But the proportion of learners who decide to quit the technical qualifications has decreased from last year, Government figures suggest.

Paul Solway, 57, is accused of destroying property with intent to endanger life after an explosion ripped through a terraced property in Derby.

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Rutland and Surrey have held on to their positions as the top two counties of England with the largest proportion of A-level entries receiving the highest grades. Some 41.2% of entries in Rutland this ...

A MAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the outskirts of Skipton. The rider, in his 30s, was on a blue Honda motorbike when he was involved in the collision at ...

HIT musical Barnum is rolling into Bradford, starring Lee Mead as the world's greatest showman. Bill Kenwright Ltd has announced a tour of the Broadway show celebrating the life of PT Barnum, which ...

BRADFORD Council has issued a statement after hundreds of fish died in a park lake. Visitors to Wibsey Park may have noticed the sight of lifeless fish floating in the lake over recent days. People ...

Major snacks producer Nik Naks has unveiled its first new crisps in over 40 years, and they will be available in stores across the UK. The Twister shapes will come in two fan-favourite flavours and ...

A NEWLY-approved wedding venue at a remote working farm near Keighley will be a welcome boost to the local economy, said councillors.

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade faces an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in ...

The number of A* and A grades awarded at A-level in Northern Ireland has risen slightly. More than 25,000 students across the region received their AS and A-level examination results on Thursday. In A ...

Car dealers and industry experts have branded the Electric Car Grant roll out “shambolic” as there are still no EV models eligible for the full discount nearly a month after launch. The grant was ...