More UK students occupy campuses, in Gaza protest
More students are occupying their university campuses in the UK in protest against the war in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian protesters in cities including Manchester, Newcastle
Evicted pro-Palestinian camp relocates to park
A pro-Palestinian encampment evicted from a university campus has relocated to a nearby park.In July, the University of Sheffield obtained legal powers to remove
We just had to flee’: Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment
Across southern Lebanon, families scrambled together belongings and headed north in cars and trucks and on motorcycles as the Israeli military struck targets it
Autism charity celebrates 10th birthday
A charity that champions autistic children and their families is celebrating a decade of support.Sparkle Sheffield was founded by Liesje Dusauzay in 2014, after
Cafe gives skills to people with learning difficulties
A partnership between the hospital catering department and a Jersey charity is giving people with learning difficulties or autism some work experience.Staff from Health
Special needs college helps woman into work
A Sussex student with special educational needs is looking forward to her first paid supermarket shift, following specialist training at her college in Kent.The
Miss Hastings kicks off disability sports campaign
Miss Hastings has launched a disability inclusion campaign.Danielle Evans, who is from the East Sussex town, says she wants schools to introduce physical education
Flooding causes rail and road disruption
Floods have closed an M25 slip road and caused travel delays across the south east of England after a night of heavy rain.Drivers were
More heavy rain to come for parts of UK as summer ends
More heavy rain is set to lash parts of the UK in the coming days after thunderstorms hit many areas on Saturday.Further yellow weather
Warning of heavy rain issued for West Midlands
The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy rain for the West Midlands.It said that between one and two inches (30 to 50mm)
Six dead after record rain causes floods in Japan
Six people have been killed and 10 others are missing after record rainfall caused floods and landslides in parts of Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture.The cities
Sri Lanka swears in new left-leaning president
Sri Lanka’s new president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been sworn into office, promising “clean” politics as the country recovers from its worst economic crisis.The
Homes left without power as fire crews tackle blaze
Some residents in an area of Kent were left without power as firefighters tackled a blaze overnight.Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to the
California fire agency worker faces arson charges
An employee of California’s state fire protection agency has been arrested on suspicion of starting five forest fires in recent weeks, local officials have
Four dead and 18 hurt in Alabama mass shooting
At least four people have been killed and 18 injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, police say.“Multiple shooters fired multiple shots on
Tennis centre hopes to serve up sport’s new stars
A new indoor tennis centre in southern Scotland is to go ahead after funding was put in place to meet its rising costs.It was
The hopes and fears of a 232-year-old theatre
The Theatre Royal in Dumfries has had its trials and tribulations since it opened in 1792.Proudly described as Scotland’s oldest working theatre, it is
Bollywood sessions look to attract future stars
A new set of Bollywood dance classes is hoping to attract the performers of tomorrow.Arts group Jumped Up Theatre is giving children and adults
Hundreds of events planned at town shanty festival
A traditional sea shanty festival is returning next month with acts travelling to an Essex coastal town from all over Europe.Set up in 2006,
Maida Vale Studios to get revamp by new owners
A group backed by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer has revealed its plans to revamp Maida Vale Studios in west London.The former site was purchased