Schools
By Schools Correspondent Staff at Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare have been supporting local families this winter by putting together “heat parcels” to help keep them warm during the colder months. The parcels, which include hats and gloves for both adults and children, were offered to families who needed a
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By Rafi, 13, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy Students at The King Alfred School Academy recently gathered for a special event led by Mrs Omoronyia, who had organised an afternoon dedicated to two national competitions: the Cyber Girls Challenge and the Bebras Coding Challenge. Five students began
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By Community Correspondent Donations of pre-loved clothing, books and household items have helped generate more than £1 million for the British Heart Foundation, thanks to the success of the annual Student Moving Out Campaign. The initiative, led by the Student Community Partnership (SCP), encourages students leaving their accommodation at the
People
By Community Correspondent A pioneering midwife who transformed care for mothers of stillborn babies has been honoured by the University of Leicester. In 1973, Agnes Nisbett suffered the heartbreak of a stillbirth at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), an experience made even more distressing by the way her baby was taken
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By Schools Correspondent By Grace, 14, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy Following their electrifying four-night run in March, students at The King Alfred School Academy have now received well-deserved recognition for their production of Grease: The Musical, with several standout nominations at the prestigious David Beach Awards.
People
By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service paramedic has swapped blue lights for bright lights to help England reach the semi-finals on the international netball stage. Julien Vincent, 29, flew out to Singapore last week to compete in the seven-day Men’s Netball Nations Series. England started strong, defeating the
Schools
By Schools Correspondent A primary school in Blackley has been nationally recognised for its exceptional commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its staff, placing it among the first schools in the country to achieve the honour. Pike Fold Community Primary School has been awarded the Silver standard by the Teacher
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By Lisa-Marie C (12), Joshua E (13) and Oliver (15) Jill Dando News Reporters at Worle School, the former school of Jill Dando Teenage reporters from Jill Dando News have interviewed an inspirational 15-year-old Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) Harry Clarke, who is helping to shape decisions affecting young people
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By Ella, 13 and Josh 13, Good News Room at WCSA At the beginning of January, Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler smashed Gian van Veen 7–1 in a final full of suspense and an epic comeback, starting off the new year with a bang. The win came with a massive
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By Community Correspondent HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has launched a heart-warming new pen pal initiative aimed at brightening the lives of residents through the simple joy of letter writing. The initiative invites people from near and far to become pen pals with residents at
By Charities Correspondent 102-year-old WWII veteran, Robbie Hall, who served with Bomber Command, realised one of her long-held dreams as she enjoyed a breathtaking glider flight above Cambridge. The unforgettable experience was made possible by the Cambridge Gliding Centre, whom the Taxi Charity first met at North Weald Airfield on
By Health Correspondent An international research team has found the first direct evidence that natural daylight can benefit people with type 2 diabetes more than artificial light. Metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are increasing, partly due to modern lifestyles that disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm. People
By Schools Correspondent A multi-academy schools trust based in Bristol transformed Ashton Gate Stadium thanks to an innovative new partnership with Bristol Bears Rugby Club. Ahead of the Bears’ 5.30pm kick-off against Pau on Sunday, the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) took over the stadium, filling it with student-led entertainment,
By Human Interest Correspondent Exactly one year after meeting on a late-night train from London, a couple returned to the same service to relive their first encounter — and, unbeknown to the bride-to-be, set the stage for a surprise proposal. What could have been a fleeting conversation turned into a 100-mph
By Health Correspondent As many people start a new exercise or gym routine at the beginning of the year, new research suggests that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer. A new study has shown that short bursts of vigorous activity can trigger rapid molecular changes in
By Science Correspondent After a week of voting where over 18,000 people visited the Museum to cast their vote the winning name has now been confirmed It’s not unusual to visit a museum and find yourself standing in the middle of the main hall wanting to take a
By Megan H, Year 8, Good News Room at Clevedon School Did you know the reason why some people have red hair? People have red hair because of variations in their MC1R gene, which controls the balance of two types of melanin (pigments) in their hair and skin. Specifically, a
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Scoliosis is a condition defined by an abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. While it is often associated with adolescence, scoliosis can affect people of any age, from young children to adults, and it presents differently in every individual. Its impact extends far
By Events Correspondent A leading brain expert claims Blue Monday doesn’t have to be the most miserable day of the year — and he’s bringing music, science and an iconic seaside venue to prove it. Blue Monday, falling on the third Monday in January, has become shorthand for winter
By Science Correspondent A new eye-tracking device can power itself using the energy created when a person blinks, offering a lightweight and comfortable alternative to existing systems. The technology could improve communication and mobility for people who rely on eye movements to interact with the world. Eye-tracking devices are often
By Animals Correspondent Humboldt penguins, Asiatic lions, corals, Seychelles millipedes and capybaras were some of the 8,000 animals being counted this week as part of London Zoo’s 2026 Annual Stocktake, kicking off ZSL’s 200-year anniversary. Zookeepers recorded 75 Humboldt penguins including the 16 chicks hatched in 2025.
