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Decision Approved for New 200-Pupil Special School in Cheltenham

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Plans for a new 200-pupil special school in Cheltenham have been unanimously approved by Gloucestershire County Council, offering a vital resource for children with complex learning difficulties. The all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school will be built on the former St Benedict’s School Playing Field on Arle Road, providing facilities tailored primarily by need rather than age. Designed mainly for ambulant pupils, the school will also include specialist amenities for those with mobility challenges.




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Countryfile Star Michaela Strachan Shares Uplifting Health Update After Challenging Injury and Cancer Battle

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Michaela Strachan, beloved former presenter of Countryfile and current Springwatch star, has offered an inspiring update on her health following a personal battle with breast cancer and a painful injury. Now 59, Michaela is … Read More