Quiz: How Many School Assembly Hymns Do You Recall?
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Warwickshire's Reform UK leader vows to ignore council vote demanding he withdraw a letter to government seeking powers to cut school transport costs. Opposition unites against the move.
Amanda O'Neill, 42, prepares festive meals for those in need, honouring a friend's memory. Her community effort ensures everyone has a full plate on Christmas Day.
Staff from Firs Primary School in Derby brought Christmas magic to eight-year-old Michal Winter in hospital after he missed the school's 'Breakfast with Santa' due to his rare condition. Read this heartwarming story.
Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Amble Links Primary School's hilarious Elf on the Shelf antics, from sheep blockades to lifeboat theft, have become a beloved community tradition and an online sensation. Discover the festive mischief.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly food range. The 53-product line hits shelves in January 2026. Read more.
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition to launch a new high-protein, GLP-1 friendly ready meal range in January. Discover the supermarket's move to support weight-loss injection users.
Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi restaurants, delivered nearly 50 hot meals to The Wallich's homeless projects in Swansea, spreading festive kindness. Discover how the community is supporting those in need.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Struggling for a Christmas gift? Spa vouchers offer an instant, thoughtful solution. Discover five fantastic UK spa break deals still available for under £160, perfect for a last-minute present.
Morrisons warns customers to check for unclaimed 'More Card Fiver' vouchers before points expire, with nearly £30 million worth sitting unused. Act now to save on Christmas shopping.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
Families can save hundreds this festive season with over 20 restaurants, pubs and cafés offering free or £1 children's meals. Check the full list of deals and terms.
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
OpenTable data reveals the 10 busiest restaurants in Birmingham and the West Midlands for festive bookings in December 2025. Discover where locals are dining this Christmas.
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
Eligible Cambridgeshire households can apply for a £110 lump sum in supermarket vouchers via the Household Support Fund. Learn the eligibility criteria and how to claim.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over alleged indecent images. Police and school are cooperating as the investigation continues.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over indecent images allegations. Police and school confirm safeguarding is priority. Contact us.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.