Tributes pour in to a kind, generous and popular former student of Priory School who has died aged 18

Tiny Terns, Big Comeback: UK’s Daintiest Seabird Soars After Record Breeding Season

By Animals Correspondent After decades of declines, one of the UK’s smallest and most threatened seabirds, the Little Tern, has continued to show signs of recovery after a successful 2025 breeding season at colonies across England. Little Terns, which weigh less than a tennis ball and migrate thousands of

St Ives Crowned the UK’s Most Beautiful Town for Autumn

By Rupert K, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent The famous town of St Ives, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, has a new title: ‘Most Beautiful Town for Autumn’. The popular holiday destination is best known for its sunny beaches among summer visitors, but the sun can shine just as

Passion, Priorities, and Politics at North Somerset Youth Parliament’s First Meeting

By Oliver M, 15, Jill Dando News Correspondent Young people from across North Somerset gathered for the first time last week at Weston-super-Mare Town Hall to discuss their future and share the issues and concerns faced by thousands of young people across the region. Each school and group involved was

Monkton Wood Student Wins Weston Beach Race 2025

By Schools Correspondent Preston Chorley, a Year 7 student at Monkton Wood Academy, has claimed victory at the Weston Beach Race 2025. The event featured around 60 boys and girls from his age group, all competing on 65cc bikes. In a fiercely competitive race, Preston led for most of the