Ruth Hallows

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ruth Hallows

A teaching union has reopened nominations for its general secretary following a backlash by members against the appointment of a militant socialist leader. The National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) appointed Matt Wrack, a hard-Left trade unionist and former leader of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), without opposition as its general secretary on Tuesday despite him having no formal experience in teaching.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ruth Hallows

The hottest day of the year so far is expected this week with temperatures set to hit 28C (82F), the Met Office said. The UK could see temperatures of 24C or 25C on Monday, which will rise each day until a peak on Wednesday or Thursday of 28C, with a small chance of seeing 29C. There will also be widespread sunshine, with only the northern parts of Scotland expected to see some rain.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ruth Hallows

Leanne Williams, his wife, likened the scene to the Wizard of Oz."The pool and trampoline had been completely crushed and there was smashed glass and wood everywhere from the summer house," she said. Mrs Williams, 43, had initially lodged a complaint in May 2019 after reporting that large branches from the tree were falling into the garden. "They came out, looked at it, and promised to cut the tree down," Mr Williams claimed.

2 weeks ago | telegraph.co.uk | Ruth Hallows

In February, 150 ash and elm trees were felled, which posed an "urgent safety issue". John Marten, a Hollingbury resident, told BBC Radio Sussex at the time: "We're worried that there is no felling licence in place for this work. "There are protected species in these woods and we're worried that the work is destroying the breeding ground for these creatures."But Mr Robins rejected the claims and said: "We do not breach any wildlife legislation regarding protected species.

3 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Ruth Hallows