Animals
By Animals Correspondent A litter of kittens, only around two weeks old, are recovering strongly after being discovered inside machinery at a landfill site. The five kittens, thought to be born to a stray cat, were found by workers at a waste facility in Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. Staff noticed
Conservation
By Conservation Correspondent The Poet Laureate has helped mark a major milestone for one of the world’s best-known conservation organisations with a brand-new poem inspired by wildlife, the night sky, and humanity’s responsibility to nature. Simon Armitage has written The Moon and the Zoo to celebrate the 200th
Community
By Community Correspondent Residents in Exeter and across Devon are being encouraged to donate old and unwanted tech items such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets as part of a new recycling initiative being rolled out through local libraries. The scheme will see donated devices refurbished and redistributed to people
Business
By Education Correspondent Graduates are increasingly using the skills gained at university to launch new business ventures, often in high-productivity and innovation-led sectors. At University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), this is being supported through its University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), which provides innovative tech start-ups and growing businesses
Science
By Science Correspondent A team of international scientists has developed a powerful new way to track where soybeans are grown—offering a major step forward in tackling one of the world’s leading causes of deforestation. Researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, World Forest ID, the University of Sheffield
Health
By Health Correspondent People over the age of 60 feel younger and more energised in the morning, according to new research highlighting the best time of day for wellbeing and important decisions. The study, carried out by psychologists at Nottingham Trent University, looked at 86 adults aged between 60 and
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Two major UK charities are joining forces in a powerful move to tackle debt and support struggling communities. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and Community Money Advice (CMA) have announced they are uniting to create the UK’s largest community-based debt advice charity. The new partnership will provide
Charities
By Charities Correspondent The RNLI has today released its rescue figures for 2025, revealing its lifeboat crews saved a total of 272 lives last year. Lifeboat crews across the UK and Ireland were launched more than 9,000 times last year, as new figures reveal one of the busiest periods
Animals
By Animals Correspondent As the UK marks National Pet Month, new research has revealed shifting trends in the country’s favourite dog breeds, with some popular dogs seeing a drop in registrations while others continue to grow in popularity. The study, carried out by Briefcase PR using data from the
News
By Charities Correspondent Three charities, one mission, and a race against the clock — Civil Air Support’s Transport Group once again proved the power of teamwork and aviation for good. Civil Air Support (CAS) volunteers completed a high‑value, long‑distance support mission this week, transporting frozen human milk from
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Brazil has taken a major step to protect its donkeys after a court ruling banned their slaughter in one state—forcing the closure of the country’s last remaining donkey slaughterhouse. A Federal Court in Bahia ruled that donkey killings must stop immediately, citing animal cruelty, health
Science
By Health Correspondent Scientists say an existing type of drug could one day help treat a rare form of vascular dementia, after new research revealed how the disease damages blood vessels in the brain. The study, led by the University of Manchester with support from the University of Leicester, looked
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A Swindon dad is going the distance to help the UK’s tiniest patients—taking on the London Marathon to raise thousands for babies fighting for life. Max Richards, a neonatal specialist and dad-of-three, is gearing up to join 55,000 runners at the London Marathon on
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By Nic, 15, Good News Room at WCSA Last week, the North Somerset Youth Parliament met in full for the fourth time. The group is split into three subgroups, including Safer Communities, who are working to make North Somerset safer for young people. In the full meeting, they reminded their
Animals
By Nature Correspondent What started with two ponies in a Northumberland forest has grown into a nationwide wildlife success story. Back in 2006, two Exmoor foals nicknamed Puddles and Prancer were released into Kielder Forest to help restore natural habitats. Now, 20 years on, that small project has turned into
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A dramatic rescue in Portsmouth has ended in a shock reunion after a cat pulled from a tight space was discovered to have been missing for four years. The RSPCA, firefighters and vets were called to a property on Madeira Road after homeowner Catherine Edwards heard a