health
By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent This is an annual event that takes place around the world on the 7th of April. It was created by the World Health Organisation and the goal this year is to underscore the commitment to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring all individuals and
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Children and adults around the globe continue to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day every March. In the South West of England, Bristol revellers enjoyed an impressive parade and cultural celebration, hosted by 'W.E Irish Fest'. Saint Patrick is the
achievement
By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent There are jubilant celebrations as three gymnastic stars represent England. Three fantastic students from The Priory Learning Trust have had the amazing chance to compete for England with their team at the Caledonia International in April 2024! This is an amazing, once in
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By Isabella,11, Jill Dando News Correspondent People worldwide have celebrated International Women's Day. The theme this year was: 'inspire inclusion'. International Women’s Day is a worldwide event, created to celebrate the political, social, cultural and economic achievements of women. The first International Women'
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By Jill Dando News An academy where “kind, empathetic and respectful” students “like coming to school’ has been given a glowing clean sweep of 'good' ratings by Ofsted Priory Community School Academy has been given a clean sweep of good ratings by inspectors. It is 10 years since
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By Ava Marshall and Mylie Every, Jill Dando News Correspondents @ Ashcombe In the February half term, I was fortunate enough to attend the Titanic exhibition at Bristol Paintworks. This exhibition moves around the country and allowed me to learn so many new facts about this great event in history. Fun
africa
By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News It’s good news for Kenya’s Black Rhinos as they make miracle comeback as their numbers reach 1000 * The iconic rhino species was nearly extinct in Kenya with fewer than 400 individuals left in the 1980s. * Rhino poaching is still a significant threat
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By Jill Dando News A golden retriever was rescued from an Isle of Man harbour after its canine "mate" raised the alarm. Coastguards say the rescued canine was "one very lucky dog". A member of the public spotted the dog "in trouble and struggling"
Music
By Oliver, 13, Oscar, 13, and Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents A top UK conductor and composer has inspired further the students of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Creative Conductor and top UK Composer David Ogden encourages students to go for their dreams and ‘get on and
Business
Are hidden pests causing fire hazards, potential spread of diseases and a danger for you and your neighbours under your solar panels? Meet the man on a mission to safely remove feral pigeons and other pests causing costly damage to people’s solar panels. Callun Purnell, age 33, a father
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By Arlo, aged 9, Jill Dando News @ St Anne’s Children from Year Three at St Anne’s Church Academy, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset visited Cheddar Gorge to learn about the Stone Age as part of the their investigations. The children went into Cox’s Cave to learn all about how the
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By Jill Dando News Visa, in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has honoured Altrincham, Armagh, Boscombe, Northwich, Sherborne, Shrewsbury, Waltham Cross, and Jill Dando’s home town of Weston super-Mare at the ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ awards. This nationwide showcase was designed to spotlight the remarkable efforts of
Music
By Geovana, 14 Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents The biggest international music festival has released its first acts in 2024 with state-of-the-art LCD sound systems. This event is a two day festival at the dows which closes the british summer time on August 31st. Meantime the US sound dance
Charity
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News Musician Dan Tredget is on a mission to set a new record by becoming the first person to busk at every London Underground tube station. You can give to his cause via here. Dan, 27, from Perth, Australia, started the challenge of busking at
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By Grace,12 and Bella,12, Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset transformed into a literary wonderland as students and staff celebrated World Book Day. Organised by the fantastic Mrs. Crow, the day was filled with book-themed lessons, exciting competitions, and a contagious enthusiasm
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By Evie, 12, and Amelie, 12, Jill Dando News Enthusiastic students and staff from across The Priory Learning Trust in Somerset have been dressing as their favourite characters from literature for World Book Day. At Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, the students showcased their excellent cakes based on their