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Family of great-grandmother killed in dog attack will ‘miss her dearly’

Family of great-grandmother killed in dog attack will ‘miss her dearly’

Lucille Downer was killed by two dogs in her garden on Friday afternoon.

Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union

Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union

More than one in four teachers have been criticised by parents or carers in the past year, a survey suggests.

27 police officers injured in Northern Ireland unrest

27 police officers injured in Northern Ireland unrest

Political leaders have called for calm for the remainder of the Easter weekend.

EuroMillions player claims £122m jackpot

EuroMillions player claims £122m jackpot

If validated, the ticket-holder will be the fifth biggest winner in UK National Lottery history.

Eight arrested and 15 officers injured after Belfast riot

Eight arrested and 15 officers injured after Belfast riot

Police and political leaders have called for calm over the Easter weekend over fears of further street violence.

Government’s record on child poverty has been ‘shameful’ – Labour

Government’s record on child poverty has been ‘shameful’ – Labour

Kate Green spoke at the NASUWT teaching union’s annual conference.

Stormont First Minister appeals for calm following Belfast rioting

Stormont First Minister appeals for calm following Belfast rioting

Eight police officers were injured on Friday evening after being targeted in Sandy Row by a crowd of mostly young people.

School abuse victims urged to share stories to help ‘eradicate rape culture’

School abuse victims urged to share stories to help ‘eradicate rape culture’

An NSPCC helpline and an Ofsted review were launched this week following thousands of allegations from students.

Pensioner killed in ‘sustained’ garden attack after dogs escaped through fence

Pensioner killed in ‘sustained’ garden attack after dogs escaped through fence

The 85-year-old suffered multiple injuries as a result of the incident in Rowley Regis on Friday.

The lucky players who won the UK’s biggest lottery jackpots

The lucky players who won the UK’s biggest lottery jackpots

A single ticket has scooped Friday’s jackpot prize of £122 million in the EuroMillions draw.

Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm after rioting in Belfast

Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm after rioting in Belfast

Eight police officers were injured on Friday after being targeted in Sandy Row by a crowd of mostly young people throwing bricks and fireworks.

Teachers subjected to sexualised language as well as violence and threats: union

Teachers subjected to sexualised language as well as violence and threats: union

The NASUWT union’s annual conference heard that many teachers are ‘struggling alone’ with extreme behaviour in the classroom.

Expert suspects causal link between AstraZeneca jab and rare blood clots

Expert suspects causal link between AstraZeneca jab and rare blood clots

UK regulators say they have identified 30 cases of rare blood clot events out of 18.1 million doses of the jab administered.

Revellers condemned for breaching Covid-19 rules at Cardiff Bay

Revellers condemned for breaching Covid-19 rules at Cardiff Bay

Cardiff Council said a significant amount of rubbish had been left by ‘large groups of people intent on breaking Covid-19 restrictions’.

No evidence uptake of AstraZeneca jab is slowing, expert says

No evidence uptake of AstraZeneca jab is slowing, expert says

Professor Linda Bauld of Edinburgh University said all the evidence indicated the jab was safe and effective.

Investing in teachers ‘crucial’ to recovery plans – Williamson

Investing in teachers ‘crucial’ to recovery plans – Williamson

The NASUWT teaching union has accused the Education Secretary of failing to address ‘many serious issues’ affecting teachers.

Police issue direct appeal to missing 19-year-old student

Police issue direct appeal to missing 19-year-old student

Richard Okorogheye was reported missing from his west London home on March 24 after disappearing two days earlier.

Former deputy calls Boris Johnson an ’embarrassing buffoon’ – report

Former deputy calls Boris Johnson an ’embarrassing buffoon’ – report

Sir Alan Duncan was MP for Rutland and Melton from 1992 until the last election and served on the Conservative front bench over a period of 18 years.

Time to ‘look at’ not proven verdict in Scottish courts, Nicola Sturgeon says

Time to ‘look at’ not proven verdict in Scottish courts, Nicola Sturgeon says

The Scottish First Minister raised concerns the verdict could be contributing to ‘shamefully low’ conviction rates for rape and sexual assault.

What the papers say – April 3

What the papers say – April 3

The nation’s papers on Saturday are led by travel developments and speculation over the future of the NHS.

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