London Ambulance Medic Raises £900 After 120mph Wing Walk for Charity

By Charities Correspondent A London Ambulance Service medic has raised more than £900 for charity after completing a wing walk at speeds of more than 120mph. Emergency medical technician Alex Fogarty, 22, was strapped to the wing of a biplane as it flew 400ft above the Kent countryside in support

Rare Curlew Chicks Released After Escaping Fermanagh Wildfire

By Animals Correspondent Curlew chicks rescued from a wildfire in Co Fermanagh have been released back into the wild after firefighters and conservationists worked together to save their nest. The eggs were removed after a blaze swept through around 1.75 square kilometres of land at Brookeborough, threatening one of

Volunteer Pilots Help Spot Wildfires Early During UK Heatwave

By Charities Correspondent Volunteer pilots have helped firefighters respond more quickly to wildfires after spotting two remote blazes from the air during routine flights. The incidents, one in Hampshire and another in Cornwall, were identified by pilots from charity Civil Air Support during the past week as hot, dry weather

North East Fundraising Helps Deliver Vital Medical Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine

By Charities Correspondent Hospitals in Ukraine have received medical supplies and everyday essentials thanks to fundraising by The Salvation Army and supporters across the North East. Sunderland Monkwearmouth Salvation Army has held regular fundraising lunches and coffee mornings since 2022, many of them organised by Ukrainian refugees who came to

My Work Experience Journey: The Difference Inclusive Opportunities Can Make

By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent It was a real pleasure to speak at the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority Annual Conference and share my journey with such an inspiring audience. In Year 10, I was fortunate to complete my work experience placement at my former primary school, an

Leicester Emergency Doctor Honoured by University for Global Voluntary Healthcare Work

By Community Correspondent Leicester emergency medicine consultant Dr Ffion Davies has been recognised by the University of Leicester with an honorary doctorate for her voluntary work improving patient care around the world. Dr Davies, who graduated in Medicine from the University of Leicester in 1990, received an Honorary Doctorate of

Bridgwater Primary School Wins Prestigious Defra Bees’ Needs Champions Award for Wildlife Project

By Schools Correspondent A Bridgwater primary school has been crowned one of Britain’s bee-friendly champions after an inspiring project led by pupils helped transform its grounds into a haven for wildlife. Northgate Primary School has won one of just 26 prestigious Bees’ Needs Champions Awards 2026, presented by

Flares for Brays! Donkeys Rock Summer Trousers

By Animals Correspondent Flared trousers are proving surprisingly fashionable in East Devon this summer as donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary sport unusual legwear to help protect them from biting flies. Like many equine owners, the charity faces the annual challenge of biting insects during the warmer months. For several years,

Colour Run Smashes Fundraising Target (By Charlie, Imogen, Max and Jack)

By Charlie, Imogen, Max and Jack, Good News Room at Ashcombe Primary Ashcombe Primary School was transformed into a rainbow of colour when we held our very first Colour Run – and it was a huge success! An amazing 315 children, parents and supporters took part in the event, helping us

Great Western Railway Named Among England's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

By Education Correspondent Great Western Railway (GWR) has been named among England’s top 100 apprenticeship employers, recognising its commitment to creating career opportunities and developing future railway talent. The train operator has been included in the Government’s Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 rankings, produced in partnership with careers platform

New App Library Aims to Help People with Cancer Find Trusted Support

By Health Correspondent People living with cancer now have a new way to find health apps that have been independently checked for safety and quality, following the launch of an online library by Macmillan Cancer Support. The Macmillan App Library brings together apps that have all been independently assessed for

Simple Ways to Help Hedgehogs and Garden Wildlife During the Hot Weather

By Animals Correspondent As temperatures remain high and dry weather continues across much of the UK, wildlife experts are encouraging people to take a few simple steps to help hedgehogs and other garden animals stay safe. The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is asking people to leave out shallow dishes