People
By Oliver,14, Senior Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Worle Community School Parkrun, a community organisation across 23 countries, celebrated its 20th birthday on Saturday. In 2004, Paul Sinton-Hewitt organised the Bushy Park Time Trial. Since then, 2,200 Parkruns have taken place, all managed thanks to huge amounts of volunteers.
health
By Jill Dando News A ground-breaking new medical device which improves the accuracy of drilling screw holes into bones during surgery has been used patients for the first time at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (the RUH). The drill guidance system (DGS), which has been developed by
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By America Correspondent California has become the first state in America to ban food colourings linked to behavioural issues. The state’s governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that bans the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals from use in foods served at
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By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent In a heartwarming celebration at the Winter Gardens, Broadway Lodge, Weston Super Mare, Somerser one of the UK's leading addiction treatment centres, marked its 50th anniversary. The charity, founded in 1974, has been at the forefront of addiction recovery, proudly treating
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Donate For Defib WsM Project Team captivated members of the Weston-super-Mare Civic Society with a compelling presentation at Weston Museum. Project Lead Josh Bell kicked off the event with an overview of the project's ongoing developments,
Charity
By Jill Dando News Portsmouth-based student Molly Fletcher, 21, is preparing to take on the Great South Run 5K race on 20th October with a deeply personal mission. In March 2023, Molly underwent open heart surgery at the age of just 20 – a life-altering experience that tested her physical and
News
By Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News These days in the UK, America and other western nations, health has become big business. So if you want some good news on healthy life and aging, a pop to visit the 16,000 residents of a tribe in the Amazon rainforest may be
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By Health Correspondent, Jill Dando News The late health journalist Michael Mosely did some tremendous work on giving hope for those living with diabetes. Now a major study has found that the radical NHS “soups and shakes” programme is also producing brilliant results. The study shows that the scheme is
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By The Editor In these stressed-out days, there are so many demands on our time and life has definitely speeded up. Deadlines, money pressures, people problems. Your to-do list can sometime seem to be endless. But there is one thing that can help you to relax. Mindfulness is the practice
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By Jill Dando News Businesses have been donating to help an amazing project save hundreds of lives. Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare are on a mission to install lots of defibrillators. They have just partnered with Worle Glass & Joinery Ltd in Worle, Somerset, who installed a Defibrillator back in November
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By Phillip Nkhoma,Jill Dando News reporter in Malawi In a remarkable display of community service, students at Mnjiri Community Day Secondary School have stepped forward to donate blood, contributing to the lifesaving efforts for patients across hospitals in Mzimba district. More than 10 students generously volunteered to donate blood
health
By Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent This is an annual event that takes place around the world on the 7th of April. It was created by the World Health Organisation and the goal this year is to underscore the commitment to achieving universal health coverage, ensuring all individuals and
Blog
By Happiness Correspondent, Jill Dando News The longest study on happiness has been completed by Harvard University. The incredible study was carried out by researchers over 80 years. Dr Robert Waldinger is the head of the 80-year Harvard Study of Adult Development. As psychiatry professor at Harvard Medical School and
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist, University of Pennsylvania professor, podcaster, and the bestselling author of multiple books, says studies, prove that givers and generous people are happier than takers. He declared his findings in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, In the
Animals
By Dogs Correspondent, Jill Dando News A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity. Tank the eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up