Animals
By Animals Correspondent A rare dwarf forest buffalo calf has been born at Woburn Safari Park for the first time in more than a decade. The female calf arrived early May and was an unexpected addition for the park’s keeper team after first-time mother Cadbury arrived from another wildlife
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A Derbyshire man who once struggled with confidence says gardening and baking have helped transform his mental health — and now he’s encouraging others to get involved too. Leo Webberley, 20, from Heanor, has been living with Derby-founded Derventio Housing Trust since 2024. Over the past
People
By Community Correspondent A group of knitters in Leeds has spent the past 15 years quietly bringing comfort to people facing illness, loneliness and loss through handmade prayer shawls. Volunteers at The Salvation Army’s Leeds Central church have now created and distributed more than 1,500 shawls, scarves and
Health
By Ethan Cooke, Good News Post Correspondent Playing with the grandkids is a sweet affair until, suddenly, you find yourself plunged into the grass, sore legs following. Has one of the adolescent rascals pushed you over, or is it something more unfortunate? The latter, it seems. The deterioration of knee
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Two teenage African elephants have arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset as part of a major conservation and breeding programme aimed at supporting the species across Europe. Fifteen-year-old bulls Impi and Mchumba made the move from Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent on
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By Rosie, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy 1) Gorillas in Rwanda (Life on Earth, 1979) Perhaps his most famous scene was when he sat quietly with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Sir David Attenborough described it as an unforgettable moment of mutual trust. 2) Swimming with a
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils at Mead Vale Community Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, are celebrating after finishing first in North Somerset in the UK’s biggest inter-school active travel challenge, the Big Walk and Wheel 2026. Organised by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (formerly Sustrans), the national event ran from
Health
By Health Correspondent Scientists at the University of Bristol say they have discovered a new way to detect the earliest signs of heart and kidney disease using a simple blood test. The research, published in Nature Communications, focuses on damage to tiny blood vessels that can occur long before serious
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Hundreds of young people from across England and Wales gathered at Hill Dickinson Stadium this week to showcase projects aimed at improving young people’s mental health. The event marked the national celebration of the Premier League Inspires Challenge, which brings together participants from more than
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By Lifestyle Correspondent An Edinburgh charity has launched a new programme to help volunteers and community groups better support people living with dementia across Scotland. Befriending Networks has unveiled Connected Lives: Dementia-Aware Volunteering, a 12-month initiative offering free dementia and social connection training for staff, volunteers and carers. The project
By Animals Correspondent Bristol Zoological Society is inviting the public to celebrate the life of beloved silverback gorilla Jock through a special four-day art exhibition at Bristol Zoo Project from 19 to 22 June. Visitors, supporters and local artists are being encouraged to submit photographs, paintings, drawings and other artwork
By Lifestyle Correspondent FIAT is putting happiness and colour at the centre of its brand identity after unveiling a new “Smiles Per Hour” driving metric while continuing its headline-making decision to stop producing grey cars. The Italian manufacturer says the new science-backed SPH system is designed to measure genuine driving
By Lizzi, 11 and Koby, 11, Good News Room at King Alfred School Academy Year 7 students at The King Alfred School Academy worked together and used their creativity to raise over £1,000 for Weston Hospicecare in a special fundraising challenge. Each tutor group was given just £30 and
By Lifestyle Correspondent Esmee Gummer has spoken candidly about the life-changing medical emergency that left her paralysed from the waist down at the age of 18 — and the extraordinary challenge she is now preparing to undertake across the UK. The endurance athlete, fitness coach and former SAS: Who Dares Wins
By Community Correspondent The Roman Baths has been recognised as one of the world’s best visitor attractions after being ranked in the top one per cent globally in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for 2026. The historic attraction was also named the fourth best visitor
By Animals Correspondent An adorable capybara pup has been born at Edinburgh Zoo — the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years. The tiny “babybara” arrived to first-time parents Luna and Rodney, delighting keepers who are now closely monitoring the youngster during its first crucial weeks of life. Capybara pups
By Community Correspondent A community scheme helping tackle loneliness through conversation, tea and laughter is proving a big hit in Weston-super-Mare. The Chatter and Natter group at Café@The Campus in Locking Castle behind Morrisons is welcoming people of all ages every Friday, offering a friendly space where residents can
By Charities Correspondent STAND has announced a new formal partnership with French NGO Nav’Solidaire, aimed at increasing access to high-quality prosthetic limbs for amputees across Africa. The collaboration brings together two specialist organisations working in the same field, with the aim of improving efficiency, reducing costs and lowering environmental
By Community Correspondent The University of Leicester marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a day of celebrations including a commemorative tree planting and a large themed cake created by two former Great British Bake Off stars. The University has close historic links with Sir David and his family.
By Mental Health Correspondent A counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling is one week into her 500-mile solo cycling challenge — and despite a cough, cold and some punishing hills, she’s still pushing on to raise money for young people in crisis. Sue Jenner set off on April 30 from
By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service paramedic who faced a sword-wielding attacker while responding to the Hainault tragedy has been invited to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace today. Lachlan Allan was just 21-years-old when he and his crewmate responded to the first 999 call. It was their
