Headteacher warns against 'putting a price on SEND'
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Discover exactly how your council tax is spent, from social care to bin collections, and understand the key reasons behind rising bills across UK local authorities.
Discover Rochdale's vibrant festive arts scene with award-winning brass bands, comedy clubs, and theatre productions. Book tickets for unforgettable Christmas celebrations.
Soul legend Beverley Knight surprises Wolverhampton with a £244,452 National Lottery grant for a Windrush music heritage project. Discover how this funding preserves Caribbean cultural legacy.
Two Stagecoach Solihull students, Arushi and Sophie, performed alongside West End legend Kerry Ellis in a dream come true. Discover how their training led to this incredible opportunity.
A £747,000 project has been approved for Story Wood Primary School in Birmingham to fix structural damage, damp, and flooding issues, ensuring a safe learning environment.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
The Beacon Fund is now accepting applications, offering £20,000 to £200,000 in equity investment to fill a critical funding gap for ambitious start-ups in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Two Walsall councillors have resigned from the Labour party, claiming residents have been 'sidelined' in a dispute over a £20m government funding board for Darlaston.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
The BBC TV licence fee is under formal review following the Donald Trump row and mounting pressure. Could the £180 charge be replaced? Read the latest updates.
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
Exclusive investigation reveals how millions of households face significant council tax hikes due to a stealth government policy change, with Birmingham residents among the hardest hit.
York-based regenerative medicine company Tissue Regenix faces significant financial headwinds as it warns of potential funding challenges ahead, despite recent strategic progress.
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.
Exclusive details emerge about how the initial £85,000 of Darlaston's massive £20 million Town Deal funding is being spent on crucial planning and development work, paving the way for the Black Country town's dramatic regeneration.
Historic South Elmsall cricket club receives major funding injection to develop two-lane training facility, enhancing community sports provision in West Yorkshire.
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
A remarkable fundraising campaign in East London has successfully generated £50,000 to support local students through university scholarships, breaking down financial barriers to higher education.
Discover how Nottingham's New Art Exchange is transforming traditional governance with an innovative citizen-led leadership approach that's putting community voices at the heart of decision-making.
Birmingham welcomes the first-ever cinema screening of Letters Live, featuring celebrity readings of remarkable historical letters at Cineworld Broad Street this week.
Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
Discover how a community theatre's innovative pivot to digital streaming is reaching global audiences while keeping local storytelling at its heart.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Walsall Council secures major £20m funding boost from UK Shared Prosperity Fund to drive economic growth, support local businesses, and create new opportunities across the borough.
Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart addresses rising crime concerns, public transport failures, and environmental initiatives in her latest constituency update for Stockport residents.