Charities
By Charities Correspondent A group of big-hearted Swindon volunteers have gone the extra mile — and then some — after smashing a 1,000-mile charity challenge to support bereaved youngsters. In just one month, 33 staff from Swindon-based medical device manufacturer Vygon UK walked and ran a staggering 2,722 miles to
Charities
By Animals Correspondent Even for students of equine medicine it can be a surprise to learn about how different donkeys and mules are from horses, as one group of visitors recently found out during a day at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon. The first port of call for the
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A local running challenge is taking place in support of SUDC UK, in memory of Liam Shepherd, who tragically and unexpectedly died in his sleep in 2021. Although Liam was very young, he made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He is remembered as a
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A UWE Bristol graduate who had mental health difficulties during his studies has raised £9,000 for charities by completing 52 marathons in one year. Tommy Greenhouse, who graduated in sports rehabilitation in July last year, raised money for 52 good causes by finishing the gruelling
Charities
By Community Correspondent Bonnie the Cocker Spaniel has made her debut as a therapy dog, following in the paw-steps of her brother Brengle in supporting students at Teesside University through Middlesbrough Salvation Army. The three-year-old proved a natural, offering comfort and cuddles to students dealing with stress and mental health
Charities
By Animals Correspondent Two young donkeys who were born at World Horse Welfare’s Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, in Aboyne, are looking forward to their first Christmas in their new home together. The pair, named Peanut and Popcorn, were born at the centre last year after their mothers,