Business
By Business Editor Purplex, a UK-leading marketing company based next to Worle Train Station in Somerset, has been nominated for a prestigious regional award. The high-performing firm, which was founded 20 years ago this year, has been shortlisted in the ‘Investment’ category of the South West Business Awards 2024. The
Education
By Jill Dando News An initiative to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of more than 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish. The Modern Foreign Languages Mentoring programme, led by Cardiff University and funded by Welsh
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a remarkable tale of resilience and community spirit, Josh Bell, a Diana Award winner, has spearheaded a campaign that has turned his hometown of Weston-super-Mare into one of the best-equipped places for defibrillators in the entire United Kingdom. Born with a critical heart defect and
Fairtrade
By Jill Dando News Fairtrade Fortnight – two weeks of events and awareness-raising about Fairtrade in the UK – has concluded, with thousands of committed Fairtrade supporters turning out to support its ‘Be the Change’ Campaign. * The Fairtrade Foundation reports a significant increase (up 11%) in awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight following its
Samaritans
By Jill Dando News Dog walkers across Ireland & Northern Ireland are walking 100km this October to raise funds for Samaritans. Samaritans' 'Walkies For Wellbeing' 2024 dog-walking challenge has kicked off with over 1,000 people taking part across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supporters and their pooches
News
By Jill Dando News Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world. * First joint statement on online safety between the UK and US governments calls for platforms to go “further and faster” to protect children * Closer co-operation will include
University of Warwick
By Jill Dando News The University of Warwick’s Creative Futures team, in partnership with Friends of Christchurch Gardens and Warwick District Council, proudly launched "Sensory Stroll," an innovative art installation created by Pickle Illustration, at Christchurch Gardens. This collaborative project, which will be on display for five
Donate for Defrib
By Jill Dando News Another life-saving defibrillator has been installed as the mission to save lives continues. The defibrillator has been installed within Weston-super-Mare in Somerset at the Locking Parklands Medical Centre, by Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project. It was given support by their electricians, Kimera Facilities Management UK Ltd.
schools
By Jill Dando News Children have shared why they want to go through the school gates each day as a campaign highlighting the value of school is launched across the county. Friendships and fun were among the top reasons children shared for why they want to go to school, although
Jill Dando news
By Archie, Esmai, Lillie, and Enid, Jill Dando News Correspondents @ Worle School. The next generation of Jill Dando New journalists are being trained at her former school Worle School in Weston-super-Mare Somerset. The new, ambitious Year 7s aged 11 were inspired to join the Jill Dando News Centre after an
schools
By Evie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Priory Community School showcased a brilliant production named ‘All Shook Up’, which was a famous Elvis Presley show. They worked extremely hard on perfecting this but now it’s time to prepare for the new one! After an exciting wait, the
homelessness
By Jill Dando News Emmaus charities across the UK have come together to support the 450-mile Walk of Kindness, organised by Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney. An inspiring team of staff and people the charity supports, known as ‘companions’, are making the epic journey from St David’s in Wales to
royals
By Jill Dando News A new partnership spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales with a community swimming pool in Birtley, Tyne and Wear will support over 16,000 people, including 6,500 children and young people, to take part in swimming activities every month.
Holocaust Survivor
By Jill Dando . Tributes have been pouring in for one of the greatest people of the last 100 years. The inspirational Lily Ebert has died aged 100. A proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, her large loving family was her revenge against the Nazis. She will be
Mental Health Day
By Jill Dando News Today (Thursday 10 October) marks World Mental Health Day 2024, a date dedicated to raising awareness and promoting mental well-being globally. This day serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need to foster supportive communities where individuals can seek help
B&Q
By Jill Dando News As part of the home improvement retailer’s annual B&Q Community Days drive, a group of colleagues offered their DIY skills to spruce up the garden/outside area at YMCA Weston-super-Mare. The team of volunteers from the Weston B&Q branch spent the