By Community Correspondent Young people from across North Somerset were recognised for their achievements, resilience and community spirit during a special awards ceremony at Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier. Hosted by Reset WSM at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, the ceremony brought together finalists, families, community
By Charities Correspondent A sea of handcrafted pink poppies has returned to Cardiff Castle, with a special celebration marking the opening of City Hospice's annual Forever Flowers display. Thousands of handcrafted pink poppies are now on display at Cardiff Castle as City Hospice's annual Forever Flowers
By Ethan Cooke, 18, Travel Correspondent Bali, Indonesia Many visitors to Bali only see its beaches and tourist attractions. During my visit, I had the chance to experience a very different side of life on the island. My time was spent with local people, eating, sleeping and living as they
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Aidan Holmes is 21 years old and has been using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) since he was six years old. He has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and relies on an AAC device to communicate every day. Aidan has a strong interest in
By Bethany Garty, Community Correspondent Dave Jordan, known as Sonik, has been clearing the environment for 14 years. He started off with grapple hooks and now uses magnets to clear large areas across the UK. While the larger projects are in Northampton, for example taking two lorry tyres out of
By Charities Correspondent Seven of the UK's leading food redistribution charities have joined forces with an ambitious goal – to rescue three times more surplus food over the next 10 years. The organisations have signed a new agreement promising to work more closely together to save perfectly good food
By Community Correspondent More than 15,000 knives and other dangerous weapons have been taken off the UK's streets through a national surrender scheme designed to help make communities safer. Figures released by the Home Office show that more than 14,500 weapons have been placed in anonymous
By Science Correspondent A new edible coating made from seaweed could help keep strawberries fresher for longer, reducing food waste and cutting the need for refrigeration. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed the clear coating using agar – a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed that's
By Sports Correspondent One of the UK’s fastest-growing sports took centre stage as the first community event was held on Worle’s newly transformed £120,000 tennis courts. Players and spectators gathered at @Worle and Worle Community School Academy as the refurbished facilities were officially launched with an
By Matthew, Year 7, Mark, Year 8 and Sadika, Year 11, Good News Room at Clevedon School Each year, Clevedon School takes part in activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with support from the Holocaust Memorial Trust. The annual programme encourages students to reflect on who they are, the importance
By Schools Correspondent Eight students at Priory Community School have been taking part in the Cook5 with CRuNCH programme, learning to cook five simple, healthy meals while developing practical cooking skills, confidence and teamwork. CRuNCH believes that food is power. The charity's mission is to improve the long-
By Community Correspondent London Zoo's newest Humboldt penguin chick has been given a very special name after children from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) paid her a visit. The fluffy chick, who hatched on 30 April, has been named Mildred after the hospital's Mildred Creak Unit,
By Charities Correspondent Derby's new mayor is preparing to swap the council chamber for the skies as he takes on a 15,000ft charity skydive to support two local causes close to his heart. The Mayor of the City of Derby, Councillor Jonathan Smale, will make the tandem
By Schools Correspondent Thousands of children and staff from schools across the South West have smashed the world record for Random Acts of Kindness after carrying out an incredible 38,527 good deeds in a single day. The achievement was led by Futura Learning Partnership, a family of 26 schools,
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s leading specialists in blinds and shutters, has unveiled its latest innovation – Perfect Fit Shutter Lite – offering homeowners a stylish new way to transform their windows without drilling, mess or complicated installation. Designed for modern living, the new shutter system clips
By Animals Correspondent Whipsnade Zoo has revealed the name of its much-loved Asian elephant calf following a special fundraising appeal that gave supporters the chance to choose what the youngster would be called. The calf, born at the UK's largest zoo on 8 June, has been named
Science
By Science Correspondent A giant glacier that once carved its way through the eastern Himalayas almost 100 kilometres long has had its remarkable history revealed by an international team of scientists. Researchers led by the University of Manchester have reconstructed the glacier's journey over tens of thousands of
Animals
By Animals Correspondent An unlikely friendship between a horse and a donkey has captured hearts after the pair became inseparable at an animal welfare centre in Ethiopia. Beletu, a four-year-old donkey, and Donsa, a four-year-old horse, first met after they were brought together at a centre
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Military veterans were reunited with old friends for a day beside the sea after volunteer taxi drivers and London Ambulance Service crews helped take them on a special trip to Worthing. The annual outing, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, brought together veterans from across
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Charities across the UK are being invited to apply for free branded clothing as part of an annual scheme designed to support volunteers, fundraisers and community groups. Sheffield-based HoodieHut has opened applications for its Hoodies for Charity campaign, which provides free printed clothing to eligible charities
Health
By Health Correspondent More than four in 10 newly qualified doctors graduating from the University of Leicester this summer have chosen to stay and work in the local NHS. Around 41% of this year's graduates will begin their careers in Leicester, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland, helping hospitals and
Animals
By Animals Correspondent With warm summer weather continuing across the UK, the RSPB is encouraging people to give garden birds and other wildlife a helping hand with a few simple seasonal changes. Providing fresh water, offering the right foods and creating shady spaces can make a real difference for birds
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By Meg and Faith, Year 8, Good News Room at Clevedon School Ettlingen is Clevedon's twin town. During their visit to Clevedon, we met our student partners from two schools in Ettlingen. They were also in Year 8, just like us. We wanted to build friendships and learn
Charities
By Community Correspondent A bee project that will teach thousands of local children about wildlife and conservation has received a £12,000 grant from Bristol Airport. FarmLink Education Ltd, based at Lower Stock Farm in Wrington, has used the funding from the Airport's Local Community Fund to install
Science
By Science Correspondent Scientists develop stretchy fibre that can be turned back into new clothing again and again. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new type of recyclable yarn that could help reduce the millions of tonnes of clothing sent to landfill every year. The
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A million tins of baked beans are set to reach people struggling to put food on the table this summer thanks to a new partnership between food manufacturers, retailers and charities. The ambitious initiative will see one million tins of Branston Baked Beans produced specifically for Felix
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By Juno and Liv, Year 8, Good News Room at Clevedon School Earlier this year, we had the exciting opportunity to meet graphic designer Emily Moran over Microsoft Teams while she was working in Spain. We also met Helen and Howard from the Clevedon Nature group. Emily had been commissioned
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By Community Correspondent A baby believed to be the youngest survivor ever born at University Hospital Coventry has gone home after spending the first months of his life in specialist neonatal care. Isaac was born in February at just 22 weeks and three days, weighing 555g (1.2lb) – about the
Charities
By Community Correspondent While firefighters continue tackling one of Derbyshire's biggest moorland wildfires in recent years, volunteers from The Salvation Army have been working behind the scenes to keep crews fed and refreshed. Since a major incident was declared near Tintwistle Moor, Glossop, on 13 July, the charity&
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Taking a more mindful approach to technology at work could help reduce stress and improve mental wellbeing, according to researchers at the University of Nottingham. The team has developed what it says is the first scale designed to measure "digital mindfulness" – how deliberately and
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By Ben and Tilda, Year 12, Good News Room at Clevedon School As part of the Clevedon School after-school Creative Writing A Level group, we are always looking for new ways to encourage students to enjoy reading and writing. Earlier this year, we came up with the idea of
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By Health Correspondent Spending more time in bright daylight could help people get to sleep earlier and enjoy better-quality rest, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Manchester monitored 89 adults to find out how light affects sleep in everyday life rather than in a laboratory.