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A headteacher has been accused by parents of cancelling Christmas after he banned older pupils from taking part in the school nativity play, reported the Daily Mail.

Andy Howe, head of Rochford Primary School in Essex, said that he hadmade the decision in a bid to help drive up standards. He reassuredparents that all the children could take part in a carol assembly andservice at the local church.

The ultimate boys' toy, a 145ft-long Scalextric track, has been createdby an American car fanatic, reported The Sun. The miniature Formula Onetrack features 19 twists and turns, pit lanes and a helipad. It wasbuilt by James Harlan from his basement in Michigan.

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