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By Jill Dando News The founding headteacher of Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset has released a new book about his experience in the Second World War. Arthur Spencer started as the first Headteacher in 1975 at Priory. The former World War Two bomber navigator on the
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By Jill Dando News Woodfired pizza, tea, cake, music dancing, a bouncy castle and pop up bar are some of the attractions on offer on this Monday’s Bank Holiday fun day. Mark your calendars for what promises to be a fantastic event at Nailsea Holy Trinity Church, North Somerset,
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By Grace, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent International Day of Families was a dedicated day for the people living in your home or anyone that you called family. International Day of Families promoted issues within families and also encouraged togetherness. In 1994, the United Nations declared the 15th of May
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By Jill Dando News Jacob Kemp has attended an event at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the completion of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Jacob Kemp, 20, did much of his DofE volunteering while at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge where he was also a Jill Dando News Journalist.
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By Happiness Correspondent In our always-manic, hyper-stimulated modern lives, truly relaxing and letting go of stress can be a challenge. Now top journalist Dr. Michael Mosley has released a new podcast series "The Relaxation Code." Which is good news for helping to calm your mind and
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By Isabella, 12 and Grace, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Some 10 students from Priory Community School Academy visited the Alliance Dementia Wellness Centre in Worle to get creative! The elderly customers were tremendously inviting to the children and struck up conversation immediately over a cup of tea and a
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By Zoe, 14, Jill Dando News Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge students at The King Alfred School Academy’s Young Enterprise Group are celebrating being named best in Somerset. The group of sixth form students have been running their own business called ‘Threadly’ and have been named the overall winners
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By Jill Dando News A donkey named Lewis, who was given a new home through The Donkey Sanctuary's Rehoming Scheme, has put a spring in the step of his new companion who was mourning the loss of his own close friend. Lewis joined the herd at Woods, one
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By Jill Dando News Matt, a Park Ranger at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, will embark on his 6th half marathon this Sunday. This will mark his 3rd participation in the Bristol Half Marathon. This year, however, he’s taking his commitment
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By Amy, 14 and Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Around 25 students competed in a Poetry Slam at Priory Community School Academy in Somerset. The students battled it out to get through to the semi-final and then three of the best were chosen to go through to the
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By Oscar Evans, Jill Dando News Music Correspondent Famous event, Cafe Mambo, is to return to Weston Super Mare to celebrate 30 years with the town. Cafe Mambo is a bar located in Ibiza, Spain. It is known for being the best pre party point and is a good place
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By Jill Dando News It’s time to laugh lots as The Comedy Pet Photo Awards publishes the very best images shortlisted this year. Among the top Finalists there is a cat stuck in a wall, a Kung Fu dog, a headless horse, and a very happy donkey. The funny
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent “If I can do it, you can do it.’ One of my massive achievements is sitting my GCSEs in secondary school. I was very lucky to have attended an amazing secondary school, I was supported, included and listened to as a
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By Jill Dando News A Solar Panel expert is touring the UK helping clients after a surge in demand for his services. Callun Purnell of Pigeon Solar Panels has been across the UK in recent months as the demands for his soar. He has helped out clients across the south
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By Finley, 10, Jill Dando News Correspondent (The Good News Post gives opportunities and platforms through Jill Dando News to allow children and young people to become real-life journalists. Here Finley, 10, shares his recent experience of meeting Mr Speaker inside Westminster) Castle Batch Primary School Academy’s news
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent A conference on June 6th at Charlton Athletic Football Club in London will further promote giving young people a voice through cutting-edge technology. The event will be hosted by LONDON - CENMAC, a small specialist team in the Greater London Area.