Sport
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
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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
Charities
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
Charities
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
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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
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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
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By Oliver Masley, 16, Member of Youth Parliament for North Somerset North Somerset’s Youth Parliament has unanimously backed a campaign to save the UK Youth Parliament, following the announcement that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will no longer fund it from March 2027. The decision came during
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A former GP who spent 40 years working in the NHS has shared how The Salvation Army’s Gloucester House helped him overcome alcohol addiction and find hope for the future. Nicholas, 65, spoke about his journey at a special Open House event at the residential addictions
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By Charities Correspondent More than 18,000 brand-new books are being sent to Sudan to help students, researchers and young readers continue learning despite the devastating impact of war. Book Aid International is sending the books, all donated by UK publishers, to partners including the University of Khartoum, the
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By Community Correspondent A young man who spoke on BBC Breakfast about his struggle to find work has landed a new job after his appearance caught the attention of an employer watching at home. Alex Batty appeared on the programme to talk about his experience as one of the UK’
By Animals Correspondent Trail cameras capture newly released beavers grooming and settling into their new home There could be a new beaver romance blossoming on Exmoor after trail-camera footage captured two newly released animals spending time together at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate. The pair have been filmed
By Community Correspondent A Keynsham man has been reunited with the ambulance crew who helped save his life after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. Edd Pocock, 43, was at home with his wife Terrianne in the early hours of Monday, 23 March 2026, when she realised something
By Community Correspondent Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm celebrates its biggest ever pumpkin harvest with a spectacular tribute to one of the region’s most recognisable landmarks. Thousands of home-grown pumpkins and gourds have been transformed into a spectacular giant mosaic of the Clifton Suspension Bridge at Noah’s
By Community Correspondent A new monthly singing group for people living with dementia and their carers has launched in Weston-super-Mare, creating a welcoming space to enjoy music, make connections and share memories. The Salvation Army’s Singing by Heart programme began on Friday, 11 September, at its Carlton
By Community Correspondent Children waiting for trains at Thirsk Station now have somewhere to sit down with a good book. A new children’s Book Nook has opened at the station, with a selection of books and comfortable seating for young passengers to enjoy while they wait. The space was
By Conservation Correspondent Thirteen young Hen Harriers have fledged at RSPB Geltsdale in Cumbria, making it the reserve’s best breeding season for the species in more than a century. The 13 chicks, from three nests, are the highest number to successfully fledge at Geltsdale in a single breeding season
By Charities Correspondent Children’s charity Over The Wall Camp is celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for its camps for children and young people living with serious health conditions and disabilities. The rating comes as the charity begins a new chapter, with its first residential camps taking place
By Charities Correspondent A team of 38 cyclists from Bristol Airport has raised a record £110,000 for Children’s Hospice South West after completing a 180-mile bike ride from Tenby to the airport. The two-day challenge took place on September 10 and 11, with Bristol Airport employees
By Business Correspondent M&S shoppers can now pick up a bag of bakery treats worth at least £10.20 for £3.80, as the retailer rolls out a new deal aimed at cutting food waste. The new Surprise Bags are available through the Too Good To Go app
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Conrad’s Story Conrad is 37 years old and works as a Health Advisor for NHS 111. He has a degree in Health Science and lives with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. In his job, Conrad helps people who are worried or unwell. He enjoys
By Community Correspondent A London Ambulance Service veteran who has spent half a century caring for Londoners has celebrated 50 years with the organisation. Noel Thomas, now 67, joined the Service as a 17-year-old cadet in 1976. Five decades later, he is still part of the team, working
