I Visited the UK’s Best Zoo Just 50 Minutes from Gloucester — It Exceeded All My Expectations Monday, May 25, 2026 zoo wildlife animals cotswolds oxfordshire conservation family giraffes nature education Nestled in the gentle hills of Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the finest zoos in the UK. Recently crowned the nation’s best zoo in a comprehensive survey evaluating species diversity, … Read More
Parents and Pupils Unite Against Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud education schoolname merger heritage grammar petition liftschools community A wave of opposition has surged among parents and pupils at Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, following proposals to rename the historic institution as part of a merger with Lift Schools, a national education … Read More
Parents and Pupils Reject Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud school education namechange merger petition heritage community trust The proposed renaming of Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, has sparked strong opposition from parents and pupils alike. Established in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, who generously donated £10,000 … Read More
More Teachers’ Strikes at Tewkesbury Academy Spark Principal’s ‘Huge Disappointment’ Thursday, May 7, 2026 tewkesbury education strike teachers behaviour union academy dispute industrialaction school Tewkesbury Academy is facing another wave of teacher strikes, as tensions over the poor behaviour of a small group of pupils continue to escalate. The academy’s principal, Kathleen McGillycuddy, has described the renewed … Read More
More Teachers’ Strikes at Tewkesbury Academy Prompt Principal’s Disappointment Thursday, May 7, 2026 education strikes tewkesbury teachers behaviour neu nasuwt school disruption unions Tewkesbury Academy is facing another wave of teacher strikes amid continuing concerns over poor behaviour by a minority of pupils. The school’s principal, Kathleen McGillycuddy, described the situation as a “huge … Read More
Gloucestershire College to Launch New Campus in Cheltenham Tuesday, May 5, 2026 education cheltenham campus refurbishment construction inclusion youth skills apprenticeship gloucestershire Gloucestershire College is preparing to open its second campus in Cheltenham later this year, transforming the former University of Gloucestershire Hardwick site into a state-of-the-art learning facility. Located just a … Read More