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Some parents 'unaware' summer-born children can defer school
Parents say misinformation means many families do not realise summer-born children can delay school.
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Woman 'saved' by cancer trial rides for hospital
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Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
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Tip reopens after 'explosive device' fears
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Seagull impersonator says birds get a 'bad press'
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People with stomas challenge myths about active lives
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1 day ago
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Some parents 'unaware' summer-born children can defer school
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Tip reopens after 'explosive device' fears
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People with stomas challenge myths about active lives
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Abuser jailed, a £1 ferry ride and top GCSE pupil
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Essex rally against Somerset after following on
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Fire service fighting wild fire 'on two fronts'
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Crews tackle 'significant wildfire' near bridge
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MP criticises Channel 4 documentary about ADHD
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Man in his 30s dies after lorry and van crash
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Experts battling extinctions after record heat
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