By Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Young people across Haringey are set to benefit from an inspiring new chapter as Haringey Music Service establishes its permanent headquarters at Alexandra Palace. The long-term partnership will provide access to rehearsal, performance and learning spaces, including the Transmitter Hall and Creativity Pavillion. Haringey Music
By Schools Correspondent Windwhistle Primary School has been chosen by the British Council to take part in the prestigious Schools Across the Ocean 2026 Programme, a collaborative initiative linking schools in the UK and Brazil to strengthen climate literacy, resilience, and creativity among young learners. The programme, supported by the
By Animals Correspondent Woburn Safari Park is celebrating a heart-warming new arrival, a tiny Guianan squirrel monkey baby, born to first-time mum Willow and dad Murphy! The newborn arrived in the early hours of 15th November, and keepers were delighted to find it already clinging tightly to Willow’s back.
By Human Interest Correspondent School friends reunited thanks to a Stagecoach bus trip after decades apart are now starring in the bus company's Christmas adverts. Pensioners Brenda Parry and Barbara Chorley hadn't seen each other since they were at primary school in Kendal - 68 years
By Charities Correspondent Last year, Richard Iles, a homeowner in Winterbourne Down near Bristol, decorated his house with more than 150,000 Christmas lights, raising over £15,000 in aid of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. For Christmas 2025, Richard is taking the display to an extraordinary new level
By Community Correspondent Bristol Airport and DHL have teamed up to co-ordinate the donation of toiletries to people experiencing homelessness across Bristol and Somerset - as well as unused baby items for families in vulnerable circumstances. The initiative began when James Barker, Facilities Supervisor at Bristol Airport, raised the challenge
By Arts & Culture Correspondent The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have revealed their 2025 winner, with UK photographer Mark Meth-Cohn taking the top spot for his perfectly timed image High Five. The photograph, captured earlier this year in Rwanda, shows a young gorilla mid-stride in what appears to be a
By Community Correspondent Frome Vale Academy has opened its brand-new kitchen space with the launch of a flagship culinary event delivered in partnership with local charity CRuNCH. The new kitchen – designed and built by the academy’s Building Services Manager, Ricki Petchey – was brought to life through free labour generously
By Charities Correspondent The mother of a teenage cardiac arrest survivor and one of the stars of the BBC One documentary series Ambulance will be among the readers at London Ambulance Charity’s first-ever carol service next week. Together in Song will take place on Tuesday 16 December at St
By Animals Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary in Devon was illuminated by the warm glow of thousands of candles on Friday evening, as the charity held its annual Carols by Candlelight service. Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter, Emma Britton, The Donkey Sanctuary’s choir led proceedings with
By Community Correspondent An American Coast Guard has returned to the scene of her accident in South Wales, a year after a significant ankle injury saw her rescued by Coastguards from Penarth Coastguard Rescue Team. US Coast Guard Dr Cynthia Woodlock was visiting South Wales when she fell and sustained
By Schools Correspondent Students at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater, Somerset—part of the Futura Learning Partnership—have created a flourishing eco-garden for generations to enjoy. The garden, rich in nature, plants, and biodiversity, is now being used by hundreds of students every day. The entire community helped with the
By Mental Health Correspondent Morrisons teamed up with the 1 Million Minutes campaign, which asked people to donate their time rather than money to combat loneliness. To support the campaign, Talking Tills were introduced at Morrisons stores nationwide, offering customers the chance to spend a little more time at the
By Conservation Correspondent The range of red squirrels in the Scottish Highlands has increased by more than 25% after a 10-year reintroduction project by rewilding charity Trees for Life. Surveys show over a dozen new populations are now thriving and breeding successfully, with many spreading and linking up. Trees for
Story by Good News Room reporters at Heron’s Moor School Photo by Elliott, age 9 Twenty enthusiastic pupils at Heron’s Moor School have become the latest young reporters to launch a children-led Good News Room, sharing positive stories about their school, community—and beyond. In just one hour,
By Community Correspondent Walliscote Primary School – a school community representing 47 spoken languages – met at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in an event hosted by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr Mohammed Saddiq. Their choir, conducted by school Headteacher Shelley Flanagan, opened the service with the first verse of
Jill Dando News
By Jill Dando News The first-ever graduate of the Jill Dando News Network has praised the rapid expansion of the Good News Room project, calling it a life-changing scheme that is now spreading positivity across schools, communities, and the world. Olivia, 21, now studying medicine at Bristol University joined Jill
By Community Correspondent For the third consecutive year, The Grand Pier’s resident Christmas menace, the Grinch, swapped his holiday-hating ways to become a certified spreader of seasonal joy! The Grand Pier team packed up their sleigh, or perhaps just a very big van, and headed straight for the Bristol
Business
By Jill Dando News The Mayor and Mayoress of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset officially switched on the first-ever Christmas lights extravaganza at Il Michelangelo on the seafront. Weston-super-Mare Mayor Cllr Williams and Mayoress Brenda Charles marked the start of the festive season by illuminating the venue’s Christmas outside display. Children,
News
By Community Correspondent Cambridge Cyrenians’ six-plot community allotment is far more than just a green space. Twice a week, people who have experienced, are facing, or are vulnerable to homelessness come together to plant produce, share food and stories, learn new skills, and build friendships. Nestled in the heart of
Animals
By Animals Correspondent The humid climate of Asia and Africa is being recreated in a new habitat at Bristol Zoo Project. The Tropical House features 14 new reptile, mammal, insect and bird species, many of which are listed as threatened on the IUCN red list of species, living together in
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent An RSPB nature haven built from the tunnel excavations of London’s Elizabeth line is now home to a record number of birds, with nearly 40,000 birds arriving last winter. The site, Jubilee Marsh on RSPB’s Wallasea Island nature reserve in Essex, was walled off
News
By Community Correspondent Bristol walkers have been discovering an unusual and uplifting sight over the past few weeks: small glass bottles tied to trees and benches, each containing a handwritten, positive message. The bottles have appeared in well-known city spots including Brandon Hill, College Green, and Queen Square, and are
News
By Community Correspondent A teenager who stopped breathing when his lungs collapsed has helped to train his classmates in the life-saving skills which saved his life. Earlier this year, mum Donna Rosenwould collected her son Ollie, 17, from school as he wasn’t feeling well. Once at home, he was
Mental Health
By Community Correspondent Two potentially life-saving benches are now in place within two Ipswich parks as part of a nationwide initiative to support individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts. The benches have been created by the Legend-on-the-bench non-profit making charity which was set up with the aim of reducing the number
Health,
By Community Correspondent A dedicated fundraiser and breast cancer survivor has donated a specially designed garden to the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre (NBCRC). Alice Greaves, 27, from Leicestershire, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer aged just 24, has already raised £60,000 to fund vital research in
Business
By Charities Correspondent Family business F.H.Brundle has played a key role in helping transform the facilities of a Cheshire-based children’s cancer charity, after donating over £3,500 worth of materials to the BBC Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build for The Joshua Tree. The project, a
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A foal callously taken from his mother at just six weeks old and dumped in a stubble field next to a railway line has been transformed thanks to the compassionate, expert care of World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, in Somerset. In
Charity
By Charities Correspondent Only four tickets remain for one of Weston-super-Mare’s most anticipated festive events in Somerset, as the Elementa Education Group prepares to host its annual Black-Tie Charity Ball & Gala Dinner this Saturday (6 December) at the Winter Gardens. The prestigious event will bring together local businesses,
Business
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is making a strong impact in the window treatment industry with its high-quality plantation shutters, offering homeowners a locally manufactured alternative to long-lead-time imported products. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company has built a reputation for supplying UK-made shutters with
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a
Jill Dando News
By Demi (13), Lizzi (11), Marcus (12), Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy hosted its annual Christmas Light Switch-On and Christmas market on Monday 1st December, which drew a large turnout of staff, students, families, and members of the public. Despite rainy weather, the event was well