Rutland remains county with highest proportion of A-levels awarded top grades
Most counties saw a higher proportion of entries awarded an A grade or above in 2024 than in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
UK News|Aug 15, 2024
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A-level top grades rise on last year and remain above pre-pandemic levels
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their A-level grades on Thursday.
UK News|Aug 15, 2024
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A-level results day: What university clearing is and top tips for calming nerves
Today is the day A-level students across the country have been waiting for and while some may be jumping for joy, others may be worrying out their next steps.
Education|Aug 15, 2024
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Five top tips when entering Clearing in 2024 after A levels results day from a local education expert
Andy Cotterill, Head of Global Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Access at Keele University provides his five top tips for Clearing 2024
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Dominic Solanke can help push Tottenham into top four – Les Ferdinand
Solanke scored 21 times in all competitions for Bournemouth last season.
UK & international sports|Aug 14, 2024
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Drought is top threat for UK nature refuges as climate changes, charities warn
The Wildlife Trusts report says the network’s conservationists feel drought is the leading current threat to nature across their reserves.
UK News|Aug 13, 2024
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The Keen & Judah Show: Top 5 Wolves players that impressed in pre-season
Liam Keen & Nathan Judah discuss the Wolves standouts that impressed during pre-season.
Wolves video|Aug 13, 2024
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Severn Trent urges everyone to take a summer snap and win a top prize
Severn Trent is encouraging people to get out and about in nature this summer, to explore its visitor sites as well as local green spaces to be in with a chance of winning a top prize for all the family.
Your World|Aug 12, 2024
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Migrant Channel crossings top 18,000 for year so far amid two more deaths
The Home Office recorded 703 people arriving in the UK on Sunday in 11 boats, suggesting an average of 64 people per boat.
UK News|Aug 12, 2024
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Top City bosses paid a record £4.19m on average last year
The increase comes as Britain emerges from a cost-of-living crisis, with the average FTSE 100 boss now paid 120 times more than workers.
UK News|Aug 11, 2024
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Stormzy and Chase & Status take on pop superstars for top spot in singles chart
The new collaboration by the rapper and electronic duo merges their worlds of grime and drum and bass.
Showbiz|Aug 11, 2024
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Top 10 moments from Paris 2024
From emotional diary entries and French flair, to 1,000 GB medals and Snoop Dogg.
UK & international sports|Aug 11, 2024
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Revealed: Top 10 Wolverhampton schools based on 2023 A-Level results
With A-Level results day just around the corner, we have put together a list of the best performing colleges and sixth forms in Wolverhampton based on the outcome of last year's exams.
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Violent rioters could face up to 10 years in jail, top prosecutor warns
Stephen Parkinson, the head of the CPS, said a new phase of cases will include ‘more serious charges with stiffer penalties’.
UK News|Aug 10, 2024
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Jonny Drury's West Brom ratings v QPR: A day of top marks
Jonny Drury rates the Albion players after their opening day victory over QPR.
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16,000 fewer top A-level grades could be awarded this summer, expert suggests
Professor Alan Smithers also predicts that boys’ lead over girls in scoring more A* grades could widen this year.
UK News|Aug 9, 2024
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Number of top degrees awarded falls for second year in a row
The drop comes after the Covid-19 pandemic saw a rise in grade inflation across universities.
UK News|Aug 8, 2024
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Publication of law firms as targets could be terrorism, top prosecutor warns
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said he was aware of one case of alleged terrorism which is ‘actively under consideration’.
UK News|Aug 7, 2024
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Molineux and Villa Park rated among top UK stadiums
A recent study has named two West Midlands football stadiums as the most popular UK stadiums.
Birmingham|Aug 7, 2024
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Those inciting riots online will not escape the law, top prosecutor warns
Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said he was ‘absolutely’ seeking to prosecute people for online offences related to rioting.
UK News|Aug 6, 2024
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