School reopens after body found in Wolverhampton grounds
Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton has reopened after police discovered a man's body. Specialist support is being offered to students as the investigation continues.
Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton has reopened after police discovered a man's body. Specialist support is being offered to students as the investigation continues.
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Kevin Davies, 60, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being jailed for sexually assaulting a pupil. Read the full report on the TRA ruling.
A new report reveals Birmingham Council spent £51m on SEND transport in 2024-25, as families are described as 'trapped in a failing system'. Read the full investigation.
The BBC has ordered a review of The Apprentice's vetting process after a candidate's offensive social media posts emerged. Levi Hodgetts-Hague has apologised for the decade-old comments.
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Fed-up parents in Birmingham launch petition as teacher strikes over redundancies disrupt education for thousands of pupils. They urge the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership to resolve the dispute now.
A Solihull special school is making strides under new leadership after a critical Ofsted inspection and bullying claims. Read the latest on its improvement journey.
Plans submitted to demolish and replace 'poor condition' Stow Heath Primary School in Willenhall with a modern facility, including a new SEND unit, by September 2028. Read the full details.
A mother asks if she was unreasonable for sending two 11-year-olds home from a sleepover after a water-spitting game and perceived disrespect. Read the parenting debate.
Environmental scientist Professor Lynne Frostick CBE receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester. A champion for women in STEM, her career has defined flood and coastal erosion management.
Apprentices from Coleg Cambria see their Irish Coffee Slice ranked among Britain's most innovative bakery products. Discover how this student-led project went from college kitchen to national shelves.
Edge Hill University names Dr Jo Wright as its new Chief Governance Officer. With over 20 years in higher education governance, she will lead strategic assurance and administration. Discover her vision for the university's future.
New data reveals the Birmingham primary schools with the lowest first-choice offer rates. Discover the most sought-after schools as the application deadline passes.
Year 7 girls and Year 8 boys from Haslingden High School have won their borough athletics competitions and will represent Rossendale in the county finals in Blackpool this March. Read their inspiring stories.
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis shares his five key pieces of advice for new graduates, covering success, reputation, tax, and career paths. Read his essential wisdom.
Ofsted's new inspection system replaces one-word grades with detailed report cards. See the first ratings for West Midlands schools and what the changes mean for parents.
An 18-year-old student has died at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Thousands of pupils across the West Midlands are out of school as teachers begin nine days of strike action over planned job cuts at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership. Find out which schools are affected.
A new Welsh-language website, PererinYsgolion, helps pupils explore Christian pilgrimage and local heritage through a fictional guide. Discover how it connects faith, language, and landscape.
Simon Taylor, 43, a former soldier turned teacher, has been sentenced to four years and six months for sexually assaulting and grooming a pupil. Read the full court report.
Ofsted has abolished its controversial one-word school ratings, introducing a detailed 'report card' system from January 2026. Discover how this change aims to provide a fairer picture for parents and schools.
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Lincolnshire Police have discovered a body in the search for missing University of Lincoln student Connor Calleja, 20. The university community shares heartfelt tributes.
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.