News
By Jill Dando News A UWE Bristol manager who founded a pioneering cyber security initiative for young people has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Elaine Brown, a Schools Outreach Manager at the university who founded Unlock Cyber in 2018, has been awarded an MBE for her
Health,
By Health Correspondent Food and drink brands that champion natural ingredients and stay clear of ultra processing (UPF) are being officially recognised for the first time with the launch of The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards. Founded by industry veteran Pip Martin, The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards recognises outstanding
Education
By Education Correspondent Clevedon School's 31 strong company CYT (Clevedon Youth Theatre) in Somerset, had the incredible opportunity to premiere the musical, One Evacuee, written by Mark Wheeller and others and composed by Jack Simmonds. Head of Performing Arts, Debbie Morgan said: “It was a huge honour to
Animals
By Animal Correspondent, Jill Dando News and the Good News Post The Donkey Sanctuary Ethiopia and Addis Ababa University have announced details of a new, joint strategy to elevate the status and welfare of Ethiopia’s hard-working donkeys and mules, at celebrations marking three decades of working together. The ambitious
Health,
By Health Correspondent In a landmark breakthrough for gene therapy, researchers from UCL have reported the longest-known follow-up of any treatment for haemophilia B, confirming its safety and effectiveness more than a decade after initial administration. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, follows 10 adults with
Charity
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent In a heartwarming moment of unity and community spirit, the Donate For Defib WsM Project Team had the immense honour of welcoming the new High Sheriff of Somerset, Janet, and her son Rory to Revo Kitchen this Thursday. The visit was a celebration
Education
By Jill Dando News British Museum leading philanthropist Frédéric Jousset has launched a major campaign to tackle cultural inequality in the UK by bringing over a hundred thousand children on school trips to museums across the country. His foundation, Art Explora, teamed up with the British Museum to launch Time
Education
By Freddie S and Alex B, Year 7, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School We were excited to have UK-SOS visit our Literacy Plus lesson to talk about plastics and how we can make a difference to reducing plastic waste. The workshop was called City to Sea. UK-SOS is
Conservation
By Jill Dando News One Butterfly Conservation volunteer has counted a staggering 523 Small Blues in just an hour-and-a-half at the Balnagown Estate near Invergordon, while other volunteers have discovered two new colonies of the species - one south of Wick and one at Nairn Railway Station. Another volunteer recorded
News
By Community Correspondent Three new benches in Exeter city centre – made from a tree that had to be felled – are fast becoming a popular spot to stop and while away the hours. The benches in Dix’s Field, outside the Civic Centre, were shaped from timber from the tall Wellingtonia
People
By Education Correspondent A University of Leicester student has been recognised for his exceptional commitment to volunteering. Psychology undergraduate, Vlad Makar, has combined his studies and a part-time job with an impressive array of voluntary and extracurricular activities. In addition to a role as a volunteer psychologist in a care
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By Tara, Bright and Caleb, Year 8, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School On Wednesday May 21st students from Clevedon School, Somerset, went on a trip to the Curzon Theatre in Clevedon. "We learnt how to write poetry and worked with Danny from Raise the Bar, and also
News
By Community Correspondent The Children's Family Trust (The CFT), a leading fostering charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people, is proudly celebrating 80 years of changing lives across the UK. To mark this milestone, the charity is hosting a series of celebration events across its five
Animals
By Jill Dando News The Hungarian Mudi, which is believed to have existed since around the 18th century in its homeland, will become the 225th pedigree dog breed in the UK next month, when it becomes recognised by The Kennel Club, the UK’s registry body for pedigree dogs. It
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By Mia P and Mia D, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School The 6th form representatives in the Student Leadership Academy attended an evening meeting with Clevedon Climate and Nature where they shared their ideas with the community for eco-projects. There was a lot of discussion and enthusiasm from
Science
By Science Correspondent Scientists can now identify individuals with nearly 97% accuracy—just by analyzing how they breathe. In a groundbreaking study published June 12 in Current Biology, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have shown that each person’s breathing pattern is as unique as a