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Soaring Covid related absences could seriously damage exam grades say heads
Levels of coronavirus-related pupil absences in state schools in England has more than tripled, new Government figures show..
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram join calls for City Liverpool semi final switch
Two prominent north-west politicians have joined calls for the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Liverpool to be moved away from Wembley..
Work to improve Hammersmith Bridge announced
Money is to be provided by the Department for Transport.
Group exercise sessions can stop people losing strength as they age
Just one tailored group exercise session a week can help to prevent decline in mobility in those aged 65 and older.
Parents squeezed by rising childcare costs and fall in available places
Thats according to Coram Family and Childcares 21st annual survey of childcare.
Love Islands Priya Gopaldas kicks off ultramarathon in support of NHS staff
She is taking part in the 250km ultra-X marathon in aid of NHS Charities Together.
Hugh Grant shuts down rumours that he will be next star of Doctor Who
He says he has no idea where the story had come from.
Biden Putins back is against the wall
He added that the Russian President may be planning chemical attacks.
BQ owner removes Russian products and reveals profits topped 1bn
However, the company saw a marked fall in sales in the three months to the end of January.
Sir Kenneth Branagh to miss Oscar Wilde Awards after positive Covid 19 test
It is understood that Sir Kenneth plans to send a taped acceptance speech.
Ukraine prepared to compromise on Nato in exchange for Russian ceasefire
It is as Russias invasion of Ukraine enters its 27th day.
Phil Mickelson to miss Masters for first time in 28 years
He has won the green jacket on three occasions in 2004, 2006 and 2010.
Cost of bringing pothole plagued local roads up to scratch jumps 23 in a year
Thats according to a new report from the Asphalt Industry Alliance.
New facility to extract gold from electronics to open in Wales
The plant will be based at the Royal Mints headquarters in Llantrisant.
Safety checks for PO vessels amid claims new crews earning below 2 an hour
The claims have been made by the RMT Union.
Ukrainian girl who sang Let It Go reunited with mother as she performs in Poland
She performed to a packed stadium in Poland, where she is now a refugee.
Spring booster recipient tells others offered fourth Covid jab Do not delay
Devraj Jhalam, 95, received his latest injection in Slough as preparations continue for an autumn campaign that could include everyone aged 50 and over.
Channel crossings continue as more migrants arrive in Kent
Over 2,500 have reached UK shores since the start of the year.
Letters of love from Scottish children placed in boxes of aid heading to Ukraine
Opir has been working in partnership with the charity, Massive Outpouring of Love.
Sadiq Khans fears as future TfL contracts supporting factory jobs at risk
He visited the Siemens Mobility facility, where half the 94 new Piccadilly line Tube trains are due to be built, in Goole in East Yorkshire on Monday.