Health,
By Health Correspondent Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually
People
By Community Correspondent A Liverpool children’s fitness coach is urging the local community to lace up their walking shoes and join a special charity walk aimed at supporting older people in Liverpool and Sefton. Neil Fogg, a former Police Officer and founder of Our City Academy, has organised a
Animals
By Charities Correspondent Conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society has won five industry awards for its efforts to conserve and protect the world’s most threatened species. The charity, which runs Bristol Zoo Project, has been recognised by the UK sector’s leading body, BIAZA (British and Irish Association
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent More than 2,300 students at the University of Warwick signed up to take time out this exam season with DeStresstival 2025 – a free, four-week programme of wellbeing activities designed to reduce stress and support mental health during a demanding time of year. Organised by Warwick
Animals
By Jill Dando News A Cumbria police officer has been nationally recognised for her outstanding efforts in tackling wildlife crime. PC Sam O’Key, the Wildlife Coordinator for Cumbria Police, has been awarded the inaugural Naturewatch Foundation Challenge Coin for her exceptional investigative work targeting criminals who threaten the welfare
People
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Dr Beth Moulam of York was recently nominated in the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list. At the awards, she was named the Number 1 Influencer in the Community and Grassroots Advocate category and placed 10th on the overall list. Recognised for her work as
Business
By Business Editor Pigeon Solar Panels, led by owner Callun Purnell, recently undertook a significant project for JOJU Solar, one of the UK's leading solar installation companies. The task involved cleaning 1,276 solar panels at a client site, a job that was completed in just one day
People
By Community Correspondent In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Chester’s beloved all-female choir, A Handbag of Harmonies, is preparing to surprise the city with a full day of heartfelt music and unforgettable moments on July 12th. Celebrating Community Heroes “The idea came about as it’s our 25th anniversary
Animals
By Jill Dando News Field Crickets are one of the UK’s rarest and most vulnerable invertebrates. With 93 calling males counted at RSPB Farnham Heath and 12 males at RSPB Pulborough Brooks this year, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating their success. Previously threatened with extinction, population numbers
Sport
By Sports Correspondent Derwent Park Rangers rugby league club in West Cumbria are celebrating a milestone moment after receiving vital support from broadband provider Fibrus. The club in Workington recently took part in the prestigious Rhinos Challenge at Butlin’s Skegness - one of the country’s largest junior rugby
health
By Health Correspondent Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in late 2024, Dr Sargent made the decision to try managing the condition without medication by dramatically changing her diet and exercise habits. Drawing on her scientific background, she used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) (the FreeStyle Libre patch) to understand how
News
By Jill Dando News A new “Bike Hub” has opened at the Reuse Shop at Hazlehead Recycling Centre to sell refurbished bikes, diverted from our recycling centres. A second hub is set to follow as part of the new Recycling Centre on Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, opening this autumn.
schools
By Education Correspondent Two of Bristol’s most successful education bodies are teaming up in a new partnership designed to give the city’s young people new pathways into careers, sport and the arts. The Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) – which runs 35 schools across the South West – is joining forces
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Place2Be was honoured to join top Beano creatives in drawing up the shortlist for this year’s ‘Funniest Class’ competition. The competition is a celebration of children being empowered, funny and mischievous. This nationwide search for Britain’s funniest class saw a panel of Beano’s
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Exclusive news and photo by Amelie, 13, Rosie, 12, Sam, 14, Isabella, 13, Evie, 13 Jill Dando News reporters Young journalists from the Jill Dando News team at Priory Community School, Worle School and The King Alfred School Academy received personalised letters from Dan Aldridge, their local MP, inviting them
Education
By Education Correspondent Congratulations to Ted Thomas, 16, from Clevedon School in North Somerset, who has been awarded a fully funded scholarship to study A-Levels at Wycombe Abbey International School in Hangzhou, China, beginning in September 2025. Wycombe Abbey, which operates three schools in China, ran several rounds of rigorous