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By Ethan Cooke, 18, Travel Correspondent Bali, Indonesia Many visitors to Bali only see its beaches and tourist attractions. During my visit, I had the chance to experience a very different side of life on the island. My time was spent with local people, eating, sleeping and living as they
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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
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By Community Correspondent Mumbles Skatepark has been given a bright new look thanks to a community art project designed to promote inclusion, belonging and local pride. The colourful murals were created with input from skatepark users, their families, friends and local Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), who came together to
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By Community Correspondent North Somerset Council is seeing a really positive response to its new electric library outreach van, “Molly”, which has been out and about since launching earlier this year. In its first four months, the service has recorded 2,244 visits. That’s a noticeable jump compared to
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By Community Correspondent A local drama group that has brought generations of Southend residents together is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Southend Drama Society, founded in 1946, continues to thrive thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who stage productions, build sets and create costumes entirely in their spare
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By Community Correspondent The Roman Baths has been recognised as one of the world’s best visitor attractions after being ranked in the top one per cent globally in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2026. The historic attraction was also named the fourth best visitor
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By Community Correspondent A community scheme helping tackle loneliness through conversation, tea and laughter is proving a big hit in Weston-super-Mare. The Chatter and Natter group at Café@The Campus in Locking Castle behind Morrisons is welcoming people of all ages every Friday, offering a friendly space where
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By Charities Correspondent Aspire Community Works has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, recognising its work to improve pay, conditions and access to employment across London’s everyday economy through its BetterforUscampaign. The organisation, which holds the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard at
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By Community Correspondent A therapeutic fostering agency based in Essex has once again received top marks across all areas in its latest Ofsted inspection, marking its third consecutive set of Outstanding ratings and reinforcing its standing as a leading provider in the sector. Mosaic Foster Care was rated Outstanding in
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By Community Correspondent Slough’s High Street and Salt Hill Park were transformed into lively stages, as more than 300 residents gathered for a vibrant flash mob supporting the town’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. The event featured over 100 dancers across three performances, each led by
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By Community Correspondent A former horse box has been given a new lease of life — and it’s now saving lives. Thanks to materials donated by Ariel Plastics, the humble trailer has been transformed into a fully functioning ambulance that can be hitched up to a ‘blue light’ tractor and
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By Charities Correspondent Young people in Weston-super-Mare are set to benefit from a renewed partnership between Sanctuary Supported Living and the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. The supported housing provider, which runs the Weston Foyer for 16 to 25-year-olds who have experienced homelessness, is offering the Trust’
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By Health Correspondent Warwick Medical School (WMS) has officially launched its Community First Responder (CFR) scheme, part of the wider regional scheme led by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS). Uniformed volunteer WMS students, professionally trained and supervised, are choosing to give their time to care for
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By Community Correspondent A dedicated fundraiser and breast cancer survivor has donated a specially designed garden to the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre (NBCRC). Alice Greaves, 27, from Leicestershire, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer aged just 24, has already raised £60,000 to fund vital research in
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By Community Correspondent A message of love and hope is on full display in Newtown this week as members of a local motorcycle group joined forces with the town’s rugby club to collect food parcels for The Salvation Army. At Christmas, The Salvation Army is there for thousands of
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By Community Correspondent Bristol Airport has awarded £12,000 to Wrington Community Minibus, helping the charity replace its ageing vehicle with a new, fully accessible minibus. The volunteer-run group, which marks its 50th anniversary next year, provides transport for shopping trips, social outings and Wrington’s weekly Lunch Club.