People
By Community Correspondent After nearly two decades behind the wheel as a Bristol bus driver and with a background in policing, Carlos Santos saw firsthand how quickly a life-threatening emergency can unfold. But it was the sudden death of a fellow bus driver from cardiac arrest in late 2024 that
Animals
By Jill Dando News An extremely rare pygmy shrew with an albino mutation was found by Anita McMillan near St Austell, Cornwall, while out for a walk. “I went for a walk with my zoom lens, hoping to capture some good photos of birds or butterflies,” said Anita. “This was
News
By Community Correspondent Twelve universities have achieved the prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in 2025, continuing to champion ethical consumption and global justice across campuses in the UK. Among them, University of Reading earned the highest ‘three star’ award for exceptional achievement across a broad range of activities including
People
By Community Correspondent Deputy Ward Manager Lianne Hopkins has been named June’s Health Hero for the unwavering good humour and kindness she shows to children and families on Pelican Ward. Lianne is Deputy Ward Manager on Pelican Ward at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital of Wales, an eight-bed
People
By Community Correspondent The team behind the life-saving Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare project is thrilled to announce its nomination for a BBC Bristol Make A Difference Award in the Community Category. This incredible recognition shines a spotlight on the project's unwavering commitment to public safety, community empowerment, and
Education
By Education Correspondent UWE Bristol and Avon and Somerset Police have signed a new 10-year agreement, extending their successful partnership to deliver high-quality, forward-thinking police education and training. Since 2019, the collaboration has welcomed more than 1,200 student officers onto programmes such as the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship and
Sport
By Education Correspondent The annual Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) Festival of Sport was once again a resounding success, held this year at the University of the West of England’s (UWE) state-of-the-art sports centre. This festival of sport brought together pupils from across both CLF primary and secondary academies for
Health,
By Health Correspondent A major milestone in creative health was reached today as the National Arts in Hospitals Network (NAHN) unveiled the UK’s first comprehensive web-based guidance for hospital arts programmes at University College London Hospitals (UCLH). The NAHN Arts in Hospitals Guidance offers practical, evidence-based tools to help
People
By Jill Dando News The relationship between medieval people and their pets is the topic of the latest book by the University of Leicester’s Dr Ben Parsons. Introducing Medieval Animal Names explores what names medieval people gave to the animals with which they lived and worked. Dr Parsons’s
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By Business Correspondent Bristol Airport’s charity golf day was a soaring success once again, raising over £32,000 for its charity partner, the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), its highest total to date. Held at The Kendleshire Golf Club in South Gloucestershire, the event welcomed 96 players across
By Jill Dando News NASA announced Monday its latest plans to team up with a streaming service to bring space a little closer to home. Starting this summer, NASA+ live programming will be available on Netflix. Audiences now will have another option to stream rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage,
By Jill Dando News There’s a suspicious new arrival at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm this summer—and he’s not quite what he seems. Visitors to the award-winning zoo and conservation charity near Bristol will be greeted by a mischievous new resident: Feathers McGraw, the villainous penguin from
By Jill Dando News A Governor at Newcastle Hospitals was surprised after being reunited with the midwife who helped deliver her daughter over 30 years ago at the Princess Mary Maternity Hospital in Newcastle. Sandra Mawdsley was attending a celebratory event at the RVI, in recognition of International Day of
By Josh Bell, Schools and Charitable Correspondent In a remarkable tale of resilience, rapid response, and the power of community, local firefighter Dave is alive today thanks to quick-thinking loved ones, emergency services, and a life-saving defibrillator. One ordinary day turned into a fight for life when Dave suddenly collapsed
By Mental Health Correspondent Weston-super-Mare will host a vital community conversation about men’s mental health on Thursday, 17 July, at The Optima Stadium, home of Weston-super-Mare AFC. Running from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (GMT+1), the event is part of a growing national effort to challenge stigma and
By Community Correspondent After sunset on Saturday 28 June 2025, the exterior façade on the Library of Birmingham will be lit up red, white and blue in honour of Armed Forces Day 2025. This is a poignant year that marks the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) and Victory
By Jill Dando News Loughborough University and Army Sport have announced a new strategic partnership designed to enhance high-performance sporting opportunities for Army personnel. As part of the agreement, Army Sport colleagues will gain access to Loughborough’s renowned sporting facilities for training, competitive fixtures, and flagship events. The partnership
By Jill Dando News Hostel resident channelling energy into boxing to raise money for charity that saved him from streets. A resident of a homeless hostel in Liverpool has signed up for a white-collar boxing match to raise money for the charity he says saved him from being street homeless.
By Jill Dando News Carried out as part of a larger plan to support the most vulnerable residents in Manchester, the Council has looked at as many ways as possible to help those who we know have been struggling over recent years. Marie Curie’s recent ‘Dying in Poverty’ report
By Health Correspondent Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually
By Community Correspondent A Liverpool children’s fitness coach is urging the local community to lace up their walking shoes and join a special charity walk aimed at supporting older people in Liverpool and Sefton. Neil Fogg, a former Police Officer and founder of Our City Academy, has organised a
