Caretaker secretly filmed girls at West Bridgford School
A 'trusted' Midlands school caretaker has admitted voyeurism after pupils spotted a phone above a changing room door. Joshua Snow's case has been sent to crown court for sentencing.
A 'trusted' Midlands school caretaker has admitted voyeurism after pupils spotted a phone above a changing room door. Joshua Snow's case has been sent to crown court for sentencing.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces widespread school closures across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get the latest list of affected schools and travel updates.
Heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti has led to widespread school closures across the Black Country for Friday, January 9. Find the full, updated list of affected schools here.
An amber weather warning for snow and ice threatens widespread disruption across the West Midlands on Friday, January 9. Check if your child's school is closed using the official government tool.
Professor Harry Matlay, 73, of Birmingham City Business School, has died after being hit by a car in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Multiple schools across the Black Country will be closed on Friday, January 9, due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. See the full list of closures and delayed starts here.
Multiple schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed Friday due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Get the latest list of closures and safety updates here.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Sandwell Council plans a new £20m Passivhaus school in Brandhall Village to replace the structurally failing Causeway Green Primary. The 70-year-old building is the borough's worst. Read the latest.
Discovery Educational Trust in Brentwood celebrates a milestone as all its schools achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, transforming former struggling schools. Read the inspiring turnaround story.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
West Midlands Police issue tickets and shame drivers for 'inconsiderate and dangerous' parking on school zigzags in Halesowen, warning it puts lives at risk. Read the full story.
Glasgow City Council begins a major rollout of a 20mph speed limit across thousands of streets this month. Learn about the safety goals and enforcement challenges.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School announces new foundation courses one year after pausing undergraduate training. Applications close March 26 for a September start.
Alder Coppice Primary School in Sedgley is grieving the unexpected death of beloved site manager David Haycock. The school plans a special commemoration. Read the full story.
Outrage as school meal prices rise for the first time in nine years, hitting families in Northern Ireland and England. Experts warn of a 'massive negative impact' on children's health and education.
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
Erdington Hall Primary School celebrates as 63% of Year 6 pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, surpassing both local and national averages. Discover the school's winning formula.
Higham Lane School in Nuneaton remains shut after a targeted hack crippled its IT systems. Pupils get extra days off as technicians work to restore security. Read for updates.
Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.
Higham Lane School in Nuneaton remains closed after a cyber attack crippled its IT systems. Pupils face at least two extra days off. Read the latest updates.
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 key routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all. Discover the full story and official statements.
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.