GCHQ Unveils Christmas Puzzles Co-Created by Schoolchildren and Intelligence Experts Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gchq christmas puzzles education stem cryptography creativity intelligence challenge cybersecurity This holiday season, GCHQ has launched its annual Christmas Challenge featuring a unique collaboration between schoolchildren and the agency’s expert puzzlers. For the first time, seven cryptic brainteasers are presented on a … Read More
Public Consultation Opens on Future of Cheltenham’s Historic Francis Close Hall Amid £14m Repair Costs Monday, December 8, 2025 francisclosehall universityofgloucestershire cheltenham heritage education campus accessibility community conservation consultation The University of Gloucestershire is inviting the public to share their views on the future of Francis Close Hall, a treasured Cheltenham landmark facing urgent repairs estimated at £14 million. This Grade II*-listed … Read More
Drop in Birth Rate Prompts Proposal to Delay New School at The Steadings in Cirencester Saturday, December 6, 2025 birthrate development school cirencester bathurst cotswold education planning housing infrastructure Bathurst Development Limited (BDL), the primary developer behind The Steadings, a 2,350-home development on the southern edge of Cirencester, has submitted a request to Cotswold District Council to revise the timing for … Read More
Developers Seek to Delay School Construction at The Steadings Amid Falling Birth Rates Saturday, December 6, 2025 thesteadings cirencester bathurstdevelopment primaryschool birthrate planning development education schoolcapacity cotswold Bathurst Development Limited (BDL), the principal developer for the 2,350-home project at The Steadings on Cirencester’s outskirts, has requested Cotswold District Council to amend its planning obligations concerning the … Read More
Gardeners’ World’s Adam Frost on His Son’s Journey Through ADHD and Finding Purpose Friday, December 5, 2025 adamfrost gardening adhd dyslexia apprenticeship stonemasonry mentalhealth family education resilience Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost has spoken candidly about the challenges his son Oakley faced at school after being diagnosed with ADHD during his teenage years. Like many young people with Attention Deficit … Read More
Two Gloucestershire Schools Lead The Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 Rankings Friday, December 5, 2025 education gloucestershire academicexcellence schools rankings grammar secondary comprehensive cheltenham parentpower Two schools in Gloucestershire have secured top positions in The Sunday Times Parent Power 2026 guide, highlighting their exceptional academic performance and commitment to education excellence. Pate’s Grammar School in … Read More