Education

When is Easter? A Guide to the 2026 Dates and Traditions London, 28 March 2026 – With the spring bank holidays fast approaching, many across the UK are planning for the Easter weekend. This year, Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026, with Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April. The […]

Newsround: Five Decades of News for the Next Generation London, 24 February 2026 – As the BBC continues to evolve its children’s programming, Newsround remains a cornerstone of the CBBC schedule. Originally launched as an experiment in 1972, the programme has transitioned from a single television bulletin into a multi-platform digital service. Today, it serves

Government to Unveil Sweeping Schools White Paper to Halve Attainment Gap London, 22 February 2026 – The British government is prepared to publish a landmark Schools White Paper on Monday, 23 February, outlining a comprehensive “blueprint for opportunity” aimed at radical reform of the English education system. The document, which has seen several key details

Search Intensifies for Nancy Guthrie Following Alleged Abduction London, 10 February 2026 – The international community and law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring the developing situation in Tucson, Arizona, where the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has entered its second week. Mrs Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen

Emmylou Harris Announces Final European Farewell Tour for 2026 LONDON, 24 January 2026 – Emmylou Harris, the fourteen-time Grammy Award winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, has announced a limited series of European concerts that will serve as her final tour of the continent. Dubbed a “farewell tour,” the intimate evenings of song

Aberdeenshire Schools Affected by Winter Weather Closures Aberdeenshire, 11 January 2026 – Schools across Aberdeenshire have faced closures and delayed openings due to severe winter weather, with an amber warning for snow extending into the week. Parents and carers are advised to check official sources for updates on school status and transport disruptions. Recent School

How to Watch CBeebies on BBC iPlayer Safely London, 9 January 2026 – CBeebies, the BBC’s dedicated children’s channel, offers a wealth of educational and entertaining programmes for pre-schoolers, available on BBC iPlayer. Parents can set up parental controls to ensure age-appropriate viewing, create child accounts, and access content from various devices. Setting Up Parental

BBC Bitesize: Free Educational Resources for UK Learners London, 7 January 2026 – BBC Bitesize is a free online educational platform provided by the British Broadcasting Corporation, designed to support learning and revision for students across the UK. Launched in 1998, it offers curriculum-relevant content for ages 3 to 16+, covering subjects like maths, English,