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By Science Correspondent A new mission to the Moon is due to launch today, marking a major step forward in space exploration. The flight, known as Artemis II, will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. It’s the first crewed mission beyond
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By Science Correspondent A study led by researchers at McGill University has found that humans may favour the same types of sounds as other animal species, particularly when it comes to animal vocalisations. The findings offer new evidence that similar sensory processes across species could influence how we perceive sound
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By Mental Health Correspondent A new UK charity has launched a free online platform aimed at helping neurodivergent people better understand and manage their mental health, amid growing concern over long NHS waiting lists and gaps in support. neurobetter, a recently established organisation, says its website is designed to provide
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the
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By Schools Correspondent Families of Clevedon School are being given advance notice of a new interactive statue trail set to appear across Clevedon this Easter, ahead of wider media coverage expected later today. The initiative, part-funded by the school, is described as a cognitively challenging, interactive attraction in the style
Schools
By Education Correspondent A primary school is celebrating a huge £150,000 funding win to expand its preschool and meet soaring demand from families. Locking Primary School has secured the cash injection from the Department for Education (DfE), unlocking plans to create 15 new preschool places and upgrade its early
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By Community Correspondent A 100-year-old woman has returned to her former school for the first time since her education was interrupted by the outbreak of WWII. Maureen Smith revisited Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, 86 years after leaving at the age of 14 in September 1939. During her visit
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By Ivy, 15, Good News Room at Worle Community School Academy On 25 March 2026, the fourth full North Somerset Youth Parliament meeting was hosted in Weston-super-Mare’s New Town Hall Chambers. This is where North Somerset Council meetings are held, providing a rewarding opportunity for young people to share
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By Health Correspondent Babies and their families in Leicester’s Hospitals are set to benefit from thousands of pounds worth of new technology and equipment. Neonatal Nurse, Dr Katie Gallagher, The University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust’s (UHL) Clinical Associate Professor in Neonatal Nursing, has
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By Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy The happy hormone, serotonin Serotonin, often called the “happy hormone”, is a neurotransmitter found in the gut, brain and elsewhere in the body. While serotonin supports mood, it also affects sleep, appetite, memory and emotional resilience. Measuring serotonin levels
By Animals Correspondent A heartwarming community effort helped save a litter of newborn kittens found trapped inside the roof of a commercial building in Uxbridge. The rescue began earlier this week when a local worker, Glenn, reached out for help after caring for a small colony of cats at his
By Charities Correspondent It was a huge day for hedgehog lovers yesterday as Cornish charity Prickles and Paws officially opened its brand new “Hogspital” — and more than 80 supporters turned out to celebrate. Held at the Carnanton Estate in Newquay, the launch marked the end of a remarkable three-year journey
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Abbie is 28 years old and lives with cerebral palsy. She lives with her family and uses both manual and electric wheelchairs, as well as a walker, which she often uses around the house. These mobility aids support her daily life and allow her
By Community Correspondent Linda Phillips, founder of the award-winning charity Roots and Shoots, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) in London this week. The VMH is the highest accolade in UK horticulture, reserved for just 63 people at a time — reflecting Queen Victoria’
By Health Correspondent Struggling to sleep? The answer could be as simple as getting more light during the day. Scientists at the University of Leicester have uncovered new evidence showing that light plays a key role in helping the body sleep properly — and it all starts with the eyes. In
By Schools Correspondent Students at Clevedon School are proving school dinners don’t have to be boring — and they’re helping the planet at the same time. Working closely with catering partner Chartwells, pupils have helped transform the menu by pushing for locally sourced food, cutting food miles and supporting
By Evan,13 and Isabeau,13, Good News Room at TKASA On Saturday 21st March, TKASA welcomed students, families and members of the community for the third annual House Bake Off and Macmillan Coffee Morning. The event was led by Mr Paul Shepherd, who went above and beyond to ensure
By Schools Correspondent Year 6 pupils at Mary Elton Primary School took part in an engaging glassmaking workshop last week, producing creative pieces set to be displayed at the upcoming Green Shift Festival. The session began with an introduction to this year’s festival theme, “Threads, Webs and Wonder”, which
By Charities Correspondent A mum who was told she might not live to see Christmas is now cartwheeling her way around the world — and raising thousands for cancer research. Lucy Musgrave, 58, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2021 — an aggressive cancer with a survival rate of just 20%
By Mental Health Correspondent A local hero is gearing up for the ride of her life — all to support young people in crisis. Sue Jenner, a counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling, will cycle an incredible 500 miles from St Davids to Canterbury starting on April 30. Taking on the
By Health Correspondent Could the secret to living beyond 100 be hidden in your blood? Scientists in Switzerland have discovered that people who live past 100 may have blood that behaves more like someone decades younger. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Geneva and University of
