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Winstanley College mathematics students with teacher, Anthony Middleton

Brainbox teens' maths triumph

Hull tops university rankings for access to part-time work

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Our pupils discovering exciting career pathways at the Careers Fair.

Students size up their options in the world of work

PM praises teens for helping elderly woman after fall

Three quarters of students and teachers find it hard to trust AI's accuracy, while almost two thirds of students worry they're becoming too reliant on the technology

Ad Feature AI is making students more paranoid, research suggests

Taking care of your health as a student takes a worry away from studies

NHS urges students to get vaccinated

The VECAVE backpack has multiple compartments and space for a 15.6-inch laptop, making it suitable for school, university and commuting

The £13 backpack students could use for school or uni

In English, 82 per cent of students achieved a Grade 4 or higher

Outwood Academy hails latest GCSE grades

Kipling's Back to School collection has launched

Ad Feature Kipling launches durable back-to-school collection for 2026

Most of those polled believe university life is more boujee than it was

University essentials are now becoming 'lifestyle statements'

Outstanding outcomes, lasting friendships and a vibrant community continue to attract students to St John Rigby College.

High enrolment demand at St John Rigby College

Winstanley College students celebrate their A-level and vocational course results

A-level and vocational exam round-up

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Amazon Prime Student is free for six months

Our guide compares four of the best laptops for GCSE and A-level students, from budget-friendly Chromebooks and Windows laptops to premium Apple and ASUS models.

Best laptops for school and university 2026

Where all the North West universities rank according to the Complete University Guide 2026.

NW unis ranked by Complete University Guide ahead of A-level results

BeMySource is a global research marketplace that enables access to physical archives, libraries and collections through trusted local contributors.

Ad Feature Research archive marketplace launches internationally
BeMySource connects local contributors with professionals around the world.
Emily Jordan

£0.5 Million Investment Enhances Campus for West Lancs Students

Investment boost to college facilities

Isabelle, Lucy and Zoi celebrate gold in the Kumite Team Rotation
(Shobu Ippon) at the 14th WUKF World Karate Championships in Romania.

Karate students bring home clutch of global medals

Sensei Amy Davis is crowned the new WUKF World Champion

Karate instructor crowned WUKF World Champion

West Lancashire College Kicks Off New Football Academy in Partnership with Skelmersdale United FC

College and football club team up for new academy

The programme welcomed students from the UK and China

Ad Feature Summer camp brings together young leaders from the UK and China

Ad Feature AnySearch launches programme to aid next-gen AI builders

6,000 students from GBS graduated at ceremonies in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, and London

Ad Feature 6,000 students graduate from Global Banking School

Fashion students on the catwalk at the Wigan and Leigh College End of Year Arts exhibition.

College exhibition showcases students' work

Dance student Claudia Barrett

Top drama and dance schools offer students places

Conrtractors on Westleigh Lane who hope to tackle the sinkhole

Further disruption as bid to sort sinkhole gets under way

The sinkhole on Westleigh Lane

Sinkhole causes main road closure
Investigations and excavations are being carried out after the sudden appearance of a sinkhole caused the closure of a main Wigan borough route.
Charles Graham

College staff's marathon effort for Rotary Club

The University of Hong Kong secured the 11th spot in the latest QS World University Rankings

Ad Feature Hong Kong universities rank among the world's top 100

GCSE results day

What are your child's options post-GCSE?

By-Election Hustings at Winstanley College

The college that played a key role in election debates

Performing an unforgettable journey through the world of theatre, Curtain Calls - From Broadway to The West End.

Performing arts students from Wigan and Leigh College dazzle on stage

Pupils and staff at Chapel End Primary School

Pupils transform spaces with handmade planters

The girl was arrested on suspicion of assault after officers were called to reports of a stabbing at the Co-op Academy in north Manchester on Tuesday morning, according to Greater Manchester Police.

Latest update following Tuesday's knife attack

West Lancashire College students give back during NCG Community Week

College students give back to the community

Faron Quinn, PhD researcher in Antarctic biogeocehmistry, Ryder Bay

Flag designed by pupils makes it to Antarctica

Amazon has cut the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 laptop from £599.99 to £399.99 in a limited-time deal

Lenovo laptop deal cuts £200 off popular IdeaPad (aff)

What is socialism today?

Local community group launches event with star filmmaker

Join the MySpaceEd revision course that helps GCSE and A-level students beat national average grades.

Join revision course that helps students beat national average grades

GCSE and A-level students who studied online revision courses with MyEdSpace achieved impressive grade improvements that far outpaced national averages.

How online revision course can help you get top GCSE & A-Level grades

GCSE and A-level students can study smarter and for a shorter time with MyEdSpace revision courses.

GSCE and A-level revision sessions that are actually manageable

Unstructured Easter revision can quickly leave students feeling overwhelmed and off track

Easter revision has started – but many are making this mistake

Local college students prepare for their future during Employability Week

Local college students prepare for their future during Employability Week

Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026: Religious Leaders and Academics Discuss Harmony and Cross-Cultural Exchange

Ad Feature Religious leaders highlight key themes at Boao Forum 2026

Experts warn that unstructured revision over Easter could hold students back in GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision mistake that could cost exam grades

Thousands of students are now turning to structured revision support ahead of GCSE and A-level exams

The Easter revision decision that could boost exam results

Instructor Amy Kershaw with team members Reagan, Ben, Mathew and Oliver.

National success for Wigan karate club

Local college students’ triumph at AHT competition

Local college students’ triumph at AHT competition

Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet with detachable keyboard – now reduced to £149.99 in Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale

Amazon Spring Deal Days laptop deal – Lenovo Chromebook Duet £149

West Lancashire College hosts annual Rotary Young Artists exhibition

West Lancashire College hosts annual Rotary Young Artists exhibition

Students in front of the new school building at St John Fisher Catholic High School, which was officially blessed and opened in March last year by Archbishop Malcolm McMahon.

St John Fisher High School in Wigan stars in the latest Class Act picture profil...

Steph McGovern and Enginuity CEO Ann Watson meet the first recipients of Steph's new scholarship for female engineers.

Ad Feature Steph McGovern launches scholarship to support women in engineering

Host for the 2026 SJR Awards evening David Broadbent.

A Wigan college hosts its biggest ever awards evening

Our A Level French students enjoying a scenic boat ride along the Thames.

St John Rigby College delivers unforgettable learning experiences beyond the cla...

This is such a cheap way to give yourself a techie upgrade

Refurbished Dell Chromebook for £49 makes a smart Christmas gift

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