End year school holiday 2017

Late on a fall afternoon, a skeleton crew staffed the cafeteria at New Canaan High School, in Connecticut. Custodial workers cleaned up the day’s remains while one of the cooks prepped for the evening’s athletic banquet. To hear more feature stories, see our full list or get the Audm iPhone app. A woman entered quietly through the back door, the one designated for deliveries and employees. She wore a jacket over a loose gown. She clutched something to her chest that appeared to be a bag connected to an IV. “What are you doing here?” one of the workers asked. The woman said nothing. She shuffled to her small office. The door clicked shut. The workers exchanged looks. They’d heard that Marie Wilson had been undergoing treatment for breast cancer. She had every right to stay home and rest. Yet here she was, hobbling into the kitchen near sunset, reporting for duty. There would be more days like this one. Days when Wilson endured life’s worst moments—a grandson’s leukemia … [Read more...] about Secrets and Lies in the School Cafeteria

Spain has extended the current Covid entry rules until next month meaning many British holidaymakers may find their plans thrown into disarray. Certain rules for visitors will now remain in place until June 15, declared authorities. This means that any brits planning to jet off for a sunny trip in Spain will still need to provide proof of vaccination to enter Spain. But, the new date means those heading off for the Jubilee bank holiday in June may have to cancel if they have not yet been vaccinated. Entry rules for tourists are different depending on if you’re arriving from the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA). But, those entering Spain from a “third country” – which now includes the UK – will need to show a vaccination or recovery certificate unless they are exempt. If you are fully vaccinated then you're allowed in without the need to quarantine or a Covid-19 test Spanish regulations class “fully vaccinated as having both doses of a two-dose vaccine or a single … [Read more...] about Spain extends Covid entry rules into June disrupting Brits’ bank holiday plans

Calling all Ms. and Mr. Lonelyhearts: It may be time to download OkCupid again. Figures from various dating sites suggest that the days following the New Year, and especially Sunday this year, are the busiest and most fruitful times to sign up for online dating. Match.com blogger Julie Spira, an online dating guru, wrote in a post that "Dating Sunday" is just about "as close to a national holiday for single daters as you can get." In addition to New Year's resolutions and other reflections, she cites holiday breakups as reasons that people rush to sign up after they've assuaged their champagne-laden hangovers. The data site Zoosk reports that in 2014, the Sunday after New Year's was when the most people signed up to give online dating a spin. The Washington Post reports that the window for when the highest number of singles sign up for online dating and look around for potential matches stretches to after work on Monday, January 4, with 5 to 8 p.m. as the peak time to sign up. … [Read more...] about ‘Dating Sunday,’ Year’s Biggest Online Dating Day, Is Upon Us

Charmaine Abdul-Karim has spoken out about the discrimination faced by the Romany Gypsy Community (Image: UGC) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Charmaine Abdul-Karim says it seems it is 'still acceptable' to be racist towards people from her background after suffering instances of discrimination her entire life. These include Charmaine being forced to resign from several jobs as a result of racist treatment, and her two children having to change schools. Related articles Lovestruck High cast: Who is in the cast of Amazon dating series? Police swarm street after woman, 21, stabbed to death near school Talking to Cheshire Live, the … [Read more...] about Distraught Gypsy mum: ‘My children have left three schools due to racism’

Dan Walker armed with cakes on his last day at the BBC Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dan Walker , 45, left fans surprised earlier this year as he announced his departure from BBC Breakfast after six years. Today, he appeared on the show for the last time before joining Channel 5 News later this month. Related articles Phillip Schofield sparks divide amid Queen's Jubilee - 'Switched off!' Dan Walker spurned by Sally Nugent as she refuses to appear in video In light of Dan’s farewell to the BBC, TalkTV star Piers Morgan, 57, sent him a message congratulating him on Twitter. However, the post seemed to have left Dan … [Read more...] about Dan Walker dumbstruck over rival Piers Morgan’s ‘end of an error’ congratulatory message

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned flight prices could rise by nearly 10% this summer due to soaring demand for European holidays. He said holidaymakers should brace for prices to rise by a “high single-digit per cent” over the peak season as demand for breaks on European beach resorts rebounds thanks to the lifting of pandemic travel restrictions. The budget airline’s chief executive also said there were likely to be ongoing delays at airports, blaming staff shortages. Mr O’Leary said there are “pinch-points” in particular at Heathrow and Manchester , where he claimed “too many people” have been sacked. Recommended Coleen Rooney to resume evidence in Rebekah Vardy court battle - live ‘Putin likely to have lost third of troops in Ukraine’ – follow live He added he hoped to see the worst of the delays ease off in time for the busy summer season, but stressed it would still be a “challenge” for passengers getting through UK … [Read more...] about Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of holiday price hikes

Published 6 days ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic Holiday giant Tui has said it expects summer bookings to "almost reach" 2019 levels this year, but warned there will be "no last minute" low price deals. The company said bookings had surged in the past six weeks as people planned for summer breaks after the easing of Covid travel restrictions. But it warned the impact of Covid and the Ukraine war on customer behaviour remained "difficult to predict". Tui's boss warned of price rises and limited offers due to high fuel costs. "There will be practically no last minute offers at low prices this summer," said Fritz Joussen. Tui's losses halved to €614.5m (£525m) in the six months to March, as it hailed a strong recovery in customer demand. How are travel rules being relaxed? … [Read more...] about Tui warns no last minute deals as holiday bookings surge

Erik ten Hag is reportedly flying to Manchester to get to work on Monday (Image: GETTY) Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Erik ten Hag has revealed he will not be travelling with Ajax to their end-of-season trip to Curacao because he wants to dedicate his time and focus to Manchester United. The Dutchman took charge of his final game with the Eredivisie champions on Sunday afternoon as Ajax finished the campaign with a 2-2 draw at Vitesse. Related articles Erik ten Hag can weaken PSV for Ajax with exceptional Man Utd signing Cristiano Ronaldo 'has view on Man Utd signing striker' this summer But it's not quite time for the group to rest and enjoy … [Read more...] about Erik ten Hag snubs Ajax end-of-season trip as ‘there is a lot to do’ at Manchester United

Neighbours is preparing to make its untimely exit after almost 40 years on our screens, the beloved soap that helped launch the careers of some of today’s biggest stars including actress Margot Robbie , pop star Kylie Minogue and singer Jason Donovan . The show has been on air for 37 years but recently Channel 5 has decided to part ways with the Australian drama, leaving them with no broadcaster for the UK. As a result, the show is gearing up for its final episode, which will be aired in summer 2022. Throughout its near four decade run, the Neighbours brand has seen many unusual branches due to its popularity, including a spin-off series about teenage students and a questionable 8-bit video game. Read on to check out some of the show’s wackiest money makers. The Neighbours Video Game Probably the more unconventional concept of the franchise, the Neighbours game featured a whole host of familiar faces as you try to beat your opponent. The player takes on the … [Read more...] about Neighbours’ strangest franchises – high school spin-off, video game and time travel

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue splashed out £20,000 of his own money to give children with special needs a trip of a lifetime. Danny, who also was a judge on The Voice, reveals the biggest lessons he's learnt in life, in his own words. Find what you love to do and do it until you die. That’s true about everything in life. It can be gone in a click, so what are you going to do while you’re here? Are you going to complain? Nah, find who you love and hold them close to you. Stay in bed those extra five minutes, you might get in trouble, but if it feels like a magical moment make it stretch longer. You need to prepare yourself for the ‘what ifs’. It sounds terrible, but something bad will happen to every one of us. This year has been a bad one for me (Danny lost his mum and split from his fiancée, model Anne de Paulo) but I don’t want to wallow in self pity. The pain is still with me, but the heaviness isn’t there. I view life differently. If you’re around anyone … [Read more...] about Danny O’Donoghue spent £20k taking kids with special needs on holiday