Charities
By Charities Correspondent Teesside University has donated nearly 700 iPads to local charity Furbd, helping digitally excluded individuals and families across the Tees Valley access essential services and stay connected. A further 200 devices are due to be donated early next year, reinforcing the University’s commitment to social impact
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Primary pupils across the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) are taking part in an exciting virtual running challenge that sees them collectively travelling to major sporting events around the world. Eighteen CLF primary academies are participating in The Daily Mile, a simple, inclusive and non-competitive initiative designed to
Charities
By Community Correspondent Bonnie the Cocker Spaniel has made her debut as a therapy dog, following in the paw-steps of her brother Brengle in supporting students at Teesside University through Middlesbrough Salvation Army. The three-year-old proved a natural, offering comfort and cuddles to students dealing with stress and mental health
News
By Community Correspondent A new report from The Wildlife Trusts has revealed a rise in green careers in 2025, with growing numbers of young people and career-changers developing environmental skills through traineeships, T Level placements and leadership programmes. According to the organisation’s annual Diversity Report, nearly a quarter (23%
Sport
By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service emergency medical technician who only discovered she was deaf during the pandemic is hoping for a second call-up to the England Deaf Women’s Rugby Union team. A remarkable medic at London Ambulance Service is hoping for another call-up to the England Deaf
Schools
By Schools Correspondent A former Weston Mercury reporter, who once worked alongside Jill Dando, has inspired the next generation of young journalists through a live school Good News Room. Janet Williams, who began her journalism career at the Weston Mercury around the same time as Jill Dando, visited Herons’ Moor
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) brought together pupils from all nine of its primary schools for a powerful trust‑wide Anti‑Bullying Conference designed to strengthen wellbeing, safety and empowerment across its communities. Hosted at Bournville Primary School, the event welcomed 86 pupils who took part in
Jill Dando News
By Asyatu Anussah, Good News Post Malawi Reporter Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) has embraced the government’s Free Schools Policy, which came into effect this January. Speaking on the policy, Deputy Headteacher M. Kumwenda said that while the initiative is positive, discipline among learners will be essential. “Usually,
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Staff at Walliscote Primary School in Weston-super-Mare have been supporting local families this winter by putting together “heat parcels” to help keep them warm during the colder months. The parcels, which include hats and gloves for both adults and children, were offered to families who needed a
Jill Dando News
By Rafi, 13, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy Students at The King Alfred School Academy recently gathered for a special event led by Mrs Omoronyia, who had organised an afternoon dedicated to two national competitions: the Cyber Girls Challenge and the Bebras Coding Challenge. Five students began
News
By Community Correspondent Donations of pre-loved clothing, books and household items have helped generate more than £1 million for the British Heart Foundation, thanks to the success of the annual Student Moving Out Campaign. The initiative, led by the Student Community Partnership (SCP), encourages students leaving their accommodation at the
People
By Community Correspondent A pioneering midwife who transformed care for mothers of stillborn babies has been honoured by the University of Leicester. In 1973, Agnes Nisbett suffered the heartbreak of a stillbirth at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI), an experience made even more distressing by the way her baby was taken
Jill Dando News
By Schools Correspondent By Grace, 14, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy Following their electrifying four-night run in March, students at The King Alfred School Academy have now received well-deserved recognition for their production of Grease: The Musical, with several standout nominations at the prestigious David Beach Awards.
People
By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service paramedic has swapped blue lights for bright lights to help England reach the semi-finals on the international netball stage. Julien Vincent, 29, flew out to Singapore last week to compete in the seven-day Men’s Netball Nations Series. England started strong, defeating the
Schools
By Schools Correspondent A primary school in Blackley has been nationally recognised for its exceptional commitment to supporting the wellbeing of its staff, placing it among the first schools in the country to achieve the honour. Pike Fold Community Primary School has been awarded the Silver standard by the Teacher
Jill Dando News
By Lisa-Marie C (12), Joshua E (13) and Oliver (15) Jill Dando News Reporters at Worle School, the former school of Jill Dando Teenage reporters from Jill Dando News have interviewed an inspirational 15-year-old Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) Harry Clarke, who is helping to shape decisions affecting young people