Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
While children in Scotland returned to school in mid-August, children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be returning in the coming week as September begins. We spoke to experts to find out their six key tips to…
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We tried 15 lotions over three weeks. Here’s which our testers loved – and which left them high and dry
Taking care of it can feel like a full-time job, especially if you struggle with anything from dryness and sun damage to psoriasis, not to mention allergies and hormone fluctuations over time. Picking the right lotion…
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Remaking the biscuit: from Doritos to digestives, why the UK’s snacks are being ‘reformulated’
The biscuit looks and snaps the same, and tastes close enough that most buyers have no idea they're eating a new recipe. One of the biggest changes was swapping palm oil for sunflower oil, but there was much more to it…
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Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials
In a deal that could generate millions of pounds for the Russell Group university, Exeter academics will deliver an MA in applied security and strategy (also known as an MStrat) to a cohort at the National Defense…
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‘In walked this big bundle of energy’: the day Dolly Parton came to Rotherham
It was December 2007 and Jarman's wife, Claire, had given birth the previous day to their first child, a girl called Emma, so of course he rushed to the phone. All was well, he was told, but that "everything would become…
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NEET Numbers Are Falling… But Are We Fixing The Right Things With Employers To Reduce It Further? FE Soundbite 862
We know life is busy, so here’s a snapshot of the latest announcements and epic thought leadership articles from sector influencers and thought leaders across FE and Skills this week on FE News. Gavin’s Reflective…
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Clive Parkinson obituary
Working across the NHS, higher education and the voluntary sector, Clive became one of the UK's leading voices in arts and health. Born in Morecambe, Lancashire, Clive was the son of George, a lorry driver, and Betty…
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New heart attack definition promises better care for women
In one of the biggest procedural shake-ups in a generation, the world's four leading cardiovascular health groups have signed off on new guidance for healthcare professionals when seeing suspected heart attack patients.…
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Salmonella cases in UK likely to rise until source of outbreak is found
There have been 474 confirmed cases and one death linked to the current outbreak, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), with the latest investigations suggesting it is associated with eating imported eggs…
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Tom Towelling Teaches You to Knit review – quirky yarns and a pop quiz in maths
In case that sounds triggering, never fear: this debut show is unlike any other schoolroom you've been in. Towelling is one of several oddball comics elevated to the best newcomer shortlist for this year's Edinburgh…
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