By Jill Dando News More than 125,000 wildflowers have been planted across Cumbria over the past two years, transforming 159 acres of land—equivalent to 99 football pitches—into vital habitats for pollinators and wildlife. Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, community groups, landowners and generous funders,
By Harry and Caleb, Jill Dando News Correspondents @ Clevedon School Clevedon School students Ella and Alex in Somerset were runners up in the Parliamentary debate chaired by Sadiq Al-Hassan. They debated “Should the UK Government introduce a wealth tax?” The arguments put forward by all sides were brilliant and there
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By Jill Dando News A 'chatty’ Bactrian camel calf has been born at Whipsnade Zoo in the heart of Bedfordshire. The baby boy, who is yet to be named, was born on the 18 May, to first-time mum Orla, and dad Oakley, following a 13-month pregnancy. Whipsnade Zoo camel
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By Charity Correspondent The University of Leicester is proud to support Swing and Shuffle – a student-led charity event that promises a night of immersive music and community spirit while raising vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, Athena in Leicester will come alive with the sounds
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By Hector, Year 8, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School Clevedon School is refurbishing the solar panels on the science block, helping to brighten the future of sustainable energy in the area. Mr Smith, behind the drive for the new school build, has announced the cleaning and improvement of
Business
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent A brand-new digital chapter has begun for Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, with the official opening of a cutting-edge Centre of Excellence by the award-winning company Next Theme. The grand launch was proudly led by the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor John Crawford-Hawley, on Tuesday, marking a
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare (W-s-M) Project in Somerset, continues to make vital strides in improving public access to life-saving defibrillators and CPR education, thanks in part to the passionate involvement of leading cardiovascular experts. Dr Stephen Harmer, Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Science
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By Jill Dando News Thirteen-year-old Alex Follows supports her family by helping care for her nan, who has Alzheimer’s—a responsibility that often left her feeling overwhelmed. To provide Alex with some much-needed respite, Devon Young Carers referred her to our Donkey Assisted Activities (DAA) centre in Sidmouth, where
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By Jill Dando News and Marten Lewis director of sustainability at Bluestone National Park Resort Hedgehogs are charming and gentle creatures that play a vital role in keeping our gardens healthy by feeding on pests like slugs and insects. Their quiet, nocturnal wanderings make them a delightful sight for nature
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By Science Correspondent A team of engineers at Massachusetts Institution of Technology (MIT) has developed a new way to produce low-emission hydrogen fuel—using recycled aluminum, seawater, and even a splash of caffeine. Hydrogen is often touted as a clean fuel, but most current production methods rely heavily on fossil
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By Jill Dando News A major crop boost is on ice – literally – as Britain sends hundreds of vegetable seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the Arctic, the world’s ultimate backup for our food future. The UK Vegetable Genebank at the University of Warwick has packed off
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By Rupert, 13, and Joshua, 13 – Jill Dando News reporters at Worle School Three Somerset students help lead UK team to silver at international dance championship in Orlando A talented Year 7 student and three talented Year 8 students from Worle School in Somerset have returned from the 2025 Allstar
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By Jill Dando News Bluestone National Park Resort in Wales has rehomed three juvenile hedgehogs aged one year old as part of the five-star holiday resort’s long-standing partnership with Pembrokeshire Hogspital. Pembrokeshire Hogspital rescues and rehabilitates sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs, returning them to the wild in most cases.
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol, is marking a major achievement—surpassing 150 five-star reviews on Google and an impressive 395 five-star ratings on Facebook. These overwhelmingly positive reviews are a clear sign of the company’s consistent dedication to
People
By Community Correspondent Salvation Army volunteers supported residents at a rescue centre after they were evacuated from a block of flats during a power cut. More than 150 residents were evacuated from the Horizon building in Sunderland last week after a loss of power and water. A reception centre was
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent Last month saw Weston Rotary Members, Family, Friends and Volunteers turning the Beach Lawns into a Dog Show worthy of Crufts finest. First through the door, just after it opened at 10am, was a lady from one of the outlying villages who’d