Doncaster Woman Praises Support Dogs Charity after 20 Years of Assistance

By Charities Correspondent A Doncaster woman who dyed her hair blue and even got a tattoo to support a charity says its assistance dogs have helped her maintain her independence for nearly 20 years. Angela Cooke, from Wheatley, has relied on specially trained assistance dogs from Support Dogs since 2010

School Staff Treated to Ice Cream on National Thank a Teacher Day

By Poppy, 13, Isabella, 14 and Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at PCSA Ice Cream, Ice Cream – We All Scream for... Teachers! June 17 marked National Thank a Teacher Day, an annual event celebrating the hard work and dedication of school staff. At Priory Community School, where more than 200

More Whales Returning to Vancouver Waters Thanks to Conservation Success

By Conservation Correspondent Whale sightings are becoming increasingly common in Vancouver-area waters, and researchers say there are several reasons why. A new study from the University of British Columbia found transient killer whales are now spending more than two-thirds of the year in the Salish Sea, a significant

Urban Parks Shown to Cool Cities and Reduce Pollution Beyond Their Boundaries, Study Finds

By Community Correspondent Urban parks don’t just offer a break from city life — they can actively cool nearby streets and reduce pollution well beyond their edges, according to new research published in City and Environment Interactions. The study used high-frequency monitoring to measure changes in air temperature, particle

Morrisons Cafés Offer Free Drinks to Football Fans Wearing National Shirts This Summer

By Sports Correspondent Football fans can enjoy a free drink at Morrisons Cafés this summer simply by turning up in their national team shirt, as the supermarket launches a nationwide promotion aimed at celebrating the “summer of football”. From 11 June to 28 June, customers visiting any Morrisons Café wearing

Seven Endangered Cheetah Cubs Born at Whipsnade Zoo

By Animals Correspondent Seven endangered cheetah cubs have been born at Whipsnade Zoo in a significant boost for efforts to protect one of the world's rarest big cats. The cubs were born to five-year-old sisters Amira and Zara, members of the endangered northern cheetah subspecies. Amira

AI Eye Scans Could Help Detect Heart and Brain Disease Earlier, Study Finds

By Health Correspondent Routine eye tests could one day help identify people at risk of conditions such as heart disease, dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Manchester analysed eye scans and health records from more than 68,000 people taking part

81-Year-Old Weston Great-Grandad Says Grand Pier Fish and Chips Are the Best He’s Ever Had

By Community Correspondent At 81 years old, Weston-super-Mare resident Arthur Bosley reckons he knows a good fish and chips when he tastes one — and after decades of enjoying the British favourite, he says the Grand Pier now tops the lot. Arthur, who has lived in Weston for the

Devon Smallholders Remove Deadly Plant to Welcome Rehomed Donkeys

By Animals Correspondent A pair of donkeys have found a home for life near Great Torrington in North Devon, after their new Guardians pulled out all the stops to rid their land of a poisonous plant. When Harriet and her husband, Andy welcomed donkeys Bobby and Sasha to their smallholding

Bristol Neonatal Nurse Raises £60,000 for Babies Charity Through Knitting Stall

By Charities Correspondent A neonatal nurse at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol has raised £60,000 for a charity supporting premature and critically ill babies after more than a decade of fundraising. Sister Emma Stuart, who works in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), reached

Toy Store Customers Raise £1m for Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity

By Charities Correspondent Customers at toy retailer The Entertainer have raised £1 million for The Grand Appeal, the charity that supports Bristol Children's Hospital. The milestone was reached through a scheme that allows shoppers in stores across the South West to round up their purchases to the nearest

Children Read More When Books Match Their Interests, Study Finds

By Education Correspondent Children who struggle with reading are more likely to pick up a book for pleasure if it matches their interests, according to new research from UWE Bristol. The study found that interest-driven book choices – including titles linked to football, TV shows, Lego and art – were the