Education
By Education Correspondent Sixty young people in Cameroon are learning traditional craft and design skills through a new creative education programme backed by the Kurt Geiger Kindness Foundation. The Creative Corner, based in Yaoundé, offers free Saturday classes for young people aged 13 to 18, giving them the opportunity to
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Just two years ago, 10-year-old Isobella Mapstone could barely leave her home. Today, she is confidently speaking in front of large audiences, crediting her autism assistance dog Kelly for transforming her life. Isobella, who is autistic and has ADHD, lives in Edwinstowe, near Mansfield, with
People
By Community Correspondent Volunteers and residents in Eling, near Southampton, have come together to clear and transform a neglected lane that had become a dumping ground for rubbish. The area was previously strewn with fly-tipped waste, broken glass and discarded furniture, making it unsafe for children and dog walkers.
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A Ukrainian animal welfare lawyer who has worked for years alongside police and campaigners to tackle cruelty cases has been recognised for her contribution to improving animal protection in Ukraine. Maryna Surkova, president of the Association of Animal Protection Organisations of Ukraine (AZOU), received a Naturewatch Foundation
News
By Community Correspondent Chatty Cabins are set to return to the London Cable Car as part of a series of events aimed at helping people connect and tackle loneliness across the capital. Transport for London (TfL) is supporting Loneliness Awareness Week from June 15 to 19 by partnering with charities
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils at Windwhistle Primary School were joined by the team behind the new Winterstoke Road railway bridge this week for a morning of planting and gardening. Staff from Octavius Infrastructure, which is building the bridge, and Ramboll, which designed it, visited the school to help children develop
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By Health Correspondent Scientists have uncovered a genetic pathway that appears to play a key role in some of the most severe cases of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), raising hopes for more targeted treatments in the future. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and collaborating institutions found that
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A 10-year-old boy who helped raise thousands of pounds for a children's charity that he says "changed my life" has been recognised with a Young Volunteer of the Year award. Corey Dobson, from Spondon, was presented with the honour at the
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By Community Correspondent A church in the Snowdonia village of Beddgelert has found itself at the centre of an unexpected online phenomenon after becoming the final location remaining in a viral Reddit competition. St Mary's Church was the last place left standing in a month-long challenge run
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By Community Correspondent A local drama group that has brought generations of Southend residents together is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Southend Drama Society, founded in 1946, continues to thrive thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who stage productions, build sets and create costumes entirely in their spare
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A charity golf day organised by Bristol Airport has raised more than £30,000 for Children's Hospice South West. The event, held at The Players Golf Club in South Gloucestershire, brought together 96 golfers across 24 teams, including many of the airport's contractors,
Business
By Business Correspondent Marks & Spencer is creating 1,000 training places for young people as the retailer looks to tackle rising youth unemployment and attract a new generation of store managers. The new programme, called Not Just Any Career, will be rolled out across the UK and Ireland and
Health
By Health Correspondent As National Cancer Survivors Day takes place on Sunday 7 June, cancer survivors in Leicester are sharing their personal stories as part of a new community film project exploring life after diagnosis. The initiative, Heritage of Hope, has been produced by Leicester-based charity Live Cancer Free
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By Charlie, 9, Max, 9, Imogen, 10, and Jack, 10, Good News Room at Ashcombe Primary Exciting news has arrived at Ashcombe Primary School as not one, but two brand-new adventure playgrounds have opened for everyone to enjoy! The playgrounds were revealed at the end of last term, and
Sport
By Sports Correspondent Students and residents in Worle are celebrating the opening of impressive new tennis and netball courts for the school and wider community. The newly refurbished courts, based at Worle Community School Academy have been redeveloped to support the delivery of a high quality PE curriculum - in partnership
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By Community Correspondent Bristol’s evening and night-time economy has once again been recognised with the city retaining its Purple Flag status for a 16th consecutive year. The accreditation, which is awarded to towns and cities that offer a safe, vibrant and well-managed night-time experience between 5pm