Animals
By Animals Correspondent One of England’s rarest freshwater species is being given a new lifeline as conservation groups join forces to bring back the white-clawed crayfish. Around 40 organisations are taking part in a new national recovery programme led by The Wildlife Trusts, bringing together conservation groups, researchers
News
By Community Correspondent People around the world are being encouraged to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today by doing something kind for someone else. Pay It Forward 9/11 has been running its 11 Days of Kindness campaign since September 1, with people asked to carry out three
Health
By Health Correspondent Adults who combine aerobic exercise with strength training could significantly reduce their risk of developing several chronic diseases, new research suggests. A University of Queensland study followed more than 8,000 adults in Brisbane over nine years, looking at their exercise habits and long-term health. Those
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A donkey rescued from an Essex property with more than 50 other animals has found a new lease of life – and a best friend. Dandi was among the animals taken into RSPCA care in 2023 after concerns about their living conditions. The group included horses, chickens, ducks,
Health
By Health Correspondent A simple mouth rinse could one day help detect signs of stomach and bowel cancer, according to new research. Scientists at Yonsei University in Seoul found that patterns in microbes found in the mouth and gut differ in people with gastric and colorectal cancer. The findings could
News
By Lifestyle Correspondent From Einstein and Steve Jobs to Nietzsche and Wordsworth, some of history’s great thinkers, scientists, artists and poets have credited nature with inspiring their ideas. Now, new research suggests that spending time outdoors could give everyone’s creative thinking a boost. Academics from the University of
People
By Lifestyle Correspondent Love Is Blind UK Series 3 star Yasmin Toseafa has spoken about her 20-year journey with vitiligo, revealing how seeing model Winnie Harlow embrace the condition helped her overcome years of low confidence. Yasmin first noticed white patches appearing on her skin when she was around
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Fifteen rescued big cats have arrived safely at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa, marking a major milestone in an international animal rescue mission. Nine tigers and six lions have travelled thousands of kilometres from Argentina to begin a new chapter at LIONSROCK, where they will
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent All 20 Premier League clubs are joining a campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention and encourage fans to talk about their mental health. The Premier League’s Together Against Suicide initiative will run from 4 to 14 September, with clubs providing dedicated spaces at home
Education
By Education Correspondent Bristol Airport and Weston College have joined forces to give local students greater access to careers in aviation, travel and tourism. The new Career Excellence Hub partnership will provide students with industry insights, work placements, guest speakers, networking opportunities and projects linked to the sector. Bristol Airport
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo are celebrating the arrival of two tiny red panda cubs - a double boost for the Endangered species. Born overnight on Thursday 16 July 2026 to five-year-old mum Ruby and six-year-old dad Nilo, the six-week-old cubs are growing
Science
By Science Correspondent Stickleback fish can change the way they behave in groups to help them find food when the water around them becomes cloudy, a University of Bristol study has found. Researchers from the university’s School of Biological Sciences looked at shoals of three-spined sticklebacks and how
Business
By Business Correspondent More than 10,400 seasonal jobs are being created by the John Lewis Partnership as it prepares for its busiest trading period of the year. The roles will be available across the UK, including 6,000 positions at Waitrose, 2,600 at John Lewis shops and 1,
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Northgate Primary School has received glowing praise from inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. Children love being at the school, staff feel lucky to work there, parents are grateful, and leaders are “passionate and proud”, the watchdog said. “Respect is at the heart of this school,” the
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A Coleg Gwent team has taken on a 10-mile challenge in the Brecon Beacons to raise awareness of meningitis and encourage young people heading to university to check whether they can receive the MenB vaccine. Nearly 40 family members, friends and Coleg Gwent colleagues took part
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Sainsbury’s is putting more than £1.5 million into projects helping children and families across the UK get access to nutritious food. The funding comes as children return to school and will support breakfast clubs, school food pantries and improvements to school kitchens. Two charities tackling