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Saffron Walden: Essex's Hidden Gem Market Town

Escape to Saffron Walden, a stunning medieval market town in Essex packed with history, independent shops and gorgeous architecture that makes it the perfect UK getaway destination.

Labour headteacher sacked after Reform UK support

An Essex headteacher faces dramatic dismissal after expressing support for Reform UK, prompting immediate backlash from parents and political figures in a storm of controversy over political expression in education.

UK schools cyber attack crisis revealed

Shocking new data exposes that nearly half of UK secondary schools have faced cyber attacks or data breaches in the past year, raising urgent concerns about student safety and educational continuity.

Northern Ireland pupils forced into Republic's schools

Dozens of Northern Irish pupils are being educated in the Republic of Ireland as Derry's school capacity crisis reaches breaking point, raising urgent questions about educational provision and cross-border cooperation.

Special needs school funding crisis deepens

English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.

Beyond the bleakness: The real Jaywick, Essex

A travel journalist ventures into Jaywick, Essex - frequently labelled Britain's most deprived area - and uncovers surprising community spirit, coastal beauty and resilience that defies its grim reputation.

Teacher jailed for sexual assault on pupil

A supply teacher from Great Bardfield has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at a secondary school in Essex.

Stansted Airport fire forces partial evacuation

Dramatic scenes unfolded at Stansted Airport as a fire in the departure lounge triggered a full-scale emergency response and partial evacuation, causing significant disruption for travellers.

School's All-Day Phone Ban Praised By Parents

A pioneering UK school has implemented a strict 'phone-free' policy, requiring students to surrender their devices from morning until home time to combat distraction and boost wellbeing, earning widespread praise from parents and experts.

Reform UK abandons grammar school pledge in major U-turn

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has performed a dramatic U-turn on its flagship grammar school policy, abandoning its pledge to build new selective schools just days after the election. The move signals a major strategic shift as the party transitions from

Labour proceeds with VAT on private school fees

Exclusive: The new Labour government is pushing forward with its manifesto pledge to add VAT to private school fees, a move that could reshape the UK's education landscape and spark fierce debate.

'Spider-Man' burglar jailed for £1.2m crime spree

A prolific burglar dubbed the 'Spider-Man' thief has been sentenced for a £1.2 million crime wave across Essex and Kent, which included a raid on Lord Sugar's mansion and a £1 million watch heist at Bluewater shopping centre.

UK Schools Crippled by Wave of Ransomware Cyberattacks

Exclusive: A devastating wave of sophisticated cyberattacks is holding British schools hostage, disrupting exams and putting sensitive student data at risk. Experts warn of a growing national crisis in education cybersecurity.

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