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Ex-England football star Andy Carroll was questioned twice by Greek police over a series of bust-ups with girlfriend Lou Teasdale while the pair holidayed in Mykonos, it has been reported. 

Although marrying into the Royal Family means living a life of privilege, there are also plenty of drawbacks to joining the Firm.

The sanctuary announced urgent repairs and maintenance, with no reopening date set yet

Conservatives have sent an open letter to company bosses this weekend urging them to speak out against the Deputy Prime Minister's radical plans - or be 'sleepwalked into disaster'.

The singer, 22, had been due to take to the stage at the Chicago Back Lot bash on Sunday, but in a post on Instagram, organisers revealed she will no longer be performing due to a 'scheduling conflict.'

I knew in April the finishing touches were being put to what Netanyahu dubbed Operation Rising Lion. Tehran knew. Washington knew. But our Prime Minister appears to have been blindsided...

Dr Satnam Lidder was working as a consultant in acute medicine at King's College Hospital in London at the time of the incident in January 2021.

The battle lines in Benidorm are drawn between the quaint 'Old Town' where native visitors go to unwind and the buzzing strips of 'the New Town' where Brit drinkers party the night away.

Revellers hoping for to see Glastonbury's headliners without paying this weekend will face a 'ring of steel' at Worthy Farm, reports The Times.

Three high security prisons have gifted animals (pictured, file photo) to inmates as a reward for good behaviour, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed.

It was the end of GCSEs, and Amy Clark was celebrating with friends when she tumbled off a fence she had been sitting on and landed badly on her back.

Colleagues were shocked after it emerged Mr Lowe - now sitting as an independent MP - asked his gamekeeper to shoot 17-year-old Cromwell in the back of the head at his Gloucestershire estate.

NATHAN SALT AT STADION ANTONA MALATINSKEHO: A large mass came together as tempers flared but team-mates and officials worked to keep any handbags to a minimum.

The singer, 40, who surprised fans by appearing in a TikTok in March, has reportedly reunited with ex-Suede musician Bernard Butler, who was the producer of her debut album in 2008.

It's not as busy as some of the more well-known Essex beaches

The Prime Minister said that Tehran's atomic programme was 'a grave threat to international security' after bombers dropped 30,000-pound 'bunker buster' bombs on the Fordow nuclear facility.

Police are growing 'increasingly concerned' about her welfare as she remains missing

The education-news site EdSurge published "sponsored content" from Minecraft Education this month. "Students light up when they create something meaningful," the article begins. "Self-expression fuels learning, and creativity lies at the heart of the human experience." But they also argue that "As AI rapidly reshapes software development, computer science education must move beyond syntax drills and algorithmic repetition." Students "must also learn to think systemically..." As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions... [I]t's critical to offer computer science experiences that foster invention, expression and design. This isn't just an education issue — it's a workforce one. Creativity now ranks among the top skills employers seek, alongside analytical thinking and AI literacy. As automation reshapes the job market, McKinsey estimates up to 375 million workers may need to change occupations by 2030. The takeaway? We need more adaptable, creative thinkers. Creative coding, where programming becomes a medium for self-expression and innovation, offers a promising solution to this disconnect. By positioning code as a creative tool, educators can tap into students' intrinsic motivation while simultaneously building computational thinking skills. This approach helps students see themselves as creators, not just consumers, of technology. It aligns with digital literacy frameworks that emphasize critical evaluation, meaningful contribution and not just technical skills. One example of creative coding comes from a curriculum that introduces computer science through game design and storytelling in Minecraft... Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education, the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction. Designed for grades 6-8, the project-based program is beginner-friendly; no prior programming experience is required for teachers or students. It blends storytelling, collaborative design and foundational programming skills with a focus on creativity and equity.... Students use Minecraft to build interactive narratives and simulations, developing computational thinking and creative design... Early results are promising: 93 percent of surveyed teachers found the Creative Coders program engaging and effective, noting gains in problem-solving, storytelling and coding, as well as growth in critical thinking, creativity and resilience. As AI tools like GitHub Copilot become standard in development workflows, the definition of programming proficiency is evolving. Skills like prompt engineering, systems thinking and ethical oversight are rising in importance, precisely what creative coding develops... As AI continues to automate routine tasks, students must be able to guide systems, understand logic and collaborate with intelligent tools. Creative coding introduces these capabilities in ways that are accessible, culturally relevant and engaging for today's learners. Some background from long-time Slashdot reader theodp: The Urban Arts and Microsoft Creative Coders program touted by EdSurge in its advertorial was funded by a $4 million Education Innovation and Research grant that was awarded to Urban Arts in 2023 by the U.S. Education Department "to create an engaging, game-based, middle school CS course using Minecraft tools" for 3,450 middle schoolers (6th-8th grades)" in New York and California (Urban Arts credited Minecraft for helping craft the winning proposal)... New York City is a Minecraft Education believer — the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment recently kicked off summer with the inaugural NYC Video Game Festival, which included the annual citywide Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Esports Competition in partnership with NYC Public Schools.

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The dog unit were deployed and tracked suspects from Thurrock to Tilbury

George and his girlfriend, Lolly, could not contain how much they loved the place