Young People Feel Heard as Library Projects Put Them at the Heart of Decision-Making

By Community Correspondent Young people involved in a national library programme say they feel more listened to, more welcome and more connected to their local libraries after being given a meaningful role in shaping services. A new evaluation of the Libraries Rising Youth Engagement Network found that 94% of young

Dance Sessions Helping Stroke and Orthopaedic Patients Recover at Newcastle Hospital

By Health Correspondent Patients recovering from strokes and orthopaedic injuries at the Freeman Hospital are taking part in weekly dance sessions designed to support their rehabilitation while bringing a welcome change to life on the wards. The sessions are part of a new partnership between Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Dance

From Fixing Radios to Saving Lives: Bristol Nurse Graduates at 64 After Changing Careers

By Education Correspondent When John Adesoye joined Southmead Hospital as a healthcare assistant in 2014, becoming a registered nurse seemed a long way off. Twelve years later, the 64-year-old has graduated with a BSc (Hons) Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship and has started work as a registered nurse at

First Wild Beaver Born in Staffordshire for More Than 400 Years

By Animals Correspondent A wild beaver has been born in Staffordshire for the first time in more than four centuries, marking a major milestone for the county’s wildlife. The Staffordshire Wildlife Trust had been monitoring a small population of wild beavers after discovering signs of their presence earlier this

Maka Twins Pitch In to Support Families Over the Summer Holidays

By Communities Correspondent Social media influencers the Maka Twins rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up Nunhead Salvation Army as it prepares to support families throughout the summer holidays. John and James Makanjuola, who have built a large online following by cleaning public spaces across London, spent time helping

Harry Kane Among Top Sporting Role Models Inspiring Children, Survey Finds

By Sports Correspondent England captain Harry Kane is one of the sporting stars inspiring children to be more active, according to a new survey of parents. Research by the Youth Sport Trust found football remains the biggest influence on young people, with England's players encouraging children to get

Norwich Event Celebrates Achievements of More Than 250 Disabled Participants

By Disabilities Correspondent More than 250 people from across the UK and Europe took part in Able2B’s Discover Your Ability event in Norwich, celebrating personal achievements and breaking down barriers around disability. The annual event brought together children, young people and adults with disabilities, neurological conditions and long-term

Plastic Bottles on Fishing Nets Cut Dolphin Bycatch by 88%, Study Finds

By Conservation Correspondent Discarded plastic drinks bottles could help save dolphins from being caught in fishing nets, according to new research led by Newcastle University. Two studies found that attaching empty plastic bottles to bottom-set gillnets reduced dolphin bycatch by 88% without affecting catches of commercially important fish. The

Sister’s Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Bristol Graduate to Pursue Cancer Research

By Education Correspondent A woman whose sister died from incurable breast cancer has graduated with a PhD after changing careers to help improve cancer diagnosis. Mel, from Malmesbury, decided to leave behind a successful career running a market intelligence agency after her sister Becca was diagnosed with incurable secondary breast

Good News Spreads Across Highbridge as Five More Schools Join Growing Project

By Jill Dando News Five more schools in the Highbridge area have joined the growing Good News Rooms project set up by the Good News Post, as the Somerset born initiative continues to expand across the UK and beyond. The new schools are being sponsored by Burnham Portable Toilet Hire,

Rare Amur Tiger Ginger Biscuit Arrives at Woburn Safari Park

By Animals Correspondent A young Amur tiger born at Longleat has arrived at Woburn Safari Park as part of an international conservation programme. Ginger Biscuit, who was born on 9 May 2024, moved to Bedfordshire on 7 July as part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which helps coordinate

Rare Orchid Found as Devon Sanctuary Celebrates Wildflower Success

By Conservation Correspondent The hot summer weather has helped to ensure a bumper year for orchids at The Donkey Sanctuary in East Devon, and among them one of the country’s more unusual species has been spotted growing in sanctuary woodland. The bird’s-nest orchid was recently discovered by