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Bank Holiday rail strike suspended

The largest rail union, RMT, has suspended strike action due to take place this Bank Holiday weekend.

In a letter to members this afternoon, general secretary Mick Cash said:

"After four days of talks at conciliation service Acas between your union and Network Rail management, the company has tabled a revised offer. Your Executive Committee has considered this offer and decided...

St Boniface's College suspend head teacher

The head teacher of St Boniface's Catholic College in Plymouth has been suspended pending an external, independent investigation into a written complaint concerning his private life.

In a letter to parents and pupils which has also been posted on the school's Facebook page, the Chair of Governors, Mr Stephen Hole confirmed the decision to suspend Head, Mr Peter Eccles and appoint...