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By Jill Dando News Kind youngster Finley-Jay loves ambulances and whenever he has a spare moment he hands out little goody bags to crews when they arrive at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The eight-year-old found out about a Facebook group called ‘’Hit the Ambulance gamers”, where a ‘hit’ is a random
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By Jill Dando News Students and staff at Venturers' Academy are overjoyed after their school was named one of the top ten schools in the world for overcoming diversity. The World’s Best School Prizes 2024 is a global competition that was founded by T4 Education in collaboration with
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News An award-winning young entrepreneur from Derbyshire has talked about his autism diagnosis on a mental health platform which has been viewed more than a 1.2 million times. Twelve-year-old Max Palfrey, who invented a range of clothing for people with sensory issues, has appeared on the
Animals
By Jill Dando News Jon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam made history recently, with Sam becoming the first dog to visit all 42 Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) stadiums. Jon and Sam have been travelling around Scotland, taking in fixtures from the Scottish Premiership to Scottish League 2. Together,
Business
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, one of Bristol’s most trusted names in window shading solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, the Perfect Fit Shutter Lite. This innovative, cost-effective shutter system offers customers a hassle-free way to enhance their windows without the need for
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By Jill Dando News WeDonate and Give Blood 4 Good (GB4G) have joined forces in a powerful partnership, which aims to encourage more people to donate blood regularly across the UK. Together, they seek to reinforce the importance of blood donation by recognising and celebrating the extraordinary impact people have
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By Jill Dando News Tucked away in the picturesque English countryside lies a charming reminder of community, heritage, and resilience—St. Barnabas Chapel in Ham, Somerset. This small yet vibrant chapel is a testament to the dedication and warmth of the local community, preserving a piece of history while embracing
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News A Brisbane-based Clinical Psychologist, is set to release a debut series of children’s books designed to assist children in navigating complex emotional situations. Clinical Psychologist now author, Olivia Yaksich, has penned a number of books aimed to help young readers and their families navigate stressors.
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By Jill Dando News Easy Jet has launched a new campaign to recruit more veterans and encourage them to bring their highly transferable, valuable skills gained in the forces to join ex-service people already working across the airline. As part of the recruitment drive, easyJet has joined forces with SAS
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By Jill Dando News This October, Bristol City are proud to once again join football clubs across the country in supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Shirts worn during last weekend’s match against Leeds United including the iconic poppy emblem in their design, are available to fans
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By Jill Dando News * New lifestyle range designed by a fine art student is the must-have choice for presents with a purpose this Christmas * The launch builds on John Lewis Partnership’s Building Happier Futures programme, which has generated over £2m for charity. * Available online from 23rd October and and
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By Jill Dando News A stunning £2,500 bespoke diamond-studded horse ring, born from a horse lover's final dream, is set to be auctioned to support the UK's largest horse welfare charity, Redwings. The one-of-a-kind piece, crafted in 9k gold, represents the vision of Susan Jamieson,
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By Jill Dando News In a remarkable journey of self-discovery and transformation, a local poet is turning personal challenges into global inspiration following a life-changing diagnosis of autism and ADHD at age 34. "I chose to become a better human and not bitter," says the entrepreneur, who founded
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Special Feature by Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Meet Katie Krzyanowski, 26 and from the UK! She loves make-up, books and just being creative. Katie was born with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and was typically healthy until she was 4 when they discovered she had Scoliosis which was quickly
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By Jill Dando News A new drug called Ellorarxine is offering hope to those suffering from motor neurone disease (MND), according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Researchers from our top-rated Chemistry department have found that this novel compound, developed by Nevrargenics Ltd., could
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By Jill Dando News The Milton Methodist Knit and Natter group in Weston-super-Mare Somerset is making a difference both locally and globally through their charitable knitting projects. Led by Muriel Watt, the group creates blankets for communities in Ukraine, Romania, and Gambia, while also supporting elderly patients in local hospitals.