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.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
The community mourns Joshua Travis, a 14-year-old former Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper, who tragically died after being hit by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the heartfelt tributes.
The family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was tragically killed by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and community reaction.
Singer Jess Glynne explains her absence from Alex Scott's I'm A Celebrity exit due to her mother's 'life-altering' stroke and urgent brain surgery. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A Birmingham family has lost everything in a devastating house fire just weeks before Christmas. A fundraiser is now underway to help them get back on their feet. Click to read their story and see how you can help.
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.
Good Morning Britain halted its Budget coverage to report a major fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, with several people trapped. Watch the latest updates.
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.
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.
Royal expert Jennie Bond reveals Prince George's secondary school for 2026 is likely decided. Discover how Kate Middleton balances royal duties with parenting.
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.
Birmingham city centre sees safety improvements with new LED lighting in Rotunda Square and Corporation Street following campaign after Katie Fox's tragic death.
A homeless man, Sajmir Beca, 30, died after being crushed in a bin lorry in Northampton. The inquest has been opened. Our thoughts are with his family.
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.
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.
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
The government's free breakfast club expansion will save families £450 and 95 hours yearly, aiding the cost of living crisis. Over 500,000 children to benefit.
BBC's Sara Cox breaks down recalling her brother's death, which inspired her to run 135 miles and raise over £7.6 million for BBC Children in Need. Read her moving story.
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major expansion of free breakfast clubs in Birmingham's most deprived schools to tackle child poverty and help families with the cost of living.
A British woman is among five tourists found dead after a severe snowstorm in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Four survivors were located. Read the full story.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.