Ex-surgeon MP calls for schools to teach stab wound first aid
Former surgeon and Solihull MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst proposes a new law to teach all children emergency life-saving skills, including how to treat catastrophic bleeding from stabbings.
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Chelmsford pupils win national Bible writing contest
Two students from St John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford secured top spots in a national Bible project, beating 10,000 entrants. Read about their remarkable achievement and prizes.
Midlands Schools in UK Top 50: Sunday Times List
Six Midlands secondary schools have been ranked among the UK's top 50 in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which grammar and private schools made the prestigious list.
Birmingham snow: Most secondary schools closed
Storm Goretti's snow has forced the closure of the vast majority of Birmingham's secondary schools. See the full list of confirmed closures and remote learning plans.
All Brentwood Trust Schools Rated Good or Outstanding
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.
Midlands teachers confirm nine-day strike over job cuts
Teachers at 20 schools across the West Midlands will strike for nine days in January amid a redundancy dispute. The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership confirms disruption is expected. Read the full story.
Erdington Hall Primary Pupils Beat National SATs Average
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.
How Gift Aid Can Increase Your Tax-Free Personal Allowance
UK taxpayers can use Gift Aid donations to extend their basic rate tax band and restore their personal allowance, offering effective tax relief of up to 60%. Learn how to claim.
Birmingham mum fears for life after abuser released
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor says she fears becoming a 'statistic' after her violent ex was released from prison. She is urgently calling on the council to rehouse her.
St John Ambulance Calls for East Riding & Humber Volunteers
St John Ambulance launches a winter recruitment drive for Emergency Responders and Community Volunteers across East Riding and South Humber. No experience needed, full training provided. Make a difference in 2024.
Birmingham primary school named among UK's top 10
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Birmingham's Kitts Green has transformed from an Ofsted 'requires improvement' rating to being ranked among Britain's top 10 primary schools. Discover the school's 'secret to success'.
Tax-Free Allowance hits £13,006 with HMRC rule
HMRC is increasing the effective Personal Allowance to over £13,000 for eligible taxpayers. Discover how to claim tax relief on job expenses, maintenance payments, and charitable donations.
Hospital staff's 45-minute gift drive for abuse survivors
Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
Hospital staff's rapid gift drive for women in refuge
Maternity staff at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, showed incredible compassion, buying Christmas gifts for every woman in a local domestic abuse refuge in just 45 minutes. Read about this heart-warming community initiative.
Midlands School in Top 20 of Sunday Times 2026 Rankings
A Midlands secondary school has been ranked among the nation's elite in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list and why.
Loughborough Schools Raise £2k for Rainbows Hospice
Pupils at Loughborough Schools Foundation have raised nearly £2,000 for Rainbows Hospice and delivered 50 festive hampers to vulnerable residents across the East Midlands.
Birmingham pupils renew winter pledges to support community
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.
PE Teacher Selected for England Men's Netball
Loughborough Schools Foundation PE teacher Tom Halfhide will represent England in the 2025 Men's Netball Nations Series in Singapore, just two years after taking up the sport.
Brentwood School Parents Boost Reading in Classrooms
Larchwood Primary in Brentwood invites parents to read with pupils each term, fostering a love of books and boosting vocabulary. Headteacher Steve Bowsher shares the success story.
Birmingham's Best Primary Schools for 2026
Discover the 27 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham based on the latest Key Stage 2 SATs results. See which schools lead in reading, maths, and writing standards for 2025.
Birmingham's Outstanding Primary Schools Listed
Discover the exclusive list of Birmingham primary schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Parents must submit applications by January 15 for September 2026 intake.
West Midlands Primary Schools in Times Top 100
Four West Midlands state primary schools have been ranked among the nation's top 100 in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Discover which schools made the prestigious list.
Birmingham's 27 Best Primary Schools Based on KS2 Results
The Department for Education has published its latest league tables. Discover which 27 Birmingham primary schools had the highest proportion of pupils meeting expected standards in 2025 SATs.
Clydach Carol Concert Raises Funds for Christian Aid
Join the festive singing at St Benedict's Church, Clydach, on December 8. Funds support Christian Aid's vital work with displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Birmingham's Top 30 Primary Schools Named for 2026
Discover the 30 highest-performing primary schools in Birmingham, as ranked by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Explore the list and see which schools excel in reading, maths, and English.
Reclaim the Night Walk held in Oldbury
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
Sunday Times names best West Midlands schools for 2026
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.
Birmingham's Top Secondary Schools 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals Birmingham's best secondary schools, with state schools showing a remarkable 9.4 place surge. Discover the top performers.
West Midlands' Best Secondary Schools for 2026 Revealed
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.
Birmingham's 15 Highest-Achieving State Schools Named
Discover the top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2024/25, ranked by Attainment 8 scores. See which schools are excelling in GCSE results.
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