Chemical spill at school sends five to hospital
Five people, including three teenagers, hospitalised after a chemical spill at Biddulph High School. Emergency services secure the site. Read the latest updates.
Five people, including three teenagers, hospitalised after a chemical spill at Biddulph High School. Emergency services secure the site. Read the latest updates.
Curtis Woodhouse condemns Howden School after his son received detention for using phone during lockdown scare. Read the full story of the distressing incident.
Coca-Cola's iconic Christmas truck tour returns for 2025, visiting 15 UK cities. Will Birmingham make the list? Find dates and locations for the festive event.
Experience the magic of Bournville's Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 29. Enjoy festive stalls, a lights switch-on, and Santa's Grotto. Free entry!
Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School Choir spread festive cheer at Hamleys Christmas Windows Unveiling in London. Read about their magical performance with Santa and celebrity guests.
Join the festive fun in Hinckley! A Christmas walking trail with prizes awaits at the lights switch-on event on November 21. Enjoy free parking and family activities.
Tony Winstone has raised nearly £50,000 for Sue Ryder's palliative care through community events, honouring his mother's memory and the care she received.
Lichfield's historic city centre transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday with artisan gifts, local food and entertainment. Free entry from 10am-4pm. Support local businesses!
Discover the full schedule for Sandwell's 2025 Christmas lights switch-ons. Free family events start in Friar Park this week with live entertainment and festive fun across the borough.
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School in Shirley imposed a 45-minute lockdown after reports of a man chanting about demons and children. Police search continues.
Discover Rochdale's vibrant festive arts scene with award-winning brass bands, comedy clubs, and theatre productions. Book tickets for unforgettable Christmas celebrations.
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.
Hundreds of Santas and elves will descend on Chelmsford's Central Park on December 7 for the annual 5km Santa Fun Run, raising crucial funds for Farleigh Hospice. Sign up now!
Join the 10th-anniversary Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham for free talks, workshops, and psychic readings. Discover wellbeing trends from 14-16 November at the NEC.
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.
Children as young as four at Larchwood Primary School in Brentwood performed a special dance show for parents after a day of workshops with Don Rae Academy of Movement and Arts.
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 how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre welcomes an enchanting Disney Christmas takeover with character meet-and-greets, festive installations and magical activities running throughout November and December.
The heartwarming Christmas lights switch-on event at Ryton's beloved pubs transformed the village into a winter wonderland, featuring Santa's grotto, festive treats, and community carols for local families.
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.
Residents at Greenacres Care Home in Birmingham enjoyed a hauntingly good time with Halloween celebrations featuring pumpkin carving, spooky decorations, and festive activities that brought the community together.
Discover enchanting family activities, spectacular light displays and Victorian Christmas celebrations across Birmingham's museums this holiday season.
Birmingham welcomes the first-ever cinema screening of Letters Live, featuring celebrity readings of remarkable historical letters at Cineworld Broad Street this week.
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.
Discover the top Guy Fawkes Night celebrations across Birmingham and surrounding areas for 2024, featuring dazzling fireworks, family-friendly activities, and traditional bonfires.