Staff at a school where a teacher was stabbed have gone on strike in a row over 'racist and misogynistic' abuse from 'gangs' of male students. Teachers at Tewkesbury Academy near Gloucester will walk out today and tomorrow following claims they have faced threats of violence, derogatory language and verbal abuse from a handful of students. In 2023, a teacher at Tewkesbury was stabbed by a 15-year-old pupil with a six-inch knife, triggering a huge armed police response. Responding to the claims, the CLF said: 'We do not recognise this description of Tewkesbury Academy as an accurate portrayal of life within our school.' Maths teacher Jamie Samsom was stabbed by a 15-year-old boy at Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucestershire on July 10, 2023Schoolchildren are escorted out of Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucesershire, after it was put into lockdown in July 2023A teacher from Tewkesbury Academy said: 'There's an issue with a very vocal minority.

The world energy market does not operate as a perfect single unit, but upheaval in one area still knocks on elsewhere. Gas and oilSo far, energy markets are betting on a shorter conflict. Then, gas was in the spotlight as wholesale prices shot up, eventually feeding through to consumer prices. In the background, wholesale gas prices have risen sharply too, which is important as this is the main fuel used to produce Irish electricity. If the increases in wholesale gas prices run into a longer term and serious rises, then, of course, bills will go up.

Cardiff City have two big injury concerns as star ruled out for weeksBluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy has spoken ahead of the top-of-the-table clash with Lincoln CityView Image Isaak Davies (C) is set to miss a few weeks of action for Cardiff City (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)Brian Barry-Murphy is sweating on the fitness of two key Cardiff City players ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster top-of-the-table clash with Lincoln City. ‌Forward Isaak Davies has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring problem, compounding a frustrating spell for the Wales international, who had only recently returned after following concussion protocols. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community . "So he will be out for between two and three weeks.”Cardiff are also monitoring the fitness of Omari Kellyman and Dylan Lawlor ahead of this weekend's encounter. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here .

'UK's most potholed street' is right here in StaffordshireIt's got 'more craters than the moon'View Image Potholed Barnhurst Lane, in Staffordshire (stock image)A Staffordshire road dubbed Britain's most potholed street has been damaging car tyres for the last 15 years with angry residents saying they are stuck facing war-like trenches. This ravaged road surface, which is riddled with dozens of potholes, is so rough that the council closed the road to traffic. People say it has got to be the most potholed in the country and I'd struggle to disagree. The road had been closed off, presumably because it is in such a state, but motorists were simply driving around the 'road closed' sign. There's more to do, but we're determined to turn things around and deliver visible improvements for Staffordshire residents."

Russell & Bromley, which has operated on the UK high street for more than 140 years, fell into administration in January. Next acquired the brand name, domain names, and intellectual property of Russell & Bromley. It also acquired three of Russell & Bromley's 36 UK stores:Mayfair (London)Chelsea (London)Bluewater (Kent)Full list of Russell & Bromley stores at risk of closingThe remaining 33 Russell & Bromley stores in the UK and Ireland are under the control of the administrators and at risk of closing. Shoppers no longer able to use Russell & Bromley gift cards or loyalty pointsWhile several Russell & Bromley stores remain open, Next has confirmed shoppers will no longer be able to use gift cards and loyalty points. The Next website reads: "These can no longer be used and we will not be able to honour these.

Headteacher devastated to find school's minibus burnt on a hillThe small school would use the bus to attend sports competitions, trips and community eventsView 4 Images The minibus was found on a mountain road near Merthyr Tydfil (Image: St Joseph's R.C. Primary School)A small Welsh primary school has been left devastated after two people broke into the school and stole their minibus. ‌The minibus was stolen from St Joseph's RC Primary School in Ashvale, Tredegar, in broad daylight on Sunday evening, March 1. ‌View 4 Images CCTV shows two people stealing the minibus from the grounds of the Tredegar school (Image: St Joseph's R.C. View 4 Images When the burnt out minibus was discovered the engine was missing (Image: St Joseph's R.C.

In April 2023, the child's father was ordered to pay the cyclist 4,500 euros in compensation. Following the court ruling on Thursday, the cyclist was also ordered to pay 2,040 euros in court costs. Furious Mr Mpasa said he had chased after the man and managed to make him stop, but the cyclist had been unrepentant. 'He explained what happened and asked us to withdraw the police complaint, but he showed no remorse and did not apologise,' said Mr Mpasa at the time. Almost a year after the incident, the cyclist went back to court to sue the girl's father for defamation.

The closure of special school in Cork this week, previously highlighted for its "alarming” pattern of suspensions, must be a “watershed moment” and a “catalyst for the necessary change”, local TDs have warned. Carrigaline Community Special School remains closed this week, with the school’s patron, Cork Education and Training Board (ETB), telling parents that it needs to “work through a number of issues” at the school. Carrigaline Community Special School was previously highlighted for its 'alarming' pattern of suspensions. It has been granted an additional supernumerary teacher and an additional special needs assistant (SNA) based on identified needs in the school. These additional staff will assist with providing a consistent staffing in the school in the event of any staff absences."

Neither of those 50-cappers are in the 23 to face Wales with another centre, Tom Farrell, getting the nod as outside back replacement. “That's why last week against England was a big test because away from home, big stadium, big occasion, good team. It's very tough at this level to be improving week on week at international level. Replacements: Tom Stewart (Ballynahinch/Ulster), Michael Milne (Nenagh Ormond/Munster), Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster), Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster), Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster), Nathan Doak (Banbridge/Ulster), Tom Farrell (Lansdowne/Munster), Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster). WALES: Louis Rees-Zammit (Bristol Bears); Ellis Mee (Scarlets), Eddie James (Scarlets), Joe Hawkins (Scarlets), Josh Adams (Cardiff) ; Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Tomos Williams (Gloucester); Rhys Carre (Saracens), Dewi Lake (Ospreys) – captain, Tomas Francis (Provence); Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs), Ben Carter (Dragons); Alex Mann (Cardiff), James Botham (Cardiff), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons).

Bar a draw in 2019, since the Festival moved to 28 races in 2016 every other year has been an Irish success. But former champion trainer Paul Nicholls is among those who think it might not be one-way traffic this season. “Nicky (Henderson) has got a good team of horses and I’ve got some nice chances and there’s all those good young trainers that have probably worked for me or for Nicky that are doing really well,” said Nicholls. “I think things are going to be totally different and probably over the next few years. “I realise how good the Irish are and I’m a huge fan of Gordon’s (Elliott), of Willie’s and of Henry’s (de Bromhead).

Tánaiste Simon Harris said there are an additional 26 posts allocated in the department for the EU presidency and 'we’re utilising, in the first instance, the skills that exist'. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireThe potential for conflicts of interest to arise from Government plans to use staff from corporate law and accountancy firms during Ireland’s European Union presidency has been downplayed by Tánaiste Simon Harris. Last weekend The Irish Times reported that two Government departments – Enterprise and Climate – are set to temporarily take on private sector staff to provide expertise during the presidency in the second half of 2026. Harris was asked about the matter by Labour Party TD Ged Nash during an appearance at the Oireachtas finance committee. Harris also insisted there is “very significant expertise in the Department of Finances” while saying, “we are beefing up our own position”.

Olivia Attwood has flashed her cleavage in a racy gym snap as she continues to share thirst traps following her split from Bradley Dack. As Olivia attempts to move on, she has been leaving fans hot under the collar by posting racy thirst traps on social media. In a new snap posted on Thursday, Olivia showed just how much of a gym bunny she is as she completed an early morning workout. Olivia could be seen leaning her arms on a metal bar that went across a floor-length mirror as she took the picture. Announcing her split from Bradley, Olivia said: 'I keep opening Instagram to post but I don't know what to say or do?

Was fine spring weather ever needed as badly to drive out winter’s cold from the soil? People always expect winds during this month and the old aphorism that March ‘comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb’ has some credence. Saintly promiseThere’s a wealth of weather lore around March. A common belief amongst previous generations was that if it was preceded by dry weather, the month itself would be wet. As St Patrick’s Day is the middle of spring, the weather is supposed to improve from that point onwards.

Laufey is Laufey Lín Bing Jónsdóttir. She is cool, her music is cool, her twin sister is cool, her jazz arrangements are cool, her family are cool and her country, obviously – from sticking it to the banks to producing Bjork - is extremely cool. A finance executive, it was his jazz collection that introduced a young Laufey to the charms of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. While her twin went to St Andrews in Scotland, Laufey went to Berkley College of Music in Boston on a Presidential Scholarship. My chances now of a “Cool Dads Enjoy Laufey” T-shirt are minimal.

Nine eagle species engage in ‘this apparently inexplicable biological waste’. As in England and Wales, shooting and poisoning are blamed for the demise. The species has been extinct in Ireland since 1912, apart from a single nest at Fair Head in 1960. As in England and Wales, shooting and poisoning are blamed for the demise. Ringing a chick, I hoped it might help found a new Irish eagle dynasty.