Schools Invited to Share Positive Stories Through Free National PR Platform In an era where educational challenges often dominate headlines, a groundbreaking initiative is turning the spotlight on the remarkable achievements happening in classrooms across the United Kingdom. The Good News Post, a pioneering student-led platform, is inviting schools
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By Community Correspondent M&S and local charity Action Cancer are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their 15-year partnership, having raised an incredible £1,222,835.21 since 2010. This funding has enabled the delivery of more than 23,000 life-changing therapeutic sessions for people affected by
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By Jill Dando News A charity that helps scores of children with their mental health said winning an award was "emotional" as nominations open for this year. Award is 'reminder people value the work we do' Dawn Carey Judges from BBC Radio Somerset's Make
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By Community Correspondent St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset near Bristol, has become a beacon of hope for the local community—feeding 600 people over 10 weeks through its free, freshly prepared Thursday evening meal service during the winter months. What began as a response to rising
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By Jaiden, 13, Good News Room @Priory School and Jill Dando News Correspondent The British Army Infantry visited Priory Community School, in Weston-Super-Mare to help students build skills for their future. They came on Friday 14th February with new, fun, and different activities for Year 9 to enjoy
By Education Correspondent Students from Ashton Park School and UWE Bristol in Bristol, UK are bringing creativity and a splash of colour to a well-used city underpass by painting a new mural celebrating diversity and inclusivity. The project stems from a design competition held at Ashton Park School for
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By Education and Animal Correspondents The cutest dogs have been on display after a free pet shoot at an amazing college. Dog lovers across Somerset, UK had the opportunity to book their pet pooches onto a free pet photoshoot in the photography studios at Weston’s College’s Loxton Campus.
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By Jill Dando News Award-winning journalist and founder of The Good News Post, Shane Dean, delivered an uplifting and interactive talk at Weston College's new Lecture Series—empowering staff and students to rewire their minds for joy, resilience, and a happier life. The Good News Tonic lecture
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By Jill Dando News Whipsnade Zoo’s trio of 11-week-old Northern African lion cubs have had their first health check, allowing their excited keepers to finally learn the sexes of the conservation zoo’s newest arrivals. The zoo’s expert vet team and keepers carried out the cubs’
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By Jill Dando News Two surgeons who led the first ever separation of conjoined twins at Great Ormond Street Hospital forty years ago have been reunited with their patient. On 3 March 1985, surgeons Lewis Spitz and Edward Kiely, along with a team of 26 clinicians, carried out the nine-
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By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a leading Bristol blinds and curtain fitting company is celebrating a significant milestone, with over 150 five-star Google reviews and an incredible 395 five-star Facebook reviews. These glowing testimonials reflect the company’s unwavering commitment to quality, customer service, and professionalism. “We
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By Jill Dando News HRH The Duke of Edinburgh heard about the positive difference The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is having on young people and the wider community during an official visit to Peterborough. In his role as Patron of the DofE charity, The Duke began the day
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By Jill Dando News UBC researchers fed mealworms ground-up face masks mixed with bran and found that the bugs excreted a small fraction of the microplastics consumed. Plastic pollution occurs in every ecosystem on the planet and lingers for decades. Could insects be part of the solution? Previous research
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By Jill Dando News Lights, camera, ACTION! Avid EastEnders fans in Bupa care homes have turned their hand to acting this week, recreating their favourite moments from Britain’s best loved soap. Residents and staff at The Lindsay Bupa Care Home, The Berkeley Bupa Care Home, Cleveland House Bupa Care
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By Jill Dando News Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain in a new charity partnership which will help tackle the UK’s housing crisis and help provide safe and affordable housing for the most vulnerable people. This two-year commitment will
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By Jill Dando News Tesco has announced that its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme is to be expanded for another year to reach more schools across the UK. For the whole of the next academic year (2025/2026), free fruit and veg from local Tesco stores will give children