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By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News Dogs wag their tails when happy but the good news is now now science might know why. Groundbreaking scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics believe humans enjoying seeing the rhythm of the movement of their tails. They say early humans may have
Animals
By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News - FULL STORY SEE: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/03/elephant-calf-separated-from-herd-in-india-is-reunited-with-mother A baby elephant who was separated from his mother and the rest of his herd in a wildlife park in Tamil Nadu, south India, has been reunited with them by park
Culture
By Oscar Evans, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent (one of our our team out of Jill’s former school at Worle) Lots of people recently have been hoping for a derelict church to transform into a hitlist of the local ravers and fans across the area of Bristol! The Seamen’
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By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News It was good news as Beni and Tuichi tucked into a tasty treat as their keepers surprised them with a special bear-friendly cake to celebrate their 2nd birthday. Amid the playful antics and festivities, their presence is also a testament to the ongoing commitment
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By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Priory Community School Academy's adventurous social action squad set off to Tamar Wellness Centre - Alliance Homes Dementia Service - to meet the folks who are currently living with the mental illness that affects their memories. The student volunteers had a
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By Grace, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent After many years, the scandal behind what could be referred to as Britain’s largest case of injustice has been brought to light. 1999 to 2015 were the years where over 700 postmasters and postmistresses lost their jobs due to an enormous misunderstanding.
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By Jill Dando News The Year 11 team at Worle Community School Academy, Weston Super-Mare, Somerset beat off the challenge of top local team Bristol Brunel Academy with a four goal avalanche. Captain Logan Harvey will now lead the team out against Devenport High School for Boys (Plymouth) in the
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By Jill Dando News The work of talented young Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge photographers and artists has been praised during judging of a local competition. The Rotary Young Photographer Competition has been held by Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset to include a Young Artist
Education
By Jill Dando News Students, staff and the whole community of St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset are delighted with their latest SIAMS inspection report. Inspectors from Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) praised St Anne’s Church Academy for realising its vision 'Learn to
Mental Health
By Happiness Correspondent The popular ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ tune is simple but carries a huge life tip. This catchy genius song by Bobby McFerrin was a huge hit in 1988 but is still as relevant as ever. Maybe make the song your 2024 anthem. If you worry you
Education
By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy, part of the high-achieving The Priory Learning Trust, has rolled out dozens of exciting Period 6 clubs including in the Arts, Media, Music and Sport before and after the school day. The popular Academy has launched clubs including an array of sports,
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By Jill Dando News Dozens of amazing pupils aged 9,10 and 11 have started finding positive and inspirational news again from across the school, community and world. Pupils at Ashcombe Primary School In Weston-super-Mare, Somerset submitted dozens of applications to become Jill Dando News reporters. The school began a
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By Jill Dando News Some 30 new Jill Dando Journalists have started writing real-life positive good news stories in memory of Jill Dando after a visit by her brother Nigel. He visited the enthusiastic pupils who are aged 9 and 10 at the West Wick site of St Anne’s
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By Oscar, 13, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News @ WCSA Rob O’Byrne was stunned after Coldplay singer Chris Martin invited him to play the harmonica whilst at a Coldplay concert. Chris, the lead singer of the band, looked at Rob who had been ‘crowd surfing’ during the concert and invited
Charity
By Jill Dando News A kind-hearted schoolboy has donated 250 gifts to The Salvation Army’s Present Appeal which ensures vulnerable children have a parcel to open on Christmas morning. It is the second time Oscar, 11, from Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, has brought festive joy to kids across the region
Animals
By Jill Dando News Many of us were shocked by recent negative descriptions of homelessness as a lifestyle choice. Norwich-based dog harness and accessory specialist Topdog have decided to respond with a more supportive act this Christmas! Over the festive period, proceeds from all Topdog harness sales will go to