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By Community Correspondent North Somerset Council is seeing a really positive response to its new electric library outreach van, “Molly”, which has been out and about since launching earlier this year. In its first four months, the service has recorded 2,244 visits. That’s a noticeable jump compared to
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By Community Correspondent A bride from the South West was able to add a unique personal touch to her wedding thanks to print experts at UWE Bristol, who created a bespoke cover for her prosthetic leg inspired by her dress and wedding colours. The custom design was produced by staff
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By Charities Correspondent As temperatures continue to rise across the UK this week, with some areas forecast to reach up to 39°C and red weather warnings in place, zookeepers at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are helping their residents stay cool during the heatwave. The North Somerset Zoo
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By Isabella, 14, Good News Room at PCSA Last month North Somerset Youth Parliament met at Weston-super-Mare Town Hall for its penultimate in-person meeting of the school year. Several important topics were discussed during the meeting. One of these topics was political education, following the announcement of
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By Education Correspondent Student volunteers support charities, celebrate culture and make a lasting difference across Bristol Hundreds of UWE Bristol students are helping to strengthen communities across Bristol through volunteering, using their skills, creativity and enthusiasm to support local charities and community organisations. From tackling food waste and supporting housing
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By Animals Correspondent A herd of donkeys in Devon are enjoying an unusual new addition to their paddocks after used street sweeper brushes were transformed into giant back scratchers. The brushes, donated by East Devon District Council's StreetScene team, have found a second life at The Donkey Sanctuary&
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By Health Correspondent A Leicester-based clinical psychologist has drawn on her own family experience of Huntington’s disease to write a new book aimed at improving understanding and mental wellbeing support for those affected by the condition. Dr Sarah Gunn began her career working with people living with Huntington’
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By Disabilities Correspondent More than 70 TransPennine Express staff have learned British Sign Language (BSL) to help make journeys easier for deaf and hearing-impaired passengers. Conductors and customer-facing employees have taken part in training covering everyday conversations as well as railway-specific terms such as tickets, platforms and
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By Nature Correspondent A Yorkshire Dales artist has found herself running an unofficial wildlife rescue centre from her studio, where baby hedgehogs, owls and injured birds often end up alongside her paintings. For Penny Hunt, life in the studio near Horton in Ribblesdale rarely stays focused on art alone. Between
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By Community Correspondent More than 1,000 fathers and children swapped traditional Father’s Day celebrations for a family day out at London Zoo on Sunday. Families from the Camden Dads group spent the day exploring the zoo, taking part in wildlife talks, craft activities and special experiences designed to
By Community Correspondent A friendly craft group run by Guisborough Salvation Army is helping people of all ages make new friends, learn new skills and tackle loneliness one cup of tea at a time. The weekly Craft and Cake sessions, held every Thursday afternoon at the Salvation Army hall on
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent There was a truly heartwarming atmosphere at Bristol Zoo Project as hundreds of visitors gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the much-loved silverback gorilla, Jock. The special public exhibition paid tribute to one of Bristol's most iconic and cherished animals,
By Community Correspondent A paramedic who followed his father into a career with the London Ambulance Service says seeing the difference his dad made to patients inspired him to join the frontline. Kyle Fisher has worked for the service for eight years, while his father Pete has spent the past
By Community Correspondent An outdoor sensory space used by people with physical and learning disabilities has been improved at Swansea Vale Resource Centre following a community volunteering day. Volunteers worked at the centre in Swansea Vale, which supports around 30 people each week through activities, wellbeing sessions and social opportunities.
By Science Correspondent A Hampshire surgeon who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident could become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a long-duration space mission. John McFall, a former Paralympian and member of the European Space Agency's Astronaut Reserve, is
By Community Correspondent RAF veteran Harry Hitch has celebrated his 100th birthday with family, friends and fellow residents at a High Wycombe care home. Harry, who served as an engineer in the RAF after the Second World War, enjoyed two birthday parties at Royal Star & Garter. A family gathering
By Mental Health Correspondent People in Weston-super-Mare can now more easily find information about mental health support after plaques with QR codes were installed on benches across the town. The plaques, which have been added to benches in prominent locations including the seafront promenade, provide information about local
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
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
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
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
