Parents arrested after making 'disparaging' comments about school in WhatsApp chat
“The arrests were necessary to fully investigate the allegations as is routine in these types of matters. Following further investigations, officers deemed that no further action should be taken due to insufficient evidence. In relation to the police visit on 20 December, a complaint was submitted which was reviewed by our Professional Standards Department. It was deemed that the service provided by officers was appropriate.”
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 23:32 UTC
Harry’s ‘toxic brand’ impacted charity he founded in honour of Diana, says chair
Harry announced, earlier this week, he had quit as patron for Sentebale, the charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006, amid a boardroom battle within the organisation. The charity was set up in honour of the duke’s mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, to help young people and children in southern Africa, particularly those living with HIV and Aids. The Duke co-founded the charity in honour of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales (Dominic Lipinski/PA)The move came as several trustees left the organisation in a dispute with the chair of the board, Sophie Chandauka, having requested her resignation. According to The Times newspaper, the dispute among trustees and the chair arose around a decision to focus fundraising in Africa. In a separate interview on Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Dr Chandauka criticised the manner of Harry’s resignation.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 23:11 UTC
The Cumbrian Dregpike: the legend of the mythical beast
The YouTube video in which this material was delivered to me, unprompted by anything I had been consciously searching, is entitled The Cumbrian Dregpike. It is striking that the kelpie was supposedly indigenous just over the border, not at all far away from its Cumbrian cousin, the dregpike. He was acquainted with the legend of the dregpike and considered writing a story about it but changed it into something else. His elder brother, trying to protect their sister, shouted repeatedly at the huge fish. After 20,000 years, the dregpike may still be present in Ullswater's dark waters, close to our paddling or swimming feet.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 20:53 UTC
Parents arrested after complaining about school in WhatsApp group
Jackie Spriggs, chair of governors, then told parents that ‘inflammatory and defamatory’ comments had been seen on social media. It was then that Mr Allen and Ms Levine were banned from the school for ‘casting aspersions,’ according to Mrs Spriggs. The parents then contacted the school over Sascha’s needs because she has epilepsy, is neurodivergent and registered disabled. Mr Allen has accused the school of trying to ‘silence parents’. But Mr Allen, a Times Radio producer, and Ms Levine, a television producer, both claim they didn’t step foot in the school since July.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 19:34 UTC
'Tarnished India’s reputation': BJP demands MEA to ban Mamata's future foreign visits
"West Bengal chief minister Smt. Undermining India's achievements on foreign soil. Mamata Banerjee was asked about India's economic progress, leaving behind the UK as the fifth largest economy in the world. Mamata Banerjee should not travel in future, to any foreign country, in the capacity of the chief minister of West Bengal, aided and assisted by Indian embassies and missions located overseas," Adhikari said. "I hope you would consider my request and conduct a thorough probe to ascertain the anti India Pitch made by Smt.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 18:56 UTC
Solar Eclipse 2025 Date: Surya Grahan Timings and Its visibility in India
Image Source: FreepikSolar Eclipse 2025 Date and TimeSurya Grahan 2025: Visibility in IndiaWill there be Sutak Kaal on March 29, 2025 Solar Eclipse? What is Partial Solar Eclipse? Saturn in Pisces coincides with Solar Eclipse in Pisces:One of the most important celestial event, Solar Eclipse is going to happen today, on March 29, 2025. Solar Eclipse and Shanichari Amavasya is also a great combination, when people can perform various religious and spiritual activities. Other countries - like USA, Canada, the UK, Russia, and Norway will be able to experience the event.Surya Grahan Begins - March 29, 2025 - 02:21 PM ISTMaximum Surya Grahan - March 29, 205 - 04:17 PM ISTSurya Grahan Ends - March 29, 2025 - 06:14 PM ISTIndia would not be able to witness this partial solar eclipse.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 17:56 UTC
Parents arrested for complaining about school in WhatsApp group
Read our privacy policyA couple have criticised police after they were arrested for making complaints about their daughter's primary school. They told The Times they were fingerprinted and searched before being left in a police cell for eight hours. The couple said the arrest came after their nine-year-old daughter Sascha’s school, Cowley Hill Primary School, in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, raised objections over them sending multiple emails and raising criticisms on a parents’ WhatsApp group. They said this meant they were not allowed to attend Sascha’s parents’ evening or her Christmas performance. Cowley Hill Primary School told The Times: “We sought advice from the police following a high volume of direct correspondence and public social media posts from two parents, as this was becoming upsetting for staff, parents and governors.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 16:48 UTC
Police arrest parents who complained about daughter’s primary school in WhatsApp group
The parents of a nine-year-old girl were arrested by police after they complained about their daughter’s primary school in a WhatsApp group. The arrest of the couple, on Jan 29, reportedly came after the school complained about Mr Allen and his partner sending numerous emails and making “disparaging” comments on a parents’ WhatsApp group. A month later, Jackie Spriggs, who chairs the governors at the school, allegedly wrote to parents saying that the school would take action against anyone who caused “disharmony”. Mr Allen said that he and his partner expressed their outrage over the warning in a private WhatsApp group. Shortly afterwards, the school reportedly banned the couple from visiting the school premises.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 15:19 UTC
Moment father who complained about teacher recruitment process in parents' WhatsApp group is arrested for 'harassment', led away by six police officers and interrogated for 11 HOURS
The parents of two young children were locked in a police cell for eleven hours after complaining on WhatsApp about the teacher recruitment process at their daughter's primary school. CCTV shows six uniformed police officers descending on their suburban home before they were led away in front of their crying daughter. Mr Allen, 50, branded the police action 'dystopian' and a 'massive overreach', and accused Cowley Hill Primary School in Borehamwood, Herts, of trying to 'silence awkward parents'. Mr Allen and Ms Levine were later banned from the school's premises for 'casting aspersions' on Mrs Spriggs. Hertfordshire County Council said Louise Thomas was appointed interim head of Cowley Hill School for one term before a proper recruitment process was carried out, adding it was 'fair, transparent and timely'.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 14:03 UTC
Partial solar eclipse 2025: how to watch safely in the UK and US
Weeks after a lunar eclipse gave us a “blood moon”, the next astronomical spectacle is on upon us: a partial solar eclipse. Here’s everything you need to know today — from the key timings to how to watch safely:At 10am GMT this Saturday, it will begin. A tiny bite will begin to be taken out of the sun. Slowly, over the course of the next hour, the bite will get bigger and bigger as this phenomenon — the only partial solar eclipse visible in the UK this year — progresses. With only a maximum of a third of the sun obscured, though, if you want to witness one of the great astronomical events of the year you will need some apparatus.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 13:53 UTC
The Times names Oxfordshire pub and hotel among best in UK
With several lists recently released by the national newspaper, highlighting the best stays in the country, a local spot has made the cut. A statement from The Times said: "An overnighter at many of this year’s Best Places to Stay can be surprisingly good value for money. READ MORE: Take an inside look around 'the best hotel in Oxford'Inside The Bull in Charlbury. The hotel is praised for its trendy style as well as its star-studded guest list, including comedian and actor Jack Whitehall. READ MORE: The best Cotswolds hotels according to National GeographicUnlock unlimited local news subscribe today and save 40 per cent off an annual subscription.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 13:18 UTC
Protesters create ruckus at Mamata Banerjee's keynote talk at Oxford
'YOU KILLED...': Mamata Banerjee BOOED At Oxford University: Unseen Video Shows FIERCE Clash In UKLONDON: Two groups of protesters disrupted West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s speech at Kellogg College , Oxford, on Thursday night, causing the event, which was meant to be the highlight of her UK trip, to descend into chaos. Please don’t do politics here, it is not a political stage, you can do it with me in my state, not here,” Banerjee pleaded from the stage. Don’t behave like this” she shouted. “You are misbehaving.”The event was by now in chaos with the entire audience facing the two groups of protesters and many screaming at them to leave.“Anyone for Hindus,” asked Patel. Don’t mention one caste only,” Banerjee shouted.After some time security officials from the proctor’s office arrived and made the protesters leave.No one searched Patel’s bag so he brought in three placards.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 11:04 UTC
British career criminal with a history of violence 'is behind series of million-pound art heists across Europe'
A violent British career criminal is believed to be behind a series of million-pound art heists across Europe. Police found a book with information on Chinese objects held in European museums when they stormed properties linked with Kelly. A number of foreign holidays the 46-year-old embarked on coincided with burglaries at art galleries, museums and jewellers. Prosecutors are hoping to link him to a series of heists across Europe. On Monday, the trio were found guilty of conspiracy to murder Paul Allen, who was convicted of a £54m cash robbery from a Securitas warehouse in Kent - the biggest in British history.
Source:The Times
March 29, 2025 10:13 UTC