A storm named Amy is anticipated to hit the UK, affecting nine major cities with a wide-ranging wall of rain spanning 600 miles. Ventusky's...

A recent report has raised concerns about the treatment of children with special educational needs in schools. The Runnymede Trust, a racial justice charity, highlighted a troubling trend of under-diagnosis of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) among students from minority ethnic backgrounds, especially Black boys. The report revealed that Black children, those with SEND, and students receiving free school meals are disproportionately suspended and excluded from school. Researchers noted that vulnerable students often face exclusion as a means to safeguard exam results rather than addressing their underlying needs, such as unmet SEND requirements or racial bias. During the 2023/24 academic year, there were approximately 955,000 suspensions, marking a 21% increase from the previous year, with nearly...

Triathlon sensation Imogen Simmonds is feeling an immense sense of relief after escaping a doping suspension despite a positive test for a prohibited substance. The 32-year-old athlete was initially barred by the International Testing Agency (ITA) earlier this year following a positive result for ligandrol, a banned substance known for enhancing muscle growth and physical performance. According to the ITA, ligandrol is a selective androgen receptor modulator prohibited in both competitive and non-competitive settings. However, a recent decision has cleared Simmonds of any wrongdoing, allowing her to resume competition following a thorough investigation that found no guilt or negligence on her part. In a social media post, Simmonds expressed her relief over the ITA's ruling, attributing the...