People
By Health Correspondent For the past 25 years, Mercedes has worked as a Practice Nurse at the GP surgery in Dinas Powys. Before that, she was a District Nurse across Penarth, Barry, Butetown and Grangetown. Mercedes was nominated for Health Hero by Toby Rees-Davies, inspired by the reassurance and support
Science
By Science Correspondent Have you ever met someone who just doesn’t like music? While that might sound surprising, scientists now know there’s a real reason why – and it all comes down to the way the brain is wired. About ten years ago, researchers in Spain discovered a small
People
By Community Correspondent Passers-by across Chester were treated to unexpected bursts of harmony last month as A Handbag of Harmonies, the city’s bold and brilliant all-female choir, took their music to the streets in celebration of their 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the choir surprised six local residents
Charity
By Josh Bell, Schools and Charities Correspondent A new public-access Defibrillator and Emergency Bleed Kit has been officially launched at SandBay Fish & Chip Shop & Cosy Cafe, in Somerset, thanks to the generous support of the Dedman Family, who have dedicated the installation in loving memory of Roy Dedman.
Science
By Science Correspondent Water is essential for life on Earth. So, the liquid must be a requirement for life on other worlds. For decades, scientists’ definition of habitability on other planets has rested on this assumption. But a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) challenges that idea.
News
By Jill Dando News Seeds from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in Leicester in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The seeds have been gifted to the city by the Mayors for Peace organisation, which has worked closely with the Japanese cities
People
By Charities Correspondent Manchester MD Stephen Johnson is walking across Europe to support bereaved children and families with additional needs and may be on track to set a new Guinness World Record for the most steps walked in a single month. This summer, while many are enjoying time off, one
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of six adorable koala joeys, now beginning to peek out from their mothers’ pouches. At just six to nine months old, these sweet joeys are the latest success in our ongoing koala breeding program. Their arrival marks an important
Mental Health
By Health Correspondent This National Allotments Week (11–17 August), new findings from the National Allotment Society’s latest national survey reveal that allotments are quietly transforming lives across the UK — not just as spaces for growing food, but as powerful tools for improving wellbeing. The survey, which gathered responses
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By Education Correspondent The University of Bristol has today been granted approval by the Indian government to create a campus in Mumbai. Due to open in summer 2026, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will be the University’s first international campus. It's a historic moment and a first in
By Jill Dando News The Rutland Showground was alive with excitement this weekend as over 2,500 canine competitors and their handlers from nine countries gathered for the world’s largest dog agility festival. The Kennel Club International Agility Festival, which ran from 7–10 August, brought four days of
By Mental Health Correspondent Paediatric neurologist Dr Andrew Curran releases a bold new single blending neuroscience and soul, calling on America’s leaders to choose healing over harm. When Donald Trump visits the UK this September, retired paediatric neurologist Dr Andrew Curran won’t be outside protesting with banners—he’
By Business Editor While some building firms focus only on large-scale renovations, Evolution Developments stands apart for its ability to deliver exceptional results on projects of every size — from full home transformations to practical outdoor upgrades that enhance everyday living. In a recent project in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, the team helped
By Animals Correspondent Two Asian elephants have travelled across the country, in a move to boost the conservation breeding programme for the endangered species. The big move, which took months of planning and involved keepers, vets, two lorries, a crane able to carry 100 tons, and a team of animal
By Science Correspondent Astronomers at the University of Warwick have made a rare discovery: a nearby white dwarf star is likely the result of two stars merging into one — a cosmic event uncovered using the Hubble Space Telescope. The white dwarf, known as WD 0525+526, sits about 130 light-years
By Josh Bell, Schools and Charitable Correspondent What do you get when an award-winning filmmaker turns his lens on a local mission to save lives? Something truly unforgettable. Ali Churchill, the creative mind behind Ali Churchill Films, is known for telling raw, emotional, and powerful human stories. Now, he’s
By Freddie S, Year 7, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School Clevedon Pier recently had the honour of hosting the famous paddle steamer, the Waverley. The Waverley travelled around the islands Steep Holm and Flat Holm. You can see the Waverley around Britain, and it even travels along the
By Science Correspondent A new study has revealed that while Tyrannosaurus rex had a skull built for powerful, crushing bites, other meat-eating dinosaurs like spinosaurs and allosaurs had much weaker bites and relied on slashing and tearing instead. Published in Current Biology, the research analysed the skulls of 18 species
By Charities Correspondent There was plenty of fun and laughter as the Zest young adults and their families enjoyed a fantastic summer evening at Felixstowe beach this August, as part of the monthly Zest X-Change. On Tuesday 5 August, the group took part in a range of seaside-themed games and
By Technology Correspondent Marylebone Cricket Club – known the world over as MCC – is setting a new standard in accessibility for sports fans by partnering with Waymap. Lord’s Cricket Ground – the London stadium where MCC is based – becomes the first stadium in the world to implement Waymap technology. Waymap’s
By Community Correspondent Aston University in Birmingham is partnering with dementia care provider Lee Mount Healthcare to create the first ‘Smart Care Home’ system incorporating artificial intelligence. Lee Mount Healthcare (LMH) has partnered with Aston University on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop a smart care system. The project
