Day: February 19, 2023
School dropout retook GCSEs to become English teacher aged 57
February 19, 2023A former lawyer has proved its never too late to go back to school after finally passing her GCSEs at the age of 57. Sasha Chaudhri, of Wimbledon in south west London, left school aged 16 with no qualifications after failing her O Levels in 1981. She went on to have a successful career in […]
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Colin Farrell hoping to secure first Bafta of 25-year career
February 19, 2023C olin Farrell could take home his first Bafta at Sunday’s ceremony, where Netflix’s anti-war epic All Quiet On The Western Front leads the pack with 14 nominations. The Irish actor, who has appeared in both Hollywood blockbusters and independent films across a varied 25-year career, is nominated in the best actor in a leading […]
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Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan announce SNP leadership bids
February 19, 2023S cottish Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and former minister Ash Regan have announced they will stand to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader. Mr Yousaf, announcing his leadership bid in the Sunday Mail, said he had been through a “rollercoaster of emotions” since Ms Sturgeon announced her resignation. He said: “You’ve got to put yourself […]
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Government on precipice of historic mistake over NHS strikes, warns BMA chair
February 19, 2023T he Government is standing on the precipice of a historic mistake by failing to stop strike action affecting the NHS, the British Medical Association’s (BMA) head will say. On Monday, 45,000 junior doctors in England will know the result of their ballot for strike action over pay and working conditions. The BMA’s chair is […]
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High heels and dirty lingerie among ‘inappropriate’ donations to Turkey-Syria appeal
February 19, 2023Pole heels, dirty lingerie and ripped and stained clothing have been discovered among ‘inappropriate’ donations made to survivors of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Videos shared on TikTok show volunteers sifting through boxes of aid, pulling out items including 10-inch latex heels. Another video showed a silver disco crop top, brown-stained towels and lingerie […]
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