Herons’ Moor Primary pupils thrive in nine-month Good News Room pilot

By Schools Correspondent Pupils at Herons’ Moor Primary School have enjoyed a hugely successful nine-month pilot of their Good News Room – building confidence, developing journalism skills and learning to find the positive stories happening around them. One of the highlights came when students from nearby Priory Community School Academy

10-year-old completes 1,000 press-ups to raise more than £2,500 for Tearfund

By Charities Correspondent A 10-year-old boy from Macclesfield has completed an ambitious fitness challenge, raising more than £2,500 for international aid and development charity Tearfund. Judah Peake set himself the task of completing 1,000 press-ups throughout August to raise money for people affected by disaster,

From wig-wearing caimans to handstanding leopards: meet the funniest wildlife finalists

By Animals Correspondent The finalists for the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have been announced followinga record-breaking response, with more than 10,000 entries submitted from 112 countries. This year’s shortlist celebrates some of the funniest and most unexpected moments captured in the wild. It includes 40 individual

Blinds By Mark Launches New Blind Screen™ for Homes and Businesses

By Business Editor Blinds By Mark has launched a new product designed to make life a little easier for homeowners and businesses – Blind Screen™, a blind that combines 100 per cent blackout with an integrated mosquito screen. The Bristol-based company says the new blind has been developed in response

Seven people. One home. One family. Is this ‘Blue Zone’ model the future of social care?

By Health Editor Could Devon’s ‘Blue Zone’ communities offer a new approach to ageing — tackling loneliness while easing pressure on health and social care? A 15-year Devon model where up to seven older people live together as one family could offer a new approach to Britain’s adult

Clevedon School Unveils Plans for New Secret Garden to Transform Student Learning and Wellbeing

By Schools Correspondent A previously underused area of Clevedon School is being transformed into a new “Secret Garden” – creating a unique outdoor learning, horticulture and wellbeing resource for students. The project is being developed with Helen Woodward, a professional gardener who is bringing her professional horticultural expertise into the heart

New hope for J.J. McCarthy as New York Giants make blockbuster trade (By Josh, 18)

By Josh Harris, 18, Sports Correspondent A new dawn has begun in New York with a fresh quarterback at the helm. J.J. McCarthy has been traded to the New York Giants from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round pick, giving the 23-year-old a new lease

Lifelong Brentford fan gets emotional chance to watch the Bees one last time

By Sports Correspondent A lifelong Brentford FC fan who thought his terminal illness meant he would never see his beloved team play again has had his wish come true thanks to a team of volunteer London Ambulance Service paramedics. Paul Simpson, 69, from Isleworth, has supported the Bees since he

Premature baby charity scoops prestigious award

By Charities Correspondent A charity founded by parents of children born prematurely has been recognised with a national award for its work supporting families and helping improve the lives of premature children. The Smallest Things’ team of volunteer Ambassadors won the Outstanding Team category at the British Association of Perinatal

Hero police dogs honoured for bravery, crimefighting and extraordinary service

By Animals Correspondent A police spaniel who helped find the bodies of six missing people, a German Shepherd who faced an armed suspect and a retired police dog who has undergone £20,000 of treatment have been honoured at this year's Thin Blue Paw Awards. The four-legged

Zoe’s Story: Living with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome and Finding Her Voice

By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Meet Zoe, a 29-year-old disability advocate, published author and part-time care assistant from the UK. She was born with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge syndrome, a condition that has affected many areas of her life. Because of her

Local lad recovers from horror injury to pursue footballing dreams in the States (By Josh, 18)

By Josh Harris, 18, Sports Correspondent Ronnie Allen, 18, from Backwell, North Somerset, has found a new home in New York after accepting a football scholarship from Genesee Community College. However, Ronnie’s journey to the States has been far from easy. Three broken ankles and two surgeries in just