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King Charles honours West Midlands volunteer heroes

King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.

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.

Midlands personal trainer up for national award

Ian Northcott, a 60-year-old personal trainer from Bromsgrove, is a finalist for the UK Coaching Change a Life Award for his transformative work with older clients. Discover his inspiring story.

Birmingham's Best Christmas Gifts for Kids 2024

Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for children in Birmingham. From educational toys to creative crafts, find perfect presents that will light up little faces this festive season.

Didcot pupils enjoy steam train adventure

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.

Cubbington Care Worker Wins National Care Award

Dedicated support worker Amy Melia from Cubbington Mill Care Home has been honoured with a national care award, celebrating her exceptional dedication to residents and innovative approach to dementia care.

Bargoed carer Kelly wins Wales Care Award

Discover how Kelly Jones, a dedicated carer from Bargoed, won the prestigious Wales Care Award for her extraordinary compassion and commitment to care home residents.

Steelworker turned care hero wins national award

Discover how a former steelworker from Rotherham completely transformed the life of a dementia patient, earning him a prestigious national care award and proving that compassion knows no career boundaries.

UK School Where Pupils Lead Their Education

Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where traditional hierarchies are flipped and students drive their own educational journey in one of Britain's most unique learning environments.

Empty Shoes Protest Reveals SEND Crisis Across UK

Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.

Valence School wins Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025

Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.

Council axes mature trees in Green Flag park

Outrage erupts as Midland Council axes dozens of mature trees in Wednesbury's Green Flag-winning park, sparking protests from local residents and conservation groups.

Carmarthenshire Council wins Armed Forces Gold Award

Carmarthenshire Council has been recognised as one of Wales' top employers for its outstanding support of armed forces personnel, receiving the coveted Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Tractor Run Wins National Fundraiser of the Year Award

A heartwarming community initiative that saw vintage tractors parade through the countryside has been honoured with the prestigious Fundraiser of the Year award, celebrating outstanding charitable achievement.

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