By Evie,12 and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Priory Community School Academy has announced news to the school that they will be embracing new and improved houses as a reward system. Much like Harry Potter's school Hogwart's sorts students into special houses, the local
By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, is celebrating its silver anniversary with a historic offer for visitors to help during the tough economic climate. Home of the big zoo animals, Noah’s Ark has grown from a family farm
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By Jill Dando News Ellie Elston, a London-based singer and relative of Peter, the Corporate Lead Ambassador for Donate For Defib, recently collaborated with the organization's team during her West Country tour. The meeting, which took place at the Bridgwater Travelodge, involved a professional photo shoot and
Education
By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Some 15 brilliant students stood up in front of other students, staff, friends and family to share their speech in a more formal setting to prepare them for their lives as an adult outside of school. The Edvocate Programme was a great opportunity
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By Emily, 13, Freya, 14, Kira, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Budding artists and photographers at The King Alfred School an Academy recently entered the current Rotary Art and Photography competition. The competition’s theme of 'Rebuilding' inspired a remarkable showcase of creativity among students and an impressive
Wellbeing
By Jill Dando News A mental health CEO has backed Government changes to the Mental Health Act and has now called for more urgent funding. The Government’s changes outlined in the King’s Speech will aim to bring the Mental Health Act "into the 21st century with people
Business & Tech
By Jill Dando News A solar panel expert has expanded his expertise to help clients with his latest cutting-edge certification from the International Solar Cleaning Academy (ISCA) Callun Purnell of Pigeon Solar Panels is a 5-star clean sweep Google rated expertise touring the south west and the UK
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By Jaiden, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Apsi Witana, Jobby’s owner, was performing with her band when Jobby flew away from home. Apsi told SkyNews, “that's when he just bolted". It was such a horrible moment. He's never flown away before, but I have
Animals & Nature
By Jill Dando News Star of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet, Peter Wright, will join a number of other animal experts and renowned pet artist, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle, at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon to celebrate National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day on Sunday 28 July. The day
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Editor and Jill Dando News Correspondent An inspirational woman and motivational speaker has returned to her former school for a Headteachers’ conference. Here Disabilities Editor Ellise explains what it was like… “I was so delighted to speak at my first ever headteacher conference, when my
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By Samara Siviter, 19, Jill Dando News Correspondent On a balmy June evening, I found myself at Wembley Stadium, surrounded by a sea of Green Day fans, eagerly awaiting the legendary punk rock band's performance. Having loved Green Day since I was 12, seeing them live was a
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By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare Somerset buzzed with excitement as Year 10 students showcased their professional skills during an exhilarating Mock Interview Day. The event, designed to prepare young people for the future dream career, saw an impressive turnout of enthusiastic local employers