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More school streets planned to keep cars away from school gates

The council's transport plan would close roads outside more schools to traffic at drop-off and pick-up times.

19 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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More than 60 students turned up at a Selly Oak Tesco Express for the first meet-up, filmed for a TikTok seen a million times.

18 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Its rate of 7.2% compares with a national average of 2.9%, as schools are set attendance targets for the first time.

17 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Every pupil got grade 5 or above in English and maths, with King Edward VI Handsworth School just behind.

16 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Master's courses in AI and data, and in digital media, will be taught in Lagos from September 2027.

15 October 2026 Source: University of Birmingham

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Olympic medallist Katharine Merry and Paralympian Didi Okoh cut the ribbon and shared their stories with students.

14 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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An inspection found doors did not meet current fire safety standards, and the council is putting in £130,000.

13 October 2026 Source: BirminghamWorld

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Schools issued 9,697 penalties since January, and pressure on attendance is only likely to grow.

12 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Eighty-eight per cent said the new framework had hurt staff wellbeing; head teachers call it "a damning indictment".

11 October 2026 Source: Birmingham Live

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Brocks will open in Harborne, and the Restaurant at College of Food reopens on Monday after a refurbishment.

10 October 2026 Source: TheBusinessDesk