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By Jill Dando News Benjamin George has published his first fantasy fiction novel. The 31 year old from Bristol has published AQUILA taking readers on an imaginative journey exploring their lives and destiny. The author has lived an unconventional life of exploration and discovery that laid the groundwork for his
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By Jill Dando News Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge students at The King Alfred School Academy in Somerset have been helping to improve the school grounds by taking in a new rewilding club that has been launched this month. Rewilding is the restoration of nature until it can take care of itself.
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Amongst the hills of Devon’s Exmoor countryside, nestled in pine forests and beyond a tranquil reservoir, you’ll find Calvert Exmoor; a Gold Standard AHOEC accredited accessible activity centre. Removing barriers and enabling people with physical, learning, behavioural and sensory disabilities through adventure
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By Jill Dando News A Solar Panel expert is touring the UK helping clients after a surge in demand for his services. Callun Purnell of Pigeon Solar Panels has been across the UK in recent months as the demands for his soar. He has helped out clients across the south
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent A conference on June 6th at Charlton Athletic Football Club in London will further promote giving young people a voice through cutting-edge technology. The event will be hosted by LONDON - CENMAC, a small specialist team in the Greater London Area.
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By Jill Dando News Children’s campaigner Baroness Floella Benjamin was presented with the BAFTA Fellowship at the BAFTA Television Awards. The BAFTA Fellowship is the highest accolade bestowed by BAFTA upon an individual in recognition of an outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television. Baroness Benjamin is
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By UK solar expert and google 5-star rated Callun Purnell As a UK solar panel cleaning professional with 12 years experience, I can't stress how critical it is to maintain your solar panels. Solar panels are a superb investment for homeowners – but keeping those panels clean and operating
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By Jill Dando News The community in Weston-super-Mare is mourning the loss of David Evans, the visionary founder of the local Street Pastors initiative. David Evans, a former police officer with a deep faith in God, saw the need to provide a compassionate presence on the town's streets,
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By Evie, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Two talented Year 11 students from Priory Community School Academy in Somerset, Josh Main and Ethan Ellis - have combined their talents to create a well-developed app company called ‘MainSoftworks’. They have made a phone app that is based on tips about how
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By JIll Dando News The inspirational Ellise, 22, Disabilities Correspondent for Jill Dando News and the Good News Post is touring across the UK with her amazing life-changing story and message. Ellise has overcome Celebral Palsy to become a superb motivational speaker to audiences including Headteachers, students, workers and now
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 22, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News For most people, booking holidays can be a hassle, but for Nath Fernandes, who has cerebral palsy, traveling the world presents an even greater challenge. However, that hasn't stopped the intrepid explorer from visiting far-flung destinations like Armenia,
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By Jill Dando News Little Oliver is only seven years old, but is already is a budding Martin Tyler. He has been given top tips from current BBC Radio Five Live football commentator Sheridan Robins. Oliver is a student at St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and part
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By Football Correspondent, Jill Dando News Famous faces from music and film are injecting fresh energy and investment into ambitious smaller football clubs across the UK. These celebrity investors are using their passion for the sport and financial resources to transform modest teams into thriving professional outfits. Leading the charge
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disability Correspondent “It was a real honour to deliver a presentation at the celebration of The Life and Legacy of Jill Dando at the Houses of Parliament. I had the privilege of meeting Mr Speaker, he was one of the loveliest people I have met. It
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By Jill Dando News Oliver, 13, and other Jill Dando Journalists at Worle Community School Academy have wowed their latest patron Mr Speaker inside Parliament’s state rooms. The students travelled from their school - the former school of Jill Dando - to be hosted by Mr Speaker Sir Lindsay
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By Jill Dando News Connor Blundell will be running this year’s TCS London Marathon after overcoming a brain injury which left him paralysed on one side and unable to walk and talk. 21-year-old Connor from London was studying abroad, when a fall left him with a serious brain injury