Nottinghamshire

A special post box aimed at encouraging people in Gedling in Nottinghamshire to write letters to loved ones who have died has proved popular.

Inspectors visited the school in November and found a number of issues, including low expectations of pupils, as well as daily truancy.

Shane Stoppard is now back at home after having his operation, however he says the scar is a visible reminder of his brain surgery and how he felt at the time.