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By Schools Correspondent Hundreds of families, prospective students and local residents came together for a welcoming community breakfast morning as popular Worle Community School opened its doors. Visitors were invited to explore the school’s impressive campus, outstanding facilities, specialist departments and modern learning environments. Bathed in glorious summer sunshine,
Mental Health
By Nature Correspondent Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Somerset this summer for what is believed to be Britain's first mass nature bathing event at a rewilding site. The free event, called The Great Pause, will take place at Heal Somerset, near Frome, on Sunday, July
Sport
By Sports Correspondent A Mexico football fan who thought he would miss his country's FIFA World Cup clash because of work got the surprise of a lifetime when former striker Oribe Peralta turned up to cover his shift. Juanito Duran, 25, had posted on social media that he
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By Community Correspondent The University of Lancashire has donated 10 refurbished laptops to Preston's new Vault Youth Zone, helping young people gain vital digital skills and improve their future employment prospects. The HP 15-inch laptops have been repurposed through the University's partnership with RecycleIT, which
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By Community Correspondent Thousands of serving Armed Forces personnel and military veterans will be able to enjoy a free breakfast at Tesco cafés this weekend to mark Armed Forces Day. On Sunday, June 28, Tesco will offer a free hot breakfast at 335 of its cafés across the UK to
Charities
By Community Correspondent A Lancashire hostel opened its doors to rough sleepers during a recent spell of hot weather, offering emergency shelter, water and a cool place to rest as temperatures climbed across the county. Bramwell House, run by The Salvation Army in Blackburn, activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Swifts are far more loyal to their nesting sites than to their partners, according to a 15-year study that sheds new light on the behaviour of one of the UK’s most recognisable summer birds. Researchers from the RSPB found that the vast majority of Swifts
Business
By Community Correspondent An independent lingerie retailer has thanked the customers who have supported her business for more than 15 years by writing a heartfelt poem during Small Business Week. Carol Jolly, who owns Perfect Fit by Carol in Clitheroe and Bury, penned the verses as a tribute to the
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Thousands of seagrass shoots have been planted in the Thames Estuary as part of a major conservation effort aimed at restoring wildlife habitats and improving the area's resilience to climate change. The planting marks the start of a large-scale restoration programme led by conservation
Charities
By Charities Correspondent More than 400 people in the Osun State community of Ido-Osun now have access to safe drinking water after the completion of a new borehole funded by UK charity Hope Spring. The project is expected to end years of reliance on contaminated ponds, uncovered wells and
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By Entertainment Correspondent Families visiting the National Railway Museum this summer can enjoy a packed programme of free activities inspired by holidays, travel and adventure. Running from 20 July to 6 September, the York attraction is inviting visitors to pick up a Summer Holiday Passport and collect stamps as they
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By Community Correspondent Mumbles Skatepark has been given a bright new look thanks to a community art project designed to promote inclusion, belonging and local pride. The colourful murals were created with input from skatepark users, their families, friends and local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who came together to
Business
By Business Editor From the brink of losing his home to opening a landmark business hub, Weston accountant Neil Criddle has marked a remarkable six-year journey with the launch of a new headquarters in Weston-super-Mare. One of the South West’s fastest-growing accountancy firms, ND Consultancy,
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By Community Correspondent North Somerset Council is seeing a really positive response to its new electric library outreach van, “Molly”, which has been out and about since launching earlier this year. In its first four months, the service has recorded 2,244 visits. That’s a noticeable jump compared to
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By Community Correspondent A bride from the South West was able to add a unique personal touch to her wedding thanks to print experts at UWE Bristol, who created a bespoke cover for her prosthetic leg inspired by her dress and wedding colours. The custom design was produced by staff
Animals
By Charities Correspondent As temperatures continue to rise across the UK this week, with some areas forecast to reach up to 39°C and red weather warnings in place, zookeepers at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are helping their residents stay cool during the heatwave. The North Somerset Zoo