Animals
By Animals Correspondent Swifts are far more loyal to their nesting sites than to their partners, according to a 15-year study that sheds new light on the behaviour of one of the UK’s most recognisable summer birds. Researchers from the RSPB found that the vast majority of Swifts
Business
By Community Correspondent An independent lingerie retailer has thanked the customers who have supported her business for more than 15 years by writing a heartfelt poem during Small Business Week. Carol Jolly, who owns Perfect Fit by Carol in Clitheroe and Bury, penned the verses as a tribute to the
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Thousands of seagrass shoots have been planted in the Thames Estuary as part of a major conservation effort aimed at restoring wildlife habitats and improving the area's resilience to climate change. The planting marks the start of a large-scale restoration programme led by conservation
Charities
By Charities Correspondent More than 400 people in the Osun State community of Ido-Osun now have access to safe drinking water after the completion of a new borehole funded by UK charity Hope Spring. The project is expected to end years of reliance on contaminated ponds, uncovered wells and
News
By Entertainment Correspondent Families visiting the National Railway Museum this summer can enjoy a packed programme of free activities inspired by holidays, travel and adventure. Running from 20 July to 6 September, the York attraction is inviting visitors to pick up a Summer Holiday Passport and collect stamps as they
News
By Community Correspondent Mumbles Skatepark has been given a bright new look thanks to a community art project designed to promote inclusion, belonging and local pride. The colourful murals were created with input from skatepark users, their families, friends and local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who came together to
Business
By Business Editor From the brink of losing his home to opening a landmark business hub, Weston accountant Neil Criddle has marked a remarkable six-year journey with the launch of a new headquarters in Weston-super-Mare. One of the South West’s fastest-growing accountancy firms, ND Consultancy,
News
By Community Correspondent North Somerset Council is seeing a really positive response to its new electric library outreach van, “Molly”, which has been out and about since launching earlier this year. In its first four months, the service has recorded 2,244 visits. That’s a noticeable jump compared to
News
By Community Correspondent A bride from the South West was able to add a unique personal touch to her wedding thanks to print experts at UWE Bristol, who created a bespoke cover for her prosthetic leg inspired by her dress and wedding colours. The custom design was produced by staff
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By Charities Correspondent As temperatures continue to rise across the UK this week, with some areas forecast to reach up to 39°C and red weather warnings in place, zookeepers at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are helping their residents stay cool during the heatwave. The North Somerset Zoo
By Isabella, 14, Good News Room at PCSA Last month North Somerset Youth Parliament met at Weston-super-Mare Town Hall for its penultimate in-person meeting of the school year. Several important topics were discussed during the meeting. One of these topics was political education, following the announcement of
By Education Correspondent Student volunteers support charities, celebrate culture and make a lasting difference across Bristol Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are helping to strengthen communities across Bristol through volunteering, using their skills, creativity and enthusiasm to support local charities and community organisations. From tackling food waste and supporting housing
By Animals Correspondent A herd of donkeys in Devon are enjoying an unusual new addition to their paddocks after used street sweeper brushes were transformed into giant back scratchers. The brushes, donated by East Devon District Council's StreetScene team, have found a second life at The Donkey Sanctuary&
By Health Correspondent A Leicester-based clinical psychologist has drawn on her own family experience of Huntington’s disease to write a new book aimed at improving understanding and mental wellbeing support for those affected by the condition. Dr Sarah Gunn began her career working with people living with Huntington’
By Disabilities Correspondent More than 70 TransPennine Express staff have learned British Sign Language (BSL) to help make journeys easier for deaf and hearing-impaired passengers. Conductors and customer-facing employees have taken part in training covering everyday conversations as well as railway-specific terms such as tickets, platforms and
By Nature Correspondent A Yorkshire Dales artist has found herself running an unofficial wildlife rescue centre from her studio, where baby hedgehogs, owls and injured birds often end up alongside her paintings. For Penny Hunt, life in the studio near Horton in Ribblesdale rarely stays focused on art alone. Between
By Community Correspondent More than 1,000 fathers and children swapped traditional Father’s Day celebrations for a family day out at London Zoo on Sunday. Families from the Camden Dads group spent the day exploring the zoo, taking part in wildlife talks, craft activities and special experiences designed to
By Community Correspondent A friendly craft group run by Guisborough Salvation Army is helping people of all ages make new friends, learn new skills and tackle loneliness one cup of tea at a time. The weekly Craft and Cake sessions, held every Thursday afternoon at the Salvation Army hall on
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent There was a truly heartwarming atmosphere at Bristol Zoo Project as hundreds of visitors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the much-loved silverback gorilla, Jock. The special public exhibition paid tribute to one of Bristol's most iconic and cherished animals,
By Community Correspondent A paramedic who followed his father into a career with the London Ambulance Service says seeing the difference his dad made to patients inspired him to join the frontline. Kyle Fisher has worked for the service for eight years, while his father Pete has spent the past
By Community Correspondent An outdoor sensory space used by people with physical and learning disabilities has been improved at Swansea Vale Resource Centre following a community volunteering day. Volunteers worked at the centre in Swansea Vale, which supports around 30 people each week through activities, wellbeing sessions and social opportunities.
