Privately educated children are healthier in later life than those who go to state schools, according to new research. The study shows that former private
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DRINK DRIVER JAILED FOR SMASHING THROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL WALL
A drink driver was FOUR TIMES over the legal limit when he smashed through a school playground wall – seconds before the children were due
SCHOOL TO TEACH CLASS IN “YORKSHIRE GRIT”
A school on a mission to instill character and tenacity in its pupils is set to teach weekly lessons – in “Yorkshire Grit.” Pupils at
ROBERT CARLYLE THREATENED TO QUIT ACTING SCHOOL BECAUSE OF ACCENT
Trainspotting star Robert Carlyle has revealed he threatened to quit acting school — because he didn’t want to do give up his accent. Carlyle, who
GIRLS SENT HOME FROM SCHOOL IF SKIRTS ABOVE KNEE IN CASE BOYS PEER UP
A headteacher has vowed to continue sending female students home if their skirts are too short – to stop boys ‘peering up them’ when they
ROBOTIC HAND COULD HELP BOY BECOME UK’S FIRST DISABLED FOOTBALLER
A boy born without a left hand is hoping to achieve his dream of becoming the UK’s first disabled professional footballer. William Joyner, eight, was
GIRLS WHO MATURE EARLY ‘GO FOR MASCULINE MEN’
Girls who begin their monthly cycle early tend to be attracted to macho men rather than their metrosexual rivals, according to new research. And the
MUM’S HANDS COVERED IN BLOOD AFTER CRADLING DYING SON
A mum’s hand was left covered in her son’s blood after she cradled him, a neighbour said. The distressed mother of Sahil Roy, 28, was
REJECTED TRADER KILLED AFTER CLIMBING ONTO TRAIN ROOF
A US trader who flew into Britain for a job interview jumped onto the roof of a train and to his death after he failed
TEEN TAKES KNIFE TO SCHOOL OVER FEARS OF BULLIES
A 14-year-old boy took a bladed ring to school to protect himself from a gang of older lads were going to attack him. The teen
MUM’S FURY AT TWO-DAY SUSPENSION FOR YOB SCHOOLBOY
A schoolboy who launched a sickening attack on a fellow pupil which was caught on video has been suspended for just two days, the victim’s
Glasgow school blaze tackled by Strathclyde firefighters
By Laura Moulden Strathclyde firefighters have managed to get a blaze under control at a disused school in Glasgow.
Rare skin condition leaves boy looking permanently sunburnt
A BOY born with a condition that causes him to look permanently sunburned has beaten bullying taunts aimed at his doting parents to start nursery.
Lollipop lady helps stampeding horses cross the road
SHE’S used to herding unruly schoolchildren across the street, but one quick-thinking lollipop lady had to turn her talents to a group of escaped HORSES
Schoolboy saves drowning dog
A HEROIC 12-year-old boy dived into a lake to save a drowning dog – and even had to BITE through fishing wire to free the
GCSE grades rise for 23rd year in a row
TEENAGERS celebrated their GCSE results across the country yesterday with the percentage gaining A*-C grades rising for the 23rd year in a row. Just under
Little girl who cannot eat
A BRAVE little girl can’t eat because a rare incurable disease makes her body suffer excruciating pain when she consumes food. But the courageous youngster
Salford Reds Go Green For World Record Attempt
The sportsmen joined the appeal to recycle clothes for World Environment Day – and help break a world record at the same time. The Trafford
Granny takes kids to school on a scooter
SCOOTERS on the school run are often a common sight, but here’s something you won’t see everyday – a scooter-riding granny dropping off her grandkids
RE teacher admits sleeping with a pupil
A RELIGIOUS education teacher has been struck off indefinitely after admitting to a sordid sex encounter with a pupil. Erin La Porte, who taught RE