James Lauder News Today

Lack of access to early years education, dentists and ventilated classrooms are causing a fall in attendance among disadvantaged pupils in the North of England, a parliamentary report is warning.

When anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate flares, queer- and trans-owned businesses provide safer spaces.

Vancouver-based artist James Lauder didn't feel comfortable getting tattoos at a traditional parlour, so he started his own — one where people from the queer community could be themselves without fear of being judged.

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Strathallan School was the overall winner in the Perth schools young artist competition. Here is a gallery of pupils' submissions.

  Pifa, who hand pokes all of her tattoos, is an artist with so many distinct collections. She does simple portraits of cultural icons, like Frank Ocean, and captures what we love most about them in every piece. There’s also cute work of dogs and ketchup packets. Pifa takes her role seriously as an artist, but makes getting a tattoo fun! Her list of available flash is extensive, so whatever you’re going for — serious or goofy — a sit with Pifa is a great time.

Country Life Trending: Carolside, The Borders. Photograph © Paul Highnam for the Country Life Picture Library. Carolside, the home of Mr and Mrs Anthony Foyle, is an enigmatic house in the Scottish Borders that yields up unexpected connections with America and shines a light on 18th-century architectural practice. Roger White explains more; photographs by Paul Highnam for the Country Life Picture Library. Carolside is tucked away in the sheltered valley of the Leader Water as it flows ...

did the creator of this mockumentary go beyond the sea? and good morning, everyone. big headline overnight about the nations top cop. president obama has decided to pick a former bush official to lead the fbi. fascinating story. his name is james comey. you see him right there, served at the top ranks of a republican administration but he was not afraid to take on his bosses. well have more on that ahead. going across the aisle like that, the president. lets get right to those le...