GSCE results are out tomorrow
Thousands of pupils are waiting for GCSE results - due to be released tomorrow. Many have dismissed claims that the exams are too easy.
East: A-Level results day
Thousands of A-Level students have been celebrating getting their results in the East part of our region. We went to meet some of them.
West: A-Level results day
Tens of thousands of students have received their A-Level results today. Here is the picture in the West of the region.
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Happy staff at John Lewis - full report
With the economy struggling and so many big name High Street stores going under - there was good news today for one Berkshire based retail giant.
John Lewis and Waitrose, with their headquarters in Bracknell, announced a rise of more than 15% in pre-tax profits. And as an employee-owned partnership it's the staff who reap the rewards.
Penny Silvester reports and speaks to Cheryl Millington, Waitrose IT Director.
17% bonus for Waitrose staff
John Lewis & Bracknell-based Waitrose staff will receive bonuses worth 17% of salary after the group shrugged off tough high street conditions to report a 15.8% surge in annual profits. The employee-owned firm reported pre-tax, pre-bonus profits of £409.6 million for the 12 months to January.
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John Lewis results due
Staff at John Lewis will be watching closely as it announces its annual results later.
The business bases its food retailing arm, Waitrose, in Bracknell in Berkshire.
John Lewis Partnership's unique co-owned business model means that annual profits are distributed to its employees rather than shareholders.
This means that every Partner at John Lewis receives a bonus which is calculated as a percentage of their pay. The same percentage is given to all Partners.
The results will announced at 9.30am.
The company is hoping that a record Christmas trading period will boost profits.
Pompey win away to Crawley
Portsmouth have won their first match in league one, beating Crawley 3-0
Football results: Leagues One and Two
In football, there was no action today for the region's Premier League or Championship clubs. But our league clubs have been on the pitch.
In League One
Bournemouth won 1-0 away to Yeovil, whilst Swindon lost 0-1 at home to Leighton Orient.
In League Two
Gillingham won 3-1 away to Barnet, Aldershot drew 2-2l at Bristol Rovers. But Oxford were beaten 4-1 at home to Exeter.
GSCE results are out tomorrow
by Christine Alsford
Thousands of pupils are waiting for GCSE results - due to be released tomorrow. Many have dismissed claims that the exams are too easy.
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East: A-Level results day
by Sarah Saunders
Thousands of A-Level students have been celebrating getting their results in the East part of our region. We went to meet some of them.
Read the full storyWest: A-Level results day
by Christine Alsford
Tens of thousands of students have received their A-Level results today. Here is the picture in the West of the region.
Read the full storyOxfordshire County Council congratulates A-Level students
Oxfordshire County Council has released a statement congratulating A and AS Level students in the area.
The council also said that early signs indicate that 90% of students received two or more A-Levels at pass rates rades A* to E. While around 46% attained grades A* to B, 13% up on last year's results.
“I am delighted that so many students have received such magnificent results today and that the anxious wait for them is finally over. The results show how hard they have worked and are also testament to the quality of the teachers in the county. Parents also play a crucial role in supporting their children through the exam period, which can be extremely stressful. I would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support and congratulate the students on their achievements.
– Councillor Melinda Tilley, Oxfordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Schools“Of course, not all students receive the results they were hoping for, but I would like to reassure them that there is support available, through the Oxcentric website, support sessions at schools and through the National Careers Service which also has a helpline number - 0800 100 900. These services all work hard to help show young people what options are available to them.
“I would like to wish all the students every success in their futures as they start the next chapter in their lives.”
A-Levels: Ninety-nine percent pass rate for Brockenhurst College students
Brockenhurst College in the New Forest has revealed that its students have maintained an outstanding overall pass rate of 99% in their A-Level results released today.
More than 50% of the college's students gained A- B grades, with three-quarters of all students achieving A - C grades across all subjects.
100% pass rates were achieved in 35 A level subjects.
– Di Roberts - Principal, Brockenhurst College“Once again, Brockenhurst College students have attained outstanding A level results and I am tremendously proud of their individual achievements. I also take pride in the overall success of the College and take this opportunity to thank the staff and parents for the part they have played in our students’ achievements. This is, as always, a great day of celebration for us all and I wish all the students who leave us today every success for the future”.