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By Ella, 13 and Josh 13, Good News Room at WCSA At the beginning of January, Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler smashed Gian van Veen 7–1 in a final full of suspense and an epic comeback, starting off the new year with a bang. The win came with a massive
People
By Community Correspondent HC-One’s Berry Hill Park Care Home in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, has launched a heart-warming new pen pal initiative aimed at brightening the lives of residents through the simple joy of letter writing. The initiative invites people from near and far to become pen pals with residents at
Charities
By Charities Correspondent 102-year-old WWII veteran, Robbie Hall, who served with Bomber Command, realised one of her long-held dreams as she enjoyed a breathtaking glider flight above Cambridge. The unforgettable experience was made possible by the Cambridge Gliding Centre, whom the Taxi Charity first met at North Weald Airfield on
Health,
By Health Correspondent An international research team has found the first direct evidence that natural daylight can benefit people with type 2 diabetes more than artificial light. Metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are increasing, partly due to modern lifestyles that disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm. People
Schools
By Schools Correspondent A multi-academy schools trust based in Bristol transformed Ashton Gate Stadium thanks to an innovative new partnership with Bristol Bears Rugby Club. Ahead of the Bears’ 5.30pm kick-off against Pau on Sunday, the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) took over the stadium, filling it with student-led entertainment,
People
By Human Interest Correspondent Exactly one year after meeting on a late-night train from London, a couple returned to the same service to relive their first encounter — and, unbeknown to the bride-to-be, set the stage for a surprise proposal. What could have been a fleeting conversation turned into a 100-mph
Health,
By Health Correspondent As many people start a new exercise or gym routine at the beginning of the year, new research suggests that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer. A new study has shown that short bursts of vigorous activity can trigger rapid molecular changes in
Science
By Science Correspondent After a week of voting where over 18,000 people visited the Museum to cast their vote the winning name has now been confirmed It’s not unusual to visit a museum and find yourself standing in the middle of the main hall wanting to take a
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By Megan H, Year 8, Good News Room at Clevedon School Did you know the reason why some people have red hair? People have red hair because of variations in their MC1R gene, which controls the balance of two types of melanin (pigments) in their hair and skin. Specifically, a
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Scoliosis is a condition defined by an abnormal twisting and curvature of the spine. While it is often associated with adolescence, scoliosis can affect people of any age, from young children to adults, and it presents differently in every individual. Its impact extends far
Science
By Science Correspondent A new eye-tracking device can power itself using the energy created when a person blinks, offering a lightweight and comfortable alternative to existing systems. The technology could improve communication and mobility for people who rely on eye movements to interact with the world. Eye-tracking devices are often
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Humboldt penguins, Asiatic lions, corals, Seychelles millipedes and capybaras were some of the 8,000 animals being counted this week as part of London Zoo’s 2026 Annual Stocktake, kicking off ZSL’s 200-year anniversary. Zookeepers recorded 75 Humboldt penguins including the 16 chicks hatched in 2025.
Education
By Education Correspondent The University of Leicester has taken an ambitious step to prepare every single one of its undergraduates for the world of work. From September 2026, all campus-based, undergraduate students completing the whole of their programme at Leicester will receive a guaranteed minimum 100 hours of employer-informed Work-Related
Health,
By Health Correspondent In a world first, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta have successfully carried out a coronary artery bypass without opening the chest. Coronary artery bypass surgery is usually a form of open-heart surgery. This new approach avoided cutting
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By Truth, Good News Post Malawi Reporter This week, Truth Gondwe, a trained journalist with the Jill Dando News Centre in Mzimba, Malawi, met three young journalists from Mnjiri Secondary School in Mzimba: Asiyatuh, Prisca and Comfort. The meeting aimed to encourage them in both their education and their journalism
Charities
By Animals Correspondent Just a few days before Christmas, The Donkey Sanctuary led several organisations in the rescue of six mules and two ponies, who were living on an exposed hillside in rural south Wales. Responding to a request for operational support from the Lluest Horse and Pony Trust in