England’s 8million state school pupils are today flooding back to full classes for the first time since December. In the national lockdown, only vulnerable or key workers’ children could attend in person with the rest learning at home. Now all schools are opening to all pupils in the same week in Step One of Boris Johnson ’s roadmap out of lockdown. Secondary pupils will get twice-a-week tests and be told to wear face masks in the classroom to slow the spread. But worried unions had wanted a phased reopening amid fears it could lead to a rise of Covid rates in the community. Ministers insist the reopening will be “irreversible”, even if the R number goes above 1. But local closures could still spring into action if there’s a local spike. Here’s what you need to know. Which schools are going back when? All state schools in England are being told to welcome back all pupils from today, Monday 8 March. For primary schools, this should mean all pupils return to … [Read more...] about School return explained: New rules on testing and masks – as pupils face longer days
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These sea slugs sever their own heads and regenerate new bodies
Starfish can regenerate their arms, salamanders are able to grow new tails, and axolotls re-form their spinal cords - but scientists have found sea slugs that can grow a whole new body. Researchers discovered two species of sea slug that can grow bodies complete with a heart and other internal organs while observing them for other studies. One of the creatures was seen moving around without its body on one occasion, and another was seen doing the same thing twice. The head moved on its own immediately after being separated from the body - and within just days the wound at the back of the head had closed, according to the study published in peer-reviewed journal, Current Biology. The report also found the heads of young sea slugs started to feed on algae within hours of detachment, and they started regenerating a heart within a week, while the heads of older individuals died in about 10 days. Advertisement Researchers at the Nara Women's University in … [Read more...] about These sea slugs sever their own heads and regenerate new bodies
‘Who run the world… girls!’: Gemma Collins boogies in a gold mini dress to mark International Women’s Day
Gemma Collins got her groove on while wearing a satin yellow mini dress, in celebration of International Women's Day on Monday. The former TOWIE star, 40, danced along to Independent Woman Pt 1 by Destiny's Child as she declared: 'TO ALL WOMAN, THIS IS FOR YOU!' (sic) She exuded confidence as she pointed to herself in the throwback clip and mimed the lyrics to the iconic noughties track. 'Who run the world... girls!' Gemma Collins got her groove on while wearing a satin yellow mini dress, in celebration of International Women's Day on Monday Gemma's statement outfit featured ruched detailing to accentuate her curves and billowing sleeves. The self-proclaimed Essex diva added height to her frame with golden heels and rocked full coverage make-up. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next 'I feel so much more positive about the future:' James... Gemma Collins, 40, reveals she's had her Botox and fillers... 'The size … [Read more...] about ‘Who run the world… girls!’: Gemma Collins boogies in a gold mini dress to mark International Women’s Day
Virgin Atlantic’s new plane pays tribute to Richard Branson’s mum who died of Covid
Virgin Atlantic is paying tribute to Sir Richard Branson 's late mother Eve Branson, by naming one of its new A350 planes after her. Mrs Branson sadly passed away in January aged 96, after a battle with coronavirus. The airline announced that it would be marking International Women's Day by naming two new aircraft after inspirational women; one honouring Eve, the other paying tribute to Emmeline Pankhurst. The A350 paying homage to Eve Branson will be named 'Fearless Lady' and be registered as G-VEVE. When announcing the news of his mother's passing earlier this year, Richard Branson wrote a touching post in which he said that "rather than mourn her loss, I want to celebrate her wonderful life, her tremendous spirit". Describing his mother as a "force of nature" he wrote: "She lived many remarkable lives. She took glider lessons disguised as a boy, enlisted in the WRENS during World War II, toured Germany as a ballet dancer after the war, acted on the West End … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic’s new plane pays tribute to Richard Branson’s mum who died of Covid
Winnie Harlow looks sporty and chic as she models a pastel jacket and cycling shorts in a new Puma campaign in LA
She shot to fame as a contestant on America's Next Top Model in 2014. And Winnie Harlow proved why she'd scored her supermodel success as she posed for a photo shoot with Puma in Los Angeles on Monday. The Canadian beauty, 26, looked sporty and chic as she modelled a pastel jacket and cycling shorts in the new campaign. Sports chic: Winnie Harlow proved why she'd scored her supermodel success as she posed for a photo shoot with Puma in Los Angeles on Monday Winnie was a vision of Spring style as she modelled a yellow, aqua and baby pink jacket at the shoot. Part of Puma's upcoming collection, she paired the statement piece with a white sports bra and grey cycling shorts. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next International Women's Day celebration! Kim Kardashian, Kate... Hailee Steinfeld is seen in a vintage-looking swimsuit the... Jaime Pressly dares to be elegant and edgy in blue and black... Cara Delevingne displays her … [Read more...] about Winnie Harlow looks sporty and chic as she models a pastel jacket and cycling shorts in a new Puma campaign in LA