Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark has launched a new product designed to make life a little easier for homeowners and businesses – Blind Screen™, a blind that combines 100 per cent blackout with an integrated mosquito screen. The Bristol-based company says the new blind has been developed in response
Health
By Health Editor Could Devon’s ‘Blue Zone’ communities offer a new approach to ageing — tackling loneliness while easing pressure on health and social care? A 15-year Devon model where up to seven older people live together as one family could offer a new approach to Britain’s adult
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By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is raising the bar in window design with its premium Plantation shutters, offering homeowners a high-quality, UK-manufactured alternative to long-lead imported options. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company specialises in locally made shutters with an impressive
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By Business Editor Yeovil’s newest hospitality venue, Atrium, officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Tony Lock, followed by a busy evening of dining and live music. Located on Western Terrace just off Yeovil High Street in Somerset, the new Italian restaurant welcomed a
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of
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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
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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
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent Air Cadets from 290 Squadron in Weston-super-Mare took part in CPR and Defibrillator Awareness training this week, learning vital skills that could help save lives in their community. The cadets were highly engaged throughout the session, showing real enthusiasm and a strong desire
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
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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’
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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