The Bunker, LondonThe Borderline theatre group’s timely satire is well-intentioned, but its funfair setting reduces it to baggy vaudevilleThis is a prime example of what you might call theatre of good intentions. It is performed by a multinational ensemble, many of whom are refugees, named Borderline after the title of Read more
Poorest areas bearing brunt of council spending cuts, according to thinktank analysis Austerity cuts have fallen hardest on deprived communities in the north of England, which are enduring the highest poverty rates and weakest economies, according to a study. The Centre for Cities thinktank study shows that the poorest areas Read more
Strategy to make teaching more attractive includes drive to increase flexible workingSchools in England will no longer be punished for failing to meet the government’s standards in national exams or tests, Damian Hinds will announce as part of a new strategy to attract and retain teachers in the profession.The proposals Read more
Simon Coveney says situation is a result of UK red lines, as MPs prepare for key debateIreland has launched a last-minute effort to warn Theresa May off any attempt to unravel the backstop, two days before a crucial Commons debate that may decide the next move for the UK’s rudderless Read more
Victim suffered head injuries in assault in quiet Dartmoor village Via: Woman attacked in public toilet dies after man arrested for attempted murder
The Met Office today issued a yellow weather warning for snow across the South, the Midlands and East Anglia. Four inches of snow is expected to fall in Britain from Tuesday night. Via: London and Home Counties face snow warning as UK is hit by icy 70mph gale force winds
Men and women are more desirable if they mention their love of the outdoors, music or art, a new study has found. Researchers also found daters who discussed sex or being a parent were less attractive. Via: Daters are deemed MORE attractive if they mention a love for outdoor activities
Labour MP Stella Creasy accuses ministers of trying to prevent abortion reform in Northern Ireland Via: Government preventing abortion reform for fear of angering DUP, campaigning MPs say
The popular English exports are being used in a new campaign across Facebook and Instagram to lure more family doctors from the British overseas territory. Via: NHS hope attractions of Harry Potter and Manchester United will tempt Australian GPs to move to UK
Updates from the 2pm GMT kick-off at Adams ParkInterview: Simon Burnton meets Joe MontemurroEmail John or tweet @JohnBrewin_ 1.54pm GMT 60 min: Veje is brought down by a scrabbling Natasha Harding. A yellow card, and deservedly so. McCabe takes the free-kick, but can’t beat the first defender. It’s a corner. Read more