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By Jill Dando News Kindness campaigner Alison Bond, 27, is on a mission to make the world a better place - by sending letters and cards to thousands of people. She launched her Kindness Through Letters Mission project to cheer up and encourage people in lockdown. Alison from Lincoln, America
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By Jill Dando News This is a flowery giveway that we all hope catches on to bring more kindness to the planet and help beat loneliness. Kind people in the UK have been leaving flowers to help beat loneliness. The Nateby and Wharton Women's Institute (WI) in the
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By Jill Dando News Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset hosted a Dragon's Den-style competition for 68 students as part of their Enterprise and Marketing Course. The event was judged by local ‘dragons’ over several days including top entrepreneur Andrew Scott, founder of the top UK firm
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By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent Italy only became a country as such in 1861 so it is a fairly new country (politically), but it has a long history and is one of my favourite places to visit. There is so much to see, lots of culture, great food,
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By Jill Dando News The CEO of a leading mental health charity has proposed a groundbreaking solution that could revolutionise the education system. Dawn Carey of In Charley’s Memory in Somerset said that the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health has been catastrophic.
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By Grace, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent The King Alfred School Academy proudly announced the appointment of its new team of Prefects and Student Union Representatives for the upcoming academic year. After a round of outstanding interviews, the school has selected a group of exceptional student leaders. "We were
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Evie, 12 and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Students of Priory Community School Academy joined in a special, invite-only evening celebration event to award them for sporting prowess. Some 93 students were commended for their sports achievements. Mayor of Weston Super Mare, John Crockwford-Hawley, attended the celebrations in recognition
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By Damien and Karsten, both 10, Jill Dando News Correspondents Year 6 students from Berrow Primary School participated in a comprehensive safety training day at the local pool. The event, aimed at equipping young people with crucial rescue and first aid skills, combined water safety exercises with CPR training. DON&
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By Jill Dando News Community spirit, fun and fundraising raised cash for Blagdon Playing Fields Association (BPFA) in Somerset. The BPFA are on a mission to breathe life back into the aging tennis court space and are striving to create an inclusive environment with sports facilities and activities for the
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By Jill Dando News Students from Priory Community School Academy in Worle put on their blue suede shoes this July for their incredible performance of 'All Shook Up'. Four nights of spectacular shows lit up the stage with star performances from a range of Year 9 and year
By Jill Dando News Coin experts at the UK's well known The Britannia Coin Company have sold a rare Gibraltar 50p for £4,500 after it was authenticated as a genuine 'error' coin. This coin is rare but expert Christopher Collects believes there are more in
By Evie,12 and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Priory Community School Academy has announced news to the school that they will be embracing new and improved houses as a reward system. Much like Harry Potter's school Hogwart's sorts students into special houses, the local
By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, is celebrating its silver anniversary with a historic offer for visitors to help during the tough economic climate. Home of the big zoo animals, Noah’s Ark has grown from a family farm
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By Jill Dando News Ellie Elston, a London-based singer and relative of Peter, the Corporate Lead Ambassador for Donate For Defib, recently collaborated with the organization's team during her West Country tour. The meeting, which took place at the Bridgwater Travelodge, involved a professional photo shoot and discussions
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By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Some 15 brilliant students stood up in front of other students, staff, friends and family to share their speech in a more formal setting to prepare them for their lives as an adult outside of school. The Edvocate Programme was a great opportunity
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By Emily, 13, Freya, 14, Kira, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Budding artists and photographers at The King Alfred School an Academy recently entered the current Rotary Art and Photography competition. The competition’s theme of 'Rebuilding' inspired a remarkable showcase of creativity among students and an impressive