But unions call for start of term to be delayed, saying there is not enough time to set up testing. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
Schools ‘may need to close to control new variant’ Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has forced teachers to rethink how they interact with students. From remote learning to managing socially-distanced classes, this year has been anything but normal.... Read more
A new centre is being created in Fife amid a growing interest in dry stone walling. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
Christmas is different for everyone this year but especially for the thousands of UK families who have lost relatives to Covid-19. Here, nine people reveal how they plan to remember the love... Read more
Variant spreads 56% faster and may need tougher measures to control, a study suggests. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
While some will be sad about being cut off from family by the pandemic, others are glad to use it as an excuse. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full... Read more
Education Minister Peter Weir outlines plans for the return of schools in the new term. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more
The number of people without a permanent home in England is at its highest level in 14 years, a report says. Source news bbc.com, click here to read the full news. Read more