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Villa beat Forest 3-1 with McGinn double
John McGinn scores twice as Aston Villa secure an 11th consecutive home win, moving up to second in the Premier League. Read the full match report and player ratings.
Child 'pushed off chair' at Leicester primary school
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Greggs Birmingham: Full List of Hygiene Ratings
We reveal the latest Food Standards Agency hygiene scores for every Greggs bakery in Birmingham. Find out how clean your local shop is and what the ratings mean.
Birmingham Primary School 2026 Applications Close Jan 15
Parents in Birmingham must submit primary school applications for September 2026 by January 15. Late forms risk children missing their preferred school. Here's the full guide.
Birmingham City's Dire 3-0 Defeat to Watford
Birmingham City's miserable away form continued with a 3-0 loss at Watford, thanks to a Tom Ince hat-trick. Read our full player ratings and match analysis.
Critical Jan 15 Deadline for Wolverhampton School Applications
Urgent reminder for Wolverhampton parents: the deadline for primary school applications is 15 January 2026. With only 43% submitted, late applications risk losing preferred school places.
Urgent School Application Deadline for Wolverhampton Parents
Wolverhampton Council urges parents to apply for September 2026 primary school places before the January 15 deadline. Online applications are quick and secure.
NHS Guide: When to Keep Your Child Off School
Struggling to decide if your child is well enough for school? The NHS provides clear guidance on 17 common illnesses, from chickenpox to COVID-19. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe.
Aston Villa humbled 4-1 by Arsenal at the Emirates
Aston Villa's 11-game winning streak was emphatically ended by Premier League leaders Arsenal in a 4-1 defeat. Read our player ratings and match report from the Emirates.
Aston Villa's winning run halted by Arsenal in 4-1 loss
Unai Emery's Aston Villa saw their 11-match winning run shattered in a 4-1 Premier League defeat at leaders Arsenal. Read John Townley's full player ratings and match analysis.
All Birmingham McDonald's Get Top Hygiene Rating of 5
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
53 Walsall businesses get low food hygiene ratings
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
Quiz: How Many School Assembly Hymns Do You Recall?
Take our nostalgic quiz to test your memory of classic primary school assembly hymns. Challenge your friends and see if you're an expert on these childhood 'bangers'.
Expert: Scrap attendance awards, allow mental health days
Parenting expert Abi Clarke argues 'good attendance' awards are harmful and primary pupils need mental health days to prevent severe burnout. Discover her call for change.
Village school shrinks capacity as families flee HS2 disruption
Water Orton Primary School is set to reduce its yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils by 2027. Local MP Rachel Taylor blames HS2 disruption for families leaving the area. Read the full story.
Derby students raise £2k+ for charity at festive market
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
20 Birmingham Restaurants Get New Food Hygiene Ratings
Discover which Birmingham restaurants received top scores and which require urgent improvement in the latest food hygiene ratings before Christmas 2025. Make informed dining choices.
Warwickshire Council Leader Defies Vote on School Transport
Warwickshire's Reform UK leader vows to ignore council vote demanding he withdraw a letter to government seeking powers to cut school transport costs. Opposition unites against the move.
School's Festive Surprise for Hospitalised Pupil in Derby
Staff from Firs Primary School in Derby brought Christmas magic to eight-year-old Michal Winter in hospital after he missed the school's 'Breakfast with Santa' due to his rare condition. Read this heartwarming story.
Morgan Rogers stars as Aston Villa beat Man Utd 2-1
Morgan Rogers' stunning brace fired Aston Villa to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United, their tenth consecutive win. Read the full match report and player ratings here.
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.
School's Elf on the Shelf Pranks Go Viral
Amble Links Primary School's hilarious Elf on the Shelf antics, from sheep blockades to lifeboat theft, have become a beloved community tradition and an online sensation. Discover the festive mischief.
Birmingham City player ratings after 3-0 Sheffield United loss
Birmingham City's nightmare before Christmas as a Tommy Doyle red card and defensive errors gift Sheffield United a 3-0 win at Bramall Lane. See our full player ratings.
Hogarth Primary's Christmas Market Builds Community Spirit
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
Larchwood Primary Pupils Take on New Leadership Roles
Pupils at Larchwood Primary in Brentwood are shaping their school's future as junior governors, digital leaders, and eco champions. Discover how these roles build citizenship.
Headmaster's festive Mission Impossible spoof goes viral
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!
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.
£50m School for Walsall Gets Green Light
The Department for Education confirms a £50m free school in Walsall, creating 1000 places. Windsor Academy Trust will deliver the project, which faces local opposition over its Reedswood Park site.
Planned Solihull Special School Scrapped After Funding Shift
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
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