next stage of a major shake-up of local government....
Row over Brighton and East Sussex local government reorganisation
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (943+ words) East Saltdean, Peacehaven and Telscombe will become part of a new Brighton and Hove authority under current local government reorganisation plans. Brighton & Hove City Council will be allowed to expand into parts of East Sussex as part of local government…...
The psychology behind red flags
4+ hour ago (282+ words) Video, 00:01:21The psychology behind red flags Up Next. Starmer given Order of Freedom medal in final Ukraine trip as PM. Video, 00:01:05Starmer given Order of Freedom medal in final Ukraine trip as PM Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with…...
E-scooters: More than 120 children in Belfast injured in last year
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (823+ words) Consultant doctor Dr Gail Davison has urged parents to be responsible More than 120 children within the Belfast Trust area have been treated for injuries sustained by electric scooters and e-bikes in the past 12 months, according to a senior doctor. Dr…...
CBeebies Parenting - How you can use shared moments to connect with your child - I Can Grow It
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (918+ words) There's so much to see when you get up close to nature. From tiny creatures to the patterns and colours of leaves and flowers - teaching your child to stop and pay attention to the details in a garden or park…...