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By Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy The UK will move its clocks forward by one hour at 01:00 GMT on 29 March 2026, marking the start of British Summer Time (BST). This annual event signals longer days and lighter evenings, as the country transitions
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A major survey of tens of thousands of pupils has revealed improving wellbeing among young people across Greater Manchester. The latest findings from Year 7, 8 and 10 students show a steady upward trend, with more pupils reporting good wellbeing compared to previous years. In 2025,
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A colourful herd of decorated elephant sculptures is set to transform the streets of Windsor and Slough this summer as part of Trunks across the Thames, a major public art trail organised by Thames Hospice. Running from 13 July to 13 September 2026, the free event will
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By Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Something is happening at the Forbidden Planet comic shop in Wolverhampton. For years, comic shops like this have mostly served adult collectors interested in superhero titles from Marvel and DC. However, manager Chris Ball has recently noticed a surge
Charities
By Charities Correspondent More than 600,000 young people across the UK took part in cricket programmes last year, according to the latest impact report from Chance to Shine. The charity’s 2026 report shows the growing reach of the sport among young people, with girls making up 51% of
Education
By Community Correspondent The University of Leicester and Leicester City Football Club are offering £5,000 scholarships to encourage school and college leavers in the region’s most deprived areas to pursue higher education. Five Leicester City Football Club Scholarships are up for grabs for home applicants who live in
Science
By Science Correspondent A major scientific breakthrough could soon help people stay one step ahead of mosquitoes — and avoid those itchy, irritating bites. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Georgia Institute of Technology have uncovered how mosquitoes track humans, revealing the hidden patterns behind how they hunt. Using
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Twelve tiny hooves met grass for the first time this week, as spring sunshine and warmer weather meant Whipsnade Zoo’s three-month-old southern white rhino calf and two four-month-old reticulated giraffe calves could explore their grassy paddocks at the UK’s largest zoo. Born on 31st December
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A heartwarming pen pal scheme is changing lives across the UK — with more than 15,000 letters exchanged to help combat loneliness. Shropshire-based charity Omega has reached the major milestone through its “Letterbox” programme, which connects volunteers with people who are elderly, vulnerable or socially isolated. Each
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By Schools Correspondent Clevedon School students are making a real impact by working with their catering partner, Chartwells, to reduce food miles, support British farming, and boost uptake of healthier school meals. Their efforts have led to record-breaking demand for a new chicken menu, “Clandos,” following a switch to locally
By Mental Health Correspondent A fast-growing school mental health programme has now supported more than 10,000 children and young peopleacross the North West. The Hummingbird Project, run by Manchester charity MedEquip4Kids, delivers a free six-week course in schools designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and practical ways to
By Rosie, 12, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy On the 21st and 22nd of March, The Dance Company in Weston-super-Mare are putting on a show that unfolds like a journey — one that is as emotional as it is visually striking. Our Ariel emphasises the shared human experience
By Schools Correspondent Clevedon sixth form students have been crowned regional champions after winning the South West debating competition organised by the European Youth Parliament The Year 12 team from Clevedon School in Somerset impressed judges throughout an exhilarating day of debates, tackling complex international issues ranging from artificial intelligence
By Charities Correspondent A lifeboat legend who has spent half a century saving lives at sea was given a surprise celebration — after being lured out on what he thought was a routine training exercise. Volunteer Bill Deans, of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), arrived at Aberdeen lifeboat station expecting
By Community Correspondent A frontline social worker racing to 999 emergencies across London has been thrust into the national spotlight — and hailed for helping save lives in moments of crisis. David Russell, who works with the London Ambulance Service, is believed to be the only social worker in the country
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A local electrical firm is being hailed as a quiet force behind a growing network of lifesaving equipment across Weston-super-Mare. AMS Electrical has partnered with community initiative Donate For Defib, which works alongside the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, to install public access defibrillators in
By Schools Correspondent Ackworth School in Yorkshire is celebrating after scooping a major national honour at the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards 2026. The award recognises the school’s outstanding drama programme, shining a spotlight on the creativity, ambition and commitment shown by both students and staff. The awards
By Science Correspondent Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret in the fight against plastic pollution — bacteria that “team up” to destroy waste. In a major breakthrough, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that biodegradable plastic doesn’t break down on its own — it takes a whole community of
By Animals Correspondent This Easter, there’s a brand-new reason to head to Woburn Safari Park – and they’re small, fluffy, and already stealing hearts. Two tiny Asian short-clawed otter pups, born on 28th January 2026, have made their debut at Otter Falls, and they’re already causing a splash
By Mental Health Correspondent A UK researcher is developing a cutting-edge app that could warn users they’re becoming anxious — before they even realise it themselves. Luigi Moretti, a doctoral researcher at UWE Bristol, is behind MEMoPAD — a new digital tool that uses smartwatch data to track early signs of
By Animals Correspondent The Celia Hammond Animal Trust has unveiled plans to develop a purpose-built rescue and rehoming facility next to its current veterinary clinic in Lewisham, South East London. To give the community an insight into the project, the charity will host a public Open Day on Saturday 11
