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Didcot pupils enjoy steam train adventure

Year 2 students from All Saints CE Primary School experienced an unforgettable educational journey aboard a vintage steam train, made possible by Taylor Wimpey's community initiative.

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.

Braintree Christmas Window Competition Returns 2025

The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.

Chelmsford Post Office to reopen next door

Chelmsford residents rejoice as the beloved Gloucester Avenue Post Office announces plans to reopen just next door to its former location, restoring vital community services to the area.

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Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.

Lion spotted in Essex woods sparks major police hunt

Essex Police launch urgent search operation after multiple reports of a lion roaming through residential areas near Clacton-on-Sea. Armed officers and zoo experts join the hunt for the mysterious big cat.

Folkestone Hosts Rotary Young Chef Competition

Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.

Essex Community Repair Grants: Apply Now

Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.

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.

Firewalk raises £8,000 for St Clare Hospice

Daring community members conquered their fears walking barefoot across red-hot embers to support St Clare Hospice, raising vital funds for patient care in a spectacular firewalk event.

Essex Hospice: Light Up a Life for Loved Ones

St Elizabeth's Hospice launches its annual Light Up a Life campaign, offering families across Essex a beautiful way to honour cherished memories this festive season through dedications and special services.

Valence School wins Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025

Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.

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.

Homebuilder boosts school library with book donation

Discover how a Yorkshire homebuilder is making a real difference in the community by donating hundreds of books to a local school library and rewarding young artistic talent through a creative competition.

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