King Edward VI School Named Midlands State School of Year
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the best state school in the Midlands and 12th nationally by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the best state school in the Midlands and 12th nationally by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.
State pensioners who retired before 2016 will receive an extra £439 per year as DWP increases Additional State Pension payments from April 6.
Lea Forest Primary Academy in Kitts Green has been named the best primary school in Birmingham and 10th in England by the Sunday Times, despite being in a deprived area.
Ofsted inspectors report encouraging signs of improvement at Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter Academy, noting better attendance and behaviour after a monitoring visit.
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic College in Aldridge receives 'strong standard' ratings in five of six categories, praised for pupil achievement and attendance.
King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon has been named the Midlands' state school of the year by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, ranking 12th nationally.
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Ofsted has placed Moseley School and Sixth Form in Birmingham into special measures, citing serious concerns about teaching, leadership, and governance.
A Birmingham academy is providing free prom outfits to students to ensure everyone can attend their end-of-year celebration without financial worry.
Children at Northern Primary School in Bacup showcased Roman-themed creations at the May Festival, with top three winners earning cinema vouchers.
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Five men were jailed for selling £730,000 of heroin and crack cocaine via the 'silver' county lines drug network in Birmingham. Police taskforce investigation led to convictions.
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Gill Middlemas, former headteacher of Whitworth Community High School, attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her dedicated service to education.
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Warberry C of E Academy pupils raised over £1,500 by completing active challenges inspired by their headteacher's London Marathon, funding a woodland-themed library revamp.
West Bromwich Albion have moved to secure the futures of several promising young talents, offering new contracts and signing deals to retain their top prospects.
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A new book recounts the incredible true story of Nottingham man Jack Simpson, a WWII POW who survived the Burma-Thailand Death Railway, a torpedo attack, and forced labor in Japan.
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