To mark national Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), three brothers have spoken about their commitment to volunteering with Willen Hospice, inspired by their late parents, and the joy it’s brought to their family. Volunteers’ Week brings together thousands of charities and voluntary organisations to recognise the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Running every year since 1984, the week celebrates the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities and helps power importan

By Shahnaz (Shiny) Hussain - Arts Reviewer Producing and directing a musical of this scale is no small undertaking. A show such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang demands vision, organisation, creativity, and an enormous amount of dedication. Every element, staging, scenery, lighting, sound, choreography, costumes, projections, music, and, of course, the cast must work seamlessly together to create something magical. Under the direction of Michelle Hejtmankova, that magic was very mu

The Jungle What began life at the Edinburgh Festival has grown into something truly special, an utterly unique theatrical experience that’s part concert, part comedy, part heartfelt storytelling, and entirely unforgettable. From the moment you walk in, you know this isn’t your typical theatre show. The set is a fully realised pub - tables, stools, a buzzing bar - and before the performance has even begun, audience members are invited on stage to grab a pint. At first, it feel

Milton Keynes College has been ranked second in England for GCSE English grade progress and 17th for maths grade progress, out of the country’s 155 Further Education colleges. The College also ranks joint fifth for English progress among disadvantaged students, a result that reflects the College’s particular commitment to those who face the greatest barriers. On top of that, Milton Keynes College is in the top 10% nationally for overall English achievement and 25% for overal