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Naughty children are in a class of their own

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 27, 2008 10:01 AM

UNRULY children as young as five face being taught in “educational sinbins� under plans to stop pupils becoming out of control.
Of course, this new government tactic is supported by the latest Janet and John book.

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Amnesty International (Chester)

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 20, 2008 9:00 AM

The Chester group of Amnesty International was established 30 years ago and is still campaigning for human rights.
Contact: Kristin Bradbury
Phone: 01244 5700711
Email: kristinbradbury@btinternet.com
Website: www.amnesty.org.uk/chester

Teachers will have to come up with the right answers

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 20, 2008 8:44 AM

Schoolchildren, says the Department for Children, Schools and Families, should be able to question teachers applying for jobs.

Ministers believe children should have a say in the running of a school.
Suddenly it may be important for teachers to get on the right side of pupils and not the other way around.

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Police are getting a grip

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 15, 2008 8:19 AM

FROM The Daily Telegraph, May 6: A disabled war widow who has refused to pay her council tax for two years has fled abroad to escape arrest.

So it’s come to this, has it?
Inspector Gripper of the Yard looked up in scarlet faced fury when his sergeant jabbed him stiletto style with the bad news.

“She’s flown chief. Done a runner. Scarpered. Gaff’s empty. No trace. Searched. No passport. Spain’s favourite.�

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Signs of artistic ambitions in highways department

Posted by Trinity Mirror Cheshire on May 8, 2008 1:46 PM

THIS country has developed a serious problem to go with all the others. This one borders on obsessional.

We cannot resist tinkering with our roads, adding this, putting in that. Usually, it is in the name of safety, but sometimes I do wonder.

Our relationship with roadways seems to be one of gardens and gardeners.

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