Chris Gurney

Aug 23, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Chris Gurney

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Aug 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Chris Gurney

Chris Gurney - BBC NewsAugust 23, 2024 at 12:09 PM·2 min readGuernsey has become too reliant on the use of temporary staff to teach maths to school children, the island's education president has said. Deputy Andrea Dudley-Owen said the lack of teaching continuity has had an impact on children's numeracy skills followed the release of the island's GCSE results. She said while there has been an "improving picture" in literacy skills, maths remained "an issue".

Oct 25, 2023 | bbc.com | Kirk England |Chris Gurney

Image caption, The desalination plant will take seawater from St Austell BayBy Kirk England & Chris GurneyPlans to take seawater and turn it into drinking water in Cornwall have been delayed until the start of next summer. South West Water (SWW) announced in March that it was planning to have two desalination plants by this September. The company has now confirmed it is planning one, at Par, with seawater taken from St Austell Bay.

Jul 30, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Chris Gurney

Image source, Exeter CathedralArchaeological excavations at Exeter Cathedral have uncovered hidden features from the building's Norman past, project leaders have said. Experts said they were now certain they had found the foundations of the cathedral's original high altar from the early 12th Century. An area thought to be a crypt and tombs have also been unearthed. The dig, in the cathedral's quire [choir] area, has been carried out before underfloor heating is installed.

Jul 18, 2023 | bbc.com | Matt Shepherd |Chris Gurney

Image caption, Julia McQuillen-Wright, Rosey Gregory and Scarlett Gregory live in St AustellBy Matt Shepherd & Chris GurneyA woman who was paralysed in a horse-riding accident is hoping specialist treatment in the US could improve her quality of life. She spent several months in hospital and is unable to walk. Her family are now looking to fund new treatment which could help ease some of her symptoms.