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February 1, 2020

Catholic schoolgirl inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s letter of support

A Catholic schoolgirl has been inspired to be an advocate for a more sustainable planet after receiving an encouraging, unexpected letter from Sir David Attenborough. Passionate environmentalist Alys Price-Jones, 10, admitted she was surprised to receive the note of support from the world-renowned natural historian, who she considers “the greatest living Englishman”, and vowed to... Read More
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January 7, 2020

English football club charged over alleged sectarian chants aimed at Catholic player

An English Football League (EFL) Championship club has been charged by the Football Association (FA) in connection with allegations of sectarian abuse aimed at high-profile Irish Catholic midfielder James McClean. The charge against Barnsley relates to chants heard during their Sky Bet Championship clash against Stoke City at Oakwell on 9th November, which the Potters... Read More
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September 15, 2018

Laura pleads with the public to support organ donation

A former Catholic schoolgirl, who says a lung transplant is her “only option”, is urging the public to support and consider organ donation. Laura Beattie, 29, from Stretford, Greater Manchester, is one of 354 people in Britain waiting for a lung transplant – a list that the NHS warned is growing and growing each year.... Read More
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August 23, 2018

Pupils who sat new GCSEs not at disadvantage, says Hinds

Pupils who have taken the tougher new GCSE exams will not be at a ‘disadvantage’, the Education Secretary has said. Damian Hinds’ comments in today’s Daily Telegraph come as pupils who sat the new GCSEs are set to find out their results. The Catholic minister wrote: ‘To make sure that pupils who take the new... Read More
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June 25, 2018

Damian Hinds: Headteachers should decide whether to ban mobile phones

Head teachers should decide whether to ban mobile phones in the classroom, the Education Secretary has said. Catholic politician Damian Hinds said that while pupils should not be using their phones in lessons, it was up to schools to decide on the rules. It comes after Sir Michael Wilshaw, the former head of Ofsted, called... Read More
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