'Teachers are exhausted, our kids are fed up' - anger over plans for longer school days and shorter summer holidays

Dangling $86.9 million in front of some big-ticket projects from Oscar winners and former Desperate Housewives, the California Film Commission was feeling particularly generous this morning.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Scottish Government reporters have been accused of making an "unfair" call to release a patch of Elderslie land for housing after the council deemed the site would be inappropriate for new homes.After carrying out an examination of Renfrewshire's proposed Local Development Plan, independent reporters have recommended green land in the village's Auchenlodment Road be earmarked for development.They have also

direct to your inboxSecondary schoolchildren will be able to get help catching up on lost learning due to the pandemic with summer schools.Schools will be given extra funding after the Prime Minister has pledged another £400 million as part of the government's education recovery plan.However Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has not ruled out that a proposal of lengthening the school day is under consideration to make up for months of closures.A variety of options were looked at by the

Stevie Wonder is ready to say goodbye to the United States.

Stevie Wonder is opening up about his plans to move his family to Ghana.

Manori Ravindran International EditorA recent Twitter spat between presenter Piers Morgan and industry campaigner Adeel Amini has resulted in an open letter to ITV requesting that the broadcaster denounce bullying in all forms and reveal the findings of internal discussions around Morgan’s conduct.The letter, organized by an anonymous group of freelancers, began gaining traction over the weekend, and has to date garnered close to 1,200 signatories, encompassing commissioners, channel

direct to your inboxPlans to create a new ‘communal’ retirement complex in Mossley which would see the demolition of a ‘dilapidated’ warehouse are dividing residents.A developer has applied to Tameside council to create a block of 31 one-bedroom apartments for the over 55s on land off Nield Street and Smith Street.Since being validated on February 4, there have been 21 comments on the proposals, with 17 objections, one ‘neutral comment’ and three people writing in support.According to the

reported last week how lengthening the school day and altering school holidays were said to be among the ideas being looked at by the government to counter the impact of the pandemic. But the suggestions sparked anger among parents and teachers, many of whom believe we already have 'burnt out kids and burnt out teachers' and making such changes would do more harm than good.

Giacomo Gianniotti sent love to his “Grey’s Anatomy” family as he prepared to make his directorial debut with an upcoming episode of the hit show.

There has been a change of plans for the Mission: Impossible franchise, though it might not have any effect on the release calendar.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for an intimate sit-down with Oprah Winfrey next month.While it's unknown whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who made their royal exit last year — gave the royal family a heads up about their interview with Oprah, a royal source tells ET they are «under no obligation» to let them know about their plans.«The Duke and Duchess are no longer working members of the royal family and therefore any decisions they take with regard to media commitments

Gordon Ramsay was so excited when the BBC bought his TV game show he rang his mum to tell her.But mum Helen was unimpressed the dad of five was planning to host it, saying she thought Bradley Walsh from The Chase would be better.Speaking about Bank Balance, made by his own TV production firm, Gordon said: “I phoned her and said the BBC wanted to buy it.“She said, ‘So are you going to get Bradley Walsh to present it?’“I said, ‘No mum, I’m going to do it. We’re in lockdown.