National
International Women’s Day: 20 uplifting stories of wonderful women everywhere
To mark the occasion, we've compiled a list of 20 stories highlighting the incredible lives of women across the country
Education
InYourArea Community
Petition launched to save the Ysgol Pontfadog building in Ceiriog Valley
The school was closed in 2019 and the community want to building to come back into use
InYourArea Community
£500,000 grant will help tutor disadvantaged pupils in Chester and Westminster
The attainment gap stands at its widest level in a decade
National
Inspirational mum sheds eight stone and lands dream job after ditching biscuits
Samantha Spendlow used to weigh 20 stone and felt 'desperately unhappy', so she decided to change her lifestyle
InYourArea Community
Huddersfield pupils and care home residents read together on World Book Day
Reading is one activity that can help build intergenerational relationships
National
From 'hit them where it hurts' to 'disgusting' - InYourArea readers divided on parents losing benefits if kids bunk off school
The Tory MP's comments triggered outrage in some, but others felt pretty keen on the idea
InYourArea Community
Houlton School celebrates World Book Day with children's author
Pupils were given the chance to take part in a workshop with Ele Fountain
InYourArea Community
Darlington school celebrates World Book Day with 2,500 new books
The school received funding for new books after they showed a dedication to literacy
InYourArea Community
Derby pupils learn about healthy relationships through Glow
More than 1,500 pupils have discovered what a healthy and unhealthy relationship looks like thanks to the domestic abuse charity
InYourArea Community
Leicester Tigers Foundation partners with employment hub for disabled students
The programme creates an office setting to give students work experience in an environment tailored to meet their specific health and educational need
InYourArea Community
Writtle Farmers Club announces inaugural conference to discuss future of food
The goal of the club is to put science into practice and combine academic research with the daily needs of the farming sector.
National
Parents' child benefit 'should be stopped' if children skip school, says Michael Gove
The minister said we must restore an 'ethic of responsibility', but teaching unions disagree with his ideas