Family reunions, nervousness at rebel rule and fear of war
Abdulkafi, an English teacher from the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, saw his father for the first time in 20 years on Monday. “He is 85, an old man. He…
Stalking victims to be given right to know abuser’s identity
Stalking victims will get “peace of mind” by being told the identity of their abusers under new government proposals, the minister for safeguarding has said. Jess Phillips said the proposed…
T-level students in Dudley welcome changes to the qualification
BBC Electrician student Prem Singh Dhamrait, 19, said he was enjoying his T-level placement “I’m a hands on learner. I prefer to be in action than sitting in the classroom.”…
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled for breaking weapons law
Replicas of a sword featured in the Harry Potter film franchise have been recalled in Japan for violating the country’s strict weapons law. The full-sized replicas of Godric Gryffindor’s sword…
‘Living nightmare’ after grandson found dead in hotel in Turkey
Alex Price Tyler Kerry’s body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Antalya in Turkey A dream family holiday to Turkey turned…
‘I get £770 a month
Llion Wright-Evans LLion Wright-Evans is a student nurse – so Scottish budget decisions will affect his job, his pay and his future On Wednesday, the Scottish Budget will reveal the…
New evidence uncovered in Princes in Tower mystery
Getty Images Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, went missing after going to the Tower of London A university professor has uncovered fresh evidence to support claims…
Universities enrolling foreign students with poor English, BBC finds
Getty Images Yasmin – not her real name – came from Iran to study for a master’s degree at a new university in the UK, but she was “shocked” to…
Palestinians displaced by war face a harsh winter
BBC Mohammed al-Halabi is one of thousands of Palestinians living on Gaza’s beaches The beaches of Gaza are no longer for day trips. Tens of thousands of people now have…
Welsh Conservative Andrew RT Davies faces MS vote on leadership
He has faced criticism this year over comments about halal meat in schools and for asking people at an agricultural show whether they thought the Senedd should be abolished. Party…