Raging Edinburgh parents 'try to storm' meeting at school as police called inA source revealed the pair were 'banging on the door and a window'Oxgangs Primary School (Image: Google)Police are investigating after parents at an Edinburgh school 'caused a disturbance' which saw them 'hitting the headteacher's door'. ‌Edinburgh Live understands two parents approached the headteacher's office and became aggressive by 'hitting the door and wall' with those inside the office left terrified. ‌The incident unfolded at Oxgangs Primary School on Tuesday morning and police are now investigating a "disturbance involving adults" with enquiries at an early stage. ‌A source told Edinburgh Live the incident took place at around 8.45am while a parent was meeting with the headteacher. She alleged another mum went "flying towards" a fellow parent when she entered the school and began "screaming".

Tom Brady has sensationally confirmed that he has once again tried to unretire and get back into the NFL, only for the league to block him. 'I actually have inquired (about a comeback), and they don’t like that idea very much,' Brady said in an interview with CNBC. Brady first quit the game in 2022 before dramatically reversing his decision and playing one more year for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In December 2025, Brady said he would only need a few weeks to get back up to speed in the NFL. But eventually, the league relaxed those rules and Brady will likely pave the way for many others to follow his path.

First refugee to graduate UCC on Education Pathways programme vows to use degree to honour his community and the opportunity he was givenThe programme supports refugees living in Uganda to come to Ireland for graduate studiesKanku Biselele (centre, in cap and gown), who graduated on Wednesday from University College Cork, celebrating with his supportors. Photo: Clare KeoghRalph Riegel Wed 25 Mar 2026 at 21:00A refugee who fled war-torn Congo has graduated with honours from an Irish university – and said he is “so grateful” to Ireland for the incredible support he has been shown.

Most people assume a travel insurance policy will cover a cancelled flight but one couple found otherwise, until they went to the ombudsman. Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke / EPASummer might not yet be here but many families are already well advanced in planning their summer holiday travel. Travel insurance, we are assured, offers peace of mind, allowing you to look forward to your trip in the knowledge that if anything goes wrong, you are covered. The report of the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman, published on Wednesday, tells the story of one couple who took out a travel insurance policy ahead of a trip abroad. For intending holidaymakers, for real peace of mind, be sure to read the small print of your travel insurance policy to the end – and be prepared to challenge the sort of fatuous rejections that arose in this case.

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady has spent years working with people at this kind of crossroads. “That is when you start to develop a deeper sense of self, and it is also when your relationship with your career can fundamentally shift. “If I’m honest, I was only doing them because work paid for them.”A life coach proved transformative. “The ones who knew me less well couldn’t understand why I would give up what they saw as a relatively lucrative career. Make sure it fits your stage of life and your career ambitions.

Rio and Kate Ferdinand supported his son Tate as he signed with talent agency, New Era Global Sports Management in London on Thursday. Rio needed to be back in London to film his football podcast, Rio Ferdinand Presents, while Kate wanted to be with family for Mother's Day. Tate's father Rio is an ambassador/mentor and also has a significant ownership stake in the London Bridge based company. Since beginning a relationship with Rio, Kate has helped to raise her husband's children as their stepmother. So it's no surprise that Kate and Rio were there to support Tate on the day, as he signed a contract with the agency.

Eligibility for any female category at IOC events will now be limited to biological women, with an athlete’s status determined by a one-time screening process. Speaking in a video on the social media site X, IOC president Kirsty Coventry said: “Today, we the International Olympic Committee have published a policy on the protection of the female category. The new policy will mean most athletes with differences in sex development (DSDs) will also be excluded from competing in female categories. “Every athlete must be treated with dignity and respect and athletes will only need to be screened once in their lifetime. The decision ahead of the Los Angeles Games prevents possible conflict between the IOC and United States president Donald Trump, who previously said the US would deny visas for transgender athletes travelling to compete in the Olympics.

Wayne Rooney's son Kai has revealed that he is out for the rest of the season in a heartbreaking post on Instagram. The Manchester United youth star, 16, has enjoyed an impressive campaign so far at Old Trafford after making his debut for the U18s in January. But Kai, who is the eldest son of Red Devils and England legend Wayne, is set for an extended period on the sidelines after picking up an injury. 'Disappointed to be out for the rest of the season,' the youngster posted on Thursday. Kai, who is eligible for a professional contract at Manchester United next season after earning his first scholarship, signed off his post with a a love heart emoji.

Iraqi people smuggler charged migrants £1.5k to get them into UK on small boatsRamal Briem was busted in his dressing gownView Image Ramal BriemAn Iraqi people smuggler who charged £1,500 to bring migrants he called “chickens” on small boats to Britain has been jailed. Ramal Briem, 33, smuggled hundreds of illegal migrants into the country. ‌The court heard he entered the UK illegally by small boat in late 2020, after which he claimed asylum. From there, they would journey on small boats to the UK, where the Home Office would relocate them to migrant hotels. ‌NCA branch commander Saju Sasikumar said: “The language Ramal Briem used to describe people illustrates his complete disregard for human life.

Consumer protection watchdogs across Europe, including Ireland, found one in three traders incorrectly display discounts online during Black Friday and Cyber Monday late last year. Ireland’s watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), participated in the sweep of over 300 online retailers targeting misleading discounts since the introduction of new sales pricing rules. The objective of this sweep was to assess whether discounts and pricing practices during major sales events, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, were compliant with EU consumer law. They checked 314 online traders selling a range of goods such as cosmetics, fashion, furniture and electrical goods, and found that 30% referenced discounts incorrectly during such sales. "Businesses should know that we are monitoring and have successfully taken traders to court for fake discounts.

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The area of Wales that's seen the biggest rise in average house priceNew figures from Office for National Statistics (ONS) include the average house price for Wales and the counties where the figure is increasing or decreasingView 2 Images New house price data for Wales just released (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne)The most recent house price data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering the period up to and including January 2026, reveals that in Wales house prices on average have fallen by -1.7% since December 2025. ‌However, the data also shows an annual, year-on-year price increase in Wales of 2%, bringing the average property value to £210,000. This 2% increase is marginally higher than the UK average house price, now at which has seen a modest year-on-year rise of 1.3% . View 2 Images One area of Wales has seen the biggest annual increase in average house price (Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)Out of the 22 local authority areas in Wales, 17 have shown an increase in average house prices in the 12 months to January 2026, with the remaining five either experiencing very little change or a marginal decrease. Monmouthshire remains the most expensive county to buy a home with the average price now standing at £333,000.

The centrality of nature and biodiversity to national security was made crystal clear in a UK government national security briefing on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security. National security assessments are conducted to identify strategic risks, threats and vulnerabilities that threaten national interests. For the first time, biodiversity loss and global ecosystem collapse were systematically assessed through a national security lens. Food production was identified as both the most significant cause of terrestrial biodiversity loss and one of the sectors most vulnerable to ecosystem collapse due to biodiversity loss. Nature restoration, within and beyond our shores, is essential for mitigating the national security risks of biodiversity loss.

An airline check-in girl has admitted helping a crime gang smuggle millions of pounds through Manchester Airport to Dubai so she could splash the cash on designer goods and a boob job. They also heard messages that showed Rauf allegedly had cosmetic breast surgery paid for by her role in the crime. '(The organiser arranged for) the defendants to pick up huge sums of cash generated by crime in this country and smuggle it to Dubai,' Mr Baker said. 'None of the cash was declared to the authorities in this country on leaving as the law required it to be. Rauf was later seen taking 'full' bags to a safety deposit box in Manchester City Centre, the court heard.

Sir, – Conflict is the single largest driver of food insecurity, forcing millions from their homes and cutting families off from land, markets and basic services. In 2022, the war in Ukraine triggered a global cost-of-living crisis, and food insecurity reached record levels. Without a rapid resolution, the conflict impacting Iran and the Gulf states could have a similar effect, potentially driving another 45 million people into acute food insecurity, and impacting food and fuel prices and the availability of fertilisers globally. Lasting peace is needed to reverse the steady increase in the number of people who are acutely food insecure. Without it, the systems that people depend upon for food will continue to unravel, and zero hunger will remain an aspiration.