Health
By Health Correspondent Patients recovering from strokes and orthopaedic injuries at the Freeman Hospital are taking part in weekly dance sessions designed to support their rehabilitation while bringing a welcome change to life on the wards. The sessions are part of a new partnership between Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Dance
People
By Education Correspondent When John Adesoye joined Southmead Hospital as a healthcare assistant in 2014, becoming a registered nurse seemed a long way off. Twelve years later, the 64-year-old has graduated with a BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and has started work as a registered nurse at
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A wild beaver has been born in Staffordshire for the first time in more than four centuries, marking a major milestone for the county’s wildlife. The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust had been monitoring a small population of wild beavers after discovering signs of their presence earlier this
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By Communities Correspondent Social media influencers the Maka Twins rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up Nunhead Salvation Army as it prepares to support families throughout the summer holidays. John and James Makanjuola, who have built a large online following by cleaning public spaces across London, spent time helping
Sport
By Sports Correspondent England captain Harry Kane is one of the sporting stars inspiring children to be more active, according to a new survey of parents. Research by the Youth Sport Trust found football remains the biggest influence on young people, with England's players encouraging children to get
Charities
By Disabilities Correspondent More than 250 people from across the UK and Europe took part in Able2B’s Discover Your Ability event in Norwich, celebrating personal achievements and breaking down barriers around disability. The annual event brought together children, young people and adults with disabilities, neurological conditions and long-term
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By Conservation Correspondent Discarded plastic drinks bottles could help save dolphins from being caught in fishing nets, according to new research led by Newcastle University. Two studies found that attaching empty plastic bottles to bottom-set gillnets reduced dolphin bycatch by 88% without affecting catches of commercially important fish. The
People
By Education Correspondent A woman whose sister died from incurable breast cancer has graduated with a PhD after changing careers to help improve cancer diagnosis. Mel, from Malmesbury, decided to leave behind a successful career running a market intelligence agency after her sister Becca was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast
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By Jill Dando News Five more schools in the Highbridge area have joined the growing Good News Rooms project set up by the Good News Post, as the Somerset born initiative continues to expand across the UK and beyond. The new schools are being sponsored by Burnham Portable Toilet Hire,
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A young Amur tiger born at Longleat has arrived at Woburn Safari Park as part of an international conservation programme. Ginger Biscuit, who was born on 9 May 2024, moved to Bedfordshire on 7 July as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which helps coordinate
Charities
By Conservation Correspondent The hot summer weather has helped to ensure a bumper year for orchids at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon, and among them one of the country’s more unusual species has been spotted growing in sanctuary woodland. The bird’s-nest orchid was recently discovered by
Health
By Health Correspondent Marks & Spencer has launched a summer campaign aimed at encouraging people to eat more fibre by making beans and pulses easier to add to everyday meals. The Better with Beans campaign, running until 31 August, is being delivered in partnership with Bowel Cancer UK and includes
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By Community Correspondent North Somerset Libraries are encouraging people to make time for a good book this summer as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. The campaign aims to inspire more people to discover the pleasure of reading, whether they're lifelong book lovers or haven'
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By Community Correspondent A commuter who suffered a cardiac arrest after collapsing at Acton Town Tube station has been reunited with the three off-duty paramedics who saved his life. James Short, 49, from Uxbridge, was on his way to work at Chiswick Business Park when he fell down the
Sport
By Community Correspondent Sheffield has strengthened its reputation as a leader in grassroots sport after rolling out the UK’s largest network of outdoor pickleball courts across its parks. The fast-growing game, which blends tennis, badminton and table tennis, is now easier than ever to access thanks to a
Health
By Science Correspondent A University of Nottingham scientist has secured European funding to develop technology that could spot early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially allowing treatment to begin before significant damage occurs. Professor Stamatios Sotiropoulos, from the university’s School of Medicine, has been awarded a 2026