Claire Schofield
Northants Telegraph
United Kingdom
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These are the ratings of every Corby primary school inspected by Ofsted
These are the ratings of every primary school in Corby following inspections by Ofsted. → Read More
This is what £2,000,000 can buy near Kettering
For most of us, having £2 million to splash on a property is a little out of the realms of possibility. → Read More
These are the 15 Corby areas with the highest levels of anti-social behaviour
Data released by Police.uk shows the streets in Corby with the highest levels of anti-social behaviour. → Read More
These are the 22 cleanest restaurants in Corby
These are the 22 most hygienic restaurants in Corby, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). → Read More
This Tesco text scam is designed to steal your bank details
Tesco shoppers are being warned over fake text messages from scammers, which aim to trick them into handing over their bank details. The supermarket has urged shoppers to be vigilant over a scam text which claims there is a “package waiting” for them. ‘Tesco package waiting’ The fake messages inform recipients that they have a … → Read More
William Hill to close 700 betting shops
High street bookmaker William Hill has announced the planned closure of 700 betting shops across the UK, following the government’s clamp down on fixed-odds betting machines. The closures will put 4,500 staff jobs at risk. Closures by the end of the year In a statement, the company said, “William Hill has entered into a consultation … → Read More
Iceland is recalling chicken dippers because they may contain hard plastic
Iceland is recalling packs of its Crispy Chicken Dippers over fears they may contain pieces of hard plastic. The supermarket chain has recalled the 60 pack of dippers and has warned customers that the product may be unsafe to eat. ‘Do not consume’ The product being recalled is the supermarket’s pack of 60 dippers (1.08kg), … → Read More
9 of the best staycation destinations in the UK to visit this year
When booking a holiday, most of us tend to dream of jetting off for sunnier climes abroad. → Read More
You could be fined and lose your licence for vaping while driving, police warn
Drivers could be fined thousands of pounds and face losing their licence if they use e-cigarettes while behind the wheel, and the clouds of vapour obscure their vision, police have warned. While vaping while on the road is not technically illegal, motorists who are distracted by the smoke from e-cigarettes may be prosecuted for driving … → Read More
Viral Momo challenge dubbed a hoax by YouTube and charities
YouTube has hit back at claims it has been promoting the Momo Challenge, stating it has no evidence of videos appearing on the site. The video sharing website has responded after parents warned the character (which features a woman’s head with bulging eyes) has appeared in clips on both YouTube and YouTube Kids, including Peppa … → Read More
'CU46' and 'ASL': Police issue list of slang terms used by teenagers to help parents spot signs of grooming
Police have issued a list of secret slang terms and acronyms used by teenagers online in a bid to help parents spot the telltale signs of internet grooming and abuse. The list was released by Nottinghamshire Police and includes 200 commonly used phrases and hashtags which teens regularly use to communicate. Spotting the risks Among … → Read More
New legislation will officially make 'upskirting' illegal
Additional reporting by Jenn Selby People who take pictures up women’s skirts could now face up to two years in prison, after legislation was passed to make ‘upskirting’ a criminal offence. The bill cleared its third and final reading in the House of Lords on Tuesday (15 January), and is expected to receive the formality … → Read More
Jaguar Land Rover will cut 5,000 jobs across the UK
Jaguar Land Rover is to announce up to 5,000 job cuts in a business update later today (10 Jan), according to reports. The luxury car brand will primarily cut jobs in management, marketing and administrative roles, blaming “continuing uncertainty related to Brexit” for the losses. Further losses The luxury car maker employs 44,000 workers in … → Read More
These are the most popular pet names of 2018
Naming your pet is a big decision, and it seems many pet owners are like-minded when it comes to picking one out, as the most popular choices for 2018 reveal. Moving away from a year of celebrity baby names in 2017, new pet owners took a different approach with more classic names and film characters … → Read More
This is why Netflix is urging fans not take part in the dangerous 'Bird Box challenge'
Netflix has issued a warning to fans urging them not to take part in a potentially dangerous online challenge, inspired by the streaming platform’s recent sci-fi film, Bird Box. The thriller follows the story of a mother, played by Sandra Bullock, who is trying to get her children to safety following an apocalypse caused by … → Read More
This is the 10 day festive weather forecast
Many people may have been dreaming of a ‘white Christmas’, but what are the experts saying? Some will be disappointed to hear that we may be getting rain rather than snow for Christmas this year. The Met Office is forecasting scattered showers across the UK towards the end of this week, but the rain is … → Read More
More House of Fraser branches set to close after landlords reject proposed deals
High street retailer House of Fraser could be set to announce a number of store closures, after landlords refused to agree to owner Mike Ashley’s leasing proposals. The Sports Direct billionaire reportedly met with property agents CBRE last week to decide which of the department store’s remaining outlets should be closed as part of the … → Read More
This is how much more bacon will cost after the proposed meat tax
A proposed ‘meat tax’ could help save almost 6,000 lives in the UK every year, but would hit shoppers with a significant price hike on food, causing the cost of bacon to nearly double. Meat taxes could contribute more than £700 million to the economy through reduced healthcare costs, and lower the cases of heart … → Read More
CBeebies presenter sparks outrage by referring to snowmen as 'snowpeople'
The BBC has come under fire from angry parents after a CBeebies presenter referred to snowmen as ‘snowpeople’ during a recent broadcast. Cate Munnings, who presents Catie’s Amazing Machines on CBeebies, sparked fury from viewers for using the politically correct term. ‘The world is going mad’ In a recent episode, the 20 year old presenter … → Read More
These are the foods being urgently recalled by Tesco, ASDA and Morrisons over missing allergy labels
Four of the UK’s leading supermarkets have issued urgent product recalls after some food items were incorrectly labelled, putting shoppers with severe allergies at risk. Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and Waitrose have all had items recalled after ingredients including milk, gluten and soya were missed off the allergy information on several products. Warning to customers The … → Read More