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By Jill Dando News Five members of the Bristol Airport team and four construction workers from Farrans Construction and Alun Griffiths braved the wet and windy weather and spent a day litter picking on the land adjacent to the main Airport roundabout. The rubbish was separated into recyclables and non-recyclables
Charity
By Jill Dando News A mental health charity formed in memory of Burnham-On-Sea teenager Charley Marks in Somerset says it is helping record numbers of local young people as it marks the sad tenth anniversary of his death this week. In Charley’s Memory was formed as a mental health
People
By Jill Dando News There was a tangible buzz about Clevedon School in Somerset near Bristol, UK as former student Colin Bennett returned to his school launchpad after a meteoric career with Virgin Galactic. Colin, who is now Head of Astronaut Training at Virgin Galactic following time as the Lead
Charity
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News A walk in London, UK is aiming to raise funds for a brilliant charity On Saturday, September 14th, Battersea Park will transform into a beacon of hope and solidarity as Parkinson's UK brings its Walk for Parkinson's fundraiser to the
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By Royal Correspondent, Jill Dando News The Princess of Wales has spoken of her relief at completing her course of chemotherapy, in a video filmed by Will Warr and released by Kensington Palace. She thanked everyone for their kindness, empathy and compassion which “has been truly humbling”. She has also
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A Rolls-Royce employee has raised more than £10,000 for much-loved memory-making charity me&dee through running the London Marathon. First time marathon runner Zorran Carnell, of Derby, had been trying to be chosen in the ballot for the famous event for 14 years before finally being given a
Animals
By Jill Dando News An appeal for a unique donation by The Donkey Sanctuary’s Italian base has gone viral after being shared across social media platforms in Italy. To help protect their donkeys' legs from biting insects during the summer, Fundraising Officer, Ilaria Ruzza, took to social media
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By Jill Dando News The Ascot Group hosted a delightful Afternoon Tea event raising an impressive £440 for the charity Breast Cancer Now. The charity fundraiser, held at the company's offices, saw employees and community come together to support the amazing charity. People enjoyed a spread of delicious
Music
By Adam Hunter, Music Correspondent For the second time in a week, the Fleece in Bristol featured the best of music from the Lone Star state. Today it was Flatland Cavalry ably supported by Kaitlin Butt. I will start with the very impressive support act Kaitlin Butt, who is from
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By Jill Dando News Every book shop has a section heaving with recipe books, most of them written by celebrity chefs. This one is different, in a heart-warming way. The Kinder Cookbook came about when a regional building society launched a campaign to tackle food poverty on its patch. The
People
By Jill Dando News Visitors to Derbyshire beauty spot Carsington Water have this year been enjoying admiring the view from new environmentally friendly picnic tables made a few miles down the road. As from 2024 the much-loved reservoir is home to benches and picnic tables made entirely from recycled plastic
Charity
By Jill Dando News Portsmouth-based student Molly Fletcher, 21, is preparing to take on the Great South Run 5K race on 20th October with a deeply personal mission. In March 2023, Molly underwent open heart surgery at the age of just 20 – a life-altering experience that tested her physical and
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It’s good news as the latest amazing patron of Jill Dando News has been revealed: She is Ellise, a 22-year-old Disabilities Editor from south Somerset who has captured the hearts of many with her incredible journey of overcoming cerebral palsy. Her story is not just inspirational—it’s a
By Charity Correspondent Donate For Defib WsM Project are delighted to be publishing their Defib Legacy Programme for the first time ever! Please take a look and get in touch if you would like to find out more if we can support you with making this a success and making
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By Jill Dando News The charity, Somewhere to Go in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is featured in a recent promotional video produced by the Ascot Group, highlighting its vital work and the increasing need for support. Founded 24 years ago with a National Lottery grant, Somewhere to Go has become a lifeline
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By Oliver Masley, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Guinness World Records made John Tinniswood, from Southport, the title of World’s Oldest Living Man. Born on 26th August 1912, in the same year that the Titanic sank, he is the fourth oldest British man in recorded history, 13 months away