People
By Community Correspondent The Salvation Army in Macclesfield has found a new way to support people struggling to afford food in a way that offers dignity and choice. In partnership with Cheshire Streetwise, the food bank operates out of The Salvation Army’s church and community centre in Macclesfield, located
Science
By Science Correspondent Dame Dr Maggie Aderin called school trips ‘critical for kids’ development’ as she attended the National Space Centre with pupils from Thornhill Community Academy as part of The Hyundai Great British School Trip. The British space scientist and educator interacted with the exhibits alongside the pupils and
People
By Education Correspondent 15 miles, 11 schools, thousands of smiling children, hundreds of smiling staff, tens of smiling strangers, one chicken and one extremely proud aunt. If you saw a team of superheroes following a giant chicken through the streets of Bristol this week, your eyes were not deceiving you
People
By Business Editor The Hope Foundation for Street Children (HOPE) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £45,451 in funding over two years by the John Lewis Partnership Foundation, to support one of its vital educational initiatives in Kolkata, India. This generous grant will directly support 509
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Lads’ holidays have long promised fun, bonding, and unforgettable memories—but for many men, the pressure to live up to traditional stereotypes can turn the experience into one of anxiety and stress. Recognising this, travel company First Choice and mental health charity Campaign Against Living Miserably
Animals
By Jill Dando News Despite their 3-foot height difference, they spent a paw-fect day together! GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, is excited to share first-hand access to the meeting of the tallest and shortest dogs, Reginald (Reggie) a Great Dane from Idaho and Pearl a
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are compassionate and connected in their support of
Animals
By Jill Dando News Conservationists are celebrating a rare double discovery on England’s East Coast Wetlands, where two record-breaking Oystercatchers were found within a month. The birds, both well beyond the average lifespan for their species, underscore the critical importance of this coastal habitat for migratory and long-lived waterbirds.
People
By Jill Dando News St George’s Holiday leads the charge for England’s national day to become an official day off. St George’s Day 2025 has witnessed a remarkable 35% increase in celebrations and events across England, as the campaign to make April 23rd an official bank holiday
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By Jill Dando News A pet food brand has joined forces with a mountain rescue charity to support its life-saving work in the Lake District. The Lakes Collection has launched a long-term partnership with the Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs Association (LDMRSDA), which operates specialist dog teams across the
By Mental Health Correspondent In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, a special Poetry Slam event will take place on Thursday, 15th May, from 6 to 9 PM at Trinity Buoy Wharf in Poplar, London. The evening promises a vibrant mix of poetry, community, and the creative arts, offering an
By Jill Dando News A homeless man has received an overwhelming response after holding a sign that said he was looking for a job—not money. Mark Hamblin, a self-employed roofer from Bridgwater in Somerset, saw his work dry up after taking time off to care for his ill father.
By Education Correspondent Parents of over four million children are set to benefit from lower school uniform costs, new government analysis has found. As the government’s landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill proceeds in the House of Lords this week, analysis shows new laws will wipe over £70
By Business Correspondent Work is underway for Bristol Airport’s new Escape Lounge, which is due to open this summer. Bristol Airport’s customer experience will be enhanced further with the launch of a brand-new facility. Located on the first floor of the departure lounge, it will offer an additional
By Education Correspondent The UK’s best teachers and schools have been shortlisted in this year’s Tes Schools Awards. The awards, dubbed the ‘Oscars of education’, celebrate the best of education across the country. Clevedon School has been shortlisted for the national finals in the category of ‘Community Engagement
World Exclusive by Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Earlier today, budding young journalists from the Jill Dando school-based Newsrooms,, visited the Town Council building (formerly the Weston Mercury offices) to celebrate the life and legacy of Jill Dando — whose tragic death was announced on the BBC on 26th April 1999.
By Jill Dando News Families visiting Whipsnade Zoo this May half term will have the chance to get creative with their favourite TV stars, when CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley visit the UK’s largest zoo. From Saturday 24 May until Sunday 1 June, the children’s TV presenters
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I was very privileged to be a guest speaker at the GCSE Boost event 2025, which was hosted at the Areo Space in Bristol. I never thought that I would speak under a plane during my motivational speaking career. It really was one of the
By Jill Dando News THEY DID IT! In an inspiring show of determination and community spirit, Jake and Kirsty from Ashley Leahy Estate Agents have crossed the finish line of the 2025 Bath Half Marathon—raising crucial funds for the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project. Their efforts are helping to
By Community Correspondent Amanda Davies, a 53-year-old primary school teacher from Bridgend, Wales, is preparing to take on the London Marathon for the first time to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK in honour of her father, John Williams. What makes Amanda’s journey even more remarkable is that she’
By Education Correspondent Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were treated to a lesson with a difference, when Somerset-based rock band The Entitled Sons visited the academy to deliver four concerts playing their latest hits. The Entitled Sons performed last year at Glastonbury and are selling out concerts
