Nine in ten parents have not appointed a legal guardian for their children in their Will, new research reveals
Nine in ten UK parents have not appointed a legal guardian for their children in their Will – despite having strong views about who they would not want to raise them. New research commissioned by national charity Will-writing campaign Will Aid found that just 11% of parents surveyed have appointed a legal guardian for their […]
Ash Field Academy celebrates highest School Games honour for inclusive sport
Pupils at a Leicester specialist school are celebrating after their commitment to inclusive sport helped the school achieve the highest possible accolade in the School Games Mark. Ash Field Academy has received the Platinum School Games Mark Award, recognising its continued commitment to creating high-quality sporting opportunities that enable pupils of all abilities to participate, […]
Discovery educators head to Sweden to bring international digital learning back to Leicestershire classrooms
Three education leaders from Discovery Schools Academies Trust are set to travel to Sweden next month as part of an international programme exploring how technology can be used at scale to improve teaching, inclusion and outcomes for pupils. Discovery has been awarded three fully-funded places on the Skolon Ed-Venture: Sweden 2026, an exclusive three-day programme […]
Two thirds of UK adults without an up-to-date Will as millions wrongly believe they have ‘nothing worth leaving’
Two thirds of UK adults risk leaving their loved ones without clear instructions about their final wishes, new research has revealed – with almost three in ten people without a Will believing they have nothing worth leaving behind. A new national poll commissioned by charity will-writing campaign Will Aid has found a staggering 67% of […]
Forget socks and smellies: the artisan olive oils made for food lovers this Christmas
From limited-edition early harvest oils to balsamic vinegar aged for 35 years, The Olive Boffin reveals its pick of the ultimate edible gifts for Christmas 2026 Finding a Christmas present for the person who loves good food – but seemingly already owns every cookbook, gadget and kitchen accessory going – is never easy. This year, […]
From Britain’s Got Talent to BBC Young Hero judge: ‘Mr T’ calls for adults to see what young people are capable of
The Leicestershire educator who helped 100 primary school children take Britain’s Got Talent by storm is calling on adults to “change the narrative” around young people as he prepares to judge some of the county’s most inspirational youngsters. Halil Tamgumus – better known to generations of pupils as “Mr T” – has been chosen as […]
From Dubai’s luxury spas to a Suffolk village: spa director launches new wellbeing concept after 25-year career
A spa director whose 25-year career has taken her from five-star cruise ships and award-winning Dubai spas to one of Suffolk’s best-known luxury hotels has left spa management to launch a new wellbeing concept of her own. Alexandra Hurt officially opened Alex Feels in the picturesque Suffolk village of Kersey in July, bringing together more […]
