Thousands sign petition for schools to close early for Christmas

Glasgow bin lorry crash court date set for bus company on anniversary of deathsMembers of West Dunbartonshire EIS last week backed a move to declare a trades dispute against West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) on the grounds of health and safety with 91 percent backing a move to blended learning.The union’s ballot was in response to its calls for schools to move to blended or remote learning while in level four and in the run up to Christmas to protect teachers and pupils, which were refused.It

Tom Cruise has left the building.Just days after leaked audio caught him screaming at several "Mission: Impossible 7" crew members, the actor has reportedly decided to go on Christmas break early and has left the set of the action film. The Sun reported that Tom left the London-based set on Dec.

Katie Price has been left very upset after a petition has put up online, calling for her to be banned for life from owning pets.The former glamour model’s representatives revealed the star was “devastated” by the petition and that it is “incorrect” and “unjust” to say that she doesn’t love her animals. Katie's representative told The Sun: "Katie is aware of this petition.

was scrapped after the government intervened. And now the government - which last week said schools could close one day earlier than planned - has threatened legal action against Greenwich Council in London to stop its move to have pupils learning remotely this week.

Kilmarnock school has been forced to close early for Christmas following a surge in coronavirus infections.Annanhill Primary will switch to remote learning ahead of the festive holidays.In a letter to parents, the school's headteacher admitted that it was "very difficult for us to continue in a safe way."Emma Johnstone added: "I am unfortunately writing to inform you of a school closure."It is with deep regret that the school is now in a position where it will be very difficult for us to

blocking attempts for schools to shut earlier than planned, ministers have now said schools can have an inset day on Friday, December 18.

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“Schools, colleges and early years settings across the country have worked tremendously hard to put protective measures in place that are helping reduce the risk of the virus being transmitted and our regional school commissioner teams continue to support local authorities and school trusts.

direct to your inboxThe government has insisted that Greater Manchester’s Clean Air Zone would not amount to a ‘congestion charge’ ahead of a consultation on the plan coming to a close.Vans, buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, minibuses and heavy goods vehicles that do not meet emissions standards will have to pay a daily charge to drive in the Zone. The Clean Air Zone would be the largest of its kind in the UK but will not include restrictions on private cars, under plans that are

cull of some animals by the Royal Horticultural Society has caused fury locally.It is claimed the RHS had previously promised the deer would be relocated.