People
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
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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
Health
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
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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
Animals
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
Charities
By Charities Correspondent It was a huge day for hedgehog lovers yesterday as Cornish charity Prickles and Paws officially opened its brand new “Hogspital” — and more than 80 supporters turned out to celebrate. Held at the Carnanton Estate in Newquay, the launch marked the end of a remarkable three-year journey
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Abbie is 28 years old and lives with cerebral palsy. She lives with her family and uses both manual and electric wheelchairs, as well as a walker, which she often uses around the house. These mobility aids support her daily life and allow her
People
By Community Correspondent Linda Phillips, founder of the award-winning charity Roots and Shoots, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) in London this week. The VMH is the highest accolade in UK horticulture, reserved for just 63 people at a time — reflecting Queen Victoria’
Health
By Health Correspondent Struggling to sleep? The answer could be as simple as getting more light during the day. Scientists at the University of Leicester have uncovered new evidence showing that light plays a key role in helping the body sleep properly — and it all starts with the eyes. In
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By Schools Correspondent Students at Clevedon School are proving school dinners don’t have to be boring — and they’re helping the planet at the same time. Working closely with catering partner Chartwells, pupils have helped transform the menu by pushing for locally sourced food, cutting food miles and supporting
By Evan,13 and Isabeau,13, Good News Room at TKASA On Saturday 21st March, TKASA welcomed students, families and members of the community for the third annual House Bake Off and Macmillan Coffee Morning. The event was led by Mr Paul Shepherd, who went above and beyond to ensure
By Schools Correspondent Year 6 pupils at Mary Elton Primary School took part in an engaging glassmaking workshop last week, producing creative pieces set to be displayed at the upcoming Green Shift Festival. The session began with an introduction to this year’s festival theme, “Threads, Webs and Wonder”, which
By Charities Correspondent A mum who was told she might not live to see Christmas is now cartwheeling her way around the world — and raising thousands for cancer research. Lucy Musgrave, 58, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2021 — an aggressive cancer with a survival rate of just 20%
By Mental Health Correspondent A local hero is gearing up for the ride of her life — all to support young people in crisis. Sue Jenner, a counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling, will cycle an incredible 500 miles from St Davids to Canterbury starting on April 30. Taking on the
By Health Correspondent Could the secret to living beyond 100 be hidden in your blood? Scientists in Switzerland have discovered that people who live past 100 may have blood that behaves more like someone decades younger. The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Geneva and University of
By Charlie, Jack, Max and Imogen (age 9 and 10), Good News Room at Ashcombe Primary School Ashcombe Primary School pupils are stepping up for the planet and their wellbeing by taking part in the national WOW Walk to School Challenge. This initiative encourages children to walk, wheel or scoot
By Community Correspondent A beloved park café linked to Jill Dando is set for an exciting new chapter — and locals could soon have a brand-new spot to eat, drink and relax. North Somerset Council has officially launched a search for a fresh operator to take over the café in Grove
By Community Correspondent After more than a century of silence, the bells of St Mary’s Church in Betws-y-Coed are finally ready to ring loud and proud this Easter. The historic church will hear its full set of bells for the very first time during a special Easter Sunday service
By Isabella, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy On Monday the 9th of March, students in Year 9, 10 and 11 of Priory Community School in Weston super Mare were lucky enough to see an inspirational Spanish play - if they study Spanish. The play, called “Un
By Education Correspondent Education leaders from Belgium have visited schools in Weston-super-Mare to see first-hand how a knowledge-rich curriculum is transforming learning for primary pupils. Seven councillors advising the Flemish Minister for Education travelled to the town on 16–17 March 2026 to meet staff and pupils from the Extend
By Health Correspondent A father-of-three who survived a cardiac arrest has taken on a thrilling descent from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his daughter to raise money for the London Ambulance Charity. Rob Schofield, 59, was on his way back from a swim with his wife and friends when he collapsed
