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Edge Hill University

Founded in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women in England, Edge Hill was named after the district of Liverpool where the original building was sited. The institution relocated to a purpose-built campus in Ormskirk in 1933.

Edge Hill celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2010 with a series of high-profile events including public lectures, performances, exhibitions and conferences.

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NHS workers would be subject to tough new strike laws being proposed by prime minister Rishi Sunak. Alamy/Stephen Bell

Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes

The strikes (minimum service levels) bill making its way through parliament potentially means employers can block named workers from taking industrial action.
‘A “tripledemic” of flu, COVID and respiratory infections this winter could result into up to half of the available beds being occupied by patients.’ JessicaGirvan | Shutterstock

Why ambulance workers in England and Wales are going on strike

Ambulance services are facing unfair criticism for a situation which is not of their making. The workforce is in crisis, with system-wide pressures seriously hampering their ability to do their jobs.
Sir Bradley Wiggins at the HSBC UK National Track Championships, 3 March 2022. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo/Zac Goodwin

Bradley Wiggins alleges he was sexually groomed by a coach when he was about 13: expert explains safeguarding in sport and what more needs to be done

In a recent survey, 20% of respondents said that when they were under 18 years old they had experienced sexual abuse from adults or peers that involved physical or bodily contact.

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