How AAC has helped Aidan find his voice

By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Aidan Holmes is 21 years old and has been using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) since he was six years old. He has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and relies on an AAC device to communicate every day. Aidan has a strong interest in

Meet the magnet man helping clean up Britain's rivers – one find at a time

By Bethany Garty, Community Correspondent Dave Jordan, known as Sonik, has been clearing the environment for 14 years. He started off with grapple hooks and now uses magnets to clear large areas across the UK. While the larger projects are in Northampton, for example taking two lorry tyres out of

Food charities join forces to rescue millions more meals from going to waste

By Charities Correspondent Seven of the UK's leading food redistribution charities have joined forces with an ambitious goal – to rescue three times more surplus food over the next 10 years. The organisations have signed a new agreement promising to work more closely together to save perfectly good food

More than 15,000 knives removed from UK streets in year-long surrender drive

By Community Correspondent More than 15,000 knives and other dangerous weapons have been taken off the UK's streets through a national surrender scheme designed to help make communities safer. Figures released by the Home Office show that more than 14,500 weapons have been placed in anonymous

Berry clever! New seaweed coating could stop strawberries going mouldy

By Science Correspondent A new edible coating made from seaweed could help keep strawberries fresher for longer, reducing food waste and cutting the need for refrigeration. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed the clear coating using agar – a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed that's

£120,000 Worle Sports Courts Officially Open with Pickleball Celebration

By Sports Correspondent One of the UK’s fastest-growing sports took centre stage as the first community event was held on Worle’s newly transformed £120,000 tennis courts. Players and spectators gathered at @Worle and Worle Community School Academy as the refurbished facilities were officially launched with an

Clevedon School Pupils Reflect on Holocaust Memorial Photography Success

By Matthew, Year 7, Mark, Year 8 and Sadika, Year 11, Good News Room at Clevedon School Each year, Clevedon School takes part in activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with support from the Holocaust Memorial Trust. The annual programme encourages students to reflect on who they are, the importance

Young Chefs in the Making! Priory Students Cook Up Confidence in the Kitchen

By Schools Correspondent Eight students at Priory Community School have been taking part in the Cook5 with CRuNCH programme, learning to cook five simple, healthy meals while developing practical cooking skills, confidence and teamwork.  CRuNCH believes that food is power. The charity's mission is to improve the long-

Meet Mildred! Adorable Penguin Chick Named by Great Ormond Street Children

By Community Correspondent London Zoo's newest Humboldt penguin chick has been given a very special name after children from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) paid her a visit. The fluffy chick, who hatched on 30 April, has been named Mildred after the hospital's Mildred Creak Unit,

High-Flying Mayor Takes 15,000ft Leap to Help Derby Charities

By Charities Correspondent Derby's new mayor is preparing to swap the council chamber for the skies as he takes on a 15,000ft charity skydive to support two local causes close to his heart. The Mayor of the City of Derby, Councillor Jonathan Smale, will make the tandem

South West School Trust Smashes World Record With 38,527 Acts of Kindness

By Schools Correspondent Thousands of children and staff from schools across the South West have smashed the world record for Random Acts of Kindness after carrying out an incredible 38,527 good deeds in a single day. The achievement was led by Futura Learning Partnership, a family of 26 schools,

Blinds By Mark Launches Innovative Perfect Fit Shutter Lite – A Stylish, Drill-Free Window Solution

By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s leading specialists in blinds and shutters, has unveiled its latest innovation – Perfect Fit Shutter Lite – offering homeowners a stylish new way to transform their windows without drilling, mess or complicated installation. Designed for modern living, the new shutter system clips