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Swinney "extremely disappointed" by Dundee University job cuts plan
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (1154+ words) First Minister John Swinney has said he is "extremely disappointed" by the announcement from Dundee University that a further 190 jobs are at risk. The institution said on Tuesday it is opening a formal consultation on the cuts, which follow the…...
Almost 200 more jobs could go at Dundee University
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (935+ words) Almost 200 more jobs at Dundee University could be cut to "ensure that the University survives, the institution has announced. Some 645 posts have already gone at the crisis-hit institution as a result of two rounds of voluntary redundancy, after a "35 million…...
Three quarters of parents are still emotionally attached to their childhood toys
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (651+ words) Three quarters of parents still feel emotionally attached to their own childhood toys, according to research. A poll of 1, 000 UK mums and dads to children aged 10 and under found 50 per cent often still feel nostalgic about the toys, characters and…...
Prince George to study at Eton from September
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (418+ words) Prince George will attend Eton College from the autumn, following in the footsteps of his father the Prince of Wales, Kensington Palace has said. George, 12, who made an appearance with his family at the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the…...
School celebrates diversity with a week of activities
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (260+ words) A school celebrated identity and inclusion with a week of events designed to honour the uniqueness of every individual. Bishop Perowne CE College marked its latest Diversity Week with a full programme of activities to promote understanding and unity, in…...
Children are making a 'very successful start' at this Worcester primary
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (435+ words) A WORCESTER primary school has won praise from Ofsted for helping pupils get off to a "very successful start" in education. Carnforth School in Brickfields was judged 'strong' in early years and 'expected standard' in six other areas. An inspection…...
City's university wants to make new addition to historic buildings
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (255+ words) THE city's university is hoping to replace signs on two Grade II-listed buildings with its updated logo." University of Worcester's proposal, put to Worcester City Council, covers the Worcester Royal Infirmary and the Art House in Castle Street. The signs…...
Veterans and history students helping to set up "incredible" new exhibition
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (415+ words) Military veterans and history students are helping to get an "exciting" exhibition ready for its new home. The Worcestershire Soldier exhibition is being moved from Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum to the Commandery in Sidbury. The exhibition closed at…...
Anna Maxwell Martin would "love" to retrain as a teaching assistant
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (708+ words) Motherland star Anna Maxwell Martin has said she would "love" to retrain as a teaching assistant (TA) one day. The 49-year-old TV, film and stage actress has become a vocal advocate for children and families and the special educational needs…...
Major jobs and careers fair to take place later this month
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (310+ words) A major new jobs and careers fair is set to take place later this month. The event, organised collaboratively between Nigel Huddleston MP's office, Warwickshire College Group and Pershore College, will be held at Pershore College on Friday, June 26, from…...