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Education producer Hope Rhodes has unveiled that the bill aimed at restricting smartphones in schools has been altered to gain government backing. Joshua MacAlister, the Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, initially planned to grant headteachers legal authority to make schools phone-free. However, the revised bill now prioritizes further research and parental guidance on smartphone… Continue reading Plan to ban smart phones in schools watered down by MP

A national toothbrushing program in England is set to expand, with more schools and nurseries in deprived areas being asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth. This initiative aims to address the risk of tooth decay among children, particularly in low-income areas. The government has allocated dedicated funding to support this program,… Continue reading Supervised toothbrushing expanded to reach schools in poorest areas

The media spotlight has been fixated on Kyle Clifford, who was recently convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend before going on a violent spree that resulted in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend, her sister, and their mother. The Sun newspaper attributes his crimes to influences from social media influencer Andrew Tate, although the judge deemed this… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Crossbow maniac' and 'show of unity' for Ukraine

Janet, a widow whose husband Terry was entangled in the Post Office Horizon scandal, is demanding that compensation payments for victims be expedited. Sadly, Terry passed away at the age of 77 last month after enduring years of poor health. He was among the former sub-postmasters who joined the lawsuit against the Post Office in… Continue reading Horizon scandal: Widow receives compensation days after partner dies

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent for BBC News, reported that King Charles III is unveiling a personal collection of music that holds sentimental value and nostalgia for him. The playlist, dubbed the King’s Music Room, features songs from artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones. The King was photographed at Buckingham Palace… Continue reading King Charles reveals his personal playlist, from Marley to Kylie

Lyndsey Telford from BBC News NI reported on the distressing situation faced by the parents of a woman with severe learning disabilities. Mark and Marjorie Sharp expressed their concerns that their daughter, Laura, was being forced to leave her supported living home due to issues they raised about her care. Laura, 39, had been residing… Continue reading Cedar: Woman being evicted from supported living home, say parents

A thorough investigation is currently underway by a hospital trust following allegations that personnel may have improperly accessed the medical records of the three individuals who tragically lost their lives in the Nottingham attacks. Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, aged 19, along with Ian Coates, aged 65, were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane in the… Continue reading Nottingham attack: Investigation into claims victims' records accessed

A “coalition of the willing” to assist Ukraine has garnered interest from approximately 20 countries, as confirmed by UK officials. The participating nations are primarily from Europe and the Commonwealth, with potential contributions ranging from troop deployment to other forms of support. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the initiative, jointly led by the UK… Continue reading About 20 countries could join Ukraine coalition, UK says

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In Manchester, a tragic incident unfolded as a four-year-old girl, Lesma-Rose Wibier, lost her life in a suspected arson attack at a house in the Rusholme area. The young girl was taken to the hospital after the blaze broke out around 12:30 GMT on Sunday. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) revealed that a 44-year-old woman, who… Continue reading Manchester: Tributes paid to girl, 4, who died in suspected arson