The walls of Weston-Super-Mare are brought alive (By Amelie, 13)

By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Priory Community School Weston Wallz, a street art festival in Weston-Super-Mare run by Europe’s International Street Art Hub ‘Upfest’,  returned to brighten the town In Somerset. Some 18 new large scale street-art pieces were painted across the seaside town, adding to the 46

The Speaker of the House of Commons and his pets make guest appearances in this mixed pack of charity Christmas cards.

By Parliament Correspondent, Jill Dando News Sir Lindsay Hoyle, his tortoise Maggie, cats Clem and Attlee, and parrot Boris, can be spotted in five designs which feature festive scenes in and around Westminster. For every pack sold, the House of Commons will donate £2.80 from the retail price to

Top UK Firm Shortlisted For Prestigious Award

By Business Editor Purplex, a UK-leading marketing company based next to Worle Train Station in Somerset, has been nominated for a prestigious regional award. The high-performing firm, which was founded 20 years ago this year, has been shortlisted in the ‘Investment’ category of the South West Business Awards 2024.  The

Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper Sails Toward Ocean Moon of Jupiter

By Jill Dando News NASA’s Europa Clipper has embarked on its long voyage to Jupiter, where it will investigate Europa, a moon with an enormous subsurface ocean that may have conditions to support life. The spacecraft launched at 12:06 p.m. EDT Monday aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy

Michael Mosley – Just One Thing, a new two-part series honouring the legacy of the late broadcaster

By Health Correspondent Jill Dando News A special two-part series ‘Michael Mosley – Just One Thing’ is celebrating the life and legacy of the late science broadcaster and programme maker who passed away earlier this year at the age of 67. The OU/BBC co-pro builds on the success of his

Mentorship scheme boosts language GCSE take up in Wales

By Jill Dando News An initiative to encourage take up of international language GCSEs has seen a rise of more than 40% in mentored learners choosing to take a language such as French, German or Spanish. The Modern Foreign Languages Mentoring programme, led by Cardiff University and funded by Welsh

Local Charity Hero Josh, 23, Transforms Hometown into UK Defibrillator Capital

By Jill Dando News In a remarkable tale of resilience and community spirit, Josh Bell, a Diana Award winner, has spearheaded a campaign that has turned his hometown of Weston-super-Mare into one of the best-equipped places for defibrillators in the entire United Kingdom. Born with a critical heart defect and

Highlighting Coffee farmers and more – success as thousands turn out to support Fairtrade’s ‘Be The Change’ campaign

By Jill Dando News Fairtrade Fortnight – two weeks of events and awareness-raising about Fairtrade in the UK – has concluded, with thousands of committed Fairtrade supporters turning out to support its ‘Be the Change’ Campaign. * The Fairtrade Foundation reports a significant increase (up 11%) in awareness of Fairtrade Fortnight following its

Over 1,000 Samaritans supporters begin 'Walkies For Wellbeing' challenge in Ireland & Northern Ireland

By Jill Dando News Dog walkers across Ireland & Northern Ireland are walking 100km this October to raise funds for Samaritans. Samaritans' 'Walkies For Wellbeing' 2024 dog-walking challenge has kicked off with over 1,000 people taking part across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supporters and their pooches

First UK-US online safety agreement pledges closer co-operation to keep children safe online

By Jill Dando News Statement between the UK and US will bring countries closer on joint priority of creating a safer online world. * First joint statement on online safety between the UK and US governments calls for platforms to go “further and faster” to protect children * Closer co-operation will include

Bilingualism makes the brain more efficient, especially when learned at a young age

By Jill Dando News Health Correspondent Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to build connections within itself, adapting to the surrounding environment. The brain is most plastic in childhood, forming new pathways in reaction to stimuli such as language. Past research has shown that learning a second language may

Sensory Stroll Art Installation Launches in Leamington Spa

By Jill Dando News The University of Warwick’s Creative Futures team, in partnership with Friends of Christchurch Gardens and Warwick District Council, proudly launched "Sensory Stroll," an innovative art installation created by Pickle Illustration, at Christchurch Gardens. This collaborative project, which will be on display for five