Bristol Old Vic tackles arts ‘emergency’ by bringing the theatre into classrooms

A boy steps forward to pose a central question: "What does it mean to be young in Britain in 2026?" Union jack flags flash across the backdrop as three girls excitedly debate a Spice Girls reunion concert, before the…

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Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary

She was speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg where the programme highlighted the case of two-year-old Finlay Roberts who died in 2024 after spending hours in a hospital corridor before being discharged. The health…

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NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds

An NHS England impact assessment, seen by the Guardian, stated that trans people may also potentially experience discrimination and this could lead to them "avoiding accessing healthcare at all". The document considered…

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‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill

The joke? The idea that visiting the doctor could help treat a serious illness. On stage the controversial Australian proponent of natural remedies Barbara O'Neill is taking part in a question-and-answer session during a…

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Fifteen NHS staff sacked after accessing medical records of Valdo Calocane victims

During its investigation, Nottingham university hospitals NHS trust (NUH) has so far dismissed 15 staff, issued 15 final written warnings and two first written warnings. Doctors, nurses, registered healthcare…

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My week wearing ankle weights: 'I was helping kickstart my muscles'

A self-confessed cardio queen in my 20s and 30s, I alternated days at the gym with dance and Hiit classes and endured long bouts on the full complement of cardio equipment . And then my body caught up with me. First it…

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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery

The 71-year-old walked unaided to his waiting car, stopping to speak to well-wishers. The Vatican said the Pope will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing to a crowd in St Peter's Square on Sunday, as he did…

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‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off

But it hasn't just been about having fun – this has been a "play protest" aimed at trying to save a beloved piece of open land in the historic Devon market town. The local comprehensive, King Edward VI Community College…

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CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

As of Wednesday, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,222 measles cases, up from 86 the week before. Six measles-associated deaths have also been confirmed by the state. The CDC announced on Thursday it would send a scientist –…

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OECD Skills Dashboard: Where Do UK Jobs Differ? FE Soundbite 869

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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