Community
By Community Correspondent Slough’s High Street and Salt Hill Park were transformed into lively stages, as more than 300 residents gathered for a vibrant flash mob supporting the town’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028. The event featured over 100 dancers across three performances, each led by
Science
By Science Correspondent Dogs may have been man’s best friend far earlier than scientists once believed, after a major breakthrough study pushed back their origins by more than 5,000 years. Researchers, including experts from UCL, have uncovered genetic evidence showing dogs were living alongside humans around 15,800
News
By Community Correspondent A care home in Marston Moretaine is stepping up to support families this Easter by handing out free packed lunches to children during the school holidays. Blakelands Lodge Care Home will be offering the meals from 30 March to 10 April, helping ease the pressure many families
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Pupils from Mary Elton Primary School in Clevedon, Somerset made their mark as they took part in their first ever chess tournament. Four pupils represented the school at the inaugural Children’s Chess League, held at the Bristol Bridge Club. The tournament brought together 65 children aged
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Richard Uffendell, Headteacher at Ashton Park School, is gearing up for one of his toughest challenges yet – a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon this May to raise money for the FORCE charity in memory of his close friend, Michelle, who died from cancer. The West Country Ultra 100
Jill Dando News
By Rosie, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Every year on 22 April, Earth Day is celebrated around the world in over 192 countries. But this annual event is much more than a celebration – it's an important day to raise awareness about looking after the
Schools
By Schools Correspondent BBC presenter inspires young reporters at Herons’ Moor Primary School A BBC TV presenter has been inspiring the next generation of journalists during a special Good News Room training session at Herons’ Moor Primary School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Cheryl Dennis led a hands-on workshop with pupil reporters,
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent The UK’s tallest bird, the crane, is making a remarkable comeback after a record-breaking breeding season in 2025, offering renewed optimism for wildlife recovery. New surveys show that 87 breeding pairs successfully raised 37 chicks last year—the highest figures recorded in the UK. This brings
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia suggests that messaging a real person—even a stranger—can ease loneliness more effectively than interacting with an AI chatbot. The study followed 296 first-year university students who were randomly assigned to one of
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By Ethan Cooke, 18, Good News Post Travel Correspondent Tensing their leg muscles, participants eagerly await the challenge ahead: two hours of speed, skill, and teamwork. But unlike most racing sports, which rely on high-performance engines, these competitors depend on a much more familiar tool—the office chair—and their
By Science Correspondent A new mission to the Moon is due to launch today, marking a major step forward in space exploration. The flight, known as Artemis II, will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. It’s the first crewed mission beyond
By Science Correspondent A study led by researchers at McGill University has found that humans may favour the same types of sounds as other animal species, particularly when it comes to animal vocalisations. The findings offer new evidence that similar sensory processes across species could influence how we perceive sound
By Mental Health Correspondent A new UK charity has launched a free online platform aimed at helping neurodivergent people better understand and manage their mental health, amid growing concern over long NHS waiting lists and gaps in support. neurobetter, a recently established organisation, says its website is designed to provide
By Business Editor Blinds By Mark, a trusted name in blinds and curtain installations across Bristol and beyond, is proudly celebrating two major milestones: over 500 combined five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and official recognition as a Which? Trusted Trader. The Which? Trusted Trader endorsement is one of the
By Schools Correspondent Families of Clevedon School are being given advance notice of a new interactive statue trail set to appear across Clevedon this Easter, ahead of wider media coverage expected later today. The initiative, part-funded by the school, is described as a cognitively challenging, interactive attraction in the style
By Education Correspondent A primary school is celebrating a huge £150,000 funding win to expand its preschool and meet soaring demand from families. Locking Primary School has secured the cash injection from the Department for Education (DfE), unlocking plans to create 15 new preschool places and upgrade its early
By Community Correspondent A 100-year-old woman has returned to her former school for the first time since her education was interrupted by the outbreak of WWII. Maureen Smith revisited Tolworth Girls’ School & Sixth Form, 86 years after leaving at the age of 14 in September 1939. During her visit
By Ivy, 15, Good News Room at Worle Community School Academy On 25 March 2026, the fourth full North Somerset Youth Parliament meeting was hosted in Weston-super-Mare’s New Town Hall Chambers. This is where North Somerset Council meetings are held, providing a rewarding opportunity for young people to share
By Health Correspondent Babies and their families in Leicester’s Hospitals are set to benefit from thousands of pounds worth of new technology and equipment. Neonatal Nurse, Dr Katie Gallagher, The University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust’s (UHL) Clinical Associate Professor in Neonatal Nursing, has
By Jaiden, 15, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy The happy hormone, serotonin Serotonin, often called the “happy hormone”, is a neurotransmitter found in the gut, brain and elsewhere in the body. While serotonin supports mood, it also affects sleep, appetite, memory and emotional resilience. Measuring serotonin levels
By Animals Correspondent A heartwarming community effort helped save a litter of newborn kittens found trapped inside the roof of a commercial building in Uxbridge. The rescue began earlier this week when a local worker, Glenn, reached out for help after caring for a small colony of cats at his
