"Sky News has verified the identities of everyone from the school who was killed. 120 students, 73 boys & 47 girls, aged from 6 to 13, & 26 teachers, who were killed in the strike".
@Chesh reports on the primary school bombed by the US. 120 children & 26 teachers, all murdered.
Look closely - and start your weekend with a smile! This is one of my favourite little views, over the gate to the hills, and I always stop to admire it when I pass. On this particular morning, as I stood here smiling at the scene, this lovely lady wandered over to say hello. We had a chat and I pressed the shutter ... but it wasn't until I got home and looked closely at the image that I realised she'd been smiling back. 😁
📍 Peak District, England
Good news! Ministers have finally given green light to new #NaturalHistory GCSE. Big hats off to tireless advocate Mary Colwell 🙌 Now young people will be able to get to know & love the natural world & gain vital skills to protect it @curlewcalls🌷🌳 🦅🦡 https://t.co/UZ9jvqHGaH
A big sigh of relief - after much uncertainty, the Natural History GCSE has finally been given the green light by the Government.
It is arguably *the* most impactful opportunity we have to teach my generation how to protect, restore and reconnect our ecosystems for the future.
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar produced more electricity than coal in the US for the first time, highlighting the continued shift in the power mix.
https://t.co/6Rm4dfxMkW
IPPR has launched a flagship programme to understand and tackle what is going on for young people in this country: our State of a Generation review will work with young people to diagnose the drivers of why they have lost faith in their future and shape solutions that work
⏰ | NEW RESEARCH: Young people are increasingly losing faith in their futures.
One in 14 young people now expect to become long-term unemployed. A decade ago, it was one in 50. This is an economic and social crisis for Gen Z.
https://t.co/muCn9jsJXt
A rare, deep-sea goblin shark has been studied alive in its habitat for the first time, according to new research.
Previously, the sharks had only been filmed and reported alive after being hooked on a fishing line and hauled to the surface
Today, the Government has announced plans to deliver thousands of new walking, wheeling and cycling routes across England, transforming everyday trips to schools, shops and services.
We're central to delivering this – helping to shape happier, healthier and greener communities.
🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it?
- All current Year 13s
- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.
We're launching a one-off MenB vaccination programme ahead of the next academic year to protect young people from a life-threatening disease.
This will help reduce the risk of serious illness and larger outbreaks. Two doses are needed for full protection.
More: https://t.co/nuxBkr3D9B
🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it:
🏫 All current Year 13s
🧑🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25