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Endangered eels released into rivers by pupils
Monday 15th July 2024Pupils across Somerset and Gloucestershire have been caring for water eels...
Tim Spector says one type of alcohol may be good for your gut
Monday 15th July 2024Experts say if you're going to drink, there is one glass to reach forRead full story...
'We were told our pain was caused by menopause – the true cause is much worse'
Sunday 14th July 2024Caroline Johnstone, 61, claims NHS doctors told her a condition causing her immense pain was dismissed as the menopause for 15 years – and she's not the only one who has been brushed offRead full story...
T20 round-up: Pears down Bears, Somerset stun Surrey
Friday 12th July 2024The Roses derby is washed out but there are still upsets galore on Friday night as the T20 Blast group stage enters its final week...
Support for school as budget 'barely covers essentials'
Thursday 11th July 2024Local businesses are hosting a number of events to raise money for "really important" equipment...
National news
'No concerns' about foreign students' entry grades
Tuesday 16th July 2024Universities have been accused of lowering standards to recruit overseas students, who pay higher fees...
Rich-poor education gap grows for 16-year-olds in almost all of England
Monday 15th July 2024First post-pandemic study of attainment gap finds pupils from low-income families have fallen further behind richer peers except in LondonThe attainment gap between 16-year-olds from low-income families and their wealthier classmates has grown across all regions of England since before the pandemic with the exception of London, research has found...
Zambia made education free, now classrooms are crammed
Sunday 14th July 2024The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling...
School allows kids to arrive late after Euros final
Sunday 14th July 2024The school says while it takes attendance "very seriously" the final is an event worth celebrating...
Cleaners at prestigious UK girls’ school vote to strike over cut in hours
Sunday 14th July 2024James Allen’s girls’ school in London faces industrial action by members of union for low-paid migrant workersCleaners at one of the most prestigious private girls’ schools in the country have voted for strike action after being told out of the blue they are to be docked five weeks of work a year...
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