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By Health Correspondent For the past 25 years, Mercedes has worked as a Practice Nurse at the GP surgery in Dinas Powys. Before that, she was a District Nurse across Penarth, Barry, Butetown and Grangetown. Mercedes was nominated for Health Hero by Toby Rees-Davies, inspired by the reassurance and support
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By Community Correspondent Passers-by across Chester were treated to unexpected bursts of harmony last month as A Handbag of Harmonies, the city’s bold and brilliant all-female choir, took their music to the streets in celebration of their 25th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the choir surprised six local residents
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By Charities Correspondent Manchester MD Stephen Johnson is walking across Europe to support bereaved children and families with additional needs and may be on track to set a new Guinness World Record for the most steps walked in a single month. This summer, while many are enjoying time off, one
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By Josh Bell, Schools and Charitable Correspondent What do you get when an award-winning filmmaker turns his lens on a local mission to save lives? Something truly unforgettable. Ali Churchill, the creative mind behind Ali Churchill Films, is known for telling raw, emotional, and powerful human stories. Now, he’s
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By Charities Correspondent There was plenty of fun and laughter as the Zest young adults and their families enjoyed a fantastic summer evening at Felixstowe beach this August, as part of the monthly Zest X-Change. On Tuesday 5 August, the group took part in a range of seaside-themed games and
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By Community Correspondent Three much-loved waterside benches in Exeter have been refurbished, thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the support of the City Council. Volunteers from the Friends of Exeter Ship Canal (FESC) recently completed stripping, revarnishing, and painting the ironwork of the benches near Exeter’s Canal
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I had the pleasure of meeting Jonathan at an AAC event last summer, and to say he took my breath away is an understatement. He was truly the most amazing, inspiring, and kindest young man you could hope to meet. I was completely blown
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By Community Correspondent University of Winchester student Liana Wilson’s remarkable journey back into education has reached another high spot after she received a national award. Mother-of-five Liana, aged 39, was one of three winners in the Academic Success category at the upReach 2025 Student Social Mobility Awards. The awards
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By Josh Bell, Charities and Schools Correspondent A peaceful Sunday evening in Wells turned into something truly special on 27th July, when a chance encounter beneath a hot air balloon led to a touching act of generosity. As the iconic Thatcher’s Cider balloon floated gently across the sky, Peter
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By Education Correspondent A Paramedic Science student who brought British Sign Language (BSL) and deaf awareness training to hundreds of fellow students has graduated. Daniel Hunt organised the training after learning about the life-threatening communication barriers faced by deaf people in healthcare settings. He wanted future paramedics, nurses, physiotherapists, and
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By Jill Dando News The Salvation Army in Penrith will be offering free meals for children to tackle the financial pressures faced by many families during the school holidays. Taking place weekly on Tuesdays from 12:15 pm at the church and community centre on Hunter Lane, The Salvation Army
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By Charities Correspondent Lavender Green Flowers, one of the UK’s top florists known for gracing events from Wimbledon to Ascot, is turning luxury blooms into life-changing support for families in need. A certified B Corp, Lavender Green is deepening its commitment to sustainability by donating leftover flowers to two
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By Community Correspondent Residents at HC-One’s Daneside Court Care Home in Northwich, Cheshire, recently rolled up their sleeves and got hands-on in the kitchen, creating a delicious homemade tea inspired by cherished food memories from their past. The idea was sparked by a heartfelt conversation among residents, who had
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By Education Correspondent Angellica Bell, a prominent figure on British television and radio, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol. The broadcaster and presenter received an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in recognition of her outstanding contribution to broadcasting in radio and television, and her advocacy for representation
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By Community Correspondent A unique celebration of literature and landscape has arrived in North Somerset with the launch of the North Somerset Poetry Trail. Officially inaugurated in the Town Square by the Mayor of Weston-super-Mare, Councillor Martin Williams, alongside Councillor Mike Solomon, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Open Spaces,
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By Community Correspondent In May last year crew member Mark, who works as a session musician, had been moving boats with friends on the Thames while off-duty when he heard a pan-pan call on the radio. A woman had been found face down in the water, unconscious and not breathing.