Manchester teachers strike over pupil violence
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.
Three schoolboys suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene.
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, will target elite private schools for student recruitment, sparking accusations of 'reverse discrimination' and a 'slap in the face' for state-educated pupils. Read the full story.
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools are on strike, claiming assaults by pupils have become 'almost daily'. Read the full story on the safety crisis in education.
As snow disrupts UK schools, we explain the legal temperature rules for closures and what parents should expect. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings.
A worrying trend sees schools abandoning full novels for excerpts, risking students' academic and personal development. Discover the causes and why we must act to restore a love of reading.
Greater Manchester Police's new initiative, Operation Luka, has protected 270 children and led to hundreds of crime disruptions. See how joint patrols with social workers are rebuilding trust.
Greater Manchester Police launches Operation Luka and Makesafe, protecting 270 children and disrupting 363 crimes. See how police and social workers are teaming up to rebuild trust.
A mother pays heartbreaking tribute to her 16-year-old son, Alfie Moran, who died after being hit by a car in Burnage, Manchester. An 18-year-old man arrested and released on bail as police appeal for witnesses.
Educators argue that harmless trends like the 'six-seven' phrase are crucial for social development and classroom connection. Discover why shared silliness fosters learning, not idiocy.
A man in his 20s was arrested after allegedly biting part of a patient's ear and assaulting others in a violent rampage at Bolton Hospital's A&E. Read the full witness account.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old in Bury on New Year's Eve. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Exclusive research shows UK children are being exposed to pornography at an increasingly young age, with some developing addictions. Experts and survivors call for urgent action from parents and schools.
A national inquiry will investigate how authorities in Oldham failed child sexual exploitation victims for years, amid concerns over race and far-right backlash. Read the full investigation.
Exclusive: A grooming gang suspect, not investigated due to police errors, later tried to kill his wife. Key evidence in a 2006 Oldham child rape case was destroyed.
Margaret Crichton, 78, died after being hit by a van in an Oldham supermarket car park. Her family remembers a 'beautiful soul' as police investigation continues.
From Britain's work ethic to the assisted dying bill and Lime bikes, we revisit the seven most thought-provoking debates that defined 2025. Read the verdicts.
Major UK public pension funds are negotiating a stake in holiday giant Center Parcs, aligning with Chancellor Rachel Reeves's push for domestic investment. Read the latest.
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
Major UK public sector pension schemes are negotiating to acquire a significant stake in holiday giant Center Parcs, valued at £4.5bn. Read the full story on the landmark investment.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.
The heartbroken parents of Madison Richardson, 13, have paid tribute to their 'bubbly, loving' daughter. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed as Greater Manchester Police continue their investigation.
After a foiled Islamic State attack plot, a Greater Manchester Jewish community focuses on daily struggles and solidarity, refusing to live in fear. Explore their story.
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned misleading 'best price' claims from ScotRail, Greater Anglia, and My Train Ticket. Discover what this means for UK rail passengers and fare transparency.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham issues a formal apology for past police failings against LGBTQ+ people, contrasting with the Chief Constable's refusal. Read the full story.
The Office for Students has opened a formal investigation into the University of Greater Manchester, focusing on governance and financial sustainability. Read the latest on the probe involving MP Phil Brickell.
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.