Kate McGough Education reporter, BBC News Family handout Sue’s daughter Matilda (centre) waited 72 weeks for her education, health and care plan Children and young people with special educational needs are facing longer waits for support plans with fewer than half issued on time last year, according to new government data. Only 46% of education,...
Kate McGough Education producer, BBC News Getty Images There’s been a 44% increase in pupils in England needing support for special educational needs since 2016 Nearly one in five pupils in England are receiving support for special educational needs (SEN) in the classroom, according to government statistics. It comes as separate stats shows a sharp...
Following in the footsteps of Rafael Nadal as the second Spaniard to reach five major men’s singles finals, Alcaraz could emulate his childhood hero by winning his fifth major at the exact same age: 22 years, one month and three days. The two-time Wimbledon champion has taken just 82 matches to reach 70 wins at...
Actress Denise Welch has been honoured with a special prize at the British Soap Awards, in recognition of her appearances in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and EastEnders. Welch was due to present the award for best newcomer at the ceremony, but was taken by surprise when it was revealed she was in fact about to...
An Australian woman accused of intentionally cooking a fatal mushroom lunch has told her trial she had wanted the beef Wellington meal to be “special”. Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering three people and attempting to kill another at her home in regional Victoria in July 2023. The 50-year-old says it was a...
Henry Moeran hears from the Scottish Women’s team on their quest to play more cricket. Read full article at source...
Tom McKibbin expects that competing in the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush will be something he will remember for the rest of his life. The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland was in the field last year at Royal Troon, as well as for the US Open in 2024 and US PGA last month, but feels playing...
SPECIAL REPORT Campaigners compel Exeter City Council to reconsider Northbrook pool closure with 2,250-strong resident petition Exeter City Council is under pressure to reconsider its plan to close Northbrook Swimming Pool after community campaigners triggered a full council debate on the closure by raising a petition imploring it to keep the pool open that was...
BOOMITY Answers and accountability are coming. After three months of the Department of Defense engaging in a review of what Hegseth rightly calls ‘this catastrophic event in our military’s history,‘ he has ordered Sean Parnell, Assistant to SecDef for Public Affairs and Senior Advisor, to convene a Special Review Panel for a comprehensive review. U.S....
“Consistency” was the word repeatedly used by Bompastor to sum up Chelsea’s campaign but it has not been easy. With the former Lyon boss stepping into the big shoes left by Emma Hayes, the squad went through what they described as a “transitional season”, bedding in new players and adapting to the new manager’s style...
PSG might have lost five games on their way to the Champions League final, but they have found a way to win when it matters. “They have gone to young, French players, the fans identify with these players. They are a proper team and deserve to be in the final,” said Owen Hargreaves on TNT...
City’s first appearance in the Championship play-offs since 2008 – when they lost in the final to Dean Windass-inspired Hull – has also been achieved without the same level of individual goal threat as their rivals. Anis Mehmeti is top scorer with 12 but has not found the target since 8 March, while the only...
LOCAL ELECTIONS RESULTS SPECIAL Lib Dems take command at County Hall despite Reform UK surge as Conservatives lose 33 seats and Labour is wiped out 2025 Devon County Council elections leave balance of power in Green Party hands as local government reorganisation takes centre stage on regional political agenda. Read more. 2025 Devon County Council...
Kelly Somers visits Bournemouth’s new training ground to speak with Justin Kluivert about his family of footballers, and his aim to achieve European football with the Cherries. Watch Football Focus on Saturday at 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Get all the latest AFC Bournemouth news and...
While their financial outlay has been eye-catching, goalkeeper Ryan Allsop – a Birmingham-born lifelong ‘Bluenose’ – says the club’s achievements are down to their work ethic as much as anything. The 32-year-old, whose nomadic career has taken in 14 different destinations, joined his hometown team last summer, seemingly as back-up to Bailey Peacock-Farrell. But he...