Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, shown speaking at the Quebec legislature in December, says he’s concerned about the impact of Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention …
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The council said proposals will create more accessible and inclusive SEND nursery places Menphys site at Sketchley Hill in Burbage(Image: Google Earth) ‘Our specialist children will suffer significantly’. That is the view of one member of staff who works at a specialist nursery Leicestershire County Council is proposing to close. …
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“To those engaged in causing damage at the site, I am asking that you stop. Please consider the wider impact of your actions” The former St Ronan’s College site in Lurgan(Image: Google Maps) Members of the community in part of Co Armagh are being urged to help protect a site …
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A decrease in foreign student numbers has contributed to virtually wiping out all profits 06:00, 19 Dec 2025Updated 08:27, 19 Dec 2025 The University of Plymouth(Image: William Telford) The University of Plymouth has seen its profits plummet by about £24 million after seeing student numbers fall – as it made …
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Money in schools is so tight that heads are working extra jobs and say pupils aren’t getting the support they need 11:52, 10 Dec 2025Updated 11:58, 10 Dec 2025 Headteachers have spoken to us about why they feel they’re now in a very difficult position Headteachers in Wales have described …
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Town’s biggest development is unveiling designer interiors, local perks and even a rugby-themed room Mandy Perryman and her daughter Megan Perryman in the Goldsmith showhome kitchen (Credit: Bellway) House hunters have been given their first glimpse inside two newly completed showhomes at a major development underway in Devon. Bellway South …
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A young woman collapsed after a suspected Freshers Week spiking incident Timepiece Nightclub and Wine Bar, Exeter(Image: Timepiece Nightclub and Wine Bar) The owners of one of Exeter’s best-known nightspots will find out next week (November 17) what steps the city council plans to take after a young woman became …
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A heartbroken mum who “can’t believe her son is dead” is pleading for him to get in contact over a year after he vanished. Jenny Stone says her son Craig, 53, who served in the British Army, never misses a Remembrance Day. Craig was last seen in the Looe Holiday …
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Val Tolhurst taught at two Leicestershire schools Val Tolhurst taught at Bosworth College, Desford, and was deputy head at Hamilton School, Leicester(Image: Funeral notices / Leicester Mercury) The former deputy head of a Leicester school is among those remembered in the Leicester Mercury death notices from this week. Val Tolhurst …
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Other businesses have been told that improvement is necessary Cleanliness of facilities is among inspectors key criteria (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) A Leicester butcher and sweet mart need “major” improvements to their hygiene in the latest food hygiene results. The two businesses, on Belgrave Road and Vulcan Road in the …
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