At Herons Moor Academy, World Book Day was just one highlight in a dedicated Reading Week packed with exciting activities.

Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen said that "a shadow passed over us" and recited a moving poem of Covid pandemic ...

He was speaking at a gathering hosted by NHS Charities Together in Staffordshire, which was part of Sunday’s national Covid-19 Day of Reflection. He asked the audience to join in with the words “we ...

Hundreds of events were hosted where the pain, grief, compassion and sacrifice of those difficult times was remembered.

On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

Many important ancient Greek women—poets, philosophers, and leaders— defied norms and shaped history for generations.

The Remember the Ladies presentation and high tea will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in Quincy High School auditorium, ...

Our writers and readers share the tales that haunted their dreams when they were growing up – but didn’t do them any harm (or did they?) ...

In May 2022, the General Assembly adopted A/RES/76/265 proclaiming 1 March as World Seagrass Day. The resolution highlights the urgent need to raise awareness at all levels and to promote and ...

The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here are four things to know about it. 1. Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ashes put on ...

The legendary poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby has died at the age of 82. The popular author, who was a household name and a familiar figure on RTE television, died in a nursing home in ...