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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

FAMILIES booking a holiday to Greece this summer are being urged to opt for the smaller islands - as they will be getting the vaccine first. Seven per cent of the Greek population have been given the first dose of the Covid vaccine, compared to the UK's 32 per cent. However, Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, with tour operators including TUI and Jet2 seeing a huge booking boom for the country. The country's tourism minister Harry Theoharis has said that they are prioritising the smaller islands with fewer than 1,000 residents for the vaccine first. He told the Telegraph : "We’re vaccinating everyone on islands that have a population of less than 1,000 inhabitants.” “If you’re going to send a medical team to an island with a small population, it makes sense to vaccinate not just the elderly and vulnerable, but everyone." This article and featured products have been independently chosen by Sun journalists. It contains links which … [Read more...] about Greek holiday warning to Brits – book trips on ‘smaller islands’ as they are prioritised for vaccine rollout

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

WHETHER you're expecting your first child or just planning for the future, experts have revealed the names set to soar in popularity. The trend for unique and original names has taken off in recent years, with more traditional monikers falling out of favour with parents . And it doesn't look like it's stopping, after experts from Nameberry shared a list of names they expect to appear over the next five years - including Clover and Everest. Two name experts, Sophie Kihm and Clare Green, used "knowledge and instincts, combined with statistics" to compile the top ten, and they also flagged another 25 which could be rising stars as well. Top of the list is Clover, famous in the UK as the margarine brand, but Namberry explained it's an 'alternative botanical name'. Next is Everest, famous for the eponymous mountain, which the experts revealed was set to climb the rank dues to its links with nature and adventure, and the 'ever' sound. Baby names set to soar in … [Read more...] about Experts predict what the most popular baby names will be in years to come – including Everest and Clover

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