Students at Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy in Birmingham have launched their annual Winter Gift Programme, providing essential aid and companionship to vulnerable locals. Discover how they're making a difference.
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.
Pupils at Dorrington Academy in Perry Barr have raised over £6,000 for Birmingham Hospice by taking part in a festive Reindeer Run. The heartwarming community effort will support vital end-of-life care across the city.
Tributes pour in for Macclesfield FC forward Ethan McLeod, 21, who died in a crash on the M1. The former Wolves academy player is remembered for his vibrant legacy.
The football community is in mourning after the death of former Wolves academy player Ethan McLeod, 21, in a car accident on the M1. Tributes pour in from clubs and teammates.
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
West Midlands Police flood Birmingham with 150+ officers in Operation Advance to tackle violence, anti-social behaviour, and illegal e-bikes. Read the full details.
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
Boots has launched a limited edition Carmex lip balm gift set, perfect for teenage girls. The £10 tin includes two full-sized balms and has glowing reviews. Discover this festive beauty steal.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
Two Midlands mothers share their journey from isolation to optimism after completing a work academy with East Midlands Railway. Discover how sector-based programmes are creating pathways to jobs.
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.
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 Midlands school has removed a classroom display and apologised after it placed Reform UK MP Lee Anderson in an 'extreme right wing' section. Read the full story and reaction.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals critical gaps in tackling violence against women, despite it being a 'national threat'. Data failures and missed warnings persist. Read the urgent findings.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
Year 13 students from Retford Oaks Academy have smashed a £1,000 fundraising target for the British Heart Foundation through a unique bake sale, blending personal development with community spirit. Read their inspiring story.
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.
Belfast rap trio Kneecap delivered an incendiary, sold-out performance at Birmingham's O2 Academy. Read our full review of the explosive night.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
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.
The Girls Inspired programme in Essex is helping vulnerable young women escape unhealthy relationships and criminality through sport and mentoring. Discover how this initiative creates positive change.
Tayah McAllister, a six-year-old from Warrington with a serious lung disease, has won an award at the prestigious Pauline Quirke Academy Film Festival for her short film 'The Show Must Go On'.
Over 30 young performers from Sutton Coldfield's Pauline Quirke Academy shared the stage with G4 at Lichfield Cathedral for a spectacular Christmas concert. Book a free session now!
David Wilson Homes East Midlands supports grassroots sport by sponsoring the Coalville Town Under-15 Rookettes girls' football team with new kits. Discover how this investment helps local talent.
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
Speculation mounts that all five Spice Girls, including Victoria Beckham, may reunite for their 30th anniversary in 2026. Get the latest clues and hints here!
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.
Crystal Academy: Aerial Arts and Dance CIC crowned Walsall's local winner in Sage's 'Behind the Badge' competition, winning match tickets and business support tools to help them thrive.