The interim headmaster was called in to turn around a beleaguered JFS but has left after less than half a term in charge, amid parental unrest over tough new disciplinary measures which one mother compared to an army camp. Martin Tissot, chief executive of a Catholic multi-academy trust, had been expected to be leading theContinue reading “The JFS Head Resigns After Parents Complain About ‘Army Camp’ Discipline”
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Facebook Forbids Any Mention Of Cockshoot Dyke On Norfolk Waterway
Facebook has forbidden any mention of a Norfolk waterway because its name is considered too rude. The stretch of water is called Cockshoot Dyke and is a popular visitor spot on the Norfolk Broads. A dyke is a stretch of water that usually runs along or parallel to a body of water such as aContinue reading “Facebook Forbids Any Mention Of Cockshoot Dyke On Norfolk Waterway”
Countess who Raised A Stink
A countess has had to atone for the pong after her country estate sprayed human faeces onto the fields. Locals said the smell was like rotting fish and ammonia and stopped them from sunbathing in their gardens. Countess Bathurst, of grade I listed Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire, the second wife of the 9th Earl Bathurst,Continue reading “Countess who Raised A Stink”
Internet Trolls Are Just As Mean In Real Life
According to a new study, internet bullies are just as mean in real life. The study, from the political science department at Aarhus University, demystifies the long-held hypothesis that people are only nasty while posting anonymously online. And according to a study published in the American Political Science Review, it also found that nice peopleContinue reading “Internet Trolls Are Just As Mean In Real Life”
Trump Supporter, 49, Who Threatened Capitol
The fan of former President Donald Trump who threatened the Library of Congress on Capitol Hill with a pretended bomb has been revealed to be an enthusiastic gun collector from North Carolina with issues who recently lost his mum. Floyd Ray Roseberry, 49, drove his black pickup truck onto the footpath outside the Library ofContinue reading “Trump Supporter, 49, Who Threatened Capitol”
Outrage As A Boy, 10, Is Asked To Leave Chicago Park
A young boy with spinal muscular atrophy was asked to leave a Chicago park after a security guard raised concerns that his wheelchair posed a danger to other children. Jordan Block, 10, was visiting Crown Fountain at Millennium Park after a doctor’s appointment when the guard approached his mother and ordered them to leave. JordanContinue reading “Outrage As A Boy, 10, Is Asked To Leave Chicago Park”
The Sad Moment When Dad, 21, Cradles His Newborn Son
This is the tragic moment when a father cradles his newborn son who was saved after his pregnant wife was killed on impact when criminals fleeing cops smashed into her vehicle. Samantha Russell, 22, was 33 weeks pregnant at the time of the collision, died on impact, but doctors were able to safely deliver herContinue reading “The Sad Moment When Dad, 21, Cradles His Newborn Son”
Marine Recruit, 19, Dies
The Marine Corps has begun an investigation after a young recruit died during an exhausting 54-hour training exercise known as the ‘Crucible.’ Pfc Dalton Beals, 19, passed away partway through the exercise, which took place on Parris Island in South Carolina on Friday. Dalton Beals had been assigned to Echo Company in the 2nd RecruitContinue reading “Marine Recruit, 19, Dies”
Twitter And Facebook Shut Down Fake Propaganda
We hear a lot about groups creating social media accounts to influence discourse, and these groups should be made to shut down when they’re full of prejudice, discrimination and hostility, which is a crime. And these pages and groups are the tools Facebook misinformation peddlers love the most, and people are creating a network ofContinue reading “Twitter And Facebook Shut Down Fake Propaganda”
Plasterer, 57, Who Pulled Van Over To Take Pictures Of Jack Russell
A plasterer who pulled over to take photographs of a Jack Russell because he couldn’t get over how fat it was, was accused of being a dog thief by the animal’s owner on social media. Dog owner Kyle Bridon put a warning post on Facebook last week after spotting a suspicious van driver taking photosContinue reading “Plasterer, 57, Who Pulled Van Over To Take Pictures Of Jack Russell”