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theguardian.com > science > 02/04/2026 > lelia-duley-obituary

Lelia Duley obituary | Medical research

Lelia Duley obituary | Medical research2+ hour, 22+ min ago   (236+ words) My wife, Lelia Duley, who has died aged 67, was an obstetric epidemiologist who studied health outcomes related to pregnancy, childbirth and its aftermath. Lelia was born in Oxford to Gerald Duley, a British Leyland accountant, and Magda (nee T'lgyesi), a…...

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theguardian.com > games > 02/04/2026 > gamings-new-coming-of-age-genre-embraces-millennial-cringe

Gaming’s new coming-of-age genre embraces ‘millennial cringe’

Gaming’s new coming-of-age genre embraces ‘millennial cringe’2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (292+ words) Perfect Tides perfectly captures the older millennial college experience, and a time when nobody worried about being embarrassing online Available on: PC Estimated playtime: 1-3 hours Sony has patented the idea of personalised AI podcasts hosted by characters from its games....

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theguardian.com > environment > 02/04/2026 > essex-university-southend-campus-closure-seaside-deprivation

‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?

‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1643+ words) When Essex University's Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a "left behind' UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degrees The seaside city of…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 02/04/2026 > teaching-kids-to-say-no

Teaching our kids they have the ability to say no empowers them with better reasons to say yes | Myke Bartlett

Teaching our kids they have the ability to say no empowers them with better reasons to say yes | Myke Bartlett12+ hour, 45+ min ago   (536+ words) Learning to say no helps them resist impulsiveness and builds reflection into the decision-making process Sharing the load is a column about parenting children of all ages One of the most frustrating aspects of parenting is having to force your…...

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theguardian.com > education > 02/04/2026 > one-in-six-autistic-pupils-in-uk-have-not-attended-school-at-all-since-september

One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September

One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September15+ hour, 1+ min ago   (839+ words) Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England One in six autistic pupils have not been to school at all since the start of this academic year, according to a new survey which found…...

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theguardian.com > society > 02/04/2026 > private-child-social-care-providers-in-england-pushed-out-for-profiteering

Ministers to crackdown on profiteering in care sector and make renewed fostering push

Ministers to crackdown on profiteering in care sector and make renewed fostering push15+ hour, 2+ min ago   (603+ words) Josh MacAlister issues warning as government launches "88m "call to arms" to recruit 10,000 new foster carers Private providers of child social care in England will be pushed out of the system if they are found to be profiteering, the children"s…...

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theguardian.com > australia-news > 02/04/2026 > how-will-thriving-kids-work-ndis-autism-children

How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?

How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?18+ hour, 38+ min ago   (645+ words) New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the NDIS. Here's what you need to know The Albanese government has unveiled the model for its new program to move children under nine years old…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 02/03/2026 > motherhood-secret-if-i-had-legs-id-kick-you

I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend – and it changed my life | Polly Hudson

I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend – and it changed my life | Polly Hudson1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (164+ words) The "mum noir" film If I Had Legs I"d Kick You brought back the difficulties of those challenging early days of parenthood, and the conversation that freed me up emotionally At the beginning of my after, when I brought…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 02/03/2026 > the-guardian-view-on-inclusive-schools-ministers-should-recognise-that-class-size-matters

The Guardian view on inclusive schools: ministers should recognise that class size matters | Editorial

The Guardian view on inclusive schools: ministers should recognise that class size matters | Editorial1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (705+ words) Less crowded classrooms would make interacting with teachers easier, benefiting pupils including those with SendThere is no single, ideal class size " just as there is no one model of the perfect teacher. But as school'age audiences of Matilda the Musical…...

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theguardian.com > commentisfree > 02/03/2026 > hollywood-sensation-ageing-cinema-megastars-tv

It’s the Hollywood sensation we’re all enjoying: cinema megastars lured to a TV screen near you | Fiona Sturges

It’s the Hollywood sensation we’re all enjoying: cinema megastars lured to a TV screen near you | Fiona Sturges1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (899+ words) It's the Hollywood sensation we're all enjoying: ageing cinema megastars lured to a TV screen near you'The Guardian It's the Hollywood sensation we're all enjoying: ageing cinema megastars lured to a TV screen near you The stars get big audiences…...