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University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:08
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.

Why do we stop singing when we reach secondary school?

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.

Five ways to avoid falling out with your family over Christmas

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.

Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:03
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.

Cross-border shopping now on 'even keel', business leaders say

Mon, 12/22/2025 - 00:00
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce said most cross border shopping is now for a day out rather than the expectation of making large savings.

Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 22:30
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 22:03
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.

Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 20:35
The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.

King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 19:33
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.

King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 19:33
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 19:12
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 19:12
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".

Police seize £10m of cocaine and heroin after house raid

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 18:59
Two men, aged 43 and 22, are due to appear before Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday following the operation in Shettleston.

Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 15:56
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.

In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 15:40
Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.

Arrest after two teenagers die in car crash with tree

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 15:23
A third teenage man is in a "life-threatening" condition in hospital after the crash in Surrey.