Education

Kirklees school with “superb” facilities takes key step forward

Ambitious plans to build a new school in Kirklees for pupils with complex autism have taken a key step forward. Currently based at Dog Kennel...

Education

Newcastle constituency ‘left behind’ with worst life chances in England

The poorest young people growing up in a Newcastle constituency have the worst life chances of anywhere in England, according to new research. Newcastle Central...

Economy

Tesco and TfL few of those involved in London ‘skills bootcamps’

Sir Sadiq Khan has welcomed £27m in Government funding for ‘skills bootcamps’ to help “fast-track Londoners into good jobs” while growing the capital’s economy. The...

Arts

“dynamic mixed-use arts facility” approved in Bradford

A vacant town centre department store will be brought back into use after plans for a new arts hub were approved. The upper floor of...

Education

North East to see ‘£5 million drive’ to boost education standards

A £5 million drive will be launched to drive up education standards in the North East, boost exam results, and improve children’s life chances. North...

Community

Aisha Chaudhry: Losing my mother and the taboo around organ donation

Aisha Chaudhry is an author and advocate for the South Asian community and organ donation. She openly discusses issues surrounding religious communities and this...

Education

Threats received to school after ‘Ban the Hijab’ banner goes viral on social media.

A Barking school has had threats made after an Islamophobic banner reading ‘ban the Hijab’ was put up on railings there. Police have responded with...

Education