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Girls now less likely than boys to get top grades, but remain more likely to go to university
While the percentage of students getting top grades increased overall, it fell among girls.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0100
While the percentage of students getting top grades increased overall, it fell among girls.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0100

Couple who 'offered sexual services' before drugging and killing two men jailed
A couple who "offered sexual services" so they could drug men and steal from them have been jailed after two of their victims died.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0100
A couple who "offered sexual services" so they could drug men and steal from them have been jailed after two of their victims died.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0100