By Conservation Correspondent The RSPB, working with Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) and Renewable World, has launched a new project to protect vultures in western Nepal while supporting local farmers and improving livelihoods. Funded by the Darwin Initiative, the programme began in October and will create Nepal’s second official Vulture
By Business Editor A groundbreaking new UK tour from neurologist and brain expert Dr Andrew Curran is set to help professionals and business leaders unlock peak performance — by combining cutting-edge neuroscience, live music, and the transformative power of emotional intelligence (EQ). According to a recent article from Harvard Business School
By Community Correspondent Cooking is proving to be a catalyst for confidence, wellbeing and connection as local charity CRuNCH teaches young people to cook, eat and think differently about food. A Bristol charity is transforming the way young people think about food by equipping them with the skills and knowledge
By Education Correspondent Two members of staff and two students from Bristol Metropolitan Academy visited Beacon Rise Primary School in Kingswood this week to help mark Black History Month. Richard Dixon and John Price took Year nine students, Eva Morne Edwards and Luchia Avery, to deliver a special assembly to
By Animals Correspondent A kitten found wedged between two walls on an industrial estate in Cowbridge, too young to survive alone, has surprised carers by not only pulling through but growing into a kitten who loves rough-and-tumble. When a member of the public arrived at Cats Protection’s National Wales
By Callum H, Y7, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Priory Community School For a Halloween haunted room experience in Weston visit St Georges Community Centre this Halloween. This amazing event that will be taking place in Weston Super Mare, is aimed for children between the ages of 3 and 11
By Animals Correspondent Former Strictly Come Dancing star Flavia Cacace quickstepped her way back to The Donkey Sanctuary recently when she spent the day at its Sidmouth site. The Donkey Sanctuary was thrilled to welcome back the professional dancer and animal advocate to spend time meeting some of the charity’
By Community Correspondent Representatives from the Oddfellows, a national friendly society, visited the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) on Thursday 2 October to present a cheque for £67,068 to Prevent Breast Cancer to help progress its innovative breast cancer prevention research project. The research project, carried out by University
By Health Correspondent A European clinical trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that 84% of participants regained the ability to read letters, numbers, and words using a new retinal implant in an eye blinded by geographic atrophy from dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Patients, who previously
By Community Correspondent Momentum is building across North Yorkshire as more residents take simple steps to tackle light pollution and protect the region’s night skies. Three more villages have now achieved Dark Skies Friendly Community status, with several others awaiting accreditation across the North York Moors National Park and
By Animals Correspondent Max and Minnie, two caged bears rescued from horrific conditions in Armenia, are making the most of life, as new photos and footage of them show. Giant Siberian bear Max and diminutive Minnie were rescued from a bus depot in 2018 after years behind bars. It took
By Community Correspondent Lifeboat Operations Manager Mike Picknett received his 40 years long service award in front of fellow volunteer crew members recently. Mike fist started helping at the lifeboat station as an 11-year-old. He officially joined the crew in 1985, aged 17 and progressed quickly to become a Helm
A devoted group of Dorset Police officers and staff, who were determined to secure justice following the attempted murder of a nine-year-old Christchurch girl were amongst some of the award winners at the latest Dorset Police Awards Ceremony. The officers and staff, which consisted of response officers, detectives, the 999
By Animals Correspondent Woburn Safari Park is celebrating the birth of a female Eastern Mountain Bongo calf — the first of her kind born at the park in more than a decade. The arrival marks a significant step forward for one of the world’s most endangered large mammals. With fewer
By Education Corespondent Illustrator and designer Rosalyn Burroughs, who graduated from UWE Bristol in 2024, has won a World Illustration Award for her bus wrap design marking 80 years since the first female bus drivers were employed in the city. Her ‘Women at the Wheel’ illustration will be a familiar
By Mark, 11, Jill Dando News Correspondent Something sweet is happening this October! On Tuesday 21 October, to mark National Apple Day in the UK, people in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset will be joining children in Kharkiv, Ukraine to bake a very special treat — the Ukrainian Apple Charlotte. This heartwarming event is
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By Community Correspondent The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year. More than 1,425,000 Kwh of energy has been generated from the Airport's solar
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By Health Correspondent A team of cancer scientists and clinicians at the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton has received £1.2 million from the World Cancer Research Fund to improve breast cancer treatment. Led by Professors Ellen Copson and Ramsey Cutress, the researchers will study how body composition
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By Health Correspondent Communities across London will have better access to life-saving defibrillators as the Mayor of London donates £150,000 to the London Ambulance Charity. The huge donation – on Restart a Heart Day – means the charity’s London Heart Starters campaign has reached its target to install 200 defibrillators
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By Isabella (13) The Entitled Sons - a local band from Somerset - visited Priory Community School last week. The alternative band is made up of four brothers (Billy, Charlie, Raffey, and Laurie) and their dad (Graham). They performed for Years 10 and 11, then talked about their experiences with
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By Health Correspondent Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is creating an army of lifesavers by providing FREE sessions on how to give CPR and use a defibrillator in a series of livestreamed and in-person events to support national Restart a Heart Day on Thursday 16 October. Thousands of
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By Jill Dando News A family from Bridgwater is inviting the community to come together this November to remember the life of “kind and caring” 19-year-old Bethany Branson — whose legacy continues to inspire through sport, kindness, and compassion. Bethany tragically lost her life in November 2022 when the car she
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the
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By Community Correspondent More than 150 survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery supported by The Salvation Army and its partners came together last week for a sports and wellbeing event held at the University of Warwick Sports Facilities. Marking Anti-Slavery Day, 18th October, teams travelled from safe houses and
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By Community Correspondent A Birmingham Airport (BHX) employment initiative for young care experienced adults has resulted in 50% of participants securing paid employment at the regional transport hub. Three out of six of the cohort have now been offered paid positions at the airport following completion of the programme. In
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Alfie is a singer-songwriter who has cerebral palsy and a visual impairment. He has two Chihuahuas called Tyson and Dolly, and he’s also a Chelsea fan. Alfie currently performs at various care homes across the Kent area. Alfie’s family
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By Animals Correspondent After decades of declines, one of the UK’s smallest and most threatened seabirds, the Little Tern, has continued to show signs of recovery after a successful 2025 breeding season at colonies across England. Little Terns, which weigh less than a tennis ball and migrate thousands of
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By Rupert K, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent The famous town of St Ives, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, has a new title: ‘Most Beautiful Town for Autumn’. The popular holiday destination is best known for its sunny beaches among summer visitors, but the sun can shine just as
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By Oliver M, 15, Jill Dando News Correspondent Young people from across North Somerset gathered for the first time last week at Weston-super-Mare Town Hall to discuss their future and share the issues and concerns faced by thousands of young people across the region. Each school and group involved was
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By Schools Correspondent Preston Chorley, a Year 7 student at Monkton Wood Academy, has claimed victory at the Weston Beach Race 2025. The event featured around 60 boys and girls from his age group, all competing on 65cc bikes. In a fiercely competitive race, Preston led for most of the
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By Josh Bell, Charities and Schools Correspondent The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project made another valuable community connection this week, as members were warmly welcomed by the Royal Sands Community Group for a CPR and Early Defibrillation Awareness presentation. Over coffee, cake, and plenty of smiles, 25 residents took part
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By Mental Health Correspondent Brentford FC is installing a collection of benches in West London to encourage its community to open up about mental health. With the first installed in time for World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October, the benches are being placed in parks local to the