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Lack of computer know-how is holding young jobseekers back

Poor computer skills could be hampering young people's career chances, a charity warned today.

Will.i.am tunes into science

The pop star Will.i.am launched a £500,000 initiative to boost the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths for disaffected children at the Science Museum in London today, after he donated the money to the Prince’s Trust.

Lacanau Beach is the first book by the young French photographer François Cavelier, comprising a series of 53 images taken over three consecutive summers at one of Bordeaux’s hottest holiday spots

Picture book review: Lacanau Beach, By François Cavelier

Lacanau Beach is the first book by the young French photographer François Cavelier, comprising a series of 53 images taken over three consecutive summers at one of Bordeaux's hottest holiday spots.

The Comet Pan-Starrs is making a rare visit to the inner solar system in the middle of this week, and will fly past the sun

Pan-Starrs: astonomers warned to avoid danger to their eyes from bright comet

Also known as C/2011 L4, the comet won't be seen again from earth for another 110,000 years

DVD & Blu-ray review: Stitches (18)

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Steve Mason, Monkey Minds in the Devil's Time (Double Six)

Album review: Steve Mason, Monkey Minds in the Devil's Time (Double Six)

On his most rewarding release since The Beta Band, Steve Mason grapples with politics both public and personal, but in a warm, engaging manner that draws the listener in.

Why don’t we encourage young people to grow up?

Something in the way children are now brought up and educated seems to stop them from wanting to grow up – or even having the freedom to

The Youth Parliament in the House of Commons

Paid internships bill fails to clear Parliament: Where do we go from here?

Last week, we talked about the upcoming Internships Bill, which sought to ban the advertisement of unpaid internships and regulate the conditions of their employment.

Home ownership among young people down by a third

Home ownership in England overall fell from 68 per cent in 1992 to 64 per cent in 2012

Indian Boy denies bus rape charges

A 17-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to charges that he took part in the gang rape and murder of a trainee physiotherapist in Delhi.

Indians holds candles to condemn the brutal gang-rape of a woman

Juvenile in Delhi gang-rape and murder case pleads not guilty to charges

The juvenile accused in the gang-rape and murder of an Indian student has appeared in court where he pleaded not guilty to all the charges and said he would contest the allegations.

Ever taken drugs? Whatever you do, don't tell the kids

The 'drugs talk' is supposed to be a mainstay of contemporary parenting, but parents who tell children of their own experience with drugs - even if meant as a warning - risk encouraging more drug-taking in the young, according to a new study.

The reserves pictured playing at Langtree Park yesterday

FA to investigate after Liverpool v Manchester United under-21 match is marred by unrest

A fan invaded the pitch and flares were set off in the stands

18-year-old Raheem Sterling was summonsed to Liverpool Youth Court today on a charge of common assault

Raheem Sterling assault case adjourned

A court case involving a teenage Premier League and England footballer was adjourned today.

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