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From state schools to highly regarded private schools, Winchester is home to a number of fantastic educational institutions.

The best commuter villages where workers moving out of London can snap-up homes for less than £500,000 have been revealed. With Covid having a huge and potentially lasting impact on the working habits of millions of office workers - many of whom are now working from home - properties in the capitals commuter belt are increasingly in demand. And that demand could grow, with some major firms already announcing plans for more flexible working arrangements. Building society Nationwide last month a...

"What we want to do, really, is make sure we can get back to the normal rhythm of school life as quick as possible"

Parents are being encouraged to apply to West Berkshire Council for spare seats on existing services

“We encourage all the students to try it,” Fennessey said. Tina Johnson/Supplied Senior students at Opihi College tuck into the free school lunches. He said the healthy menu catered to different dietary requirements and the provider adjusted their delivery time to fit in with school activities. Staff members were surprised the children ate Mexican-style cauliflower and chipotle tacos which are quite spicy, and Japanese katsu chicken salad. “It’s really good to see students sharing t...

Headteachers reassure their returning students