People
By Jill Dando News Two veterans had an emotional reunion last month as they met by coincidence at our Llandudno rehabilitation centre, 70 years after serving together in the jungle during the Malayan Emergency. When blind veterans Arthur and Joe decided to book into our rehabilitation centre in North Wales
Animals
By Jill Dando News The internationally renowned Watoto Children’s Choir, currently on the last leg of their 2024 Australian tour, made a special stop at Australia Zoo where they not only performed, but had the incredible opportunity to live out a dream—spending time with some of Australia’s
schools
By Emily, Zoe and Leah, Jill Dando News Correspondents Students at The King Alfred School an Academy have been celebrating their annual Raise and Give (RAG) week, raising money for the Highbridge Area Foodbank. TKASA’s Sixth Form organised and hosted an array of brilliant events. A favourite was ‘Soak
Animals
By Jill Dando News A kind gesture by an East Devon football club means the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can enjoy continued well-being through exercise and play. Feniton Football Club donated 60 used footballs to the sanctuary after hearing that the resident donkeys often play with
Sport
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News correspondant A new multi-million-pound sports hub has opened at King George V Playing Fields in Portsmouth thanks to a £4.4 million grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. Portsmouth City Council provided £3.7m towards the scheme. Local
People
By Jill Dando News The Grand Title award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 has gone to Shane Gross for his captivating image of ribbons of tadpoles swimming through a pond. In The Swarm of Life, a drove of inky-black and gold western toad tadpoles swim among towering plants
Health,
By Health Edifor, Jill Dando News Michael Mosley’s family have set up an obesity and diabetes research fund in memory of legend of health. Dr Michael Mosley’s family, in partnership with the Chronic Disease Research Foundation, are proud yo launch the Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund (“the MM
Animals
By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Until the 3rd of November, the donkeys of Sidmouth invite tourists to trick or trot with them - if they dare! The Donkey Sanctuary began as a UK rescue mission over 50 years ago and has continued to grow since into
People
By Jill Dando News A deaf lady who was involved in a road traffic accident has paid tribute to the firefighter who used his recently acquired British Sign Language skills to look after her. June Carol Lush described Ben Middleton as ‘a huge comfort’ after he was called to the
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Charity
By Parliament Correspondent, Jill Dando News Sir Lindsay Hoyle, his tortoise Maggie, cats Clem and Attlee, and parrot Boris, can be spotted in five designs which feature festive scenes in and around Westminster. For every pack sold, the House of Commons will donate £2.80 from the retail price to
Education
By Jill Dando News An initiative to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of more than 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish. The Modern Foreign Languages Mentoring programme, led by Cardiff University and funded by Welsh
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a remarkable tale of resilience and community spirit, Josh Bell, a Diana Award winner, has spearheaded a campaign that has turned his hometown of Weston-super-Mare into one of the best-equipped places for defibrillators in the entire United Kingdom. Born with a critical heart defect and
Fairtrade
By Jill Dando News Fairtrade Fortnight – two weeks of events and awareness-raising about Fairtrade in the UK – has concluded, with thousands of committed Fairtrade supporters turning out to support its ‘Be the Change’ Campaign. * The Fairtrade Foundation reports a significant increase (up 11%) in awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight following its
Samaritans
By Jill Dando News Dog walkers across Ireland & Northern Ireland are walking 100km this October to raise funds for Samaritans. Samaritans' 'Walkies For Wellbeing' 2024 dog-walking challenge has kicked off with over 1,000 people taking part across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supporters and their pooches
News
By Jill Dando News Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world. * First joint statement on online safety between the UK and US governments calls for platforms to go “further and faster” to protect children * Closer co-operation will include