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18 of 30 secondary school subjects increasingly taught by non-experts – Labour

18 of 30 secondary school subjects increasingly taught by non-experts – Labour

French, economics and engineering have all seen a drop in the number of hours of expert teaching since 2017.

Late priest who tended Omagh bomb victims remembered during memorial service

Late priest who tended Omagh bomb victims remembered during memorial service

Father Kevin Mullan died earlier this year.

Poignant service at memorial garden marks 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Poignant service at memorial garden marks 25th anniversary of Omagh bombing

Families of the 29 victims of the 1998 blast attended the service as well as government ministers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Streeting speaks about ‘daunting’ prospect of being next UK health secretary

Streeting speaks about ‘daunting’ prospect of being next UK health secretary

Labour MP West Streeting said he would ‘relish’ taking on the job, although it would be ‘one of the most difficult’ roles in government.

Messages urging smokers to quit could be placed inside cigarette packs

Messages urging smokers to quit could be placed inside cigarette packs

The inserts would set out the health and financial benefits of giving up and signpost advice and support available to those trying to stop.

Pubs to continue selling takeaway pints as Covid-era licensing rules retained

Pubs to continue selling takeaway pints as Covid-era licensing rules retained

The rules were due to expire in September but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is said to have decided to enable them to continue.

Baby ‘was inside tent’ that was hit by car which crashed into campsite

Baby ‘was inside tent’ that was hit by car which crashed into campsite

A blue Ford Fiesta ploughed into people and a tent at Newgale campsite in Pembrokeshire.

‘Last’ Royal Navy veteran of Dunkirk dies aged 102

‘Last’ Royal Navy veteran of Dunkirk dies aged 102

Lawrence Churcher was awarded the Legion d’Honneur for his role in the evacuation.

UK to be drenched in heavy rain before temperatures soar next week

UK to be drenched in heavy rain before temperatures soar next week

A yellow rain warning is in place for northern England and Wales on Monday.

Authors walk out of Edinburgh book festival event in protest at fossil fuel link

Authors walk out of Edinburgh book festival event in protest at fossil fuel link

It comes as more than 50 writers have raised concerns about the festival’s main sponsor, investment management firm Baillie Gifford.

East of England had best views of Perseid meteor shower, Met Office says

East of England had best views of Perseid meteor shower, Met Office says

However, forecasters say that stargazers in Scotland and Northern Ireland may have better luck on Sunday night.

More renewables installed in UK homes and businesses than ever before, MCS says

More renewables installed in UK homes and businesses than ever before, MCS says

Small-scale wind and solar now generate 13% of the UK’s total daily energy demand when running at peak conditions.

509 people crossed the Channel on day six died in boat sinking

509 people crossed the Channel on day six died in boat sinking

The latest Home Office figures take the total for the past three days alone to more than 1,600 amid improved weather conditions.

Nine people injured after car veers off road and crashes into campsite

Nine people injured after car veers off road and crashes into campsite

A blue Ford Fiesta, carrying a number of passengers, ploughed into people and a tent at Newgale campsite in Pembrokeshire.

Government ministers to attend Omagh bombing 25th anniversary memorial service

Government ministers to attend Omagh bombing 25th anniversary memorial service

A service will take place at the memorial garden in Omagh on Sunday afternoon.

Story of Omagh bombing ‘entering new phase’ with public inquiry on horizon

Story of Omagh bombing ‘entering new phase’ with public inquiry on horizon

Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the 1998 attack, said he hopes the inquiry will be able to start by the end of this year or early next.

Endangered bird makes return to Co Down bog thanks to conservation efforts

Endangered bird makes return to Co Down bog thanks to conservation efforts

Two breeding pairs of lapwings have been spotted at Lecale Fens following efforts by Ulster Wildlife and a farmer.

Students receiving exam results may switch to apprenticeships amid cost concerns

Students receiving exam results may switch to apprenticeships amid cost concerns

The opportunity for youngsters to earn while they learn may become more attractive this year, the admissions chief said.

Father of Omagh bomb victim tells of sadness over Sinead O’Connor’s death

Father of Omagh bomb victim tells of sadness over Sinead O’Connor’s death

Michael Gallagher said he had not been aware that O’Connor had recorded a version of Abba’s Chiquitita to support the victims’ families.

Seriously ill cancer patients go into remission thanks to new drug trials

Seriously ill cancer patients go into remission thanks to new drug trials

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester said it was seeing fantastic results in people with blood cancer.

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