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Courage, Creativity and Connection with Leader of the Lionesses, LEAH WILLIAMSON CBE
24th January 2026
Primary Times speaks with Leah Williamson CBE and her cousin Jordan Glover about football, friendship and facing fears An inspiring figure in British sport, Arsenal’s Leah Williamson CBE has written her name into history books as England women’s football captain. Away from the pitch, she...
Young food campaigners and Emma Thompson call for urgent action to improve school food in 2026
23rd January 2026
The Food Foundation has launched a powerful animated campaign film, narrated by Dame Emma Thompson and four young people from across the UK who have lived experience of food insecurity. The Lunch They Deserve aims to draw national attention to the urgent need for improved school food standards. With...
Peace is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
22nd January 2026
Peace is Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025 according to research by Oxford University Press (OUP). 35 per cent of children chose peace, narrowly followed by a third (33 per cent) choosing AI and 21 per cent opting for resilience. Peace chosen in response to global conflicts The...
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Barts Multi-Academy Trust Triumph at National Read-Aloud Awards
21st January 2026
Fonetti, the innovative read-aloud app transforming children's literacy through patented Automatic Speech Recognition technology (ASR), is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 National Read-Aloud Awards, revealed during the first month of the National Year of Reading 2026. St Joseph's...
Family Favourite Epping Ongar Railway Returns This February
14th January 2026
The Epping Ongar Railway has confirmed that its popular steam and heritage diesel services will return during the February half-term, following essential winter maintenance and staff training. After a busy 2025 season, which saw recent ghoul-busting expeditions and festive events prove a huge hit, the...
Get ready for an exciting adventure at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex!
12th January 2026
This February half term and March, the Bluebell Railway has something for the entire family. With a line-up of events such as the Bluebell Brickworks from February 14th-22nd, Robot Meet & Greet from February 18-20th, and the enchanting Bluey and Bingo on March 7-8th, there's something for...