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By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A new community partnership between Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare and University of Bristol Medical Students is giving local residents the chance to play a key role in lifesaving research. The collaboration focuses on understanding the barriers to performing CPR and using defibrillators during cardiac arrests,
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School has been named a finalist in the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards, recognised for its exceptional achievement in musical theatre provision. Sponsored by MTI (Music Theatre International), the awards highlight schools and organisations that demonstrate outstanding creativity and impact in performing arts education
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By Isabella (13), Jill Dando News Correspondent On Friday the 7th of November, the annual Weston-Super-Mare carnival took place. Citizens lined the parade route, watching as the multicoloured floats drove past. It started around 7pm, with the floats leaving from the Tesco Superstore in town and ended at around 10pm
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By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare came together this morning at 11am to mark Remembrance Day in a moving and respectful ceremony. Students and staff gathered in silence to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict, joined by army cadets, sea cadets, and
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By Leo, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent On Tuesday 11th of November, students from Priory Community School in Weston Super Mare were remembering those who have fallen saving our country. In the lead up to remembrance day students created poppies and poems with messages to respect. One Student, Georgia, 14,
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Hedgehog charity Prickles and Paws is 93% of the way to its overall fundraising target for its brand new hedgehog hospital (“Hogspital”) and has launched a final crowd-funding appeal in order to cover the remaining costs and complete construction. The ‘Wildly Close’ crowd-funder is being match-funded by
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By Rosie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Here are some fun things to do this autumn this year with these fun, positive suggestions from our news team in Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare Puxton Park. You will always have a great day here. The cafe food is lovely and you get
Business
By Business Editor A leading Weston-based neurologist and brain expert, Dr Andrew Curran, is embarking on a nationwide tour that aims to help professionals and business leaders unlock happiness and success — using the science of the brain, the power of emotional intelligence, and even live music. Dr Curran, 67, who
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By Jill Dando News In a glittering celebration of talent and achievement, students from Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were honoured at a spectacular awards evening held at the iconic Winter Gardens on Weston’s seafront. The Oscar-style ceremony recognised remarkable students for their exceptional academic accomplishments, outstanding
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By Community Correspondent London’s Air Ambulance Charity is proud to launch a new resource – ‘When someone I love is in hospital’. This resource is a workbook, created and designed to be a tool for parents and caregivers to start a conversation with their child/children when someone they love
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By Community Correspondent The Fairtrade Foundation is celebrating a landmark quarter for Fairtrade Tea, with sales soaring by 40% during Fairtrade Fortnight (22 September – 5 October), alongside notable increases in confectionery (20%) and coffee (15%). Across all three categories[i], Fairtrade products outperformed the wider market compared to the two
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By Science Correspondent A new gel made from a bioinspired material can repair and regrow tooth enamel, offering a promising new way to protect and restore teeth. Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, working with an international team, created
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent David lives in Swansea with his partner, Claire. He was born and raised in Eastleigh before moving to Swansea to attend university. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he studied Aerospace Engineering, reflecting his deep passion for the subject. David has severe cerebral palsy and uses
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By Community Correspondent Sweden can now call itself the best in the world at recycling. On Saturday, November 1, Swedes collected more than 50 kilograms of empty beverage cartons in under an hour in Solna – earning an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORD. The record-breaking event was organized by Oddlygood in collaboration
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By Community Correspondent Big Issue North has partnered with Street Paws to shine a light on pets, people and homelessness. Across the north of England, many people experiencing homelessness share their lives with beloved pets. Yet, too often, they face an impossible choice between keeping them and finding somewhere to
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By Rosie, Jill Dando News Correspondent On 23rd October, in the hall of Priory Community School, students discovered what this year’s big show would be and when auditions would take place. The announcement was made during break time, and excitement filled the room. The show is… ‘Back to the