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Enviable Extra Curricular ; 6th September 2010 2010 September 6th

A selective co-educational day school from seven to 18, Exeter School is a vibrant, happy and lively place to be. About 165 pupils attend the Junior School (Years 3 - 6) and 680 the Senior School (Years 7 - 13), sharing many of the extensive facilities on the 25- acre site. While the range of academic subjects available at Exeter School is impressive, the extra-curricular programme is enviable with around 30 clubs on offer - from classics to chapel radio and debating to dance, there is someth...

Bringing Out the Best ; 6th September 2010 2010 September 6th

2010 has been another important year for Truro High School for Girls with the celebration of its 130th anniversary and a string of further successes. A level and GCSE results have again been outstanding: 14% of A levels were scored at the new A* grade with 65% scoring A* to B and 83% achieving A* to C. Nearly 75% of the girls were accepted for their first choice of university.

New Course On Environmental Conservation

Would-be conservationists will have the chance to further develop their interest in the countryside thanks to a new college course. Duchy College Rosewarne will start its new City and Guilds level three Diploma in Environmental Conservation this month.

University's Role in Pounds 6.9m Project to Develop Human-Robot Relationships

A Westcountry university is at the forefront of a multi-million- pound research project to design a new breed of robot that can form memories and engage in social interaction. Plymouth University is part of a Europe-wide consortium taking part in the Pounds 6.96 million project, codenamed ALIZ-E. The European Commission-funded work is hoping to overcome traditional limitations in artificial intelligence by building social cognition for the robots.

Schoolgirls Get Golden Awards While Trekking Through India

Students from an independent Cornish school have achieved their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards after spending some of their summer break helping out with a school project in India. The 20 girls from Truro High School for Girls trekked through the foothills of the Himalayas during the summer and help paint classrooms in deprived areas of India.

Rice Told Bush Not to Head for White House

Condoleezza Rice ordered George Bush not to return to Washington after the 9/11 attacks, the former national security adviser revealed in a documentary interview. In a heated exchange, Ms Rice had to argue with the US President in Florida not to return to the White House because it was a potential terrorist target.

Safety Worries Over Tube Volunteers Claim

Millions Are Unable to Contact Gps - Survey

Millions of people struggle to reach a GP because they are met with an engaged tone when they call their local surgery, according to a survey. Every month more than six million patients who phone a doctor between 8am and 10am are unable to get through, research suggested.

Unions Accused in Row Over Taxpayers' Cash

Climate Change 'Is Putting Bees and Flowers Out of Synch' [Caption Text Only]

Mouth Bugs Can Cause Deadly Blood Clots

Bugs escaping from the mouth employ a survival trick that can trigger deadly blood clots. The link between bacteria that cause dental plaque and heart disease and strokes is well known.

Rider Out of Hospital After Burghley Fall

A rider has been discharged from hospital following a fall at the prestigious Burghley Horse Trials. Nicola Malcolm took a dramatic tumble from her grey gelding McFly during the cross-country phase.

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You Know, They Just Don't Need to Say It ; Letters

I was amused to read Norma Widger's recent letter referring to Nick Clegg's irritating habit of repeatedly using the meaningless but extremely popular "You know" phrase. I regularly tune in to Radio Devon and The Judi Spiers Show, is, in my opinion, the very best, but I often find myself reaching for the off button when the guest of the day is guilty of the "you know" or "um" habit.

Maynard School Judged 'Excellent' ; 6th September 2010

Happy, confident, successful, well-educated young women are the hallmark of The Maynard School. Whatever their chosen field, Maynard girls go on to make valuable contributions in adult life. A dynamic, supportive, community the Maynard is committed to maintaining the highest standards of education, and providing learning opportunities that inspire and challenge.

Preparing for the Future ; 6th September 2010

Plymouth College has been at the forefront of education in the South West of England since 1877 and, while quietly conscious of its past and traditions, it remains forward-looking and dynamic. Today, the focus is resolutely on preparing young people for the demands and expectations of the 21st century and for living in a world which is rapidly changing. We strive to help every pupil to be happy, confident and ambitious, and to value and contribute to the strong sense of community which exists...

Aa Concerned Over Speed Camera Loss

Lives will be put at risk if councils scrap speed cameras, the AA has said. A recent camera switch-off in the Thames Valley area has alarmed residents and there now appears to be a "road safety policy void", the AA added.

Hundreds Remember Death Jump Singer

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of a British singer who leapt to his death during a music festival in Belgium. Charles Haddon, 22, frontman of electro-pop trio Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, jumped from a telecommunications mast behind the main stage at the Pukkelpop festival last month.

Mixed Results for New Jobs Throughout Uk

Employer demand for new workers in leisure, tourism and accountancy has offset a slump in the public sector, according to new research. Recruitment firm Reed said the total jobs market remained steady in August, although average salaries on offer fell slightly by around Pounds 200 to Pounds 31,700 for new posts.

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