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School children put in detention because parents can’t afford uniform

42 per cent of parents said school uniform was not more affordable this school year

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Pupils punished for incorrect uniform due to cost pressures, charity warns

A survey found most parents believe there should be a limit on the number of branded uniform items that schools can require.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Kirkistown celebrates its history as vintage cars entertain

Kirkistown may not be the most historically significant circuit in the world. But the Northern Irish venue does have history, and a couple of unique items in its backstory that bear repeating and were relevant to last weekend’s event.

Autosport · Jun 30, 2025

Grandad sorry for tossing beloved chook to alligator

A lawyer has denied making fun of a case after his client pleaded guilty to animal cruelty by throwing a chicken known as Betty White to feed an alligator.

AAP · Sep 24, 2024

Three decade sentence for bus driver's 'ultimate sin'

Brett Button has been jailed for 32 years after expressing sorrow and shame for causing a bus crash that left 10 dead and 25 injured in the NSW Hunter Valley.

AAP · Sep 10, 2024

Bus crash survivor's 'bad feeling' about wife, daughter

Injured survivors of a horrific bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley have described losing their loved ones in court as driver Brett Button awaits his sentence.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024

Why are UK teens the least happy in Europe?

A recent report showed UK’s teenagers have grown dissatisfied with life. It calls for economic and educational reforms.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2024

Ohio State vs. Akron Buckeyes Wire staff predictions

What is your score prediction? #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 31, 2024

The dark secret of X-Factor #1 makes it one of the most tragic and compelling new X-Men titles

X-Factor #1 is hiding a devastating secret behind its satirical exterior

GamesRadar · Aug 15, 2024

Troy Kingi is making 10 albums in 10 genres in 10 years: Album number eight is inspired by the Mohave desert, mapacho smoke and magic mushrooms

A desert rock album made by Māori musician Troy Kingi at the fabled Rancho De La Luna studio in Joshua Tree? Step right this way

Louder · Aug 14, 2024