An area within Birmingham has been identified as England’s youth unemployment capital, with more young adults out of work here than anywhere else in the country. The Erdington parliamentary constituency, which includes …
Davina Frost, a 28-year-old resident of Sheldon, Birmingham, sparked fear and disruption at a local primary school by sending a series of threatening messages. In her messages, Frost used offensive language towards staff, …
A Birmingham private school has submitted plans to convert the Elmdon Lodge Guest House in Acocks Green into boarding accommodation for up to 20 students from Kimichi School, located within walking distance. The proposed …
Ofsted has reaffirmed the high standards of Moseley Park School in Bilston, Wolverhampton, following a comprehensive re-inspection. Known for its longstanding ‘outstanding’ rating, the school continues to distinguish itself …
A contentious proposal to build a new secondary school in Birchills will come under scrutiny in next week’s Walsall council meeting. Ahead of the full council session on July 27, two formal questions from a local campaigner …
Dudley Council is taking a stand against companies that inflate holiday prices during school breaks, making holidays unaffordable for many families. At its full council meeting on July 13, members approved an amended motion …
Over 200,000 pupils in Essex could benefit from an earlier start to their summer holidays under a proposal being considered by Essex County Council. The council, led by Reform UK, is exploring whether moving the summer break …
Recent changes to UK passport regulations have left UK citizens, especially dual nationals, stranded abroad, highlighting significant challenges for travellers. A 15-year-old girl, holding both British and Italian …
The Labour Party government has announced a new law banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16 in England. This move comes in response to alarming statistics showing that approximately …
Teachers at Nishkam High School in Handsworth, Birmingham—an institution rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted—have voted to strike for the remainder of the summer term and into the next academic year. The strike is a response to …
At just four years old, Jayce Joyce from Sutton Coldfield amazed many by publishing his very first book. Now, at eight, he has earned the Guinness World Record for being the Youngest Editor of a Published Anthology. This …
Birmingham’s secondary schools have shone brightly in the latest national league tables, with several institutions earning near-perfect scores that highlight their exceptional standards. The rankings, compiled by The …
Paul Price, a design and technology teacher at Leasowes High School in Halesowen, has avoided a prohibition order despite leaving pupils unsupervised during a woodwork lesson to take a secret vape break amid a panic attack. …
Adam Pickett, a renowned Birmingham chef with global experience and a history of cooking for football stars like Marc Albrighton and Jamie Vardy, is on a mission to empower young people in his community through cooking. …
Plans to significantly expand Colton Hills Community School in Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, have been given the green light by the City of Wolverhampton Council. The school will increase its permanent pupil capacity to …