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Desperate mum in frantic appeal as family face third Christmas 'living out of black bags'
Margaret Maughan, a single parent from Ennis, Co Clare in Ireland, said she is afraid to unpack or put up a Christmas tree as the family may have to move from their current AirBnB home with little notice → Read More
Shock after talented young actress dies suddenly in early hours of morning aged just 17
Joanne Hipkiss, a member of the Spotlight Stage School, was described as a “hard-working young lady who only ever showed kindness to others” → Read More
Shocking pictures show how drugs left young banker living on the streets before his death at just 28
Daniel Hackett had a good job working for Lloyds TSB bank and was a young man with everything to look forward to → Read More
University of Warwick praised for teacher training
Government's education watchdog classes training at Midland institute as 'outstanding' → Read More
Pupil reported to counter-terrorism police after headteacher discovered Bin Laden Facebook picture
Monzoor Hussain, former head at a Trojan Horse-linked school, also claims another pupil was arrested for carrying a gun → Read More
Ofsted reports improvement at 'Trojan Horse' school
Rockwood Academy, the former Park View Academy, has started to turn the corner after being rated "inadequate" 18 months ago → Read More
Dudley man due in court charged with murdering his wife
A husband will appear in court on Monday charged with murdering his wife. Jacqueline Abbott was found with head injuries at the home she shared with husband Paul in Lodge Crescent, Netherton , at around 4.25pm on Friday. Police and paramedics were called to the scene following reports of a “disorder”. Mrs Abbott, aged 54, was pronounced dead a short time after their arrival. Her husband, a… → Read More
Man critical after Edgbaston stabbing
Victim, 25, suffered serious stomach and neck wounds → Read More
Chubby conman sells shopper iPhone 6
Crook fled with the victim's £500 after dodgy deal in Northfield → Read More
Ex-Oldknow Academy head Jahangir Akbar found GUILTY of trying to Islamise education
Former acting principal at Trojan Horse-linked school now facing a lifetime ban for professional misconduct → Read More
Teaching assistant left with a stammer over taunts she wasn't a "good Muslim", hearing told
The claim was made by a teaching assistant who works at the Trojan Horse-linked Adderley Primary School in Saltley → Read More
Salafi Muslim parents claimed Christmas nativities 'brainwashed' their children, tribunal heard
Parents attempted to ban school from putting up Christmas decorations - claim → Read More
Welcome to the inspirational 'School of Sanctuary' where pupils speak 30 different languages
St Vincent’s Catholic Primary has been commended for its tireless efforts to offer a safe haven for pupils across the globe - including refugees → Read More
Ofsted criticises Birmingham school for leaving pupils struggling
Ofsted inspector Usha Devi said the school was not tackling weak teaching with "enough urgency" → Read More
Revealed: Where to live in the West Midlands to get your child a top education
Ofsted reveals how many pupils are going to 'good' or 'outstanding' schools in 14 areas across the West Midlands → Read More
For peat's sake! Birmingham City University's research is set to help save the planet
The research has been carried out by academics at BCU and the University of Leeds → Read More
Moseley-born EastEnders and Mr Selfridge star inspires budding Birmingham actors
Former Swanshurst School girl won awards for her role in BBC soap EastEnders → Read More
New head at 'Trojan Horse' school says pupils felt they had to choose between being British or Muslim
Fuzel Choudhury said students were reportedly left feeling they had to choose between their religion and their country at the controversial school → Read More
One in four West Midland primary schools serving booze, figures reveal
Charity Swanswell says it believes it exposes pupils to the risk of becoming alcoholics in later life → Read More
Headteachers thought pupils being forced to stare at bushes was 'very funny', hearing told
Claims were made during disciplinary hearing into headteachers from Birmingham's so-called 'Trojan Horse' schools → Read More