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.
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
A major £119m deal will fund over 1,500 new student beds at Bristol's Brabazon new town by 2027, addressing housing demand. Read the full details on this key development.
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.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.
A Mercedes driver deliberately ploughed into students outside a Birmingham nightclub, a court hears. One victim suffered catastrophic injuries. Read the full trial details.
Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.
Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
Nationwide Building Society has secured nearly half of all new student accounts this year, with over 80,000 openings. Its FlexStudent account and £9.8m food voucher offer are key drivers.
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.
Year 9 students from OneSchool Global's Kenley Campus walked 14.13 miles, raising £2,820 for Teenage Cancer Trust, far exceeding their £250 goal. Read their inspiring story.
Martin Lewis warns graduates earning over £29,385 will pay more due to a student loan threshold freeze announced in the Autumn Budget. Find out how it affects you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves freezes Plan 2 student loan repayments and interest rates until 2030, a move set to raise £400m annually. Discover the full budget impact.
John Ashby, 32, faces multiple charges including rape and religiously aggravated assault. The case has been adjourned until February 2026. Read the latest from Birmingham Crown Court.
John Ashby, 32, appears at Birmingham Crown Court accused of the racially aggravated rape of a Sikh student in Walsall. A provisional trial date is set for April 2026.
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.
Year 5 student Sophie Baverstock from Lightwater Village School secures two bronze medals at the JSKA World Karate Championships in Japan. Discover her inspiring journey.
Birmingham Council refuses 263-bed student block on former Golden Eagle pub site over heritage concerns. Discover the full story behind the decision.
Grace Richardson, 20, makes history as the first openly gay Miss England winner. The student overcame school bullying to claim the crown in Wolverhampton.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.
Wetherspoons partners with University of Birmingham's Guild of Students to open a new affordable pub on campus in 2026, creating jobs and supporting student life.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
The UK competition watchdog launches investigations into eight companies, including StubHub and Marks Electrical, over misleading online pricing and sales tactics. Discover how this action aims to protect consumers.
Martin Lewis reveals millions may have overpaid student loans. Discover if you're due a refund and the simple steps to claim your money back now.
The cost of registering a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales rises by 12% from Monday. Learn about the new fees, exemptions, and why this crucial document is so important for your family's future.
Discover which I'm A Celebrity 2025 campmate is earning the highest fee at £250,000. Get the full breakdown of all celebrity salaries from this year's jungle line-up.
ITV's I'm a Celebrity 2025 star salaries have been revealed, with Ant & Dec's £30m deal and contestant fees disclosed. Discover who the big earners are.
New research reveals Brits spend £786 annually on subscriptions, with one in five rarely using all services. Discover how to save hundreds by managing payments better.