New Monkey Species Discovered in Congo Rainforest

By Animals Correspondent Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of African monkey in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, making it one of the rarest primate discoveries in decades. The monkey, named Colobus congoensis and known locally as Likweli, is mainly black with distinctive orange patches around

Virtual Reality Study Helps Improve Fire Evacuation Safety for Wheelchair Users

By Science Correspondent Researchers are using virtual reality to find out how fire evacuations could be made safer for wheelchair users. Wing Yiu Ma, who is studying for a Master's degree in Fire Engineering at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, has recruited 16 wheelchair users

Woman Cycles 1,600 Miles Around Ireland in Memory of Sister Who Died from Brain Tumour

By Charities Correspondent A woman from northwest London has begun a 1,600-mile cycle around Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way in memory of her younger sister, who died from an aggressive brain tumour aged just 20. Sarah De Groen, 39, from Edgware, set off on 20 July and

Bike Maintenance Workshop Inspires More Students to Cycle (By Mark, Caleb and Bright, Year 9)

By Mark, Caleb and Bright, Year 9, Good News Room at Clevedon School Clevedon School in North Somerset is hoping to encourage more students to cycle and become one of the few schools in North Somerset to actively support a growing bike community. At the moment, fewer than 50 students

An Evening with David Olusoga at the Clevedon Literary Festival (By Caitlin and Ava, Year 10)

By Caitlin and Ava, Year 10, Good News Room at Clevedon School As part of the Clevedon Literary Festival, we visited the Curzon as News Team reporters to find out more about David Olusoga. The Curzon was packed, and we got the last two seats. We were excited to find

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