Animals
By Jill Dando News Zoos and aquariums across Great Britain will see their animal welfare standards modernised for the first time in over a decade, following the launch of new government rules designed to strengthen protections and improve conditions for animals in captivity. The updated Standards of Modern Zoo Practice
People
By Jill Dando News With strength in her stride and pride in her heart, 14-year-old Daisy-May Demetre crossed the finish line of the Spetsathlon 5K race last weekend, leaving a wave of inspiration in her wake. A double amputee from Birmingham and an international model, Daisy’s remarkable journey moved
People
By Jill Dando News Eighteen-year-old Kyle Brooks has published his debut collection of poems, Chronically Coping, offering a raw and evocative portrayal of his experiences of living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is an autoimmune condition, in which the body’s immune system attacks the joints causing pain, reduced
People
By Community Correspondent TV presenter and celebrity gardener Lee Connelly has pledged to learn British Sign Language (BSL) after visiting Royal School for the Deaf Derby as part of his national School Gardening Tour. Best known as the Skinny Jean Gardener from CBBC’s Blue Peter, Lee stopped by the
People
By Jill Dando News Young people in the North Ayrshire town of Kilbirnie are improving the lives of adults with disabilities, while skilling up for a competitive jobs market as they prepare to leave school and enter the world of work. School pupils from Garnock Community Campus were selected by
Science
By Jill Dando News Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer livespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems. An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal
Animals
By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo has announced a significant conservation breakthrough just in time for World Turtle Day, revealing that three of its female Irwin’s turtles are gravid, carrying a total of 50 eggs. The Irwin’s turtle, discovered in 1990 by the late Steve Irwin in Queensland’
Mental Health
By: Josh & Jake Caulfield, Co-Founders of Evolution Developments It’s easy to focus on what’s being built — the concrete, the steel, the finished product. But behind every project are the people making it happen. The lads on the tools. The apprentices learning the ropes. The teams working hard
Animals
By Jill Dando News A team of scientists studying dolphins off the coast of Florida has won a $100,000 prize for uncovering new clues about how the animals may communicate with each other. Led by biologist Laela Sayigh from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the researchers focused on “non-signature whistles”
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By Jill Dando News Whipsnade Zoo can reveal the names of its youngest litter of northern African lion cubs, born to mum Waka, following a month-long naming bonanza. The conservation zoo’s tiny pride have been named Bertie, Oya, Malaika and Kibibi – names chosen by local school children and a
By Health and Music Correspondents After four decades as a paediatric neurologist and expert in brain development, Dr Andrew Curran is embarking on a bold new mission—to help people unlock joy, healing, and emotional freedom through a powerful fusion of neuroscience and live music. Now 67 and based in
By Business Editor One of the UK’s most trusted solar experts, Callun Purnell, has just unveiled an exciting Refer a Friend reward scheme—giving customers a chance to save money and share the sunshine as his five-star-rated business expands across the UK. Known for his exceptional service, expert advice,
By Business Correspondent As summer fast approaches a trusted Weston-super-Mare dental clinic in Somerset is encouraging people to prioritise their oral health—before a toothache ruins their well-earned break. DentalSpa25, a well-loved private clinic run by husband-and-wife team Ronald and Gloria, is marking 20 years of transforming smiles and calming
By Jill Dando News A new sensory garden for people with disabilities and their carers has been created at Bristol’s Hartcliffe Millennium Green. The calming and welcoming space will enable visitors to experience the wellbeing benefits of time in nature and enjoy the sight, sound, fragrance and texture of
By Charities Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary, with headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon, is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector. The Donkey Sanctuary has been shortlisted in the ‘Campaigning & Advocacy category’
By Health Correspondent A new research project is bringing experts and families together to develop solutions to improve the lives of very preterm babies. Every year, thousands of babies are born very preterm (VPT) - before 32 weeks of pregnancy. Many of them face unique health challenges that can last
By Jill Dando News Kind words can unlock your potential, according to a new Cadbury study released today. The research reveals the profound impact of positive encouragement: 92% of UK adults admit they have felt more confident because of something someone said to them - emphasising that even small acts
By Jill Dando News Family of WWII Pilot John Collins find out about missing family member after 85 Years, and prepare for emotional journey to Belgium. For 85 years, the grave of a young World War II airman in Tournai, Belgium, has stood in silence—marked only with the words:
Exclusive by Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News; photos by Rupert, 13, and David Kenneford, former Weston Mercury photographer for 49 years In a powerful full-circle moment, students from the Jill Dando News Centre were welcomed into the new offices of Weston Town Council by Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, in one of
By Jill Dando News The RHS has named a rose, bred by Harkness Roses, for Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, to celebrate the incredible healing power of nature and raise awareness of the important role that spending time outdoors plays in bringing us joy and supporting our mental,
By Jill Dando News The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement that pet passports will return, as part of the UK-EU trade deal. Dr Ed Hayes, Head of Public Affairs at The Kennel Club said: “We thoroughly support the reintroduction of the pet passport system, meaning that dogs travelling from
