Mark Richards taught at St. Francis Xavier for years. He says he is angry, especially because his husband died two years ago, and teaching is his life.

Richard Burton was a global icon - famed for his powerful, baritone voice and passionate yet tumultuous relationship with fellow megastar Elizabeth Taylor. But until now, few had ever heard of Philip ...

A young Richard (left) with Philip, his teacher who became his legal ward. Philip grew up 30 miles (48km) from Richard in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Richard Burton was a global icon ... A young Richard (left) with Philip, his teacher who became his legal ward. Philip grew up 30 miles (48km) from Richard in Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Indie rock darlings English Teacher and legendary singer-songwriter Richard Hawley recently teamed up for a memorable performance, and now, the story behind their collaboration has been revealed.

Watch English Teacher and Richard Hawley cover Joy Division’s ‘Transmission’ at BBC 6 Music Festival 2025 "They're from Leeds, I'm from Sheffield and we’ve played a Manchester classic.

Hollywood movie icon Richard Burton may have been sexually abused by the quietly spoken teacher who took him under his wing and set him the path to movie greatness.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, & his own ambitions.

A collection box shall be available after the service. Enquiries to Irene Jessop Funeral Service, Luke House, 81-83 Lanehouse ...

Heartfelt tributes to a former GP, a hospital consultant, a midwife and a history teacher are among those in the Gazette's funeral notices this week.