Animals
By Animals Correspondent Retired Police Dog (RPD) Heidie served as a general purpose dog with Police Scotland for four years. The German Shepherd worked with police handler Jo Devlin and, when Jo retired in 2022, Heidie retired with her to live as her pet at home in Motherwell. Jo said:
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By Community Correspondent History has never been so close to home. Nearly 16 million Yorkshire records are now online, letting people across the globe peek into seven centuries of life in the north. From a lonely parish year in North Yorkshire with no weddings, to a 17th-century mother giving
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By Education Correspondent Vending machines might usually be associated with grabbing a quick snack or drink to get through the day. Now the University of Plymouth has installed one stocking artwork from local creatives, students and alumni. Located on the public-facing ground floor of its flagship Roland Levinsky Building,
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A critically endangered monkey has stunned keepers by giving birth — just months after a groundbreaking operation saved her from losing her foot. Masaya, a 15-year-old roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, underwent a complex, first-of-its-kind surgery last summer after a golf-ball-sized
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent There’s big news in Weston-super-Mare as local heroes team up in a life-saving mission that could make all the difference in an emergency. Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare has joined forces with DocBike Somerset & Avon — and together they’re
Education
By Education Correspondent UWE Bristol’s teacher training for educators working overseas has been given the highest possible rating after a government-backed inspection. The International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, now in its third year, earned a Grade 1 in an assessment commissioned by the Department for Education. At
Animals
By Animals Correspondent MPs from across the political spectrum have come together to support a new campaign shining a light on the connection between animal welfare and human safety. The “Purple Paw” event, hosted by Cat Eccles, brought together representatives from four political parties as well as members of the
Health
By Health Correspondent Performance data for the 2025/26 year shows that London Ambulance Service has achieved its fastest response times since the height of the Covid pandemic, despite a surge in the number of 999 calls. Figures released this week show that in the financial year 2025/26, response
Community
By Community Correspondent Slough’s High Street and Salt Hill Park were transformed into lively stages, as more than 300 residents gathered for a vibrant flash mob supporting the town’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. The event featured over 100 dancers across three performances, each led by
Science
By Science Correspondent Dogs may have been man’s best friend far earlier than scientists once believed, after a major breakthrough study pushed back their origins by more than 5,000 years. Researchers, including experts from UCL, have uncovered genetic evidence showing dogs were living alongside humans around 15,800
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By Community Correspondent A care home in Marston Moretaine is stepping up to support families this Easter by handing out free packed lunches to children during the school holidays. Blakelands Lodge Care Home will be offering the meals from 30 March to 10 April, helping ease the pressure many families
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils from Mary Elton Primary School in Clevedon, Somerset made their mark as they took part in their first ever chess tournament. Four pupils represented the school at the inaugural Children’s Chess League, held at the Bristol Bridge Club. The tournament brought together 65 children aged
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Richard Uffendell, Headteacher at Ashton Park School, is gearing up for one of his toughest challenges yet – a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon this May to raise money for the FORCE charity in memory of his close friend, Michelle, who died from cancer. The West Country Ultra
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By Rosie, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Every year on 22 April, Earth Day is celebrated around the world in over 192 countries. But this annual event is much more than a celebration – it's an important day to raise awareness about looking after the
Schools
By Schools Correspondent BBC presenter inspires young reporters at Herons’ Moor Primary School A BBC TV presenter has been inspiring the next generation of journalists during a special Good News Room training session at Herons’ Moor Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Cheryl Dennis led a hands-on workshop
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent The UK’s tallest bird, the crane, is making a remarkable comeback after a record-breaking breeding season in 2025, offering renewed optimism for wildlife recovery. New surveys show that 87 breeding pairs successfully raised 37 chicks last year—the highest figures recorded in the UK. This