Village primary faces concerns over persistently absent pupils falling behind

KentOnline - Sep 17, 2026

A watchdog has raised concerns after too many primary school children were found to be falling behind in reading, writing and maths.

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KDEM to host Mangaluru Technovanza on Sept 22-23

Sep 17, 2026

KDEM to host Mangaluru Technovanza on Sept 22-23

The two-day event will explore innovation, investment, skills, global partnerships and sustainable urban development in Mangaluru’s technology ecosystem

Archbishop of Canterbury under fire after giving 'Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation' award to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden - on anniversary of 9/11

Sep 17, 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury under fire after giving 'Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation' award to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden - on anniversary of 9/11

The Most Rev Sarah Mullally is facing calls to apologise after she presented the prize for 'Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation' to Tahir Ashrafi.

RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

Sep 17, 2026

RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

The station in Eastney, Portsmouth, has now not been in active use since September 10, it has emerged. The RNLI said it has taken measures to ensure the safety of the city's waters.

Princess Andre 'picked on' for her appearance and family background as she defiantly responds

Sep 17, 2026

Princess Andre 'picked on' for her appearance and family background as she defiantly responds

Princess Andre defiantly responded to the criticism as she backed a new campaign

Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met probe for his death: Relatives say millionaire banker took his own life after 'months of immense pressure' - and police knew he was innocent

Sep 17, 2026

Putney Pusher suspect's family blame Met probe for his death: Relatives say millionaire banker took his own life after 'months of immense pressure' - and police knew he was innocent

Mr Brandram's family claimed there was no forensic evidence linking the 44-year-old banker to the 2017 incident in which a jogger shoved a woman headfirst into the path of an oncoming bus.

Grinning model showcases new facial hair as he stands accused of knifing his hunk husband to death in their NYC apartment

Sep 17, 2026

Grinning model showcases new facial hair as he stands accused of knifing his hunk husband to death in their NYC apartment

Donald Zieben-Hood, the man accused of murdering his husband, Jacob Zieben-Hood, was all smiles in court on Wednesday. He also sported new facial hair and a fresh haircut.

Noah's tragic last journey: Three-year-old was found in pond 250 yards from playground - as hundreds of tributes are left at spot where he was last seen alive

Sep 17, 2026

Noah's tragic last journey: Three-year-old was found in pond 250 yards from playground - as hundreds of tributes are left at spot where he was last seen alive

The tributes were placed next to the wooden fence of the play area after police announced they had found the body of a child in a nearby pond in Brantham, Suffolk.

The music lovers bringing 'proper gigs' to Prestwich in the middle of the afternoon

Sep 17, 2026

The music lovers bringing 'proper gigs' to Prestwich in the middle of the afternoon

They're offering the opposite of a late night city centre gig

Rapper Macklemore's 'anti-Semitic Jewish costume' sparks renewed fury as pro-Palestine backlash against Ed Sheeran continues, with Greta Thunberg the latest to condemn the singer

Sep 17, 2026

Rapper Macklemore's 'anti-Semitic Jewish costume' sparks renewed fury as pro-Palestine backlash against Ed Sheeran continues, with Greta Thunberg the latest to condemn the singer

Macklemore, aka Benjamin Haggerty, was dropped from Sheeran's tour after he delivered a politically motivated speech in support of Palestinians.

Heckler shouts 'USA! USA!' as Canada's PM hails his country's EU 'associate membership' - and takes a swipe at Trump 

Sep 17, 2026

Heckler shouts 'USA! USA!' as Canada's PM hails his country's EU 'associate membership' - and takes a swipe at Trump 

Carney is addressing the European Parliament after Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a 'hostile act.'

Racist extremist who called for 'action' at Manchester event in abhorrent post is jailed

Sep 17, 2026

Racist extremist who called for 'action' at Manchester event in abhorrent post is jailed

Ivan Jennings discussed putting poisonous mushrooms in the food of Jews and Muslims, a court heard

Brit is swept away to his death after 'trying to drive his Volvo across flooded creek' in Spain during ferocious storm

Sep 17, 2026

Brit is swept away to his death after 'trying to drive his Volvo across flooded creek' in Spain during ferocious storm

Officials confirmed today a man who died trying to cross a swollen creek an hour's drive south of Barcelona during storms last night was British.

Benefits cheat fleeces £44,000 from taxpayer by claiming she is single - until investigators find wedding, honeymoon and hen do pictures on her Facebook

Sep 17, 2026

Benefits cheat fleeces £44,000 from taxpayer by claiming she is single - until investigators find wedding, honeymoon and hen do pictures on her Facebook

Judith Blackmore, from Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire, never disclosed she was in a relationship when she applied for and received benefits and reduced council tax for over six years.

Anguished British father whose son fell to his death from Cyprus hotel appears in court a day after what would have been the boy's third birthday

Sep 17, 2026

Anguished British father whose son fell to his death from Cyprus hotel appears in court a day after what would have been the boy's third birthday

Cyprus has been urged to recognise the suffering of a British father facing jail time over the death of his two-year-old son who fell from a hotel window, as the case was delayed once more today.

'We are reaching nosebleed territory': Griffith demands Healey cut taxes and get a grip on the economy with warning that 'markets can smell weakness'

Sep 17, 2026

'We are reaching nosebleed territory': Griffith demands Healey cut taxes and get a grip on the economy with warning that 'markets can smell weakness'

The new Conservative shadow chancellor lashed out at 'out of his depth' Chancellor John Healey after reports that Mr Healey was unprepared for the poor state of the UK finances.

BoE warns of interest rates pain to come as inflation spikes in Labour's 'winter of discontent' - but holds off hike for now

Sep 17, 2026

BoE warns of interest rates pain to come as inflation spikes in Labour's 'winter of discontent' - but holds off hike for now

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the base rate on hold at 3.75 per cent in its latest decision at noon.

Russia 'is plotting assassinations in US and European countries supporting Ukraine'

Sep 17, 2026

Russia 'is plotting assassinations in US and European countries supporting Ukraine'

The FBI revealed on Tuesday that they'd thwarted a plot to kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in Washington DC.

81 new ‘high-quality’ council homes opened across three sites

Sep 17, 2026

81 new ‘high-quality’ council homes opened across three sites

Three new developments of council houses have opened on brownfield sites, with one street named after a former mayor.

King at war with Diana's brother after astonishing response to Earl's claim that he said she would be 'forgotten' days after her death

Sep 17, 2026

King at war with Diana's brother after astonishing response to Earl's claim that he said she would be 'forgotten' days after her death

Buckingham Palace issued an extraordinary statement in response to the explosive new book by Earl Spencer about a devastating row he had with then Prince Charles in the days after Diana died.

Debenhams' 'outstanding' luxury £2,160 Stührling watch slashed by 91% to £188

Sep 17, 2026

Debenhams' 'outstanding' luxury £2,160 Stührling watch slashed by 91% to £188

"Great quality watch with classic design outstanding, very pleased with the watch and service."

Rebuild the Navy or we are all sunk: UK must strengthen its war-fighting readiness or face defeat to Russia, force's First Sea Lord warns

Sep 17, 2026

Rebuild the Navy or we are all sunk: UK must strengthen its war-fighting readiness or face defeat to Russia, force's First Sea Lord warns

First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has previously cautioned that Britain is 'at risk' of losing its naval advantage to Vladimir Putin's maritime forces.

Coleen Rooney's emotional admission from Cheshire mansion in new Disney+ series

Sep 17, 2026

Coleen Rooney's emotional admission from Cheshire mansion in new Disney+ series

Coleen Rooney said 'the house is not happy' in a trailer for the Disney+ documentary series The Real Rooneys

Strictly Come Dancing's new 7-minute spin-off announced by BBC ahead of 2026 series

Sep 17, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing's new 7-minute spin-off announced by BBC ahead of 2026 series

Fan-favourite Strictly professional dancer Dianne Buswell is involved in the new series announced by the BBC

Burnham's devolution drive 'to spark boom in highly paid local officials'

Sep 17, 2026

Burnham's devolution drive 'to spark boom in highly paid local officials'

The Prime Minister has pledged to move power from Whitehall and 'carry it into every postcode in the land' in his bid to boost the role of local leaders.

ITV reveals first look at new crime thriller Two Birds starring Sheridan Smith

Sep 17, 2026

ITV reveals first look at new crime thriller Two Birds starring Sheridan Smith

A new member of the cast has also been announced

‘Don’t touch them’: Bird flu confirmed after 400 found dead at nature reserve

Sep 17, 2026

‘Don’t touch them’: Bird flu confirmed after 400 found dead at nature reserve

More than 400 birds have died at a popular nature reserve where part of the site is closed and visitors have been warned not to touch them.

Toys and flower tributes to Noah Woods, 3, line the streets after search ends in tragedy

Sep 17, 2026

Toys and flower tributes to Noah Woods, 3, line the streets after search ends in tragedy

Children left treasured toys at the scene alongside dozens of flowers

Claims emerge that callous Bali murder-suicide dad told school staff his two young children were 'stupid'

Sep 17, 2026

Claims emerge that callous Bali murder-suicide dad told school staff his two young children were 'stupid'

Perth man Damien John Shaw was found dead alongside his Indonesian-born children, six-year-old Archie and four-year-old Laura, on Sunday.

Sam West offers rare look at All Creatures set as he 'wraps' for new adventure

Sep 17, 2026

Sam West offers rare look at All Creatures set as he 'wraps' for new adventure

All Creatures Great and Small star Samuel West reunites with his dear friend for a wholesome project in a sweet clip.

Welcome, Lord Payoff! Ex-Cabinet Secretary handed record £860k exit package by Starmer joins Lords… where he can claim £390 a day tax free

Sep 17, 2026

Welcome, Lord Payoff! Ex-Cabinet Secretary handed record £860k exit package by Starmer joins Lords… where he can claim £390 a day tax free

Lord Wormald of Dulwich was introduced in the Upper House, where he will sit as an independent crossbench peer.

'Cover-up' fears over review into serial rapist policeman

Sep 17, 2026

'Cover-up' fears over review into serial rapist policeman

An independent review into the case of a rapist police officer dubbed 'Scotland's Wayne Couzens ' may never be published in full, the Mail can reveal.

Accused Malibu killer Fraser Bohm dealt major blow as judge rules jury CAN hear what he told cops after 104mph crash that killed sorority sisters

Sep 17, 2026

Accused Malibu killer Fraser Bohm dealt major blow as judge rules jury CAN hear what he told cops after 104mph crash that killed sorority sisters

The former high school baseball star has pleaded not guilty to four charges of murder and four of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in the accident that killed four sorority sisters.

Third victim named after Los Angeles NBC news helicopter crashed as officials probe live footage to find out what went wrong

Sep 17, 2026

Third victim named after Los Angeles NBC news helicopter crashed as officials probe live footage to find out what went wrong

Edy Fernando Gutiérrez Mejia, 29, better known as Pichi, was killed on the ground when News Chopper 4 went down in a parking lot in Chatsworth just before 7pm on Tuesday night.

PS5 players race to snap up limited-edition Marvel Wolverine controllers

Sep 17, 2026

PS5 players race to snap up limited-edition Marvel Wolverine controllers

Fans can mark this week's launch with a commemorative PlayStation 5 accessory

Left-wing leader of Britain's trade union movement given seat on Bank of England's board just hours after calling for new tax on banks' 'mega profits'

Sep 17, 2026

Left-wing leader of Britain's trade union movement given seat on Bank of England's board just hours after calling for new tax on banks' 'mega profits'

Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, has been appointed a non-executive director of the Bank's Court of Directors by Chancellor John Healey.

Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000

Sep 17, 2026

Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove' - as creepy home sells at auction for £200,000

The three bedroom detached station house in Bleasby, Nottingham , dates back to the 1840s and was listed at a guide price of £75,000 but sold on Monday for £200,000.

Disgust on Manchester Piccadilly train as vile man sat in wheelchair is arrested after acts caught on CCTV

Sep 17, 2026

Disgust on Manchester Piccadilly train as vile man sat in wheelchair is arrested after acts caught on CCTV

Babatunde Odutola was jailed within 72 hours of the horrific incident

Family of Greek heiress, 30, who died from 'toxic insect bite' after being discharged from London hospital condemn 'outrageous' wait for answers a year after her death

Sep 17, 2026

Family of Greek heiress, 30, who died from 'toxic insect bite' after being discharged from London hospital condemn 'outrageous' wait for answers a year after her death

Marissa Lemos, 30, was tragically discovered in bed by a housekeeper at the townhouse she lived in with her shipping tycoon father and mother in upmarket Knightsbridge.

Pictured - 6ft transgender paedophile anti-terror cop who raped girl, 15, in McDonald's toilet in Germany: Image shows her riding toy police car at community event

Sep 17, 2026

Pictured - 6ft transgender paedophile anti-terror cop who raped girl, 15, in McDonald's toilet in Germany: Image shows her riding toy police car at community event

Maja S., 55, confessed to the rape this morning before the Traunstein Regional Court, wearing handcuffs and leg irons amid the ongoing trial.

Baby has 'Cineworld' put on birth certificate after mother gives birth during Harry Potter screening at cinema

Sep 17, 2026

Baby has 'Cineworld' put on birth certificate after mother gives birth during Harry Potter screening at cinema

Molly Connah, 32, was overdue by a day when she went to the cinema in with her nine-year-old son Alfie and her parents to see Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

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