AS YOU return to work following the Easter holidays treat yourself to a round-up of today’s top national stories.
Post-election teachers’ strike looms
Schoolchildren could face disruption before the end of the year after teachers voted for a post-election ballot on national strikes over education funding cuts.
Solider in sex assault trial
An army sergeant accused of sexually abusing female recruits will stand trial at Southwark Crown Court today.
Edwin Mee, 45, of Tavistock Road, Croydon, south London, allegedly targeted 11 victims aged between 15 and 25 on military bases.
The Scottish soldier denies 17 counts of sexual assault, three rapes and one count of assault by penetration.
Pellgrini on the edge
Further doubt was cast over the future of Manchester City manager after the champions lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace.
Goals from Glenn Murray and Jason Puncheon either side of half-time left City nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea with seven matches remaining.
Waltz isn't Blofeld
Oscar winner Christoph Waltz has dismissed rumours he is playing the classic supervillain Blofeld in the latest James Bond film spectre.
The Django Unchained star will be sharing the screen with Daniel Craig's 007 in the film which will be released later this year.
And finally...
Alien is top movie monster
The Iconic Alien from Sir Ridley Scott’s classic, of the same name, has been voted the best film monster.
The creature got its first outing in 1979 and has appeared in several sequels with a new film starring original star Sigourney Weaver in the offing.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article