Schools
By Isabeau (13) and Evan (13), Good News Room at TKASA The King Alfred School Academy marked World Book Day with costumes, decorated doors, and a shared love of reading. World Book Day, which was on 5th March, is a global event dedicated to celebrating authors, illustrators and the joy
Charities
By Charities Correspondent The The Salvation Army has launched a coffee van with a difference — serving drinks, conversation and support to students across the North West. Nicknamed the “Brew Van”, the mobile coffee shop will visit universities and student events across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. The aim is
Education
By Education Correspondent A patient safety campaigner whose teenage daughter died after mistakes in hospital care has visited medical students in Leicester to see how a unique teaching approach is helping future doctors develop empathy. Merope Mills, who founded the campaign behind Martha’s Rule, met students at the University
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A brother and sister have turned heartbreak into hope after launching a coffee brand in memory of their late dad — and they’ve already raised £2,000 for charity. Simon Smallwood, 37, and Steph Kelsey, 39, from Caerphilly created Rob’s Roast after their father Robin Smallwood
Business
Two dedicated firefighters now have a brand new 70kg “training buddy” to help them prepare for one of the toughest competitions in the emergency services world. Lauren Addis and Lisa Norgate-Barnes, both serving on-call firefighters, are gearing up for the 2026 British Firefighter Challenge — a brutal international event
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A black-and-white cat named Joy is living up to her name after being adopted into a different kind of forever home. After arriving at Cats Protection Northern Ireland Cat Centre last November, four-year-old Joy soon landed on all four paws when staff at
Animals
By Animals Correspondent They’re famous for raiding bins and fiddling with locks — but raccoons might actually be doing it because they’re curious, not just hungry. A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the masked mammals enjoy solving problems even when there’s no food involved.
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A network of community-funded defibrillators helped support emergency responses across Weston-super-Mare after being taken to five incidents within just 24 hours. The milestone, recorded on Sunday 9 March 2026, highlights the growing impact of the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project,
Business
By Business Correspondent Five women working across the aviation industry shared their stories and career advice with hundreds of young people during a special live recording of Manchester Airport’s official podcast. The episode of “Manchester: Your Airport, MAN” was recorded in front of a live audience at the airport’
People
By Science Correspondent Women scientists leading the fight against some of the world’s most dangerous diseases are celebrating a major milestone this International Women's Day. Researchers from across the globe have joined forces through the vaccine research network VALIDATE Network, which has now grown to more than
People
By Community Correspondent London Ambulance Service is celebrating its first female mechanic this International Women’s Day – a trailblazer who is helping keep the capital’s life-saving fleet on the road. Charlotte Stanford, 38, joined the Service as an apprentice over a year ago. She had just left a
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A UK charity tackling water poverty has completed its first clean water project of 2026 — and its first ever initiative in northern Nigeria. Hope Spring Water, based in Hereford, confirmed that a new borehole has been successfully installed in the community of Akwanga. In a blog post
News
By Conservation Correspondent Set within beautiful local woodland, African Forest offers the chance to experience endangered animals in expansive, natural habitats while learning how we can protect them in the wild. For the first time, visitors will be able to see western lowland gorillas living under a tree canopy. By
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Year 5 pupils at Mary Elton Primary School in Clevedon, Somerset stepped back in time as they launched their new history topic with a fully immersive Victorian WOW Day. Dressed in impressive period costumes, the children looked the part as they experienced a taste of life in
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Pierre Schoeman has been announced as a new ambassador for Wooden Spoon, the rugby charity dedicated to helping children and young people across the UK. The Scotland international, who is well known among supporters for his enthusiasm, determination and commitment both on and off the field, will
News
By Community Correspondent Families in Weston-super-Mare are being invited to a special event celebrating Ukrainian culture through stories, creativity and community. The Ukraine Family Storytelling Event will take place on 7 March from 10am to 2pm at The Campus at Locking Castle and Locking Family Hub and Library