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Birmingham School Alumni Sell 280 Million Albums

Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.

School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents

Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.

Birmingham schools in national top 10 for improvement

Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.

Reeves targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform

Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.

Historic Birmingham venue becomes music school

A landmark Birmingham music venue is set to become a state-of-the-art educational facility after planners greenlight the ambitious transformation project in the city's cultural quarter.

Students transform cardboard into sustainable furniture

Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.

UK School Where Pupils Lead Their Education

Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.

Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK

Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.

40% of men clueless about testosterone's role

Groundbreaking survey reveals alarming knowledge gap about testosterone among British men, with many misunderstanding its vital functions in male health and wellbeing.

Welsh Government unveils £2.7bn draft budget plans

The Welsh Government has published its draft budget for 2025-26, revealing a £2.7bn spending plan focused on protecting frontline services amid ongoing financial pressures. Discover where the money will be spent.

Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos

A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.

UK Council Tax Set for £150 Hike

Households across Britain are bracing for council tax hikes of up to £150 as local authorities grapple with funding gaps and rising service costs.

Council axes mature trees in Green Flag park

Outrage erupts as Midland Council axes dozens of mature trees in Wednesbury's Green Flag-winning park, sparking protests from local residents and conservation groups.

Secret M6 Motorway Viewing Spot Discovered

A hidden vantage point overlooking the M6 motorway has been uncovered by locals, providing stunning elevated views of the busy transport artery that thousands drive past daily without knowing it exists.

Midlands Best Secondary Schools Named in 2025 Guide

The latest Real Schools Guide 2025 has unveiled the top-performing secondary schools across the Midlands, with several institutions achieving outstanding results in education quality and student development.

Have Your Say: Manchester Planning Consultation

Manchester residents and businesses are invited to participate in a crucial consultation on new Supplementary Planning Documents that will shape development across the city.

Advertising boards approved on Green Belt land

Controversial planning decision allows digital advertising screens on protected Green Belt land near M6 Toll, sparking debate about countryside preservation versus economic needs.

Malala: My mother wished I was never born

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai reveals her mother's heartbreaking admission and shares intimate family struggles in powerful new interview about their journey from Pakistan to Birmingham.

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