Most of the properties sold were flats, selling for an average price of £470,871. Terraced properties sold for an average of £984,086, with semi-detached properties fetching £1,327,518.Overall, the historical sold prices in Wimbledon over the last year were 1% down on the previous year and 5% down on the 2022 peak of £908,056.
What classes are most memorable from your school days? Being mesmerised by the Bunsen burner in double science? Grappling with fractions in maths? Well, London’s next generation will be learning to run their own Airbnb, as that’s just one of the skills that students will be taught at Inspired Edge Academy London, a new school for children aged seven to 11 with an innovative education model.
Choosing where your child should go to school is a big decision for parents. You want the best for your kids and for them to spend their days in an environment where they’ll be nurtured, can expand their skills, and get prepared for the future.
For those looking for an education setting that goes beyond the norm, Inspired Edge Academy London will open in September 2027. Located at Olympia in Kensington, alongside independent senior school Wetherby Pembridge, Inspired Edge Academy will combine the core curriculum with real life skills, and use AI technology to accelerate learning.
Teaching practical life skills on top of the curriculum
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The daily schedule at Inspired Edge Academy London will look refreshingly different to most schools
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Run by Inspired Education, a global group of 125 schools with 95,000 students, Inspired Edge Academy London will teach the standard UK curriculum but also teach its pupils some additional, more future-facing classes.
Here, mornings will be focused on the core curriculum, including English, maths, science, computing and languages, while afternoons will be spent mastering skills like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, public speaking and real-world problem solving.
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The school says that using AI-powered adaptive learning platforms allows children to learn up to three times faster than traditional models. Having used this technology in partner schools within the Inspired group, Inspired Education’s analysis of students showed an average improvement of 8.1 per cent in assessment scores in some subjects after six weeks of learning on the platform. The idea is that this then frees up time for students to learn life skills alongside the core subjects.
The lessons dedicated to life skills will be wide-ranging, with topics as varied as how to build a drone, how to run an Airbnb and designing a colony to survive life on Mars. These sessions will be an exciting change of pace — for example, the Impossible Mission Circuit encourages children to work in teams, putting their problem solving and teamwork to the test by cracking codes and flying a drone safely through a live challenge.
Students will also be set projects that ask them to think big and forge connections, such as organising a local conservation campaign, or creating a multilingual story archive to celebrate the linguistic diversity of the community.
Education that reflects the current world
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Inspired Edge Academy’s mission is to prepare children of today for the ever-changing employment market of tomorrow
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The programme at Inspired Edge Academy London aims to prepare children for the ever-changing world we live in. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2025 Future of Jobs Report, 39 per cent of workers’ core skills will change by 2030. The report also found that, of the 1,000 leading global employers it surveyed, the most sought-after core skill was analytical thinking. Other key skills were resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership and social influence.
When it comes to fastest growing jobs, the WEF report showed that the top three were big data specialists, Fintech engineers, and AI and machine learning specialists. Also on the list were environmental engineers and renewable energy engineers.
According to the Skills Imperative 2035 programme report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), “changes in the labour market are now happening faster than previously projected, by as much as three times for some occupations”. In order to prepare for this, the report noted that more focus is needed to ensure “young people leave education with the qualifications and skills needed to compete for entry-level roles in high growth areas”, adding that “this requires a system of lifelong learning that nurtures the development of individuals’ skills throughout early childhood, education and work”.
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The NFER report suggested focusing on what the organisation refers to as essential employment skills (EES), which it says will “become even more vital across the whole economy over the next decade”. The skills identified in the report were: collaboration, communication, creative thinking, information literacy, organising, planning, prioritising, problem solving and decision making.
With this in mind, education needs to adapt and change, says Nadim Nsouli, the founder of Inspired Education and Inspired Edge Academy. “Education must evolve to reflect the world children are growing up in. The traditional classroom structure was designed for another era, when information was scarce and learning moved at a single pace for everyone,” he says.
Learning tailored to each child’s needs, not age
Inspired Edge Academy London will combine the core curriculum with AI-enabled learning and real-life skills
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The Academy will use AI-enabled adaptive learning platforms, which is tailored to each pupil by monitoring their individual progress and adjusting teaching in real time. Real-life teachers will continue to play an essential role, however, working with this innovative technology and looking at the data to decide what each child needs next — whether that’s more explanation, more of a challenge, or something else entirely.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the programme will be bespoke to each child’s specific needs, with progress being based on how quickly they’re able to master skills rather than their age.
According to Mike Lambert, global education director at Inspired Education, this is one of the things that sets Inspired Edge Academy apart. “Children do not learn at the same pace, but conventional classrooms often expect them to. Inspired Edge Academy changes that by allowing pupils to move forward when they have mastered the material, while ensuring those who need more support receive it,” he says. “The national curriculum remains our foundation, but the programme builds far beyond it, equipping children with the academic knowledge, confidence and life skills they will rely on throughout their lives.”
This is echoed by Nsouli: “Inspired Edge Academy represents a new model for primary education, with a broader set of focus areas, that could see children learn how to build a drone or run an Airbnb,” he says. “Most importantly, progression will be based on mastery rather than age. Every child learns differently, and education should adapt to the learner, not the other way around.”
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Inspired Edge Academy London — part of a global education group
London will be home to the first Inspired Edge Academy, but that’s just the start. There are more locations set to open around the world in places such as Lisbon, Milan, Madrid, Mexico City, São Paulo and Auckland, making it part of a global group of schools.
Lambert says that London was the “ideal place to bring Edge to life”. He adds: “It’s a city that demands adaptability and confidence to succeed, and education needs to keep pace. At Edge, children progress through learning at their own pace, while spending dedicated time applying that knowledge through real-world projects. The result is not just academic confidence, but a genuine love of school and the practical skills needed for life in London and beyond.”
WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS – A newborn baby has tragically been found dead in toilets at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan, police have said
09:39, 29 Jun 2026Updated 09:40, 29 Jun 2026
The body of a newborn baby has been tragically found dumped in a portable toilet at a US music festival.
Police have launched an investigation into the grim discovery, which was made at the Electric Forest festival in Rothbury, Michigan, on Sunday morning.
The body was found in a portable toilet at the camping area of the annual music event, the state agency said. “The body was discovered by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance,” officials said.
The incident happened on Sunday hours after the Canada v South Africa match finished
A man has been killed and another left with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, police have confirmed.
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The incident happened on Sunday at San Pedro Square in San Jose, a popular entertainment district which has been hosting official fan zone screenings during the 2026 tournament.
Police said emergency services were called to the scene following reports of gunfire. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities confirmed the attack is being treated as a homicide investigation. Several surrounding streets were cordoned off as officers secured the area and began inquiries.
There were no World Cup matches being shown at the time of the shooting, with the day’s fixtures having already finished earlier in the afternoon.
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San Pedro Square has been one of several fan gathering points across the San Francisco Bay Area during the tournament, attracting large crowds of supporters watching games on big screens.
Police have not yet released details about any suspect or possible motive.
The wider region of California has been hosting multiple World Cup matches and fan events as part of the expanded 2026 tournament across North America.
A World Cup 2026 manager has resigned from his position after his country exited the competition prematurely
Hong Myung-bo has stepped down from his role as South Korea boss following their World Cup 2026 group-stage exit. He becomes the fourth boss to leave their post after poor performances in North America.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed his bewilderment at the early exit, too, calling for a probe into the reasons why. In a press conference in Mexico on Sunday, Hong confirmed that he would be stepping down.
“Even though I am leaving the national team, I am not abandoning Korean football altogether,” Hong said. “I will cheer for the national team from the bottom of my heart and hope that the team will be trusted and loved by the people once again.”
Fans had lost faith in Hong, as evidenced by a petition calling for his resignation and the reform of South Korea’s national team. The petition read: “The Korea Football Association’s official selection process was effectively ignored, making it difficult to avoid criticism that the appointment was fundamentally illegitimate.
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“Despite fielding what many considered the strongest squad in Korea’s World Cup history, the team finished with one win and two losses, placing third in the group.
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“The performance against South Africa was so lifeless that it could be regarded as one of the worst displays by a Korean team in World Cup history.”
Hong’s popularity in South Korea plummeted so low that he has been reportedly banned from various shops and restaurants. President Lee’s admission on X was just as damning. He wrote: “I am not just taken aback by this unexpected outcome, I am utterly baffled.
“Once again, it has been proven that personnel decisions are everything. When loyalty and factionalism are valued over competence, and an incapable person is appointed as a leader, the outcome is as predictable as fire.”
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This was Hong’s second stint as national team boss as he also guided them to the World Cup 2014 before resigning. His reappointment in 2024 sparked allegations of favouritism and a lack of transparency in the hiring process from Korean media, all of which Hong denied.
England’s 2026 World Cup kits
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Zoe Henry and Jeff Hordley have been married for over 20 years (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale’s Jeff Hordley has revealed he recently shared a unique experience with his real life partner and colleague Zoe Henry.
Jeff and Zoe, known for their roles as Cain Dingle and Rhona Goskirk in the ITV soap, have been married since 2003. They have two children together called Violet and Stan.
With Rhona married to Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock), we often see her interacting with her husband’s family and occasionally chats to Cain, but she rarely interacts with just him.
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That’s all set to change in the near future, as star Jeff Hordley has confirmed he has just finished filming a scene where Cain has an ’emotional’ moment with Rhona.
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Jeff’s character Cain is always involved in drama (Picture: ITV)
Hard to believe it’s really taken this long for it to happen!
‘We did a scene the other day…we’ve been in this show for a long time, and we’ve always been in scenes together in the Woolpack, but we did our first two-hander the other day!’, Jeff said in a chat with OK! Magazine.
Jeff didn’t reveal the details of the scene, but did share that it was ‘really emotional’.
‘She was upstaging me. She was doing a lot of really good acting!’, he added.
Marlon and Rhona’s family endured a horrific ordeal when Celia and Ray arrived (Picture: ITV)
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The mother and son duo subjected Rhona’s stepdaughter April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) to an ordeal that saw her deal drugs, and see older men who wanted to have sex with her. Celia was killed by Ray at the start of this year, while Ray himself was murdered by Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) not long after.
Jeff’s alter-ego Cain has endured a dramatic and difficult first half of 2026. Amid the nightmare of Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) being wrongly accused of double murder and people trafficking, Cain was also diagnosed with prostate cancer.
He had an operation a couple of months ago, but has been told that the cancer has spread, and will need to undergo a course of radiotherapy.
The court also is weighing, in cases from West Virginia and Idaho, whether to uphold laws in roughly half the states that prohibit transgender girls and women from playing on their public school and college sports.
Two election-related cases remain, over state laws that allow a grace period for the receipt of mailed ballots, provided they are sent by Election Day, and limits on political party spending in support of candidates for Congress and president.
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Also outstanding is a dispute over geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes. Critics say the practice is a fishing expedition that violates civil liberties.
The court’s conservative majority has so far been mostly receptive to Trump’s immigration crackdown, including a decision last week allowing the administration to end temporary legal protections for people who came to the U.S. because of war or natural disaster in their homeland. Another decision could make it harder for people fleeing persecution to seek asylum in the United States.
During arguments in April, the justices signaled a more skeptical look at Trump’s executive order that would overturn long-settled understanding and deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
The decision in February drew Trump’s ire, including an unusually harsh and personal denunciation of two of his court appointees, Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, who voted against him.
The extent of Trump’s power to fire independent agency members is the oldest undecided case, argued in December. The justices seem likely to overturn, or drastically narrow, a 91-year-old decision. It required a cause, like neglect of duty, before a president could remove the Senate-confirmed officials from their jobs.
The outcome appears to be in little doubt because the conservatives have allowed the firings to take effect while the case plays out, even after lower-court judges found the firings illegal.
The court seemed less willing to endorse Trump’s bid to immediately fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she denies. No president has ever fired a Fed governor in the agency’s 112-year history.
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By custom, the court finishes its work before July 4. After this week, its next public meeting is the first Monday in October.
A total of 14 people have died after a helicopter crashed, killing everyone on board – it belonged to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, officials have said
Kelly Williams-LE, Matt Jackson Live News Network Reporter and Kelly Williams
16:23, 28 Jun 2026
Fourteen people have tragically died following a helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia, with The Saudi Ministry of Energy confirming there were no survivors.
The incident occurred at approximately 6am local time in Ras Tanura on Sunday, with all victims being Saudi nationals. The helicopter belonged to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, which is majority-owned by the Saudi Arabian government.
The firm has stated it successfully redirected some oil exports through a pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has faced disruption as Iran exerted control over the waterway.
The tragedy follows another aviation disaster where a light aircraft carrying tourists for a skydiving trip crashed, claiming at least 11 lives. The plane came down in Tomblaine, near Nancy in France, at around 11am local time today, reports the Daily Star.
Approximately 11 people are thought to have perished, including five instructors, five students, and the experienced pilot. Three individuals were reportedly thrown from the aircraft.
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French media are identifying the crashed plane as a Pilatus registered in Germany. This aircraft type is frequently used for parachute jumps.
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“I said to myself I’m not going to waste my energy – I’m going to scream when it’s needed, when I hear voices or steps nearby,” she said.
“I don’t know how I kept so calm because my left leg was trapped under concrete. I couldn’t move. My temple was pressed against a rock.”
Dayana said she found hope when she felt a bible beneath her.
“There began my journey of survival,” she said.
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In the darkness of the rubble, she could see a “pinprick of light that looked like the moon”.
She said her rescue came after she heard her brother calling her name.
“I said to myself, this is my only chance. From the top of my lungs I cried out… I screamed ‘Here I am’ with all my might, and he said ‘I found you, and I promise you that I won’t leave until I get you out’.”
He kept that promise, and a delicate rescue operation followed to bring both mother and baby out of the rubble on Thursday night.
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Dayana suffered injuries to both of her legs when the earthquake hit while Juan fortunately only sustained minor injuries.
It’s priced from £32 – and one shopper said: “This is just what is needed in the warmer weather. I am sleeping under this with no other bedding on top and it is perfect…”
08:44, 29 Jun 2026Updated 08:50, 29 Jun 2026
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Those who struggle in hot weather may find it challenging to regulate their body temperature or get a decent sleep at night.
Electric fans seem like the go-to solution, but leaving them running continuously can push up electricity costs, while the humming sound during the night can be disruptive. An alternative worth considering is purchasing a cooling blanket.
Dunelm has recently launched a Soft and Cooling Blanketwithin its latest summer collection, and it’s predicted to fly off the shelves given the glowing reviews and high ratings it’s already attracting. The throw features a blend of nylon and polyethylene designed for efficient temperature control.
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According to Dunelm, the Soft and Cooling Blanketencourages a cooler night’s sleep. Available in two sizes, it’s priced from £32 to £48.
Its timeless quilted pattern should suit most bedrooms and interior styles, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The retailer says its ‘unique airflow regulation’ ensures a cool night’s sleep. The Soft and Cooling Blanketcan be machine washed but mustn’t be tumble dried, and it’s not safe to iron.
Amazon stocks several cooling blankets as well, including one from Luxear. This summer throwfeatures Arc-Chill 3.0 technology that claims to ‘release quantity of heat rapidly’. It comes in various sizes and colours, with prices beginning at £32.99.
At Argos, the Silentnight Restore Cooling Blanketretails for £45. Crafted with cool-sensation fabric, it maintains a comfortable temperature for users throughout the night.
Though recently launched, Dunelm’s Soft and Cooling Blankethas already accumulated over 50 reviews, achieving an impressive customer rating of 4.6 out of five. One satisfied customer wrote: “Absolutely fabulous for the hot and humid nights! Complete gamechanger regarding a good night’s sleep.”
A different purchaser noted: ” This is just what is neededin the warmer weather. I am sleeping under this with no other bedding on top and it is perfect. Just the right weight for the warmer nights. It also fits in the washing machine and was dry in a very short time. I wish there were more colours.”
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Another reviewer praised: ” This blanket is amazing. It feels very cool to the touch on one side. I have tried many types of cooling bedding and none come close to this!”
That said, one shopper awarded four stars, highlighting a minor issue: “Would have given it five stars but it tends to slip easily, which is a bit annoying. Apart from that, the colour is true to the picture, and the quality is good.”
Another customer stated: “Ideal for this time of year, so you are covered by a soft layer but not too warm.”
A further review states: ” Love, love this cooling blanketand ticks every box for anyone suffering from overheating at night. The fabric is soft and silky and it’s not too light in weight so you feel comfortably covered. Would be perfect for anyone on the warmer summer nights and available in lovely light/muted shades to match summer bedding.”
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Finally, another customer added: “Was hoping this was good but was worried it wouldn’t be. One side feels ‘cool’ and the other side feels normal. We used this on a hot night recently as we live in a three-story house – it defo helped us both. I’m not saying it’s a miracle cold blanket, but it’s a 100% improvement on a thin summer duvet, and importantly, we have a super king bed, and this is super king-sized!”
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Still in theatrical release, Michael has grossed $977.4 million (£740.9m), surpassing Oppenheimer’s $975.8 million (£739.1m).
This comes despite Oppenheimer’s incredible Oscar-winning run, which included seven awards from Best Picture to Best Director.
Over this past weekend, Michael has pulled in $9.2million (£6.9m) at the global box office.
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The anticipation also remains that Michael, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jafar Jackson as the lead character, will reach a billion worldwide.
Micahel Jackson’s movie has become the highest grossing biopic ever (Picture: Glen Wilson/Lionsgate)
The musical biopic has surpassed Oppenheimer’s box office results(Picture: AP)
If it does so, it will become the second film to do so in 2026 after Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy movie.
Michael was also able to pull off this record while being on a 46-day theatrical window.
In comparison, Oppenheimer was on a well over six month theatrical window before it landed on streaming service Peacock.
In comparison to other musical biopics, Michael has also surpassed Bohemian Rapsody, which earned $911 million (£690m), both of which were produced by Graham King.
Jafaar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle has been praised by fans (Picture: Lionsgate)
The film, which has been controversial due to alleged child abuse allegation scenes getting cut, starts with the Jackson 5 era (Picture: Lionsgate)
After a costly rewrite the film now steers firmly away from those allegations.
Originally, the film leaned into the turbulence of when Evan Chandler accused the singer of sexually abusing his 13-year-old son, Jordan Chandler, in 1993.
Early versions of the script included scenes that featured Jackson grappling with the fallout.
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Elsewhere in the film, Colman Domingo stars as the family patriarch Joe Jackson alongside Miles Teller as Jackson’s longtime attorney John Branca.
Michael is available to rent on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, or Sky Store.
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