South Wales young musicians star at Royal Albert Hall
220 young musicians from South Wales schools delivered a spectacular performance at the Music for Youth Proms. Discover how this initiative empowers the next generation.
220 young musicians from South Wales schools delivered a spectacular performance at the Music for Youth Proms. Discover how this initiative empowers the next generation.
Join the YMCA Orchestra for their annual Christmas Charity Concert on Sunday, December 7. Enjoy festive classics, carols, and refreshments while supporting the YMCA Cancer Rehabilitation Programme.
The Fun Walk Trust's 2024 event raised a record-breaking £121,000 for local causes, the highest in its 23-year history. Discover how this community triumph benefits Essex.
A courageous Essex Police officer died in a collision on the A12 near Ingatestone while responding to an emergency 999 call. Chief Constable pays tribute.
85-year-old artist William Newton discusses his lifetime in art, famous admirers like Madonna, and his new exhibition at Brentwood Library. Hear his inspiring interview and see his work.
Dan Buck draws on his 20-year mental health journey to support patients at EPUT's secure unit. Discover how lived experience workers are revolutionising inpatient care in Essex.
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table identifies 34 Birmingham secondary schools rated 'well below average'. Discover the list and what it means for local education.
Natalie Robinson, 37, conquered Everest Base Camp after beating breast cancer, raising over £10,000 for Basildon Hospital's breast unit as a heartfelt thank you.
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.
The Telegraph's 2025 league table identifies 13 Birmingham schools with 'Below average' or 'Poor' ratings based on latest academic performance data. Discover the full list and key findings.
Felsted School's vibrant Colour Run saw 600 participants raise over £10,000 for local and international causes. Discover how this event supports communities from Malawi to Essex.
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Market Field School in Essex has been crowned The Most Outstanding School for Students with Moderate Learning Difficulties at the Enablement Awards 2025. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Birmingham City Council proposes merging Bellfield Infant and Junior Schools due to falling pupil numbers and financial challenges. Public consultation open until December 5.
Discover the 14 top-performing state secondary schools in Birmingham for 2025, led by Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls with an Attainment 8 score of 79.3. See the full list now.
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
Year 2 students from All Saints CE Primary School experienced an unforgettable educational journey aboard a vintage steam train, made possible by Taylor Wimpey's community initiative.
Discover the extraordinary story of Birmingham's Moseley School, where former pupils have collectively sold over 280 million albums worldwide, creating one of Britain's most remarkable educational success stories.
Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.
Multiple schools across Birmingham are closing early today as security measures intensify for Aston Villa's crucial European fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with police warning of potential disruptions.
Discover how Birmingham's innovative approach to school attendance has propelled local schools into the national spotlight, with dramatic improvements placing them among the country's most enhanced educational institutions.
The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.
Chelmsford residents rejoice as the beloved Gloucester Avenue Post Office announces plans to reopen just next door to its former location, restoring vital community services to the area.
Major educational reforms are coming to UK schools in 2025. Discover how maths, science, and foundation subjects will transform your child's learning experience.
Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
Essex Police launch urgent search operation after multiple reports of a lion roaming through residential areas near Clacton-on-Sea. Armed officers and zoo experts join the hunt for the mysterious big cat.
Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.