Schools
By Schools Correspondent Clevedon School students are making a real impact by working with their catering partner, Chartwells, to reduce food miles, support British farming, and boost uptake of healthier school meals. Their efforts have led to record-breaking demand for a new chicken menu, “Clandos,” following a switch to locally
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Mary Elton Primary School pupils in Clevedon, Somerset, had a fantastic time celebrating British Science Week across the school, with curiosity and questions taking centre stage! Throughout the week, pupils across the school explored a wide range of investigations and hands‑on challenges. In KS1, they experimented
Business
By Business Correspondent Small communities of just seven people, shared meals, and garden living are helping older adults in Devon rediscover independence, friendship — and even something like family. Across the world, so-called “Blue Zones” — regions where people routinely live into their 90s and beyond — have long fascinated scientists. Their secret
Events
By Events Correspondent A leading brain expert claims Blue Monday doesn’t have to be the most miserable day of the year — and he’s bringing music, science and an iconic seaside venue to prove it. Blue Monday, falling on the third Monday in January, has become shorthand for winter
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s best-known names in blinds and shutters, has launched a brand-new product designed to make updating your windows easier than ever: Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. The new shutter system offers a simple, affordable alternative to traditional shutters and doesn’t require
Business
By Business Editor Tamburino — the award-winning Italian restaurant — will close its doors on New Year’s Eve after proudly serving the Yeovil community in Somerset, England for over 20 years. The team is now preparing to launch Atrium, a new Italian restaurant and bar opening in February next to its
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By Schools Correspondent An award-winning 12-year-old journalist is helping to train the next generation of young reporters through live school newsrooms. Rosie, a student at Priory Community School Academy in Somerset, has stepped into a mentoring role after three successful years as a Jill Dando News reporter, supporting younger pupils
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Weston-super-Mare celebrated the legacy of Jill Dando, one of Britain’s most loved journalists, this afternoon, with the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at 1pm. Jill now joins other famous figures remembered in the town, including Bob Hope and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The plaque was unveiled at the Weston Mercury
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By Jill Dando News Weston-super-Mare is set to celebrate the legacy of Jill Dando, one of Britain’s most loved journalists, with a Blue Plaque today at 1pm. Jill will join other famous figures remembered in the town, including Bob Hope and Dwight D. Eisenhower. The plaque will be unveiled
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Story by Good News Room reporters at Heron’s Moor School Photo by Elliott, age 9 Twenty enthusiastic pupils at Heron’s Moor School have become the latest young reporters to launch a children-led Good News Room, sharing positive stories about their school, community—and beyond. In just one hour,
By Happiness Correspondent Research suggests that kindness is more than just an act of goodwill—it also gives a boost to our own health. Studies show that simple gestures of kindness—like holding a door, giving someone a compliment, or helping a stranger—may reduce stress, ease physical pain, fight
By Education Correspondent Six House Captains proudly represented Broadoak Academy at the Uphill War Memorial, in Somerset. They attended a moving Service of Remembrance alongside Rose Hooke, Associate Assistant Principal for Culture. Their exemplary conduct and respectful presence were a true reflection of the academy’s values and the spirit
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s most trusted names in window shading solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, the Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. This innovative, cost-effective shutter system offers customers a hassle-free way to enhance their windows without the need for
Charity
By Charities Editor THE CEO of a leading UK firm based in Worle, Somerset near Bristol has joined the trustee board of a charity that runs a homeless centre. Somewhere To Go, based in Weston-Super Mare, Somerset announced that Andrew Scott, CEO of The Ascot Group, is now part of
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Priory Community School Weston Wallz, a street art festival in Weston-Super-Mare run by Europe’s International Street Art Hub ‘Upfest’, returned to brighten the town In Somerset. Some 18 new large scale street-art pieces were painted across the seaside town, adding to the 46
Business
By Business Editor Purplex, a UK-leading marketing company based next to Worle Train Station in Somerset, has been nominated for a prestigious regional award. The high-performing firm, which was founded 20 years ago this year, has been shortlisted in the ‘Investment’ category of the South West Business Awards 2024. The