People
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
Science
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
Business
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
Animals
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
People
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
People
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
Health,
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
Sport
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
Animals
By Science Correspondent Scientists have found that adult jackdaws can learn to be more socially tolerant towards youngsters. Like many animals, adult jackdaws tend to bully juveniles, muscling them out the way of food and generally not paying them attention. But young jackdaws have much that their elders could learn
Business
By Business Correspondent One of the region’s biggest private sector employers is holding a Careers Fair offering job seekers the chance to explore over 150 exciting job roles. Bristol Airport is showcasing the wide range of permanent and seasonal opportunities available at the Airport, including customer service, hospitality and
Health,
By Health Correspondent The next generation of an artificial heart valve made from a new plastic material could be a step closer to bedside. The research, led by the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, demonstrated that the polymer material used to make the new artificial heart valve is safe following
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A licence for the historic official reintroduction of beavers to Glen Affric, following months of unexpected delay by Scottish government agency NatureScot, has been granted. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and Trees for Life have been working in partnership on the proposal since 2022, which will now
People
By Community Correspondent HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in Nether Poppleton, York, recently had the joy of fulfilling a very special wish from one of its cherished residents, Lorna, after special day at Arnold Clark car showroom. From her room, Lorna can see the name "Arnold Clark"
Education
By Education Correspondent Clevedon School Yr 11 students, their families and Staff are celebrating today having received a bumper crop of GCSE exam outcomes - the school’s best ever! With the Yr11 results improving once again and significantly above the national average, including Grades 9-7 and overall passes, there
Animals
By Community Correspondent Drivers on Essex Regiment Way had an unexpected encounter last week — not with criminals, but with a family of swans on the loose. Officers were called to the scene near Chelmsford following reports of two adult swans and their four young goslings wandering dangerously close to the