'Delusional' Mairi McAllan defends dismal Pisa results saying success 'should not be judged' on school test results

Daily Mail - Sep 17, 2026

A senior SNP minister has been branded 'delusional' for claiming schools should not be judged on the performance of 15-year-olds in an international study.

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Lego fans race to buy £25 Batmobile sets ahead of Batman Day this Saturday

Sep 17, 2026

Lego fans race to buy £25 Batmobile sets ahead of Batman Day this Saturday

National Batman Day is just around the corner, and there's a Lego set for all fans - from budget-friendly to more extravagant sets

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Sep 17, 2026

Revealed: Shower row behind mystery 'incident' at women's-only swimming event that went viral around the world and ended in cops being called

Find out why a cancelled women's-only swimming session at a public pool in Melbourne has became the subject of a global social media obsession.

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Sep 17, 2026

I was branded America's worst mother... now another woman has suffered the same fate. But this is why I'm standing my ground and calling out the REAL danger threatening our children

Danielle Meitiv's phone was blowing up. Her friends were sending news articles, alerting her that her story was in the papers again. But the headlines were about a different mother.

JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

Sep 17, 2026

JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: A 'Scooby-Doo' law on balaclavas? It still won't stop that pesky wool being pulled over the police's eyes...

When I was growing up in the last century three groups of people wore balaclavas. Only one had legitimate reasons.

Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

Sep 17, 2026

Only in Florida! Terrifying moment crab armed with a BLADE swipes at homeowner and his dog

Eduardo Alvarez shared a video of the bizarre encounter to Instagram with the caption 'Florida is getting out of hand.'

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Sep 17, 2026

Piddington migrant camp dealt another blow after discovery of one of world's rarest bats at planned asylum site

Barbastelle bats, a rare species of bats whose numbers are thought to have declined across Europe, have been detected by wildlife experts.

Former Indian restaurant could become microbrewery and pub

Sep 17, 2026

Former Indian restaurant could become microbrewery and pub

A closed restaurant could become a new nanobrewery, serving beers from locally produced ingredients, after plans were submitted.

‘It's devastating’: Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved mum-of-three aged 30

Sep 17, 2026

‘It's devastating’: Family’s heartbreak at death of much-loved mum-of-three aged 30

A family have been left devastated by the death of a much-loved mum-of-three aged just 30.

Tourist is hit with 7 euro surcharge for background music at café in Venice's St Mark's Square

Sep 17, 2026

Tourist is hit with 7 euro surcharge for background music at café in Venice's St Mark's Square

An Italian tourist who dined at a café in Venice's famous St Mark's Square was forced to pay extra for background ambient music.

Eyeliner 'so easy to blend' on mature skin shoppers in their 60s and 70s love it gets new Christmas party shades

Sep 17, 2026

Eyeliner 'so easy to blend' on mature skin shoppers in their 60s and 70s love it gets new Christmas party shades

In total, there's 11 beautiful shades to choose from across matte, jewel and shimmer shades

RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

Sep 17, 2026

RNLI temporarily suspends services in Portsmouth after its volunteers were abused by anti-migrant protesters

The station in Eastney, Portsmouth, has now not been in active use since September 10, it has emerged. The RNLI said it has taken measures to ensure the safety of the city's waters.

John Swinney warned 'SNP failure' is costing lives after a woman died following 'unacceptable' ambulance delay

Sep 17, 2026

John Swinney warned 'SNP failure' is costing lives after a woman died following 'unacceptable' ambulance delay

John Swinney has been warned of the 'human cost of SNP failure' after a 55-year-old woman died while waiting for hours for an ambulance.

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to withdraw controversial award given on anniversary of 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

Sep 17, 2026

Archbishop of Canterbury forced to withdraw controversial award given on anniversary of 9/11 to Muslim cleric who praised Bin Laden

In a major embarrassment for the Church of England, the Most Rev Sarah Mullally has withdrawn an interfaith award she gave to Tahir Ashrafi after a backlash over his praise for Osama Bin Laden.

'He didn't deserve it' heartbroken family say after man found dead and police arrest four

Sep 17, 2026

'He didn't deserve it' heartbroken family say after man found dead and police arrest four

A man was found with 'multiple injuries' at a property

Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up

Sep 17, 2026

Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper to become the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Labour accused of 'sidelining dinner ladies' in 'disgusting' move as it announces cash for teachers' pay rise

Sep 17, 2026

Labour accused of 'sidelining dinner ladies' in 'disgusting' move as it announces cash for teachers' pay rise

The GMB union is furious that a saving made from the school support staff pension scheme is being diverted away - despite individual pensions remaining unaffected.

Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' with NEW deal on the table... as devastating photos show US bases severely damaged in Middle East

Sep 17, 2026

Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' with NEW deal on the table... as devastating photos show US bases severely damaged in Middle East

Ahead of next week's UN General Assembly, President Donald Trump indicated that Iran is open to a deal, setting up key talks with Gulf leaders to sketch out a postwar strategy.

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

Sep 17, 2026

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

A rapist police officer was promoted after his arrest for an alleged attack on a woman, it has emerged.

Noah Woods' body formally identified as police issue new statement after tragic search

Sep 17, 2026

Noah Woods' body formally identified as police issue new statement after tragic search

The body of a child was recovered from a pond in Brantham as hundreds of volunteers searched for the missing toddler

M60 traffic RECAP as long queues form over Barton Bridge

Sep 17, 2026

M60 traffic RECAP as long queues form over Barton Bridge

Cars were delayed up to 20 minutes

Sandbanks property developer is cleared of strangling 'Amazonian' wife after she drew up divorce wish-list of £1m home, £35,000 Range Rover and £60,000 a year

Sep 17, 2026

Sandbanks property developer is cleared of strangling 'Amazonian' wife after she drew up divorce wish-list of £1m home, £35,000 Range Rover and £60,000 a year

Paul Pressland, 63, said that while he was relieved at being cleared of the alleged attack on Gemma Martin, 52, at their £3million home in Poole, Dorset, there were 'no winners' in the case.

Trump's chilling Kennedy Center warning rushed to judge as court filing exposes photo on Air Force One

Sep 17, 2026

Trump's chilling Kennedy Center warning rushed to judge as court filing exposes photo on Air Force One

Trump's plans for the John F. Kennedy Center have been the subject of fierce litigation for months. Now, critics fear he may be trying to demolish the building.

Hospital boss doctored a review into baby deaths to make it look like two infants murdered by Lucy Letby died of natural causes, inquiry found

Sep 17, 2026

Hospital boss doctored a review into baby deaths to make it look like two infants murdered by Lucy Letby died of natural causes, inquiry found

Ian Harvey, 68, changed the document without the 'shocked' author's knowledge and used it to mislead the board at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Much-loved concert venue set to reopen next year as final approval given

Sep 17, 2026

Much-loved concert venue set to reopen next year as final approval given

A concert venue which has been shut for years is set to reopen after the final green light was given for refurbishment work.

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

Sep 17, 2026

Fierce criticism as it emerges rapist cop was PROMOTED after attack allegations

A rapist police officer was promoted after his arrest for an alleged attack on a woman, it has emerged.

SNP ministers warned public sector savings hard to achieve without compulsory redundancies

Sep 17, 2026

SNP ministers warned public sector savings hard to achieve without compulsory redundancies

Compulsory redundancies may need to be considered if the Scottish Government is to meet its target of reducing the public sector workforce, an economist has warned.

Horrified children look on as lollipop man in his 70s struck by car on school crossing

Sep 17, 2026

Horrified children look on as lollipop man in his 70s struck by car on school crossing

Shocked children and parents saw the lollipop man suffer a suspected broken leg

Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language

Sep 17, 2026

Sadiq Khan mocks Zack Polanski by answering him in Urdu after Green leader released by-election campaign video in South Asian language

The London mayor used the South Asian language to respond to the Green Party leader after Mr Polanski recently spoke it in a by-election campaign video.

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Sep 17, 2026

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Napoli on the Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, became the first British entrant to take the top spot at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

Remains of mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago found in London after wildfire - as police arrest man, 56, in murder probe

Sep 17, 2026

Remains of mother-of-three who vanished nearly seven years ago found in London after wildfire - as police arrest man, 56, in murder probe

The human remains discovered in woodland in London after a wildfire are those of Joanne Sheen, a Southampton mother-of-three who disappeared nearly seven years ago.

Beloved Midwest radio and TV host dies by assisted suicide at Swiss clinic

Sep 17, 2026

Beloved Midwest radio and TV host dies by assisted suicide at Swiss clinic

WGN Radio host Judy Markey died peacefully, aged 82, on September 11, 2026 at an assisted suicide clinic in Switzerland.

Tiny Maine village badly spooked after group of 700 Christian men hold CHANTING festival

Sep 17, 2026

Tiny Maine village badly spooked after group of 700 Christian men hold CHANTING festival

The religious group cleared unauthorized paths in the woods, according to locals. They deny the claim. (Stock image)

Marks and Spencer's 'easy to wear' £12 top shoppers call a 'must-have' for cold-weather layering

Sep 17, 2026

Marks and Spencer's 'easy to wear' £12 top shoppers call a 'must-have' for cold-weather layering

"Got in all three colours. Just a great top for the everyday, fits lovely"

Dare you to go and say that to your mum: One in three under-35s think it's reasonable for women to be paid less than men

Sep 17, 2026

Dare you to go and say that to your mum: One in three under-35s think it's reasonable for women to be paid less than men

The findings raise questions about the influence of the so-called 'manosphere' on a generation of young men exposed to misogynist influencers such as Andrew Tate.

Illegal immigrant filmed screaming 'f**k Trump, Biden forever' during arrest is deported back to his native Haiti

Sep 17, 2026

Illegal immigrant filmed screaming 'f**k Trump, Biden forever' during arrest is deported back to his native Haiti

Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, 25, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston in January. The illegal migrant had a lengthy rap sheet of at least 17 convictions.

Trump's ex-pardon chief reveals truth behind pay-to-play pardon storm, Kash Patel's rocky start ... and the president's parting advice

Sep 17, 2026

Trump's ex-pardon chief reveals truth behind pay-to-play pardon storm, Kash Patel's rocky start ... and the president's parting advice

President Donald Trump's former pardon Attorney Ed Martin is hitting back against allegations that Trump's clemency office partially operated as a pay-to-play scheme.

'Beautiful' mother-of-two, 34, who was found hanged said she was 'better off dead' as she waited three years for ADHD assessment, inquest hears

Sep 17, 2026

'Beautiful' mother-of-two, 34, who was found hanged said she was 'better off dead' as she waited three years for ADHD assessment, inquest hears

Mother-of-two Bethany Hewitt, 34, was found hanged in Runcorn, Cheshire, just 19 days after she told a GO she had experienced suicidal ideation and thoughts of hurting herself.

Pictured: Brit facing life in prison in Hong Kong after £1.5m of ketamine found in his suitcase

Sep 17, 2026

Pictured: Brit facing life in prison in Hong Kong after £1.5m of ketamine found in his suitcase

Paul Squire, 50, from Askern, Doncaster, was arrested in June at Hong Kong International Airport alongside a Japanese man after they tried to sneak 42kg of the drug into the region.

Nightmarish snuff movie filmed by suspected serial killer whose house of horrors has been linked to seven dead or missing women

Sep 17, 2026

Nightmarish snuff movie filmed by suspected serial killer whose house of horrors has been linked to seven dead or missing women

Raymond 'RC' Horsch filmed himself suffocating Nicole Fusaro in a disturbing movie created at his Philadelphia home, police said.

Mum of missing Bolton girl Lillia says 'my heart is breaking without you' in tearful plea to return home

Sep 17, 2026

Mum of missing Bolton girl Lillia says 'my heart is breaking without you' in tearful plea to return home

Lillia from Bolton was reported missing on Friday

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