Brianna Ghey’s teenage killers to be named

2 hours ago About sharing Brianna Ghey died after being repeatedly stabbed in Culcheth Linear Park By Nick Garnett & Lauren Hirst BBC News Two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old Brianna Ghey after devising a “kill list” of children to target will be named for the first time today. Brianna was stabbed 28 times in a…

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Water bills to rise above inflation in April

1 hour ago About sharing By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Water companies are forecasting an above-inflation rise in average household bills in April, drawing criticism from campaigners. The average annual water and sewerage bill is expected to rise by 6% in England and Wales, up £27 to £473, says suppliers’ trade body Water…

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Cash offer for new childcare workers amid shortage

30 minutes ago About sharing Thousands more early years workers are needed to meet the rise in demand following the government’s expansion of funded childcare By Vanessa Clarke Education reporter A £1,000 cash incentive and a campaign to raise the profile of childcare workers in England are part of government plans to recruit more staff….

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