23 Feb 2026 News National praise for borough’s schools More than 40 of the borough’s schools have been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for their work to help disadvantaged pupils achieve strong results. Bridget Phillipson MP congratulated the schools, …
28 Apr 2026 Local history The day the whole borough went on strike No buses or trains. No newspapers, and a struggle to open schools. Everything threatening to come to a standstill. The only general strike in …