By Jill Dando News BBC TV gardener Frances Tophill helped to mark National Tree Week (23 November - 3 December) and celebrated a new plan that will see more trees across the land in the River Dart valley in South Devon. The co-presenter of the much-loved programme Gardeners’ World
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By Jill Dando News Pupils at Saltford CofE School are celebrating after the school achieved the prestigious Equal Access School award from The FA and Barclays, marking its exceptional commitment to providing equal opportunities for girls in football. The prestigious award is yet another brilliant success for the school - and
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By Joel,16, Jill Dando News Correspondent A new Centre focused on delivering research on climate change and its impacts on health that will address climate-environment-health inequalities across each life stage is being created by the University of Exeter. Together with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the
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By Jill Dando News Longleat are hoping to bring hippos back to the Wiltshire estate and have submitted plans for new 21st century accommodation for the vulnerable species. They were home to the legendary female hippos Sonia and Spot for almost 50 years and visitors have been clamouring for a
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By Jill Dando News Students from Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were celebrated in style at a dazzling awards evening held at the iconic Winter Gardens on Weston seafront. The glittering ceremony honoured students for their outstanding academic achievements, character, and extraordinary good deeds. The evening
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By Jill Dando News Although the site has been closed to visitors yesterday and today because of the heavy snow, dedicated staff are there to ensure the donkeys have all they need to withstand the cold weather. Donkeys are not naturally suited to freezing, damp conditions having evolved in parts
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In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previous assumptions about animal behavior, researchers have found that chimpanzees, like humans, continue playing well into adulthood – especially before engaging in cooperative activities. The study, published in Current Biology on November 21, observed three groups of chimps in Côte d'Ivoire's
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By Jill Dando News St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary in Clevedon has been judged Good in all areas by Ofsted. Headteacher Ro O’Reilly said the findings following an inspection in October were a major milestone in the school’s improvement journey. The education watchdog no longer gives
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By Jill Dando News ITV Good Morning star Kate Garraway hailed the UK’s first ID and discount card for carers as “positive and practical” when she attended its official launch at the Houses of Parliament. The event, which was held on November 18, took place to promote the Blue
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By Jill Dando News Oliver, 13, has made history as the world’s first teenage Parliamentary Correspondent for the Good News Post, marking the occasion with the release of his inspiring interview with Jill Dando patron and Mr Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle on YouTube. Watch here https://youtube.com/shorts/
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By Jill Dando News Jack Easterbrook of JAE Digital is quickly becoming a top name in social media and digital marketing, helping hundreds of new entrepreneurs master digital marketing and AI to drive their business success. Working out of the hive Business Centre in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, Jack
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By Jill Dando News HealthBus Trust is excited to announce its new collaboration with Core Telecom Charity Service Information, providing a free 0300 number for patients to easily contact the charity. Thanks to Core Telecom’s generous support, this number comes at no cost to the caller, ensuring accessible communication
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By Jill Dando News A flagship project helping provide homes for vulnerable people who would otherwise be sleeping rough in Derby has been selected as a finalist for a major national housing award. The Home4Me project is delivered by Derventio Housing Trust and places people into highly supported accommodation when
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By Jill Dando News A refugee from war-torn Ukraine has returned the kindness shown to her by the people of Annan. Inna Dorofeieva fled Kiev in 2022 with her teenage son to escape the Russian missiles. She settled in Dumfries and began working as a cook at Kate’s
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By Mia Darlington, 17, Clevedon School Jill Dando News Correspondent Clevedon School in North Somerset have hosted German students in their latest exciting exchange program. The school, well known for providing incredible experiences all across including into China, France, Spain, Italy, and America can now add Germany to the list.
In a landmark ceremony at the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle hosted the announcement of new patrons for Jill Dando News - marking a significant expansion of the initiative that trains young journalists to share positive stories across the UK and world. The project, which honours the legacy of beloved