M&S Leads Major Push to Turn Surplus Food into Millions of Meals for UK Families

By Community Correspondent Marks & Spencer has joined a major industry-wide effort to tackle food poverty in the UK by transforming surplus food from supply chains into millions of meals for families in need. Around 11 million people in the UK experience food insecurity, including an estimated three million children.

Worle Athletes Step onto National Stage with England Rugby Trials

By Sports Correspondent Young athletes earn England U18 rugby trial nominations Students at Worle Community School Academy (WCSA) in Weston-super-Mare are celebrating a superb sporting success after two students were selected for national rugby trials. Holly and Bella have both been nominated to trial for the England Rugby Under-18 PDG

Clevedon Students Impress in Elite Chemistry Olympiad Against Thousands Nationwide

By Schools Correspondent Students at Clevedon School in North Somerset are celebrating an outstanding set of results after taking part in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Olympiad for the first time. Nineteen students from Years 11 and 12 entered the prestigious national competition, which is typically aimed at

Bahamas Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission

By Health Correspondent The World Health Organization has confirmed that The Bahamas has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV, a major public health milestone. Health leaders say the success comes after years of strong political support, national leadership, and the dedication of healthcare workers. The country introduced a wide-reaching healthcare system

Inclusive Music Workshop Brings Creativity and Connection to Chesterton

By Community Correspondent An award-winning music workshop designed for people with disabilities is coming to Chesterton for the first time, bringing a day of creativity, connection and inclusion to the local community. The event is being hosted by The Salvation Army in partnership with Music Man Project, and will take

1,000 Free Cricket Kits to Open Doors for Young Players Across the UK

By Sports Correspondent A new initiative is set to bring cricket to thousands of children by providing free equipment to schools and community groups across the UK. Digital agency Accuracast has partnered with Bat For A Chance to launch “Changing The Batting Order”, a programme that will distribute 1,000

Community Comes Together for Life-Saving Cause at Blood Bikes Event

By Charities Correspondent A community event brought together supporters, fundraisers and volunteers this week to highlight the life-saving work of Freewheelers Blood Bikes and promote access to defibrillators across the region. Held on Wednesday evening outside Revo Kitchen, the gathering showcased the ongoing efforts of local people committed to improving

New Project Empowers Parents to Support Children’s Safe Digital Lives

By Charities Correspondent The University of Gloucestershire has partnered with The Cyber Trust to support parents in helping children stay safe online, as digital use begins at increasingly young ages. The Family Internet Safety Project offers guidance on parental monitoring tools, helping families manage children’s device use and reduce

Turning Surplus into Support: Charity Doubles Impact in New Appeal

By Charities Correspondent A new fundraising appeal is helping to turn the challenge of food waste into practical support for people and communities, while also benefiting the environment. FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched its Earth Raise campaign on Earth Day, with a focus on rescuing good-quality surplus food and

Free Screenings Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday

By Community Correspondent   The University of Leicester is inviting the public to celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough at special free screenings of his epic Ocean documentary. The public screenings of the 2025 film, which Sir David has described as one of the most important of his career,

Youth Parliament tackles big issues at North Somerset meeting (By Isabella, 13)

By Isabella, 13, Good News Room at PCSA On 25 March 2026, members of the North Somerset Youth Parliament met in person to share progress on three priority topics they believe are important to improve in the local area. There was also a presentation to members about whether North Somerset

From Classroom to Lab: Pupils Explore the Air they Breathe

By Education Correspondent Pupils from Bristol, Luton and Pembrokeshire have helped create a new children’s book about airborne microfibres after taking part in research with the University of the West of England. The book, Taking a Close Look at Microfibres, was launched on Earth Day at May Park Primary