Animals
By Jill Dando News A donkey named Lewis, who was given a new home through The Donkey Sanctuary's Rehoming Scheme, has put a spring in the step of his new companion who was mourning the loss of his own close friend. Lewis joined the herd at Woods, one
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By Jill Dando News Matt, a Park Ranger at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, will embark on his 6th half marathon this Sunday. This will mark his 3rd participation in the Bristol Half Marathon. This year, however, he’s taking his commitment
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By Amy, 14 and Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Around 25 students competed in a Poetry Slam at Priory Community School Academy in Somerset. The students battled it out to get through to the semi-final and then three of the best were chosen to go through to the final
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By Oscar Evans, Jill Dando News Music Correspondent Famous event, Cafe Mambo, is to return to Weston Super Mare to celebrate 30 years with the town. Cafe Mambo is a bar located in Ibiza, Spain. It is known for being the best pre party point and is a good place
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News It’s time to laugh lots as The Comedy Pet Photo Awards publishes the very best images shortlisted this year. Among the top Finalists there is a cat stuck in a wall, a Kung Fu dog, a headless horse, and a very happy donkey. The funny
Disabilities Correspondent
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent “If I can do it, you can do it.’ One of my massive achievements is sitting my GCSEs in secondary school. I was very lucky to have attended an amazing secondary school, I was supported, included and listened to as a
People
By Jill Dando News A Solar Panel expert is touring the UK helping clients after a surge in demand for his services. Callun Purnell of Pigeon Solar Panels has been across the UK in recent months as the demands for his soar. He has helped out clients across the south
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News In our fast-paced, always-on modern world, it's no surprise that so many of us struggle with anxiety and insomnia. The constant barrage of stresses, worries, and responsibilities can leave our minds whirring long into the night, stealing precious hours of sleep. But a simple
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By Finley, 10, Jill Dando News Correspondent (The Good News Post gives opportunities and platforms through Jill Dando News to allow children and young people to become real-life journalists. Here Finley, 10, shares his recent experience of meeting Mr Speaker inside Westminster) Castle Batch Primary School Academy’s news team,
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent A conference on June 6th at Charlton Athletic Football Club in London will further promote giving young people a voice through cutting-edge technology. The event will be hosted by LONDON - CENMAC, a small specialist team in the Greater London Area.
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By Jill Dando News BBC Children in Need have launched The Heaviest Backpack campaign – are children carrying too much? They want to highlight that the issues facing children and young people across the UK are growing, with 1 in 5 children now facing a mental health issue. The campaign aims
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By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Sensational Sophie, in Year 7 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was inspired to swim for Cancer Research UK by her Great Nan, who died shortly before of Cancer. She has many medals from her swimming, and has reached Stage 7
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By Jill Dando News Children’s campaigner Baroness Floella Benjamin was presented with the BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Television Awards. The BAFTA Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. Baroness Benjamin is
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By UK solar expert and google 5-star rated Callun Purnell As a UK solar panel cleaning professional with 12 years experience, I can't stress how critical it is to maintain your solar panels. Solar panels are a superb investment for homeowners – but keeping those panels clean and operating
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By Jill Dando News The community in Weston-super-Mare is mourning the loss of David Evans, the visionary founder of the local Street Pastors initiative. David Evans, a former police officer with a deep faith in God, saw the need to provide a compassionate presence on the town's streets,
People
By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Two talented Year 11 students from Priory Community School Academy in Somerset, Josh Main and Ethan Ellis - have combined their talents to create a well-developed app company called ‘MainSoftworks’. They have made a phone app that is based on tips about how