Cruel A-level results inequality as poor, northerners and state schools all hit

Emmerdale viewers will be introduced to Rhona Goskirk's mum Mary in upcoming scenes.The village vet has always had a strained relationship with her mother and is left gobsmacked when she arrives in the village just as she proposes to Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock)Mary actress Louise Jameson has opened up about joining the cast of the ITV soap and opened up about her close bond with her on-screen daughter away from the village.She said: "Zoe Henry, who plays Rhona, comes from the exactly same place as me in Essex."We have a lot in common with each other which is a wonderful coincidence so we can really identify as mother and daughter."We've both played in the same parks and same forest growing up."I think she's fantastic on and off screen and I feel blessed to be paired up with her really."Emmerdale have a buddy scheme and she's my buddy so I feel like I've struck gold."Louise went on to tease what fans can expect from the Emmerdale village newcomer.She said "Mary is very much a push-pull character."I think she probably suffers from narcissistic personality disorder as most of her sentences start with "I"."Mary is going to get her fingers in as many pies as possible."She's got an opinion on everything that should be happening in the village rather than what could be happening in the village."Mary and Rhona push each other's buttons a lot of the time like a lot of mothers and daughters. However, when push comes to shove they've got each others backs."I hope that will be what becomes very apparent to our audience.

EastEnders villain, looked utterly glamorous as she wore a purple dress with an extreme collar and a tie-up waist. She matched the look with a black clutch and a pair of earrings to complement it.Annette also had her hair coloured ice-white as she opted for a dark hue on her eyelids and a stunning swipe of pink lippy as she celebrated her success.Although she only attended the awards virtually, she certainly made sure she dressed to impress, and as she - and the cast of Ted Lasso - won an award, it was all worth it.The actress' success on the new series comes five years after she left EastEnders after three years of causing trouble on Albert Square.Aunt Babe was famously an evil character on the soap, with baby farming, encouraging Abi Branning to fake a pregnancy and blackmailing Les Coker all on her resume.While she has left her character of Aunt Babe locked away during her stint on Ted Lasso, it was only last year that she teased a comeback could be well overdue.It was just last year that a fan said they hope a return for Aunt Babe is "imminent", prompting Annette to respond to the fan adding: "Be careful what you wish for." However, playing Aunt Babe came with some gruelling consequences, with the actress confessing that she was hit with multiple death threats over the years.She previously told the Distinct Nostalgia podcast that she had to go to the police after being inundated with death threats.Annette said: "Towards the end I did have death threats.

BBC Breakfast anchor Dan Walker was forced to reveal some frightening news to viewers after Russia reportedly bombed a state administration building in Ukraine.The BBC presenter, 44, told viewers that a state building in Central Kharkiv, Ukraine, had been bombed by what was thought to be a Russian strike on Tuesday morning (February).Dan and co-star Sally were able to show BBC viewers a clip of the horrifying moment the missile hit the government building and resulted in a devastating blast.Watching the video, gobsmacked Dan branded it "awful" and Sally called it "shocking".Breaking the news to viewers, Dan said: "We are trying to bring you the very latest from what's happening in Ukraine this morning, and we have some developments to bring you, and some pictures to show you from Cenntral Kharkiv, which has been hit by what we believe to be a Russian."This morning that appeared to target some government offices in a place called Freedom Square, which is in the city centre."Sally began: "We're going to show the pictures now.

Arsenal star Ben White went public with his relationship with Instagram beauty Milly Adams on Sunday night.The Gunners defender and Adams both took to the social media site to post identical pictures of themselves hand in hand on their respective Instagram accounts.White has a range of distinctive tattoos, including one of the year 1959 and a Libra star-sign, which confirmed it was Arsenal’s very own defensive stalwart in the picture.And it is reported that the 24-year-old England international has impressed his new flame by showing her off on social media, having also previously liked a number of Adams’ snaps on Instagram.The Mail claim a source said on the relationship: “"Ben and Milly are totally smitten with each other."It's the first time Ben has gone public with a girlfriend on his Instagram.

An SNP MSP has apologised after she was accused of comparing Ukraine's battle to repel Russian troops from its borders to the campaign for Scottish independence.

Specialist divers are now on the scene at a Paisley reservoir ahead of a special operation to remove dumped cars from the water later this week.

Coronation Street fans were horrified as Chesney Brown agreed to let his son Joseph go to start a new life with his grandmother in Portugal.

For thousands of students, the last five days have been nothing short of a nightmare.A controversial algorithm grading system adopted by the Government, left many students receiving their A-level results in turmoil.Almost 40% of results were downgraded last Thursday, meaning scores of students were rejected from universities, and left with uncertainty about their future.But following a major backlash from students, teachers and even Tory MPs, grades will now be reversed and based on teacher's assesments.Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, apologised for the distressed caused, as he announced the shock u-turn on Monday afternoon.While the decision has been welcomed by students, many are still waiting to hear if the change will allow them

exam results for English pupils. The shambles comes one week after the Scottish Government became the first of four UK administrations to bow to mounting pressure and scrap downgraded results.

Thousands of GCSE students are set to have their grades marked up after the government abandoned its algorithm to decide final marks.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he will lift the cap on university places in order to help students who may have lost out on their first choice.

A-level and GCSE students downgraded by examiners in England will be given the grade predicted for them by their teacher, the exam regulator has confirmed.

Thousands of A-level students in England are set to see their grades increased after a U-turn by the government.Following huge criticism from students, headteachers and a backlash by Tory MPs, grades will now be based on teachers’ assessments rather than the controversial algorithm by regulator Ofqual.Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson had previously defended the “robust” system, which saw almost 40 percent of grades reduced from teachers’ predictions.Mr Johnson, who is currently on holiday in Scotland, held crisis talks with Mr Williamson and senior officials on Monday morning.The change will also apply to GCSE results in England, which are due to be released this Thursday.Students who were awarded a

Exam chiefs want the government to U-turn and award A-level students with their predicted grades, it has been claimed.

nearly 40 per cent of A level grades  in England were downgraded leaving some students' devastated with calls for a review and education secretary Gavin Williamson to resign.

Gavin Williamson has committed to cover the cost of appealing A-level grades after exam results day descended into chaos.

Boris Johnson has defended education secretary Gavin Williamson after he came under fire over pupils having their A-Level results downgraded.The Prime Minister, speaking during a visit to Northern Ireland, told reporters that this year's results are “good” and are “dependable for employers”.“Let’s be in no doubt about it, the exam results that we’ve got today are robust," Mr Johnson said."They’re good, they’re dependable for employers, but already I think that there’s a record number of candidates, of students, who are able to get their first choice course at the university of their choice.“Plus, there’s a record number of students, of pupils, from disadvantaged backgrounds who now as a result of these grades, will be able to go to

Piers Morgan has hit out at the government’s decision to downgrade this year’s A Level results and branded it ‘disgraceful’. Today, students up and down the country are receiving their A Level results, following a disruptive school year that saw schools close for several months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A heated This Morning row erupted as Education Secretary Gavin Williamson was confronted over today's A-Level chaos.

Television journalist Piers Morgan has slammed A-level downgrading system in England as 'disgraceful'.

students desperate for university places will have to wait until next week after bosses admitted they have not worked out the appeals process.