Learning the Violin at 40: A Journey from Screeching to Music
A 40-year-old's journey learning the violin reveals its existential fussiness and the mindful joy hidden in its difficulty. Discover how daily practice transformed torment into passion.
A 40-year-old's journey learning the violin reveals its existential fussiness and the mindful joy hidden in its difficulty. Discover how daily practice transformed torment into passion.
Chelsea confirm Enzo Maresca's departure as head coach. The Italian leaves with the club fifth in the Premier League after a breakdown in relations. Read the full story.
Clear Street's UK chief, James McKeogh, has exited the firm barely a year after its London launch. Explore the implications for the fintech's European ambitions and the competitive brokerage landscape.
Sam Altman advertises a $555,000-a-year 'head of preparedness' role to tackle AI risks from cyberattacks to existential threats. A critical look at the industry's self-regulation.
A Reading primary school teacher argues the viral 'six-seven' phrase fosters mindlessness, not hope, and warns against blindly following social media trends. Read his full critique.
Australian cricketer Travis Head reveals he privately messaged England's Ben Duckett with support following a controversial social media video, highlighting the human side of Ashes rivalry. Read the full story.
Fitness guru Joe Wicks was left dizzy and 'seeing stars' after a brutal hit from Gladiator Viper during the BBC's Christmas Day 2025 special. Watch the moment and get the full story.
Rebecca Joynes, 31, has been permanently barred from teaching after being convicted of sexual activity with two schoolboys. Read the full details of the case and the misconduct panel's ruling.
Discover how retired teacher Ken Bonham, 79, filled his Birmingham flat with intricate memory boxes and dioramas inspired by a lifetime of travel and teaching. A heartwarming story of creativity.
Analysis of Will Jacks' makeshift role on day three in Adelaide reveals deeper issues in England's Ashes strategy and selection, as Australia tighten their grip.
Travis Head's patient century on day three in Adelaide has Australia in a commanding position, building on the explosive start he made in Perth. Read the full analysis of the Ashes battle.
Travis Head's unbeaten 142 leaves England needing a record run chase in Adelaide. Australia lead by 356 runs, pushing the Ashes series towards a 3-0 scoreline. Read the full day three report.
A new £20m government strategy aims to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Teachers will be trained to identify and challenge misogynistic attitudes in schools.
A maths teacher from East London has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after police found over 260 stolen bank card details on his devices. Discover the full story and the panel's ruling.
The government unveils a £20m package to train teachers in identifying early signs of misogyny and teaching healthy relationships, aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Tributes are paid to Patricia Robson, a dedicated teacher, published poet, and passionate Remainer, who has died aged 83. Discover her remarkable legacy in education and the arts.
A 17-year-old boy is in a London hospital with a fractured skull after a rope swing broke in Coldblow Woods. His friends' quick actions saved his life. Read his family's story.
Advanced DNA sequencing reveals the true origins of Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era skeleton once thought to be Britain's earliest known black Briton. Discover the full story of the 'local girl from Eastbourne'.
Boris and Sofia Gurman were shot dead trying to disarm a terrorist in Sydney. Read their heroic story and the latest on the investigation.
Kwang Kyung Yoo will die in prison for the horrific murders of a couple and their 7-year-old son in Sydney. The court heard jealousy over the family's success motivated the brutal killings.
A man has been charged with murdering his son, who died aged 14 from complications of a severe head injury sustained as a four-month-old baby in London. Read the latest court developments.
A 42-year-old man faces a murder charge after a boy died from complications of a severe head injury suffered as an infant 14 years earlier. The suspect was arrested at Heathrow Airport.
A professional waterproof head shaver for men is now just £29.99 on Amazon, down from £99.99. The limited-time deal is perfect for a smooth Christmas gift or personal upgrade.
New DfE figures reveal an 11% surge in teacher trainees, with STEM subjects exceeding recruitment goals for the first time this decade. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years, could be banned from teaching for life after a panel found her conduct 'fundamentally incompatible' with the profession. Read the full details.
New British Council research in Pakistan and Egypt shows teacher-guided AI and social media improve student learning and wellbeing. Discover the key findings and join the online event.
Australia's Usman Khawaja is out of the Brisbane Ashes Test with a back injury, casting serious doubt over his Test cricket future. Read the full analysis.
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
David Brown has been sentenced to four and a half years for a vicious, unprovoked attack on a disabled man in a Nottinghamshire pub beer garden. Read the full story.