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    Stock image of a male physics or maths teacher talking to female school students

    Girls see physics as for white men only, MPs told

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    • Family & Education

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    • How physics gender gap starts in class
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    • Girls dislike hard maths, says education adviser
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    Ambulance staff suspended over social media claims

    The East of England Ambulance Service says the alleged behaviour of staff was "unacceptable".

      Owl after being taken to raptor sanctuary

      Owl rescued after three days stuck down a chimney

      A fireplace had to be dismantled to save the tawny owl which had fallen down a chimney.

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      Brothers Luke (left) and Lewis Smith

      Tribute to 'loving' sons who died in car crash

      A 16-year-old, arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, remains in hospital.

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      Princess Anne unveiling a table at Ely Cathedral

      Princess Anne unveils ancient tree jubilee table

      The 5,000-year-old "bog oak" was transformed into a 13 metre-long table and placed in Ely Cathedral.

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