People
By Health and Education Correspondent A devastating motorbike accident in Iceland almost ended EmmaLucy Cole’s career — but the determined PhD student from Taunton refused to let it beat her. EmmaLucy, who had just finished the second year of her English Literature doctorate, suffered post-concussion syndrome after the accident. The
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Two tiny ponies rescued just days before Christmas are now thriving — thanks to the tireless care of the team at World Horse Welfare’s Penny Farm near Blackpool. Buddy, a chestnut colt, and Bauble, a piebald, were discovered in December in a dangerous state — underweight, infested with
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Hundreds of pounds worth of baby essentials have been handed to struggling families in West Norfolk — thanks to a generous local charity stepping in when it matters most. The Paragon Charitable Foundation has delivered a huge bundle of vital baby items to Baby Basics West Norfolk — marking
Health
By Health Correspondent Bookworms, language lovers and lifelong learners could be giving their brains a powerful edge against Alzheimer’s, a major new study suggests. Researchers found people who regularly stretched their minds — from childhood right through old age — developed Alzheimer’s up to five years later than those who
Community
By Community Correspondent A former horse box has been given a new lease of life — and it’s now saving lives. Thanks to materials donated by Ariel Plastics, the humble trailer has been transformed into a fully functioning ambulance that can be hitched up to a ‘blue light’ tractor and
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Oldmixon Primary School, part of the Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN), has shared the outcomes of its recent Ofsted inspection, confirming what families already know: this is a school where children feel safe, are welcomed as individuals, and are given the foundations to thrive. The inspection on
Education
By Education Correspondent A new Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (TDA) in Secondary Mathematics is helping tackle the national shortage of maths teachers by offering a paid, debt-free route into the profession. Students at the University of Staffordshire are among the first in the country to take part. The programme lets trainees
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A local running challenge is taking place in support of SUDC UK, in memory of Liam Shepherd, who tragically and unexpectedly died in his sleep in 2021. Although Liam was very young, he made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He is remembered as a
Charities
By Charities Correspondent UK prosthetics charity STAND has opened a new rehabilitation centre in The Gambia, bringing vital prosthetic and rehabilitation services closer to amputees living in rural communities. The new facility represents a major step forward in improving access to prosthetic legs and ongoing care. STAND supplies refurbished prosthetic
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By Schools Correspondent Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) marked a major milestone this week with the launch of its first-ever ELAN Spelling Bee, bringing together pupils from all nine ELAN primary schools for a celebratory grand final. Children from Banwell, Bournville, Locking, Mead Vale, Mendip Green, Milton Park, Oldmixon, Walliscote
By Conservation Correspondent Beavers are set to return to more rivers in South West England after Natural England approved two new licensed release projects, marking a major step forward for nature recovery. The decision follows the first licensed release of wild Eurasian beavers in Dorset last year, after a landmark
By Science Correspondent Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have discovered a stretchy plastic-like material that can quickly change how it handles heat, opening the door to smarter clothing, electronics and buildings. Most materials handle heat in a fixed way. Plastic, for example, traps heat, while stone or marble lets
By Mental Health Correspondent This Children’s Mental Health Week, M&S and YoungMinds announce a major milestone in their partnership to support young people’s mental health. Having originally pledged to raise £5 million over three years, the partners have surpassed expectations - raising an incredible £5.5
By Charities Correspondent When illness turned Ellis Healy’s life upside down, his best friend Harry Clesham decided to do the same — by committing to a handstand every day throughout 2026 to raise money for charity. Harry, who lives in southwest London, has already raised more than £2,000 for
By Animals Correspondent Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset, has celebrated the success of its hugely popular annual Christmas tree recycling initiative. The zoo recycled and chipped a record-breaking 4,000 real Christmas trees in January, transforming them into animal enrichment, mulch, compost
By Imogen and Max, Good News Room at Ashcombe Primary School (part of the Jill Dando News Network) Ashcombe Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset will be holding a special Superhero Day on 13th February in loving memory of Austin, who tragically passed away two years ago. The day will celebrate
By Education Correspondent Karolina Pakenaite, a postgraduate researcher aiming to become the first deafblind person to summit Mount Everest, has completed her PhD at the University of Bath. Diagnosed with Usher syndrome at 19, Karolina is gradually losing her sight and hearing. Her research focused on translating photographs into tactile
By Charities Correspondent A Cardiff teenager has transformed her experience of loss into a poetry book, with proceeds helping to support City Hospice and the care it provides to local families. Student Lani Kirkman has released her debut poetry collection, 5,405 Days, with some of the money raised being
By Animals Correspondent The star of hit TV series Donkey King says The Donkey Sanctuary was the place to visit to help him learn the ‘gold standard in donkey care’. Former media executive Ron King co-founded Oscar’s Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary in 2021, and now viewers can follow
By Charities Correspondent Big-hearted students and staff at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare have come together to raise a nearly £1000 for local charity Weston Hospicecare, helping to support vital end-of-life care for patients and families across the area. The Somerset school hosted a series of fundraising activities,
By Schools Correspondent Pupils, staff and the wider Bridgwater community are celebrating after Northgate Primary School was named among the very best in the country for outcomes for disadvantaged pupils. The school has received high-level praise from Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson, who wrote personally to congratulate staff
