Deb Millar, Hull College's digital transformation director, receives an OBE for her exceptional services to education and pioneering work in AI and digital inclusion. Discover her inspiring journey.
Rachael Hennigan, Principal of Hugh Baird College in Bootle, receives an OBE for her exceptional contribution to further education and transforming lives across the Liverpool City Region.
Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The honour recognises her leadership in turning around the college's fortunes and her services to education. Read her inspiring story.
Lewis Collinson, 38, admitted theft after withdrawing £26,700 in cash and selling a company van. He received an 18-month suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Whitehaven-based startup ScrubMarine has raised over $1m in pre-seed funding to develop its autonomous 'Turtle and Whale' robot system for cleaning ship hulls, tackling biofouling and cutting emissions.
A pupil has tragically died after a major emergency response at St Wilfrid's RC College in Newcastle. The school is closed as the community mourns.
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.
Malvern College head Keith Metcalfe stars in a hilarious Mission Impossible parody to announce the end of term. Watch the two-minute festive film now!
A new pop-up shop showcasing work by Solihull College students has opened at Resorts World Birmingham. Gallery in the Glass offers unique art until January 14.
Truro and Penwith College names Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive. He will take up the post in March 2026, bringing a track record of Ofsted 'Outstanding' success. Read more.
Birmingham City have been handed a hefty £115,000 fine by the Football Association for their role in a mass brawl against Hull City. The FA cited a 'consistent failing' by the club.
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Kingston Modular Systems in Hull enters administration, resulting in 62 redundancies after a client withheld £585,000, causing critical cash flow issues. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards celebrated 25 years with multiple winners including Peter Brown's Lifetime Achievement honour. Discover the region's business champions.
Digital firm Vuba, backed by celebrity clients including Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp, has moved its headquarters to Hull's thriving @TheDock tech campus, occupying the final building and completing the decade-long development.
Major new business coalition forms in Hull and East Yorkshire to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK through Business Beats Cancer initiative. Join the movement today.
A petition to save Walsall Leather Museum from relocation has surpassed 1,800 signatures. Locals demand transparency from the council over plans to move the museum for a SEND college.
A Birmingham college was abruptly evacuated as police responded to a serious security threat, with multiple emergency vehicles flooding the campus and students sent home.
Hull-based HR Solutions grows with six-figure funding from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, creating new employment opportunities in the region
Major investment in Hull will establish state-of-the-art offshore wind manufacturing facility, boosting UK's renewable energy capabilities and creating hundreds of skilled jobs.