By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo has welcomed three gorgeous dingo puppies, bringing a little extra curiosity and charm for visitors to enjoy. The trio, consisting of two females and one male, are settling into their new home alongside the zoo's much-loved resident dingoes, Archie, Jira and Eve.
By Health Correspondent Two University of Leicester students have developed an app designed to help improve the diagnosis of endometriosis by making it easier for patients to record and share their symptoms. Akanksha Sharma, a medical student, and Umaima Eftikhar Bondre, who is studying for a Master's in
By Charities Correspondent A Morrisons store in Malton has become the first in the country to raise £50,000 for end-of-life charity MarieCurie. The milestone was reached less than two years after Morrisons launched its national charity partnership with Marie Curie in November 2024. The fundraising has been
By Sports Correspondent A record 10,226 schools across England have achieved the School Games Mark for 2025/26, recognising their work to give children and young people more opportunities to enjoy sport and physical activity. The milestone is the highest level of participation since the award began and includes
By Business Correspondent Space Park Leicester, the UK’s second-largest space innovation campus, is generating £73 million of goods and services for the economy annually, according to its latest annual review. The University of Leicester’s £100 million research, innovation and teaching hub is home to more than 25
A remarkable young woman who is passionate about challenging perceptions, breaking down barriers and championing inclusion has been named a finalist in two categories at the Elysian Awards 2027. The young disabilities correspondent is absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards, an achievement that means so much to
By Animals Correspondent A landmark project to bring beavers back to the waters around Loch Ness has been given the green light – marking a remarkable return to the Highlands five centuries after the animals were last recorded in the area. A licence for the historic reintroduction has been granted to
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is celebrating an outstanding achievement, with more than 500 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. For founder Mark, these milestones represent more than just numbers and accreditation. They reflect years of dedication to
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent Five University of Bristol students have joined the Cardiac Arrest Survival Research Programme for 2026/27, marking an exciting new chapter in efforts to improve cardiac arrest survival acrossWeston-super-Mare and the surrounding communities. The students, from the University's Biomedical Sciences and
By Josh Harris, 18, Sports Correspondent The Pittsburgh Steelers made it three wins on the bounce last Sunday after a fierce battle against the New Orleans Saints saw them emerge as 16-10 victors on Parisian soil. Darnell Washington proved to be the hero for the Steelers, with his stunning
By Animals Correspondent Good news for anyone who has missed seeing birds gathering around their garden feeders. The RSPB is reminding households that it's time to put the seed and peanut feeders back out as winter approaches. From November 1, people can once again offer seeds and nuts
By Community Correspondent TransPennine Express (TPE) is introducing baby on board badges across its network, helping pregnant customers more easily access support during their journeys. The badges, which will be available from stations and carried by conductors as part of their everyday equipment, allow expectant mothers to indicate that they
Education
By Education Correspondent A UWE Bristol graduate has secured £350,000 in investment to develop innovative AI technologydesignedto make e-scooters safer for riders and pedestrians. Faizan Mir, 24, founded Nearhuman, a technology startup based at UWE Bristol’s Launch Spaceincubator. The company has developed a compact intelligent camera that
Good News Rooms
By Grace, 14, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy A huge congratulations to Brooke at The King Alfred School, who excelled in the latest Super South Topper sailing event at Poole Yacht Club. The 14-year-old student bagged an amazing third place overall and finished as the
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Students at Worle Community School Academy were honoured for their academic achievements, outstanding character and contributions to school life at a spectacular Oscar-style ceremony at Weston-super-Mare’s Winter Gardens. The glamorous evening brought together students, proud families, carers, staff and special guests to recognise
News
By Community Correspondent The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal launched yesterday, shining a light on Armed Forces families and recognising the sacrifices they make in support of serving loved ones. Launched in 1921, the Appeal aims to raise more than £50 million to fund support for serving personnel,
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Hundreds of boxes designed to help people cope with the darker winter months will be available to borrow from public libraries across the UK this year. The Wintering Well Boxes contain a therapeutic light lamp, a guidebook with ideas for building healthier winter routines, and access
Good News Rooms
What happens to our rubbish after it’s collected? Herons’ Moor Academy’s young journalists in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset went straight to the experts to find out — and discovered some surprising answers. As part of their Good News Room experience, pupils visited The Campus, run by North Somerset
Good News Rooms
Poppy, 10, and Henry, 9, are taking journalism beyond the classroom, building confidence, developing workplace skills and discovering that all things are possible. The Herons’ Moor Academy pupils put their skills into practice when they went on location to cover the opening of a new public defibrillator at The Campus
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Berrow School Celebrate Harvest
Animals
By Animals Correspondent An inquisitive llama has discovered a giant storybook at London Zoo as a new Winnie-the-Pooh adventure trail opens for autumn half-term. Seven-foot-tall storybook in front of Llama Ande marks the first stop on A Little Boy and his Bear: A Storybook Adventure
Community
By Community Correspondent A community dining project offering pay-what-you-can meals has marked its first anniversary after welcoming more than 1,800 people over the past year. Heather Scharnhorst, who helps run The Welcome Table in Wareham, told the BBC the initiative gives people the chance to enjoy
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A community project supporting access to life-saving defibrillators is working with the University of Bristol to develop a new cardiac arrest survival research programme, with opportunities for final-year medical students to explore how research could improve outcomes. Donate For Defib is supporting the
Good News Rooms
Bridgwater students are getting a unique opportunity to train as journalists and photojournalists – learning from professionals who have spent decades telling stories. Students at inspirational Chilton Trinity School have been running their Good News Room for nine months, finding, writing and photographing positive stories about the people and achievements across