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Headteacher shares the one simple thing he did to help win the hearts of Ofsted inspectors

The Shirestone Academy in Tile Cross has just been rated Outstanding by Ofsted

France records highest turnout in 40 years during Macron’s gamble election

France is on course to record its largest election turnout in over four decades in a battle between the hard-Right and Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Official forecasts put turnout at 53.39 per cent by 5pm. There has not been such a large mobilisation of voters in France since 1981, in a contest where leading parties called on the electorate...

Mark Cavendish fighting to stay in Tour de France already after brutal first stage

Mark Cavendish is fighting for survival in the Tour de France after suffering from apparent heatstroke and vomiting during the brutal opening stage of the race, from Florence to Rimini. The British sprinter, riding his last Tour, somehow made it through the stage, aided by four of his teammates, but finished over half an hour down on stage winner, Romain Bardet, of France. The highly-regarded Bardet took the stage win and yellow jersey after...

‘That’s just stupid’ – Toto Wolff responds to Christian Horner press conference comments

Christian Horner and Toto Wolff's latest war-of-words...

Labour would cause 'irreversible damage within first 100 days' in power, Sunak claims

Leaders and politicians of all parties are coming out swinging today as the general election campaign enters the final days.

Demolished city centre building once home to lost high street chain

The brand was known across Merseyside and the UK

Lando Norris awaits Max Verstappen apology after costly clash in Austria

Lando Norris awaits Max Verstappen apology after costly clash in Austria - Norris was forced out of the race and Verstappen finished fifth as George Russell claimed victory for Mercedes.

How often do YOU use cash? Millions still rely on it says JOHN HOWELLS

The use of cash has dropped steeply over recent years. Many people now prefer the ease of banking online and using contactless payments.

Caribbean braces for 'extremely dangerous' Hurricane Beryl

Much of the southeast Caribbean was on alert Sunday as Beryl strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, with forecasters warning of an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm. Warning the storm is "continuing to rapidly intensify," the NHC forecast it would become an "extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane" by the time it hit Caribbean communities.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners make MILLIONS from Chelsea transfer

Arsenal have received a substantial fee after Chelsea sold one of their young starlets this window.

Denmark’s Hjulmand attacks ‘ridiculous handball rules’ after defeat by Germany

The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, took aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rules after they were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie. Denmark had been well in the game against Germany and thought they had taken the lead when Joachim Andersen converted three minutes after half-time. But the goal was disallowed by VAR for a fractional offside against Thomas Delaney and, almost immediately afterwards,...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leaked images dazzle in multiple color options

A new leak showed off the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in several different color options ahead of the July 10 event where the phones are expected to appear.

Ten Hag has now personally held talks with "powerful" 34m Man Utd target

Erik ten Hag has now reportedly personally held talks with one Manchester United target this summer.

Major travel operator cancels all July bookings

Many summer holidays have been ruined by the announcement

In Emergency narrative, Modi seeks to nip Cong green shoots in bud, eyes state polls

PM also sends message that he won t be buffeted around like others who headed coalition govts before him.

Euro 2024 today: Switzerland vs Italy and Germany vs Denmark, TV channel, start times and odds

Euro 2024 has reached the last-16 stage and today sees Switzerland take on Italy at 5pm BST followed by Germany against Denmark at 8pm. Defending champions Italy stuttered through the group stage but reached the knockouts in dramatic fashion when Mattia Zaccagni’s stoppage-time equaliser against Croatia salvaged a draw and ensured the Italians fini...

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

He wants to join: Everton plot to sign 40m Harrison upgrade

Sean Dyche could sign a talented winger from a fellow Premier League side this summer.

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

Map shows Covid rates where you live with part of North Staffordshire among highest in UK

A new group of Covid-19 variants makes up a large proportion of cases

McLaren protest against Austrian GP qualifying results deemed inadmissible after ‘harsh penalty’

It's protest time in Austria, with McLaren having lodged one against the results of the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring...

England to name Jamie Smith as wicketkeeper for West Indies Test series

England will hand the Test wicketkeeping gloves to Surrey’s Jamie Smith for next month’s series against West Indies, with both Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow dropped. England will name their squad on Sunday morning for the three-match series against West Indies, with a number of significant changes marking the start of the second era of Ben Stokes’s...

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

Shoppers run for cover as swarm of bees takes over high street

The swarm was apparently attracted to a bunch of flowers hanging outside a Primark in Canterbury.

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors say they’re on the precipice of their work being replaced completely by artificial intelligence, with corporate and radio roles already beginning to be replaced by cheap generative AI clones. While a high-profile actor like Scarlett Johansson can make the most prominent AI company in the world back down within a day from using her voice likeness in their AI products, everyday actors working on commercials, audiobook and video games...

STALKER 2, Call of Duty, and 10 more highly anticipated video games

In the world of computer games, there is always room for expectation and anticipation of new masterpieces. Soon, we will see a lot of projects that promise to change our understanding of gameplay and graphics. RBC-Ukraine reveals 12 games to be released in the coming year. Once Human Release date: July 9, 2024 Fans of post-apocalypse and hardcore s...

Chelsea agree personal terms with Real Madrid target, as club-to-club agreement reaches ‘final stages’

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with an Argentine defender who'll sign a six-year contract, and talks over a club-to-club agreement that will contain a crucial clause are advanced

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers have bought out the final three years of a veteran goaltender's contract.

Favorites stage 2 Tour de France 2024 | San Luca, a name the peloton will remember!

After an exciting opening day, stage two promises to be another intense challenge. The Tour de France organization has planned another thrilling stage between Cesenatico and Bologna, which will likely separate the top riders from the rest again. Here’s everything you need to know. Course stage 2 Tour de France 2024 While stage one featured seven climbs, stage two presents six climbs over the course of 200 kilometers from Cesenatico to Bologna....

France's Le Pen expects clear far-right win and power over Macron

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is confident her party will win an absolute majority in parliament, form a government and impose limits on what President Emmanuel Macron can do to support Ukraine, she said days before voting starts.

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death

Doctors say how many steps you should walk a day to lower the risk of death - Thousands of people all wore an accelerometer device on their wrist for seven days to measure exercise levels

Summer Covid wave ‘building’ after rise in hospital admissions

A summer Covid wave is “building”, scientists have said following a rise in hospital admissions amid the rise of the new “Flirt” variants. The prevalence of illness caused by Covid is harder to quantify since widespread testing was axed, but hospital admissions indicated that a summer wave was under way by the middle of this month after the number ...

Mary Earps reveals why she is leaving Man Utd in candid statement over exit

A parting shot at Sir Jim Ratcliffe?

X Factor winner confirms she overcame crippling health condition and has changed career

She's moving on to pastures new.

New ANPR cameras go up at historic seaside pub which has battled repeated parking issues

The Ship successfully sought planning permission for the devices and reaffirmed its car park was for customers only

Jeremy Clarkson confirms epic plans for Cotswolds pub despite backlash over restaurant

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

Soccer-Italy confirm Spalletti as manager after Euros exit

(Reuters) - Italy will keep Luciano Spalletti as manager until 2026 as planned despite their Euro 2024 campaigning ending in the last 16, Italian Football Federation President Gabriele Gravina said on Sunday. Spalletti's side were beaten 2-0 by Switzerland on Saturday, having disappointed in their Euros title defence, but the manager, who replaced Roberto Mancini last August on a contract until

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson still the star attraction at Olympic trials after 400m switch

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Keely Hodgkinson still the star attraction at Olympic trials after 400m switch - A massive weekend lies ahead for Britain’s leading athletes in Manchester as the Paris Games move into view

Glastonbury in chaos as hundreds sneak in over fence for £50: 'It was ridiculously easy'

Fans have been jumping over fences.

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule - The Conservative leader defended his party’s record in government against what he described as a ‘declinist narrative’

Central banks should set a ‘high bar’ for interest rate cuts, BIS warns

Central banks should avoid cutting interest rates too soon owing to the risk of a fresh flare-up in inflation, the Bank for International Settlements has warned, as policymakers around the world weigh up how quickly to ease monetary policy. The Basel-based umbrella body for central banks, said in its annual report that the global economy looked set for a “smooth landing” as inflation cooled and growth remained resilient. But it urged...

Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire

Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire - Evacuation orders in Arizona have been lifted for some residents of northeast Scottsdale who have been out of their homes for days because of a wildfire

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony - Jacob Rees-Mogg had permission for filming at a holy communion ceremony – but parishioners were not expecting it

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Dina Asher-Smith wins 200m title as Keely Hodgkinson struggles

UK Athletics Championships 2024: Dina Asher-Smith wins 200m title as Keely Hodgkinson struggles -

Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland

he bridge in Visletteo destroyed due to the storm, in Visletto, in the Maggia Valley, southern Switzerland on Sunday June 30, 2024.

Brit who is new world’s oldest man reveals secrets to long life