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By Caitlin, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent A team of ambitious Year 12 students from The King Alfred School Academy in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, have made waves in the Young Enterprise programme, earning two major awards at the Somerset County Finals. Led by CEO Olivia, the student-run business began by creating
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By Jill Dando News A four-year-old with cerebral palsy from Leicester, UK, is going from strength to strength in 2025 after winning a major award for fundraising – and welcoming a new baby brother! Leicester’s Lola James, four, has been winning hearts for several years now due to her determination
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent People who need mental health support will increasingly have access to same-day services, as part of an ambitious plan to further improve care across Wales. The new 10 year mental health and wellbeing strategy is centred on early intervention, prevention and person-centred and ensuring people are
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By Mental Health Correspondent A memorial tree was planted at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital to remember healthcare workers across the country who have taken their own lives. The National Memorial Tree Campaign, led by the medical mental health charity Doctors in Distress and in association with its Patron, BAFTA winner
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By Health Correspondent A wave of generosity and determination has swept through Weston-super-Mare this year, as the Donate for Defib Weston-super-Mare Project proudly launched its heartfelt Defib Legacy Programme — a new initiative offering families and friends the chance to fund life-saving defibrillators in memory of their loved ones. One such
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By Health Correspondent Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests. In a paper published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Extremadura in Spain worked
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By Jill Dando News The report, compiled by the Worshipful Company of Actuaries for the RNLI, revealed the estimated figure using in-depth analysis based on the RNLI’s lives saved data and the assessment of the numbers of descendants who were subsequently born following a life being saved. In order
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By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proudly waving the Somerset flag high this Somerset Day — celebrating the landscapes, communities, and values that make this county so special. Nestled in over 100 acres of stunning Somerset countryside with sweeping views across Portishead and the Severn Estuary, we
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By Community Correspondent A Stoke woman who was determined to get fit after having her two children has landed a place to represent Team Great Britain at the Age Group World Triathlon Championship Finals in Australia later this year. Emma Broadhurst, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, decided to tackle her ‘mum tum’ by
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By Health Correspondent For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is proud to share the Perinatal Mental Health Symptom Checker, a new resource designed to help identify the signs and symptoms of both common and lesser-known perinatal mental health conditions. The symptom checker is
By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund has awarded £29,000 to 16 local charities and community groups across North Somerset and South Bristol at its first meeting this year. In total, 16 charities and not-for-profit organisations across North Somerset and South Bristol have received
By Jill Dando News Two young poets from Ashton Park School, Bristol, have captivated audiences with extraordinary performances tackling historical trauma, community healing, and the invisible forces shaping our lives. Their work headlined the school’s Poetry Slam, which saw more than 850 students take part in an ambitious celebration
By Joshua Keyes, Jill Dando News Correspondent Josh Keyes interviewed his great aunt Patrica O'Connell; she is the second eldest child of Major O’Connell. Patricia recalled the night when the Weston family home was hit by incendiary bombs and high explosive bombs rained down on the town
By Jill Dando News Thin Blue Paw, a charity for retired police dogs, was very excited to take a team—and three of the retired police dogs it supports—to the media launch of Netflix’s new police movie, Havoc. Their Chairman Kieran and Comms Officer Amy were invited to
By Jill Dando News Donkeys are intelligent and sensitive animals and yet they are so often misunderstood. This World Donkey Day on May 8, The Donkey Sanctuary are encouraging people to learn more about these incredible animals, by sharing ten of their favourite donkey facts: 1. CLEVER CREATURES Donkeys are
By Jill Dando News The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared images of the first tiny penguin chicks to have hatched this breeding season at Edinburgh Zoo. Three gentoo chicks have emerged so far and keepers at the wildlife conservation charity are hopeful more will follow in the
By Jill Dando News A new study from the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly boost people’s desire to exercise. Published in the journal Mental Health and Physical
By Jill Dando News Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is asking the people of Bristol to help make the city a safer place in three easy steps. Thanks to generous funding from Bristol City Council and more funding now available from the Sam Polledri Foundation, GWAAC is looking for
By Business Editor Celebrating 20 years of exceptional care, Ronald and Gloria—owners of the renowned DentalSpa25—are marking the occasion with a generous offer to help patients get summer-ready smiles. The high-tech, calming practice on Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, is offering a Home Teeth Whitening Kit for just £300—a saving
By Dawn Carey, Consultant Editor Good News Post and CEO In Charley's Memory As the CEO of a mental health charity, there’s an expectation that my mental health is always good. Well, I can assure you that, like everyone else, I also have days when it feels
By Sam 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent A STEM workshop hosted by the UK military has arrived at Priory Community School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset . One Jill Dando News reporter was lucky enough to attend, and here’s what they had to say: “It was awesome!” The workshop was held to
