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Wales's Pisa school test results have declined – but it's not a true reflection of an education system

Every three years, an early Christmas gift arrives for the global education community from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The Programme for International Student Assessments (Pisa) is an international test in which 15 year olds are tested on their knowledge and skills.

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The treasured toy Prince Louis donated to baby bank that you might have missed and it has an adorable royal connection

We noticed something special inside the donation box of the Wales youngster

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Drakeford triggers contest to replace him as Welsh First Minister

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

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Who is Mark Drakeford? Career background as First Minister of Wales announces resignation

Mark Drakeford has said he is standing down as First Minister of Wales. In a statement shared on social media on Wednesday morning, Mr Drakeford said: "When I stood for election as Leader of Welsh Labour, I said I would stand down during the current Senedd term.

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Nicola Sturgeon joins tributes to 'principled' Welsh First Minister after resignation

FORMER Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to the “dedicated, principled, and impressive” Mark Drakeford after the Welsh…

The National (Scotland)

Mark Drakeford to stand down as Labour first minister of Wales

Keir Starmer praises ‘true titan’ of Welsh politics – as race begins to find successor by Easter

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford stands down as First Minister of Wales, triggering contest to replace him

The 69-year-old has been Wales' leader since December 2018

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Mark Drakeford resigns as First Minister of Wales

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Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales first minister

Among favourites to take reins of Labour administration are ministers Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles

The Guardian - UK

Heartbroken families pay tribute to three teenagers killed in Wales crash ‘on way back from funeral’

Morgan Smith and Jesse Owen, both 18, and Callum Griffiths, 19, were all pronounced dead at the scene

The Independent UK

Three teenagers killed in crash in Wales 'had been on way back from funeral'

The three teenagers died following a crash in Coedely at around 7pm on Monday

Evening Standard

Families pay tribute to three teenagers killed in south Wales crash

Callum Griffiths, 19, Jesse Owen, 18, and Morgan Smith, 18, declared dead at scene while two others suffer life-threatening injuries

The Guardian - UK

NHS apologises for sending wrong body for family cremation

Health board launches investigation after family forced to hold second funeral service after hospital in Cwmbran, south Wales, told them of its mistake

The Guardian - UK

What is whooping cough and why are cases rising in England and Wales?

Data shows increase in infections and experts advise vaccination for pregnant women, babies and young children

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UK weather latest: Fresh flood warnings as heavy rain and 70mph winds to batter Britain

The Met Office forecast 70mph winds and heavy rain across large swathes of the UK over the weekend

Evening Standard

Ynyshir's £200 takeaway: testing the 'UK's best restaurant' on Uber Eats

Ten courses, including BBQ lobster and A5 wagyu beef, on a delivery app. What could go wrong?

The Guardian - UK

Aberfan stabbing: man charged with attempted murder

Man, 28, charged after pregnant woman, 29, was stabbed in south Wales village on Tuesday

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Universal basic income: Wales is set to end its experiment – why we think that’s a mistake

The Welsh government has announced that its universal basic income (UBI) project will not be continued after the initial pilot ends in 2025 because of the cost.

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The Guardian - UK

Most victims of domestic homicide have contacted police or NHS, review shows

Study of 302 cases in England and Wales shows majority of those killed had been ‘hiding in plain sight'

The Independent UK

Armed police swoop on suspect after pregnant woman knifed in Welsh village

South Wales Police Chief Inspector Miles said Aberfan stabbing was a ‘shock to the community’

The Guardian - UK

Up for a 4am supermarket shift, then lectures: the life of a UK student amid cost of living crisis

Exhausted students fear their studies are being compromised as loans and grants fall far behind

Evening Standard

Aberfan: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after manhunt as 'heavily pregnant' woman stabbed

A number of schools were placed in lockdown as a 'precaution' as police searched the town for the suspect

The Guardian - UK

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after woman stabbed in Welsh village of Aberfan

28-year-old in custody after armed officers attend scene, pregnant victim in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

The Independent UK

Manhunt after woman stabbed in South Wales village as schools on lockdown

The suspect fled the scene and has not yet been caught after the stabbing in Aberfan, south Wales

The Guardian - UK

Could you pass England, Scotland and Wales’s driving theory test? Take our quiz

It has been revealed that a learner driver failed their theory test 59 times, but could you do any better?

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