Gary Phelps

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Gary is an award-winning journalist who has edited nine newspapers and helped launch numerous online news brands. He created UK School News to provide platforms for local schools to share positive news stories, helping them engage with their local communities and celebrate their successes. He has appeared on TV and radio on numerous occasions, presented evidence to Government ministers, lobbied on behalf of the media industry and trained dozens of young journalists. Gary was an Associate Lecturer in Journalism at the University of Derby, and has also advised Wolverhampton College's award-winning Journalism course accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

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Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

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Harry Potter star visits Handsworth: Star-struck students at an inner-city Birmingham grammar school conjured magical memories when a Hogwarts star made an inspirational...
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Community

Erdington students serve up afternoon tea in a wheelbarrow for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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Green-fingered Erdington Academy students are hoping that a wheelbarrow bursting with the ingredients of a classic afternoon tea will tempt judges at...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

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Fairfax football kit sponsorship: Triumphant Fairfax Academy soccer stars have thanked a Sutton Coldfield hospital for sponsoring the kit that kicked off their...
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Nether Stowe handball stars make it to the national finals

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Nether Stowe handball stars - A team of young sporting stars from Nether Stowe School deserve a ‘big hand’ – after making...
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Community

Two Gates Primary careers event gives students a glimpse of the future 

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Two Gates Primary careers event - Pupils enjoyed an inspirational day hearing about everything from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to mechanical trees in...
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Community

Slade Primary careers event gives pupils a look at working life

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Slade Primary careers event - Pupils at Slade Primary School were encouraged to ‘Start Small, Dream Big’ when visitors gave them an...
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Bournville School

Bournville School Community Room is opened by MP

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A VIP visitor opened a ‘unique’ newly-refurbished facility at Bournville School – which will help students and staff connect with the local...
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Arts

Mere Green Primary Pirates weigh anchor to inspire young readers

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Mere Green Primary Pirates: Shiver me timbers - it was fun ahoy for pupils at Mere Green Primary School, who enjoyed a...
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Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

Sutton Schools Debates 2025 – Sutton College takes top prize

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Sutton Schools Debates 2025: Talented students from Sutton Coldfield College walked away with the coveted trophy after their animated and compelling arguments...
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Community

‘Wonderful’ staff bring new life to school library as MP joins in the celebrations

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Lichfield’s Scotch Orchard Primary School started an exciting new chapter last week when its new-look library was officially opened by MP Dave...
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Community

Royal Sutton School renaming ceremony marks new era

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Royal Sutton School renaming - it’s official! Students, staff and members of the community joined VIPs to celebrate the official renaming of...
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Charity

Erdington Academy holds Iftar event for 150 guests

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Erdington Academy holds Iftar event: More than 150 students, staff and local people came together at Erdington Academy to break their fast...
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Community

Erdington Academy clean air project impresses VIP visitors

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Erdington Academy clean air project: Determined students sent a clear message to local leaders – when they spoke to them about air...
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Magical moments as Harry Potter star visits Birmingham school

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Harry Potter star visits Handsworth: Star-struck students at an inner-city Birmingham grammar school conjured magical memories when a Hogwarts star made an inspirational...
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Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy gardening club celebrates winning display at BBC Gardeners’ World

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Erdington Academy gardening club victory: A beautifully crafted wheelbarrow display, bursting with the ingredients for a classic afternoon tea, has earned Erdington Academy...
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Community

Erdington students serve up afternoon tea in a wheelbarrow for BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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Green-fingered Erdington Academy students are hoping that a wheelbarrow bursting with the ingredients of a classic afternoon tea will tempt judges at...
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Fairfax Academy

Fairfax football team present signed shirt to hospital after kit sponsorship

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Fairfax football kit sponsorship: Triumphant Fairfax Academy soccer stars have thanked a Sutton Coldfield hospital for sponsoring the kit that kicked off their...
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