A young man with profound learning difficulties has been awarded an out-of-court settlement from a company that runs special needs residential schools across the country, after he was abused in a school in Bristol. But no one has been prosecuted over the abuse at St Christopher’s School in Westbury Park, …
Read More »Meet the Liberal Democrat candidate battling for the Devon South West seat
The historically safe Conservative seat of Devon South West will, for the first time since being won by Gary Streeter in 1997, be up for grabs – and Julian Brazil intends to secure it for the Lib Dems. He resides in the village of East Prawle in the constituency South …
Read More »Harry Potter star takes part in Royal Sutton Fun Run as many dress up to help good causes
The Royal Sutton Fun Run brings out the best in the town with thousands of people pounding the streets and park for good causes while thousands more cheer them on their way. Sutton Coldfield ’s annual run, come race, some stroll in the glorious sunshine (this year at least), is …
Read More »‘Hope you fail’ letter backfires as charity turns negative into a positive
The owner of a charity shop who received a “hope you fail” letter from “neighbourhood watch” says the outpouring of support they have received for the local community has “turned a negative into a positive”. The angry handwritten letter , which arrived through the letterbox of Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood …
Read More »Charity shop stunned by ‘hope you fail’ letter from ‘neighbourhood watch’
A handwritten letter posted to a local charity in Sheffield threatening they would “soon close” has prompted a “shock” reaction online. The angry letter arrived through the letterbox of Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood Road in Beauchief by second class Royal Mail delivery, in an envelope addressed to “the owner”. It …
Read More »Kate Middleton ‘heartbroken’ as she ‘gives in’ to Prince William’s plans for Prince George
Kate Middleton reportedly has a broken heart because she’s had to accept Prince William’s plan for their eldest son, Prince George, to attend Eton College, one of the country’s most prestigious boarding schools. This is according to an insider who spoke to the Daily Express. The Prince and Princess of …
Read More »Election chief’s reminder message for voters ahead of 2 May polls
Manchester voters in two elections taking place this Thursday, 2 May, are being reminded of polling arrangements. Along with electors in the other nine boroughs of Greater Manchester, voters will be selecting the Mayor of Greater Manchester in mayoral elections. They will also be casting their votes across …
Read More »Highland Council announces new acting headteacher for Inverness High School
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! Mrs Claire McGonigal of Grantown Grammar School will be acting head of Inverness High School A new acting headteacher will take charge at Inverness High School at the end of next month. It was announced a week ago that John …
Read More »British Heart Foundation launches free CPR training tool ‘Classroom RevivR’ for UK secondary school students
The BHF’s innovative Classroom RevivR program, made possible by Royal Mail’s support, offers quick and accessible CPR and defibrillator training to 11-16-year-olds using just a mobile device and a cushion, helping create a new generation of CPR superheroes Classroom RevivR is the BHF’s new game-changing interactive tool that makes it …
Read More »Rags to riches tale of sickly Tunstall lad who became multi-millionaire investor
It’s been a long time since venture capitalist Jon Moulton has been back to Stoke-on-Trent, but it’s a homecoming he’s looking forward to. He had been due to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Staffordshire University in July, but his ceremony – which had been set to take place at …
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