This week LOUISA LEAMAN spills the beans on the hot-house atmosphere of swimming lessons and the hidden drama of the changing room

A primary school which Ofsted described as “transformed” since converting to academy status was visited by the Minister for Schools.

Euphoria fills Abigail Hardingham’s voice as she recounts the moment Colin Farrell presented her with Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA).

Radical preacher Anjem Choudary will spend the holiday season at home with his wife and five children after being granted bail once again as he awaits trial for inviting support for Islamic State on social media.

Bright primary school pupils got their grey matter working at a maths competition.

A road was closed this weekend after a suspicious package was found on a bus.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager.

Professional footballers took time out of their busy training schedule to spread Christmas cheer at a children’s hospital ward last week.