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By Jill Dando News Emmaus UK has partnered with building materials supplier wienerberger to boost skills and employment opportunities for people with experience of homelessness. The partnership includes transformative financial support for people at Emmaus communities, known as ‘companions’, to learn new skills and gain qualifications which can lead to
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By Jill Dando News Kind youngster Finley-Jay loves ambulances and whenever he has a spare moment he hands out little goody bags to crews when they arrive at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The eight-year-old found out about a Facebook group called ‘’Hit the Ambulance gamers”, where a ‘hit’ is a random
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By Jill Dando News Students and staff at Venturers' Academy are overjoyed after their school was named one of the top ten schools in the world for overcoming diversity. The World’s Best School Prizes 2024 is a global competition that was founded by T4 Education in collaboration with
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By Jill Dando News Boston Tea Party (BTP) is issuing a bold challenge to the UK’s largest coffee chains with the launch of its ‘Hey, Big Coffee Chain’ campaign. In a push for greater sustainability, BTP is calling on major players in the hospitality industry to follow its lead
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School hosted a thrilling Sports Awards Evening, celebrating its students’ exceptional sporting achievements with a star-studded lineup and a surprise video appearance from England football legend Alan Shearer. The evening, modelled after the iconic BBC Sports Personality of the Year, shone a spotlight on young
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News An award-winning young entrepreneur from Derbyshire has talked about his autism diagnosis on a mental health platform which has been viewed more than a 1.2 million times. Twelve-year-old Max Palfrey, who invented a range of clothing for people with sensory issues, has appeared on the
Animals
By Jill Dando News Jon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam made history recently, with Sam becoming the first dog to visit all 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) stadiums. Jon and Sam have been travelling around Scotland, taking in fixtures from the Scottish Premiership to Scottish League 2. Together,
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s most trusted names in window shading solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, the Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. This innovative, cost-effective shutter system offers customers a hassle-free way to enhance their windows without the need for
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Kooth Digital Health, the UK's leading digital mental wellbeing platform for young people, announces the launch of "Kooth Future Council," an exciting new initiative aimed at empowering students aged 15-18 across Britain to lead conversations around mental health. The Council will bring
People
By Jill Dando News WeDonate and Give Blood 4 Good (GB4G) have joined forces in a powerful partnership, which aims to encourage more people to donate blood regularly across the UK. Together, they seek to reinforce the importance of blood donation by recognising and celebrating the extraordinary impact people have
Animals
By Jill Dando News As the nights draw in and there’s a chill in the air, minds wander to things that go ‘bump’ in the night. While we often think of creepy, prowling animals – you might not have heard of a strange howling bird that lives in Bristol… Noah’
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By Jill Dando News A former classmate of Jill Dando is inviting businesses to join an expanding global good news project in schools. The transformative Good News Newsrooms project to spotlight positive news in schools and communities is inviting businesses to partner. The powerful initiative builds student-run newsrooms focused on
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By Jill Dando News Tucked away in the picturesque English countryside lies a charming reminder of community, heritage, and resilience—St. Barnabas Chapel in Ham, Somerset. This small yet vibrant chapel is a testament to the dedication and warmth of the local community, preserving a piece of history while embracing
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By Jill Dando News A Brisbane-based Clinical Psychologist, is set to release a debut series of children’s books designed to assist children in navigating complex emotional situations. Clinical Psychologist now author, Olivia Yaksich, has penned a number of books aimed to help young readers and their families navigate stressors.
Business
By Jill Dando News Easy Jet has launched a new campaign to recruit more veterans and encourage them to bring their highly transferable, valuable skills gained in the forces to join ex-service people already working across the airline. As part of the recruitment drive, easyJet has joined forces with SAS
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By Jill Dando News This October, Bristol City are proud to once again join football clubs across the country in supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Shirts worn during last weekend’s match against Leeds United including the iconic poppy emblem in their design, are available to fans