While those getting A*-C grades is up, it is lower for pupils from poorer backgrounds.
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Murder probe launched as boy, 2, dies
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
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GCSE gap widens for pupils from poorer backgrounds
While those getting A*-C grades is up, it is lower for pupils from poorer backgrounds.
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Teacher gets stories published after 46 years
Keith Godwin used to make up stories for his pupils in the 1970s, now they have been published.
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Man arrested on suspicion of raping woman in town
Dyfed-Powys Police said the suspect, arrested on Tuesday, has been released under investigation.
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Doctor who claimed two wages would 'lie and lie'
Dr Joao Muel is facing 13 allegations of dishonesty and clinical failure in 2018 and 2019, tribunal hears.
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Three-legged cat wins top award for bond with boy
Minty was recognised for his "special bond" with six-year-old Connor, who has learning difficulties.
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Murder probe launched as boy, 2, dies
A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
![Family opening GCSE results](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/12AE9/production/_119912567_gcsegetty1.jpg)
GCSE gap widens for pupils from poorer backgrounds
While those getting A*-C grades is up, it is lower for pupils from poorer backgrounds.
![Book Reading](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/B036/production/_119901154_p09s1nlj.jpg)
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Teacher gets stories published after 46 years
Keith Godwin used to make up stories for his pupils in the 1970s, now they have been published.
![Brecon Road](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/177F6/production/_119664269_a40-googlemaps-page-001.jpg)
Man arrested on suspicion of raping woman in town
Dyfed-Powys Police said the suspect, arrested on Tuesday, has been released under investigation.
![Nevill Hall Hospital](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/66C4/production/_119880362_vlcsnap-2013-02-10-11h10m23s71.png)
Doctor who claimed two wages would 'lie and lie'
Dr Joao Muel is facing 13 allegations of dishonesty and clinical failure in 2018 and 2019, tribunal hears.
![Minty and Connor](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/15C7B/production/_119911298_newproject-2.png)
Three-legged cat wins top award for bond with boy
Minty was recognised for his "special bond" with six-year-old Connor, who has learning difficulties.
![Family opening GCSE results](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/12AE9/production/_119912567_gcsegetty1.jpg)
GCSE gap widens for pupils from poorer backgrounds
While those getting A*-C grades is up, it is lower for pupils from poorer backgrounds.
![Book Reading](https://web.archive.org/web/20210812231320/https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/{width}/cpsprodpb/B036/production/_119901154_p09s1nlj.jpg)
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Teacher gets stories published after 46 years
Keith Godwin used to make up stories for his pupils in the 1970s, now they have been published.
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