Schools urged to trial four-day week to help teachers
Campaigners call for four-day school week trials in England and Wales to address teacher workload and retention crisis. Could a shorter week boost wellbeing and results?
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Grinch steals 6ft Christmas tree from porch
A brazen thief was caught on camera stealing a 6ft Christmas tree from a mum's doorstep in Loughborough. Discover the full story and see how the community helped.
25 Birmingham parents caught in school place fraud
A shocking report reveals 25 Birmingham families lied on school applications, with places revoked. Council considers a dedicated fraud officer amid rising cases.
West Midlands Top Performing Schools Revealed
Discover the West Midlands secondary schools achieving exceptional GCSE results, including state schools outperforming expectations. See the full league table data.
Solihull school's Ofsted triumph after improvement order
St Alphege CE School in Solihull achieves top Ofsted rating just years after being told to improve. Discover how leadership and community transformed this West Midlands school.
£4,000 boost for four Lincolnshire community charities
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Berwick Hospital Work Resumes After Collapse
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
HMRC to claim £200 from earners under £35k
Millions of low-to-medium earners face losing up to £200 as HMRC chases tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover how this impacts your finances and what experts say.
Essex programme transforms girls' lives through sport
The Girls Inspired programme in Essex is helping vulnerable young women escape unhealthy relationships and criminality through sport and mentoring. Discover how this initiative creates positive change.
Tesco's 'phenomenal' free fruit and veg for schools
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
Autumn Budget Delays Financial Pain Until 2028
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget delays the main financial impact until 2028, just before an election. Discover how tax freezes and new measures will affect UK households.
MP Demands Legal Ban on Smartphones in Schools
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Lancashire MEGA Hubs: 7,000 Pupils Learn Future Tech
Nearly 7,000 Lancashire secondary students explore AI, cybersecurity and robotics through innovative MEGA Hubs programme. Discover how this initiative bridges the digital skills gap.
Hertfordshire law firm funds 20 school workshops
Hertfordshire law firm HAB Law partners with charities Tender and Dignify, donating £50,000 for 20 educational workshops in secondary schools to prevent domestic abuse and promote healthy relationships.
6 West Midlands Schools Among UK's Best for 2026
Discover the six West Midlands schools celebrated in the Muddy Stilettos 2026 guide for their outstanding ethos, facilities, and nurturing environments.
Loughborough Christmas Tree Festival Returns
Loughborough's popular Community Christmas Tree Festival is back, featuring 80 dazzling trees at All Saints Church. Free entry from Nov 29-Dec 20. Donations support church roof repairs.
Manchester Business School marks 60 years with new vision
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Rotary gives £12k to Shepway schools hardship funds
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
21 West Midlands Celebrities' School Days
Discover the Birmingham and West Midlands schools that shaped famous stars like Ozzy Osbourne and J.R.R. Tolkien. Did any attend your local school?
Four-Day Week Future in Doubt as Minister Intervenes
Labour Minister Steve Reed questions a council's four-day week trial, citing performance declines. Over 100 business leaders defend the shorter week, sparking a major national debate.
School staff raise £1000+ for Menphys in half marathon
Two Loughborough Schools Foundation staff ran the Run Leicester Half Marathon, raising over £1,000 for disability charity Menphys. Discover how they smashed their fundraising goals.
South Wales young musicians star at Royal Albert Hall
220 young musicians from South Wales schools delivered a spectacular performance at the Music for Youth Proms. Discover how this initiative empowers the next generation.
Loughborough pupils win 5 medals at European Laser Run
Three Loughborough Grammar School students and their coach won five medals representing GB at the European Laser Run Championships in Turkey. Discover their phenomenal success story.
Triple Lock could be replaced, says think tank
A think tank proposes replacing the state pension Triple Lock to save billions and redirect funds to youth services. Could this reshape the UK's intergenerational contract?
Kate Middleton's First Public Speech in Two Years
The Princess of Wales returns to public speaking, urging business leaders to invest in early childhood for a £45.5bn national benefit. Read her powerful message.
Birmingham's 34 Lowest Performing Schools in 2025 GCSEs
The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table identifies 34 Birmingham secondary schools rated 'well below average'. Discover the list and what it means for local education.
Join Loughborough's Santa Run for Rainbows Hospice
Sign up for the festive Loughborough Santa Run on December 7. Choose a 5km or 2.5km route to support Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Princess Kate to attend Future Workforce Summit
The Princess of Wales will attend the inaugural Future Workforce Summit in London, uniting business leaders to boost investment in early childhood development.
Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Birmingham's 13 lowest-rated schools revealed
The Telegraph's 2025 league table identifies 13 Birmingham schools with 'Below average' or 'Poor' ratings based on latest academic performance data. Discover the full list and key findings.
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