内容摘要：A Downing Street source said: "We think she has made the right decision."

A Downing Street source said: "We think she has made the right decision."

A major road through Essex was shut after what National Highways said was a medical emergency.The closure was made on the southbound A12 between Mountnessing and the Brook Street roundabout in Brentwood.

An air ambulance landed at the scene and motorists were warned of lengthy delays from about 08:10 BST.National Highways asked those using the road to follow diversion routes.Robots are to be placed in classrooms in parts of West Yorkshire to help pupils who struggle to attend school feel more included.

The devices are small enough to sit on a desk and will be used to help pupils in Wakefield to take part in lessons from home.The so-called AV1 robots contain a camera and microphone which connects absent pupils who can speak, see and hear lessons through the device using an app.

Wakefield Council plans to use 27 machines as part of a pilot project to support children who have health needs or are off school due to anxiety or emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA).

The robots were developed by technology company No Isolation for children who are unable to attend school through long-term illness.The Tweedy the Clown scarecrow was created by Charmaine Gifford-James and it floats on this magic carpet over the Exedra pond.

Bosses at an animal welfare sanctuary have said "overwhelming public support" meant the charity had been able to survive a "very bleak" few months.Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, in the West Lancashire village of Holmeswood, warned it was

in August because of falling donations and increasing vet and drug bills.But a spokesperson said backing from the local community, other charities and businesses now meant it was in a much stronger financial position.