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Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas

The vital role farmers play in putting Christmas dinner on people’s plates was discussed in a virtual NFU Education lesson that brought farming into classrooms across the region.

Farming|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thousands of pupils from Shropshire to Staffordshire learn about farming’s crucial role at Christmas
Supporting image for story: West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
West Midlands retail and leisure destination puts new artists in the frame alongside 50 of Britain's best known brands
Lifestyle|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events
Wolverhampton University students gain real-world Interpreting experience through innovative learning events
Education|Dec 26
Supporting image for story: 30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
30 gorgeously festive pictures of nativity scenes at schools in the Black Country and Staffordshire
Education|Dec 25
Supporting image for story: Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre
Brownhills Ormiston Academy opens its doors to hundreds for a magical community Christmas Fayre
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action
Pupils lead with empathy and compassion through community action
Your World|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Plans to demolish most of Oldbury school for new teaching block
Education|Dec 23

Editor's choice

Supporting image for story: Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton shines with exceptional results and strong Ofsted endorsement
Supporting image for story: WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country
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WorkWell delivers strong youth engagement in the Black Country
Supporting image for story: School spreads goodwill with hampers, hot meals and hands-on kindness
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School spreads goodwill with hampers, hot meals and hands-on kindness

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Supporting image for story: Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry
Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Hampers, help, and heartfelt giving
Hampers, help, and heartfelt giving
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Pure-hearted pupils spread positivity and purpose this winter
Pure-hearted pupils spread positivity and purpose this winter
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: School spreads festive spirit with Christmas singalong
School spreads festive spirit with Christmas singalong
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Specialist school set for expansion after approval by Wolverhampton Council
Specialist school set for expansion after approval by Wolverhampton Council
Education|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing
'This is fantastic news!': Thousands cheer as Wolverhampton University School of Art building is granted Grade II-listing
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Wolverhampton|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
The Black Country's best secondary schools revealed as The Times 2026 school league tables rank the West Midlands' highest-achieving
Education|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers
Man who oversaw construction of Wolverhampton School of Art speaks of his joy after it is saved from bulldozers
Wolverhampton|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Christmas card competition proves a festive hit with children across West Midlands
Health|Dec 19

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UK News

Supporting image for story: Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
Alaa Abd El-Fattah apologises, says some posts were twisted out of meaning
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
Starmer faces calls to strip UK citizenship from Egyptian activist
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
John Major reprimanded John Bruton for ‘stormy’ speech in 1995
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My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar
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Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored
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Supporting image for story: Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
Concern about ‘superiority’ of royal yacht visiting Ireland in 1996
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Air fare price warnings mount as regional airports set for rocketing tax bills
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Supporting image for story: Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find
UK News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Calls for overhaul of victims’ compensation scheme amid claims it adds to trauma
Calls for overhaul of victims’ compensation scheme amid claims it adds to trauma
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Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky
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World News

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Rain floods camps for displaced Palestinians in Gaza
World News|8 hours ago
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One killed in midair helicopter crash
World News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
One killed in Russian attack on Ukraine hours before Trump-Zelensky talks
World News|10 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
World News|14 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
Four killed in clashes in Syria after deadly Alawite mosque bombing
World News|15 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
Myanmar holds initial phase of first election since military seized power
World News|19 hours ago
Supporting image for story: More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow
More than 1,500 flights cancelled in US due to snow
World News|Dec 27
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Fire tears through historic waterfront in Maine
World News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
Winter storm sees 1,000 flights disrupted during peak holiday travel period
World News|Dec 27
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27
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