• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Europe Breaking News

Breaking News Stories from Europe and Around the World

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimers
  • DMCA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Submit your story
  • Show Search
Hide Search
You are here: Home / Archives for Hourly time tracker

Hourly time tracker

School days could be lengthened and holidays shortened to help kids catch up

· February 24, 2021 ·

School days may be lengthened and holidays shortened to let pupils catch up, Gavin Williamson hinted today. The Education Secretary confirmed he is looking at “the whole expanse” of options to help left-behind children. He announced a short-term, £300m ‘recovery premium’ for catch-up schemes - worth about £6,000 for primaries and £22,000 for secondaries on average. Mr Williamson stopped short of confirming his long-term plans as all pupils return to schools in England on March 8. But questioned by Sky, he refused to rule out either lengthening the school day or shortening the summer break. A government source indicated the two options would be considered by Sir Kevan Collins, the Government's new catch up tsar, as part of a new review. And asked about the two options, Mr Williamson said: “We’re looking at a whole range of different actions. “What we wanted to do was give schools the extra resources they needed to be able to take action immediately. “Some of the … [Read more...] about School days could be lengthened and holidays shortened to help kids catch up

Simon Cowell says breaking his back ‘wasn’t that bad’ and he has now fully recovered

· February 25, 2021 ·

Simon Cowell has said breaking his back "wasn't that bad" and that he has fully recovered following his accident last year. The reality TV judge was injured when he fell off an electric bike outside his home in Malibu , California, in August. His treatment involved six hours of surgery, which included the insertion of a metal rod into his back, and doctors reportedly said he had been lucky. After missing Britain's Got Talent last year and much of America's Got Talent, Cowell , 61, is now preparing to make his return in the US. Speaking to weekly US entertainment magazine People, he said: "I've got to be honest with you, it wasn't that bad actually, breaking your back. Advertisement "I mean, it wasn't great for three to four weeks but after that you get through it." Cowell said he had been doing lots of exercise and now feels "better than I did before the accident". More from Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got Talent … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell says breaking his back ‘wasn’t that bad’ and he has now fully recovered

BBC sends 30 staff on a course on how to drink WATER

· February 24, 2021 ·

THIRTY BBC staff lapped up an online guide to drinking water funded by taxpayers. Critics blasted the hour-long webinar, titled Hydration, as “pointless and patronising”. The event was among several courses aimed at supporting workers’ mental and physical health. A description emailed to staff said: “Attending this webinar will help you identify the importance of being fully hydrated and find practical ways to achieve this state every day. “It will help you understand how being fully hydrated will improve health, wellbeing and performance.” A Freedom of Information request revealed 30 staff took part but the BBC did not divulge the cost of the course. 'UTTERLY POINTLESS' Critic Robin Aitken, who worked for the BBC for 25 years, said: “It’s absolute madness, utterly pointless and incredibly patronising.” John O’Connell, of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “The BBC has been caught pouring taxpayers’ money down the drain yet again.” The Sun revealed last month … [Read more...] about BBC sends 30 staff on a course on how to drink WATER

Rio Ferdinand admits he missed the birth of one of his kids as family came second to his football career

· February 17, 2021 ·

RIO Ferdinand admitted he missed the birth of one of his kids as family came second to his football career. The sportsman, 42, opened up about experiencing fatherhood again with baby son Cree , who wife Kate gave birth to seven weeks ago. Rio revealed football came first when he was at the height of his career as he was away "75 per cent of the time". The former Manchester United ace is also dad to kids Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine with late wife Rebecca. Speaking to The Mid Point podcast with Gabby Logan, he said: "I was probably not there 75 per cent of the time. "I was on the road travelling around Europe and playing games. When I was there, was I really there mentally? I used that excuse, 'Oh I've got a game' - I probably left an hour early if I'm being honest." He continued: "The family is the sacrifice. I didn't go to countless family functions. I missed birthdays, I missed so many things, I missed the birth of one of my kids." Rio was a … [Read more...] about Rio Ferdinand admits he missed the birth of one of his kids as family came second to his football career

Jacqueline Jossa ‘trying to feel better’ with glamorous throwback photo

· February 25, 2021 ·

Jacqueline Jossa has looked to cheer herself up along with her followers by sharing a glamorous throwback pic. The 28-yea-old actress bemoaned that lockdown had left her with "greasy hair and a headache" so looked to lift her spirits by looking at better times. The former EastEnders star joked that she didn't look like the photo she shared on Instagram but was "trying to make herself feel better". In the photo, the pouting mother-of-two wore a pink, peach and white striped jumper along with matching pink lipstick and eyeshadow. Her chestnut hair tumbled in curls over her shoulder as she posed in what looks like a living room. She also asked her 3.1 million followers whether they were excited for the potential end of lockdown on June 21. Jacqueline wrote: "Currently.. greasy hair... headache and friend on my chin that won’t go away. "It’s cheeky of me to post this really but I’m trying to make myself feel a bit better. So let it happen. Who’s excited for June 21st?" … [Read more...] about Jacqueline Jossa ‘trying to feel better’ with glamorous throwback photo

Primary Sidebar

RSS Recent Stories

  • COVID-19: Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at preventing serious illness or death, landmark real-world data confirms
  • Questions remain over teacher assessment and appeals process
  • COVID-19: A-level and GCSE results will be issued earlier to allow more time for appeals
  • Maggot-infested body of tortured toddler who had his teeth ripped out by pliers is found by kids in storm drain
  • Love Island’s Megan Barton Hanson looks stunning as she poses in immaculate make-up for a glamorous isolation selfie

Sponsored Links

  • Horoscope 2020: Astrological predictions for the New Year 2020, what’s in store for Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius and other zodiac signs
  • Feature: Spanish “nomad” couple spends lockdown in mobile home
  • U.S. services sector sees first contraction in decade as COVID-19 devastates economy
  • Feature: Local-made face masks to boost efforts against COVID-19
  • Coronavirus: ‘No perfect measures’ to judge how well countries are tackling COVID-19
Copyright © 2021 Europe Breaking News. Power by Wordpress.