Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Expanding access to NHS Talking Therapies could play a role in reducing long-term unemployment linked to mental health conditions, according to new research from the University of Manchester. The study, published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, examined data from more than 535,000
News
By Community Correspondent Marks & Spencer has joined a major industry-wide effort to tackle food poverty in the UK by transforming surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals for families in need. Around 11 million people in the UK experience food insecurity, including an estimated three million children.
Sport
By Sports Correspondent Young athletes earn England U18 rugby trial nominations Students at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare are celebrating a superb sporting success after two students were selected for national rugby trials. Holly and Bella have both been nominated to trial for the England Rugby Under-18 PDG
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Students at Clevedon School in North Somerset are celebrating an outstanding set of results after taking part in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Olympiad for the first time. Nineteen students from Years 11 and 12 entered the prestigious national competition, which is typically aimed at
Health
By Health Correspondent The World Health Organization has confirmed that The Bahamas has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV, a major public health milestone. Health leaders say the success comes after years of strong political support, national leadership, and the dedication of healthcare workers. The country introduced a wide-reaching healthcare system
Charities
By Community Correspondent An award-winning music workshop designed for people with disabilities is coming to Chesterton for the first time, bringing a day of creativity, connection and inclusion to the local community. The event is being hosted by The Salvation Army in partnership with Music Man Project, and will take
Charities
By Sports Correspondent A new initiative is set to bring cricket to thousands of children by providing free equipment to schools and community groups across the UK. Digital agency Accuracast has partnered with Bat For A Chance to launch “Changing The Batting Order”, a programme that will distribute 1,000
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A community event brought together supporters, fundraisers and volunteers this week to highlight the life-saving work of Freewheelers Blood Bikes and promote access to defibrillators across the region. Held on Wednesday evening outside Revo Kitchen, the gathering showcased the ongoing efforts of local people committed to improving
Charities
By Charities Correspondent The University of Gloucestershire has partnered with The Cyber Trust to support parents in helping children stay safe online, as digital use begins at increasingly young ages. The Family Internet Safety Project offers guidance on parental monitoring tools, helping families manage children’s device use and reduce
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By Charities Correspondent A new fundraising appeal is helping to turn the challenge of food waste into practical support for people and communities, while also benefiting the environment. FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched its Earth Raise campaign on Earth Day, with a focus on rescuing good-quality surplus food and
By Community Correspondent The University of Leicester is inviting the public to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough at special free screenings of his epic Ocean documentary. The public screenings of the 2025 film, which Sir David has described as one of the most important of his career,
By Isabella, 13, Good News Room at PCSA On 25 March 2026, members of the North Somerset Youth Parliament met in person to share progress on three priority topics they believe are important to improve in the local area. There was also a presentation to members about whether North Somerset
By Education Correspondent Pupils from Bristol, Luton and Pembrokeshire have helped create a new children’s book about airborne microfibres after taking part in research with the University of the West of England. The book, Taking a Close Look at Microfibres, was launched on Earth Day at May Park Primary
By Charities Correspondent Crowds at the London Marathon may need sharper eyes this year as one runner turns the race into a real-life puzzle. George Anthony will be racing dressed as Where’s Wally, hoping spectators can spot him among thousands of participants while he raises money for The Salvation
By Community Correspondent UK retail bank TSB Bank has received the inaugural Everyone’s Business Platinum Award, recognising long-term leadership in addressing domestic abuse within the workplace and across society. The award, presented by Hestia in partnership with the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse, highlights organisations setting a national benchmark
By Business Editor Business owners, entrepreneurs and community leaders across Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset and Somerset are being invited to uncover the untapped stories within their organisations — and use them to attract new customers, raise their profile and stand out. At a time when many businesses are struggling to cut through
By The Editor Inspirational speaker with cerebral palsy nominated for national award. An inspirational speaker from Somerset living with cerebral palsy has been nominated for a prestigious national honour — and her story is nothing short of extraordinary. Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disability Editor for Good News Post and Jill Dando News,
By Schools Correspondent Banwell Primary School turned up the volume this week, as it hosted its annual Musician of the Year Award winner’s ceremony — and this year’s event was extra special, marking an incredible 30 years of musical talent. The prestigious competition saw pupils from across the school
By Animals Correspondent A litter of kittens, only around two weeks old, are recovering strongly after being discovered inside machinery at a landfill site. The five kittens, thought to be born to a stray cat, were found by workers at a waste facility in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. Staff noticed
By Conservation Correspondent The Poet Laureate has helped mark a major milestone for one of the world’s best-known conservation organisations with a brand-new poem inspired by wildlife, the night sky, and humanity’s responsibility to nature. Simon Armitage has written The Moon and the Zoo to celebrate the 200th
By Community Correspondent Residents in Exeter and across Devon are being encouraged to donate old and unwanted tech items such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets as part of a new recycling initiative being rolled out through local libraries. The scheme will see donated devices refurbished and redistributed to people
