2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (268+ words) A Christ Church alumna has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Oxford. Dame Emma Walmsley was among nine distinguished figures to be honoured at the annual Encaenia ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre on Wednesday, June 24, receiving the…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (375+ words) A teacher has helped transform opportunities for students by introducing a thriving tennis programme at a secondary school in Westcliff. Chase High School has expanded its sporting offer significantly since PE teacher Stewart Biggie joined, bringing his experience as a…...

3+ hour ago  (156+ words) Budding horticulturalists came together earlier this month for a gardening competition that celebrated Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday. Year 1 pupils from Highwood, Rivermead, and Beechwood primary schools took part in the annual School Tray Garden Competition, held at Waingels College. This…...

3+ hour, 30+ min ago  (230+ words) Songs and laughter brought generations together during a special playgroup visit to a care home. Wilton Place Care Home, in Wilton, welcomed the Jiggly Wrigglers playgroup for a morning of nursery rhymes and shared experiences, giving residents a chance to…...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago  (356+ words) A FORMER music hall next to Bradford's planned City Village could become a restaurant and nightclub that opens until 5am. The unit is in the process of being converted into a new venue called Elevate " which describes itself online as "a…...

5+ hour, 42+ min ago  (56+ words) Yahoo News UK IT was party time for Oak Academy's year 11 students on Friday night, June 26. The pupils enjoyed their school prom at The Three Tuns pub in Bransgore. Snappy suits, floor length frocks and big smiles were on display…...

10+ hour, 28+ min ago  (374+ words) COLUMN by Stroud mayor Tony Davey. I was honoured to be on the judging panel for the Stroud News and Journal Community Awards again this year, and at the awards ceremony itself. This is not only an opportunity to see…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (504+ words) A Cumbernauld-based charity has been awarded fresh funding to support its services. Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland is one of 25 Scottish charities to benefit from the latest round of funding from The Barrack Charitable Trust, which has awarded "106, 642 to support…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (516+ words) An Oxfordshire parent has voiced growing concern over how a primary school in Didcot is coping during extreme heat. Sires Hill Primary Academy in Huxley Drive remained partially open during this week's June heatwave which ripped through the county with…...

10+ hour, 30+ min ago  (379+ words) A rare glimpse into the untamed heart of Glastonbury before the cameras arrived is returning to the big screen. Glastonbury The Movie: 30th Anniversary Cut will be shown at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Sunday, June 28, at 5. 45pm, followed…...