Edge Hill University reflects on a landmark 2025, celebrating student achievements, award-winning research, and campus milestones that strengthened its community. Discover the year's highlights.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
Ann-Marie Riley, Chief Nurse at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, receives an OBE for exceptional nursing leadership and patient care. Discover her impact.
ITV news director Ian Searle confirms his retirement after over 40 years with the broadcaster. His last day was December 22, and he starts a Master's in Comedy Writing in January. Read his heartfelt farewell.
Louisa Williams, a peer worker at EPUT, uses her own mental health journey to support patients. Discover how lived experience is reshaping care in Essex.
NHS bosses launch a full investigation and apologise after a body was wrongly released from a Glasgow hospital mortuary, leading to the wrong cremation. Read the full story.
Aston Villa face defensive woes with Pau Torres a doubt, while Chelsea get a double boost. Get the latest team news and injury updates ahead of the Premier League fixture.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Edge Hill University's care-experienced students received special Christmas hampers from the Halle O'Brien CIC. Discover how this heartfelt initiative brings festive cheer.
NatWest announces major partnerships with Manchester, Brighton, and York universities to support student entrepreneurs and spinouts. The bank aims for six more deals by 2027. Read how this boosts the UK economy.
Experts warn button batteries in toys and festive items can be fatal if swallowed. Hospital admissions have doubled in a decade. Learn the critical safety steps.
Liverpool and Wolves face a crippling injury crisis ahead of their Premier League clash, with 16 players combined ruled out. Get the latest team news and fitness updates here.
Aston Villa's title charge faces Chelsea's European push amid major injury concerns for both teams. Get the latest team news and predicted line-ups for this crucial Premier League fixture.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim confirms six absences for the Premier League clash with Aston Villa, including key defenders and AFCON departures. Get the latest team news and injury updates.
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Police searching for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20, have recovered a body from the River Soar. Formal identification is pending.
Edge Hill University appoints Professor Abigail Moriarty as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education & Students), bringing expertise in student experience and digital innovation from the University of Lincoln. Read more.
Five distinguished Edge Hill University law graduates returned to campus for an inspiring alumni panel, sharing career journeys and advice with current students. Discover the paths from degree to practice.
A University of Birmingham graduate, who feared the pandemic ended her acting career, is now starring in Fiddler On The Roof at The Alexandra theatre. Her story is one of resilience and triumph.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Over 8,000 visitors joined a magnificent lightshow and Christmas celebration at the University of Birmingham, marking its 125th anniversary with a historic projection on the Aston Webb building.
Former Edge Hill University PhD student CD Rose has won the 2025 Goldsmiths Prize for his short story collection 'We Live Here Now', mentored by the world's first Professor of Short Fiction.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
Three North West Ambulance Service paramedics were injured, two seriously, after their vehicle crashed while responding to an emergency. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident near Crewe.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has surpassed its cancer treatment target for two consecutive months, showing a 15% year-on-year improvement. Read about the positive trajectory.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
A major search is underway for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20. Police and specialist divers are searching the River Soar. His family have made an emotional plea for information.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.
Edge Hill University becomes one of first UK institutions to join Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, signing memorandum with Ukrainian officials during London ceremony.