Saturday, February 28, 2026

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Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham

The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton. Source link 2026-01-29 17:17:00...

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say

Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour. Source link 2026-01-29 07:32:00 www.bbc.com https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r425pyl57o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss ...

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says it is ready for dialogue with the US but will “respond like never before” if necessary. Source link 2026-01-28...

Storm Chandra brings flooding and travel disruption with rain and wind warnings across UK

Helen Willetts,BBC WeatherandKathryn ArmstrongStrong winds are still a hazard for several areas, particularly south-western parts of Scotland, England and Wales.In Northern Ireland, more than...

King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace

PA MediaLater on Tuesday at the memorial day's National Ceremony, survivors lit candles and remarks were given by speakers including Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim...

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff loses to Elina Svitolina after Aryna Sabalenka advances to semi-finals

Coco Gauff called for more privacy for players after she was captured smashing a racquet following a devastating defeat by Elina Svitolina in the...

Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner

Kate McGoughEducation reporterTheo BatterhamGrammy Award-winning artist, composer and producer Jacob Collier has told the BBC that singing together can combat social isolation in young...

Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili

Bring Them Home Now/Handout via REUTERSHamas was meant to return all hostages, alive and dead, within 72 hours of the ceasefire taking effect. Twenty...