By Science Correspondent Scientists have found that adult jackdaws can learn to be more socially tolerant towards youngsters. Like many animals, adult jackdaws tend to bully juveniles, muscling them out the way of food and generally not paying them attention. But young jackdaws have much that their elders could learn
By Business Correspondent One of the region’s biggest private sector employers is holding a Careers Fair offering job seekers the chance to explore over 150 exciting job roles. Bristol Airport is showcasing the wide range of permanent and seasonal opportunities available at the Airport, including customer service, hospitality and
By Health Correspondent The next generation of an artificial heart valve made from a new plastic material could be a step closer to bedside. The research, led by the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, demonstrated that the polymer material used to make the new artificial heart valve is safe following
By Animals Correspondent A licence for the historic official reintroduction of beavers to Glen Affric, following months of unexpected delay by Scottish government agency NatureScot, has been granted. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and Trees for Life have been working in partnership on the proposal since 2022, which will now
By Community Correspondent HC-One’s Ebor Court Care Home in Nether Poppleton, York, recently had the joy of fulfilling a very special wish from one of its cherished residents, Lorna, after special day at Arnold Clark car showroom. From her room, Lorna can see the name "Arnold Clark"
By Education Correspondent Clevedon School Yr 11 students, their families and Staff are celebrating today having received a bumper crop of GCSE exam outcomes - the school’s best ever! With the Yr11 results improving once again and significantly above the national average, including Grades 9-7 and overall passes, there
By Community Correspondent Drivers on Essex Regiment Way had an unexpected encounter last week — not with criminals, but with a family of swans on the loose. Officers were called to the scene near Chelmsford following reports of two adult swans and their four young goslings wandering dangerously close to the
By Community Correspondent Salvation Army staff took part in an innovative community initiative this summer, using football to engage students and raise awareness about knife crime and addiction. The tournaments, held at the Great Notley Discovery Centre, were a partnership between The Salvation Army, Essex Police, The Children’s Society
By Education Correspondent Students at Worle Community School Academy are celebrating after Year 11 achieved an excellent set of GCSE results. Key performance indicators at the academy have remained strong, with the number of students securing a strong pass in English and Maths continuing to rise year on year. Students
By Animals Correspondent An Endangered red panda cub born at Bristol Zoo Project is preparing to venture out of its nest box for the first time, as keepers reveal it’s a girl! The female was born at the zoo on June 26, to first time parents Neora and Laya.
By Jill Dando News Child development experts at Leicester University are reminding parents and education professionals of free resources aimed at supporting prematurely born children through their school journey. With the summer holidays coming to an end, many youngsters will be starting school for the first time or returning to
By Business Editor Pigeon Solar Panels celebrates prestigious 2025/26 award recognition for excellence in renewable energy services. Somerset-based solar company Pigeon Solar Panels is celebrating a major milestone after being crowned the South West’s Solar Energy Company of the Year by the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. Callun Purnell,
By Charities Correspondent London-based B Corp Jermyn Street Design (JSD), suppliers of custom uniforms and ethical workwear, has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility and waste reduction by donating over 1,700 items of brand-new, high-quality clothing to a variety of charities throughout the UK. By partnering with ‘A Good
By Charities Correspondent The world’s largest rodents were among the animals getting their vital statistics recorded at London Zoo this week at the conservation Zoo’s Annual Weigh In. Gizmo and Kiwi, a pair of capybaras joined the Humboldt penguins, giant Galapagos tortoises, the ring-tail lemur troop, giant katydids,
By Business Editor What do elite-level rugby and yoga have in common? Not much on the surface — but both require discipline, focus, and balance. That’s exactly the mindset that former international rugby player turned construction entrepreneur Jake Caulfield brings to Evolution Developments — a company known for delivering bold transformations
By Education Correspondent There were joyous scenes this morning as Clevedon School’s Year 13 students, their families and Staff celebrated the best Post 16 results ever achieved. In an emotionally charged morning, with two years of hard work being credited, students received news of their results creating both individual
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By Health Correspondent For the past 25 years, Mercedes has worked as a Practice Nurse at the GP surgery in Dinas Powys. Before that, she was a District Nurse across Penarth, Barry, Butetown and Grangetown. Mercedes was nominated for Health Hero by Toby Rees-Davies, inspired by the reassurance and support
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By Science Correspondent Have you ever met someone who just doesn’t like music? While that might sound surprising, scientists now know there’s a real reason why – and it all comes down to the way the brain is wired. About ten years ago, researchers in Spain discovered a small
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By Community Correspondent Passers-by across Chester were treated to unexpected bursts of harmony last month as A Handbag of Harmonies, the city’s bold and brilliant all-female choir, took their music to the streets in celebration of their 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the choir surprised six local residents
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By Josh Bell, Schools and Charities Correspondent A new public-access Defibrillator and Emergency Bleed Kit has been officially launched at SandBay Fish & Chip Shop & Cosy Cafe, in Somerset, thanks to the generous support of the Dedman Family, who have dedicated the installation in loving memory of Roy Dedman.
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By Science Correspondent Water is essential for life on Earth. So, the liquid must be a requirement for life on other worlds. For decades, scientists’ definition of habitability on other planets has rested on this assumption. But a new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) challenges that idea.
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By Jill Dando News Seeds from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in Leicester in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The seeds have been gifted to the city by the Mayors for Peace organisation, which has worked closely with the Japanese cities
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By Charities Correspondent Manchester MD Stephen Johnson is walking across Europe to support bereaved children and families with additional needs and may be on track to set a new Guinness World Record for the most steps walked in a single month. This summer, while many are enjoying time off, one
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By Animals Correspondent Australia Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of six adorable koala joeys, now beginning to peek out from their mothers’ pouches. At just six to nine months old, these sweet joeys are the latest success in our ongoing koala breeding program. Their arrival marks an important
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By Health Correspondent This National Allotments Week (11–17 August), new findings from the National Allotment Society’s latest national survey reveal that allotments are quietly transforming lives across the UK — not just as spaces for growing food, but as powerful tools for improving wellbeing. The survey, which gathered responses
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By Education Correspondent The University of Bristol has today been granted approval by the Indian government to create a campus in Mumbai. Due to open in summer 2026, the Mumbai Enterprise Campus will be the University’s first international campus. It's a historic moment and a first in
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By Jill Dando News The Rutland Showground was alive with excitement this weekend as over 2,500 canine competitors and their handlers from nine countries gathered for the world’s largest dog agility festival. The Kennel Club International Agility Festival, which ran from 7–10 August, brought four days of
By Mental Health Correspondent Paediatric neurologist Dr Andrew Curran releases a bold new single blending neuroscience and soul, calling on America’s leaders to choose healing over harm. When Donald Trump visits the UK this September, retired paediatric neurologist Dr Andrew Curran won’t be outside protesting with banners—he’
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By Business Editor While some building firms focus only on large-scale renovations, Evolution Developments stands apart for its ability to deliver exceptional results on projects of every size — from full home transformations to practical outdoor upgrades that enhance everyday living. In a recent project in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, the team helped
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By Animals Correspondent Two Asian elephants have travelled across the country, in a move to boost the conservation breeding programme for the endangered species. The big move, which took months of planning and involved keepers, vets, two lorries, a crane able to carry 100 tons, and a team of animal
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By Science Correspondent Astronomers at the University of Warwick have made a rare discovery: a nearby white dwarf star is likely the result of two stars merging into one — a cosmic event uncovered using the Hubble Space Telescope. The white dwarf, known as WD 0525+526, sits about 130 light-years
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By Josh Bell, Schools and Charitable Correspondent What do you get when an award-winning filmmaker turns his lens on a local mission to save lives? Something truly unforgettable. Ali Churchill, the creative mind behind Ali Churchill Films, is known for telling raw, emotional, and powerful human stories. Now, he’s