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'Choose respect' is anti-bullying message
Schools pilot scheme to teach children about equality and diversity
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Three county attractions are shortlisted for tourism awards
The winners of the awards will be announced this month.
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Views to be sought on unitary options
Stakeholders asked for their thoughts on drawing up a new unitary structure
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Councils working together to improve Watermead connectivity
Aim is to raise park's profile as a visitor attraction
New discovery zone opens at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
It offers fun activities for children under 8
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Deadline approaches for young people to take part in ballot
Last chance to vote in national young people's ballot
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Young people urged to vote in national ballot
Teenagers urged to vote in the country’s biggest ballot of young people.
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Property nets millions of pounds for vital services
£2.7m has been generated for front line services in last year
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Couple to retire after caring for over 200 children during 48 years of foster caring
People encouraged to become foster carers
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Deadline for childcare funding approaching
Working parents are reminded to apply for 30 hours funded childcare for the autumn term to avoid missing out.