Polaris Community is using apprenticeships to train existing staff into qualified teachers, with a teaching assistant starting a Level 6 apprenticeship funded through an ASDA levy transfer arranged by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
A timing fault in variable speed cameras caused some drivers to be wrongly issued speeding fines, and the Department for Transport has ordered an independent review and said affected drivers will be contacted for reimbursement and the removal of points where relevant.
A man from Haringey is accused of running dark web forums to share child sexual abuse material; he appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court and the case has been sent to Wood Green Crown Court with a plea hearing set for 19 February.
Emma Gannon experienced a panic attack and was diagnosed with anxiety and burnout, then spent about a year stepping back from most commitments; her memoir A Year of Nothing was published on 22 January.
The Ontario SPCA's Home for the Holidays campaign placed 688 animals across Ontario, including 59 in Cornwall and area, during Dec. 1–24. The campaign emphasized pets of all ages, with attention to senior animals and long-term residents.
The Persimmon Foundation has donated £15,000 to the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation to support inclusive football activities and a dementia-focused project across South East Wales.
The Horse & Groom in East Ashing donated £10,000 to homelessness charity Stonepillow after guests added voluntary £1 contributions that the pub matched; Stonepillow said the funds will support emergency shelter, hot meals, outreach and longer-term rehabilitation programmes.
Officials say 67 people have died in a fire at Karachi's Gul Plaza, and rescue teams are still searching the damaged building.
A University of Bristol-led study using genetic analysis found a causal link between higher body mass index and an increased risk of vascular-related dementia, with about a quarter of the excess risk associated with high blood pressure.
The article recommends 24 skin, hair and body products—mostly under £50—to help hydrate and repair skin and hair in cold, dry winter conditions.
