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Astley Bridge school students show off designs for projects to assist the disabled
The Bolton News
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Thornleigh Salesian College held a design showcase to present their work to parents and guests on Thursday, June 12. Students were tasked with showcasing their ideas for assistive devices to help people with disabilities (Image: Billy Hughes)...
UK appoints Blaise Metreweli MI6 chief, first female to head spy agency
News9 Live
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June 16, 2025
World News Blaise Metreweli joined MI6 in 1999 and is presently the Director General of its technology and innovation division. She is set to replace Richard Moore, who has headed the premier spy agency since 2020. Blaise Metreweli is the new head...
Britney Spears Poses with Son Jayden After Their Reunion
Us Weekly
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June 15, 2025
Britney Spears is all smiles now that her son Jayden is home. Spears, 43, shared a photo via Instagram on Sunday, June 15, of herself posing next to her son, 18, as he towered over her. The pair appear to be in Spears’ home as they smiled for the...
world UK appoints first female head of MI6 spy agency
Asiaone
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June 16, 2025
Britain on Sunday (June 15) named Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, as the first female head of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6. Metreweli, 47, who is currently MI6's head of technology, known...
Brit dad shares weird coincidence after cheating death on Air India flight
The Mirror
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June 16, 2025
A British dad was originally due to fly home on the doomed Air India flight - but changed his plans at the very last minute and tells of the very bizarre coincidence with his new booking. Owen Jackson, 31, from Saffron Walden in Essex, had been in...
Doncaster One Direction star Louis Tomlinson stars for England in annual Soccer Aid game
Doncaster Free Press
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June 16, 2025
Doncaster pop sensation Louis Tomlinson was given a rapturous welcome by fans as he starred for England in the annual Soccer Aid game. The One Direction singer received wild cheers every time he touched the ball in last night’s fundraising game...
Louisville schools win KHSAA state titles in baseball and softball
On3
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June 16, 2025
A pair of Louisville-based private schools took down public schools to win the KHSAA state championships in baseball and softball over the weekend. On Saturday in Lexington, the Trinity Shamrocks won an extra-inning thriller, 2-1, against another...
Birmingham school's incredible turnaround in 12 months revealed in Ofsted inspection
Birmingham Live
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June 16, 2025
Government inspectors have praised a Birmingham school for its 'heartfelt commitment' to giving some of the city's most troubled youngsters a 'fresh start' rooted in 'care and aspiration'. Ofsted's findings for Newbury Independent School are in...
'Health hazard' at Sutton Coldfield school after bins not collected for 9 weeks
Birmingham Live
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June 16, 2025
A primary school in Sutton Coldfield had stinking rubbish pile up for nine weeks after a series of missed collections during the strike. Staff at New Oscott Primary School in Markham Road were furious that their rubbish collections had been missed...
Chemo-free 'milestone' for leukaemia: Groundbreaking UK trial could reshape future treatment for cancer patients
Daily Mail
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June 16, 2025
Scientists have hailed a 'milestone' in leukaemia care for patients after a UK trial found a chemotherapy-free approach to treatment may lead to better outcomes for some patients. The groundbreaking UK-wide trial could reshape the way the most...
Meet Blaise Metreweli, the first woman chief of UK spy agency MI6
The Economic Times
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June 16, 2025
In a historic move, the UK government has named Blaise Metreweli as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service—MI6—marking the first time a woman will lead the country’s foreign intelligence agency. Metreweli, currently Director General for...
The Millennium Education host high achievers, graduation ceremony
The News International
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Islamabad:In a resplendent celebration of excellence, pride, and purpose, The Millennium Education Group, under the dynamic leadership of its Chairman & CEO Dr. Faisal Mushtaq TI, hosted the High Achievers’ & Graduation Ceremony 2025 in Islamabad,...
Britain hails GOAL scholarships, human rights, business
Demerara Waves
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June 16, 2025
Last Updated on Sunday, 15 June 2025, 20:42 by Denis Chabrol British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller; Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd toast at the King’s Birthday Party. British High Commissioner...
World News | UK Spy Agency MI6 Appoints First Woman Chief
Latestly
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June 16, 2025
London [UK], June 16 (ANI): United Kingdom Prime Minister has announced the appointment of the first ever woman Chief of the country's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6). Blaise Metreweli CMG will be the 18th Chief in the organisation's history and...
Britain’s MI6 ‘Q’ steps out of shadows to become first female spymaster
The Sydney Morning Herald
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June 16, 2025
The prime minister raised eyebrows in some Washington circles with his choice of Lord Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the US, given the Labour peer’s previous support for warmer relations with China. Metreweli, who as MI6 chief will become...
UK appoints Blaise Metreweli first woman head of MI6 spy service
The Bryan Times - Ohio
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June 16, 2025
The UK government has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the first-ever woman to head its MI6 spy service as the country faces "threats on an unprecedented scale", Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The MI6 Secret Intelligence Service...
Profile: Chris Zarraga, director of Schools North East
Schools Week
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June 16, 2025
Every August, school leaders in the north of England brace themselves for the inevitable – yet misguided – comparisons. News outlets bemoan the “north-south divide” in GCSE results. Former Ofsted chiefs criticise “miserable” outcomes. Headteachers...
Ministers plan to use NHS app to expand clinical trials as part of UK-wide drive
The Guardian
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June 16, 2025
The government is aiming for a significant expansion of clinical trials in the UK, and plans to use the NHS app to encourage millions of people in England to take part in the search for new treatments. Patients will eventually be automatically...
What young Villa centre-backs Sil Swinkels and Josh Feeney learned in League One's school of hard knocks
The Athletic
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June 16, 2025
Hard knocks are part of a young footballer’s education. Stepping into a first team asks questions. It can be abrasive, unforgiving and, depending on circumstances, a culture shock. This may be even truer for a central defender, a position that...
Read full report for Watford secondary school after Ofsted turnaround
Watford Observer
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Future Academies Watford received the education watchdog's verdict last week, with its principal "delighted" at the outcome after two previous inspections saw the school told it "requires improvement". (Image: Paul Upward) Principal Sam Fox said:...