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By Charities Correspondent At just 14 years old, Summer has already faced more than most do in a lifetime. Diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of four, she endured two and a half years of intense chemotherapy and hospital stays. In 2022, her cancer returned, this time more aggressive and
Science
By Jill Dando News A new study from the University of Vienna has found that bold geese—not aggressive ones—are more likely to become leaders within their flocks. Researchers at the Konrad Lorenz Research Center observed a group of greylag geese in Austria over four years. They tracked which
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Accessible Inclusive Music (AIM) is a registered charity based in West Yorkshire, UK, who provide free and subsidised musical opportunities to children and young people across the UK, specifically those who have additional needs. They have a free online choir that meets weekly during
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By Community Correspondent Derbyshire-based homelessness organisation Derventio Housing Trust has hailed the life-changing impact of gym passes after regular attendance has turned lives around from drug and alcohol use to clean, independent living. The social landlord, which provides accommodation to around 1200 people across the UK who would otherwise be
Business
By Business Editor A serial award-winning construction firm, founded by former professional rugby players with a passion for mental wellbeing, is expanding at pace across the Southwest of England – creating exciting new jobs and a blueprint for positive change in the construction industry. Despite being a relatively new company, Evolution
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By Education Correspondent Tatiana McCabe, a UWE Bristol MA Wildlife Filmmaking graduate has won a 2025 Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for her documentary which follows a local hero protecting coastal wildlife in Uruguay. AMPAS celebrates filmmaking through renowned awards for cinematic
Animals
By Science Correspondent A new cancer treatment has shown early promise in pet cats—and it might help humans too. Researchers in the U.S. have completed the first-ever clinical trial of a new drug for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a type of cancer that’s very
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By Community Correspondent It’s not every day a rhino is first in line for a scrub-up when a community kicks off a town wide clean up. But Dumfries in south-west Scotland started a week-long community clean initiative in style thanks to local experts Eco Dry Ice. The town’s
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By Science Correspondent Does your morning coffee really make you happier? Researchers from the University of Warwick and Bielefeld University say so. They have tracked the mood of more than two hundred young adults for up to four weeks each. The young people involved received prompts on their phones seven
Animals
By Charities Correspondent Frontline staff from several animal welfare organisations took time out from their demanding roles to take part in a range of wellbeing sessions at The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon recently. The group, which included staff from Flicka, Ash, Margaret Green and the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, were
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By Business Editor From luxury family homes to wellness spaces, Evolution Developments has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, care, and integrity. But it’s not just high-end builds and bespoke renovations that define their mission — it’s improving lives through construction. In partnership with GSH Projects, the company recently completed
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By Animals Correspondent Westminster is set to go barking mad on Thursday 11th September as the annual Westminster Dog of the Year competition returns. This year, Westminster Dog of the Year celebrates dogs as members of the family, highlighting the vital role that dogs play in any household, the importance
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Lasagna Love is a grassroots non-profit movement that connects volunteer chefs with neighbours in need by delivering free, home-cooked lasagnes — no judgement, and no questions asked. What began in one kitchen during the pandemic has grown into a global movement powered by kindness. Every
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By Community Correspondent Emerge Cookery School is delighted to announce the opening of their newly refurbished catering kitchen in Camberwell, south London. The bright and welcoming premises, located between Camberwell and Walworth, comfortably accommodates up to 30 people for public and private classes. Co-founders, Shannon McAuliffe and Ruby Hazel created
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By Science Correspondent In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that the brain’s control center for a lost appendage can persist long after surgical amputation — a finding that challenges long-held theories about the brain’s ability to reorganize itself, also known as plasticity. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health
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By Charities Correspondent Ten-year-old Jemima has just completed an incredible fundraising challenge — raising over £3,400 for the Mintridge Foundation, a charity that helps young people build confidence and develop a healthy relationship with sport. Most of Jemima’s runs took place across Cornwall, and her determination has captured the