Author: Dave Carter

School leaders across Northern Ireland have jointly expressed serious concerns about the future of education in the region, warning that proposed budget reductions could result in shorter school days and a reduced range of subjects offered to students. In a rare collective statement, heads of some of the largest schools highlighted that the education sector… Continue reading NI Budget: Education at a 'crossroads', school leaders warn

Police officers in England and Wales are expected to spend more time patrolling the streets under new reform plans set to be announced soon. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to address the issue of excessive administrative duties that currently keep officers away from frontline work. Her proposals aim to reduce redundant paperwork and red tape,… Continue reading Mahmood to call for more police patrols and faster responses to 999 calls

While many students travel to school by walking, riding the bus, or getting a lift from their parents, Alfie chooses a more unusual mode of transportation. Instead of any of these common methods, the 11-year-old enjoys commuting on his unicycle. Alfie first tried riding a unicycle on a whim and quickly developed an interest in… Continue reading Alfie rides his unicycle to school in Darlington every day

The content you provided contains only the structural HTML elements and navigation links from a BBC webpage, but no actual article text or factual content is present. As a result, there are no facts or quotes to rephrase or rewrite into a different structure. If you provide the body of the article—the actual text with… Continue reading Eilish McColgan: 'Life has taken over so wedding plans are non-existent'

Jessica Mason, a 44-year-old mother from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, has shared her distressing experience of being diagnosed with cervical cancer after enduring years of symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals. Despite persistent vaginal swelling, bleeding, and pain since 2019, Jessica found herself repeatedly “fobbed off” during visits to her GP and hospital,… Continue reading Penarth mum 'begged' for MRI which revealed cervical cancer

Matheus Cunha delivered a stunning late goal to secure a 3-2 victory for Manchester United against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, handing the Gunners their first home defeat of the season. This result tightens the title race, with Arsenal’s lead now reduced to four points following wins by Manchester City and Aston Villa.… Continue reading Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd: Matheus Cunha scores dramatic winner against league leaders

A remarkable art mystery, reminiscent of a Sherlock Holmes tale, has finally been solved after two centuries. In 1803, Sir Henry Raeburn, the foremost portrait painter of the era, was commissioned to create a new likeness of Scotland’s iconic poet Robert Burns. Burns, who had passed away some years earlier, had only sat for one… Continue reading Lost Robert Burns portrait discovered after 200 years

The use of weight-loss injections is reshaping not only how individuals approach their health but also how they manage their spending habits. Recent research from University College London reveals that around 1.6 million people in the UK used these weight-loss jabs in 2024, with many more interested in trying them. The privately paid treatments can… Continue reading Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed that she would have dismissed West Midlands Police’s chief constable if she had the authority to do so. This statement comes after Craig Guildford announced his retirement on 16 January, following widespread criticism related to the ban on fans of the Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood 'would have sacked' West Midlands Police chief

Conservative figures Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson are initiating a new movement aimed at drawing millions of voters who consider themselves “politically homeless” back towards the Tory party. The former mayor of the West Midlands and the ex-leader of the Scottish Conservatives plan to reveal the campaign on Monday, focusing on reclaiming moderate… Continue reading Tory pair aim to attract 'politically homeless' with new movement