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.
Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has revealed the quarter-final dance-off was one of the most brutal in her nine-year tenure. Find out what happened and who faces elimination.
The executive headteacher of two Birmingham nursery schools is absent as the council conducts a confidential internal process. Both schools remain open.
Pupils and staff at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary in Greasby have rallied to support the Shoebox Full of Love Christmas appeal for the second year, donating gifts for vulnerable people and pets across Merseyside.
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Strictly Come Dancing confirms a brand new high-stakes challenge for the Musicals Week quarter-final after the Instant Dance's success. Find out what's next for the five remaining couples!
Strictly Come Dancing fans believe Alex Kingston's elimination was health-related, not based on her dance performance. The actress had been battling physical issues throughout the competition.
Actress Alex Kingston is the eighth celebrity eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after admitting her body was 'really suffering' from the intense training. Read her emotional exit interview.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal makes Strictly Come Dancing history by surviving her fifth dance-off, earning the title 'Queen of the Dance-off'. Discover her witty response to the judges.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2025 results have been leaked online, leaving fans devastated as a potential finalist is eliminated before the quarter-final. Discover the full story and fan reactions.
EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal made a hilarious dig about her four dance-off appearances on Strictly Come Dancing after facing critique from Anton du Beke. Read the full story.
Strictly's Karen Carney receives a perfect 40 and a standing ovation for her Couples Choice dance. Judges say the footballer-turned-pundit could win the Glitterball trophy.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
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.
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £20,700 for free inclusive dance sessions across the borough. Join joyful movement classes designed for older adults and anyone feeling isolated.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
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.
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz questions the controversial Reedswood Park free school project, citing accessibility issues and a 'covid VIP lane' selection process. Discover why this £50m investment faces local opposition.
Congleton High School in Cheshire is closed for a deep clean following a flu-like illness outbreak causing high student absences. Remote learning is in place.
A Scottish primary school scraps its Christmas production following a torrent of racist abuse targeting a planned scene about Syrian refugee children. Police are investigating.
Alconbury C of E Primary School receives a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to fund its new forest school area, enhancing outdoor learning for pupils.
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Stockland Green and Summerfield health centres in Birmingham will transform into neighbourhood health hubs with GPs, dentists and pharmacists under one roof as part of a national NHS initiative to reduce waiting times.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.