People
By Jill Dando News Two young poets from Ashton Park School, Bristol, have captivated audiences with extraordinary performances tackling historical trauma, community healing, and the invisible forces shaping our lives. Their work headlined the school’s Poetry Slam, which saw more than 850 students take part in an ambitious celebration
People
By Joshua Keyes, Jill Dando News Correspondent As Weston-super-Mare commemorates VE Day 80, local resident Joshua Keyes spoke to his great aunt Patricia O’Connell about the wartime nights that remain etched in her memory over eight decades later. “The worst memories,” Patricia begins, “are of those clear night skies
Animals
By Jill Dando News Thin Blue Paw, a charity for retired police dogs, was very excited to take a team—and three of the retired police dogs it supports—to the media launch of Netflix’s new police movie, Havoc. Their Chairman Kieran and Comms Officer Amy were invited to
Animals
By Jill Dando News Donkeys are intelligent and sensitive animals and yet they are so often misunderstood. This World Donkey Day on May 8, The Donkey Sanctuary are encouraging people to learn more about these incredible animals, by sharing ten of their favourite donkey facts: 1. CLEVER CREATURES Donkeys are
Animals
By Jill Dando News The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared images of the first tiny penguin chicks to have hatched this breeding season at Edinburgh Zoo. Three gentoo chicks have emerged so far and keepers at the wildlife conservation charity are hopeful more will follow in the
Health,
By Jill Dando News A new study from the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath has found that combining step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile app can significantly boost people’s desire to exercise. Published in the journal Mental Health and Physical
News
By Jill Dando News Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is asking the people of Bristol to help make the city a safer place in three easy steps. Thanks to generous funding from Bristol City Council and more funding now available from the Sam Polledri Foundation, GWAAC is looking for
Business
By Business Editor Celebrating 20 years of exceptional care, Ronald and Gloria—owners of the renowned DentalSpa25—are marking the occasion with a generous offer to help patients get summer-ready smiles. The high-tech, calming practice on Boulevard, Weston-super-Mare, is offering a Home Teeth Whitening Kit for just £300—a saving
Mental Health
By Dawn Carey, Consultant Editor Good News Post and CEO In Charley's Memory As the CEO of a mental health charity, there’s an expectation that my mental health is always good. Well, I can assure you that, like everyone else, I also have days when it feels
The Good News Post is a UK digital publication celebrating inspiring stories and uplifting journalism that promotes positivity, hope, well-being, and a happier outlook on life. news@goodnewspost.co.uk
By Sam 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent A STEM workshop hosted by the UK military has arrived at Priory Community School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset . One Jill Dando News reporter was lucky enough to attend, and here’s what they had to say: “It was awesome!” The workshop was held to
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Editor Everything changed as a family when Ethan’s family realised Ethan was autistic. "There is no need to apologise or look sad when someone tells you their child is autistic, instead, why not ask what brings them joy or is there anything you can
By Education Correspondent Students at King’s Oak Academy got a hands-on taste of the world of work through a new pilot partnership being run with Clifton Coffee as part of its broader Future Workforce partnership. The initiative is designed to empower learners by equipping them with practical skills and
By Business Editor Blinds by Mark has made it even easier to update your home by teaming up with Klarna, offering customers a new way to pay for blinds and shutters. Whether you're renovating a single room or giving your whole house a fresh look, buying new blinds
By Jill Dando News Following the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden, which has been funded by grant-making charity Project Giving Back, is finding a forever home at Bristol Zoo Project. Run by conservation and education charity Bristol Zoological Society, the zoo is set within 136
By Jill Dando News The number of Common Crane has reached record-breaking numbers across RSPB nature reserves according to the conservation charity’s latest breeding survey figures. With 30 pairs counted, reserve teams, volunteers and supporters are celebrating the 20% increase from the previous highest total of 25 pairs in
By Jill Dando News WWII veterans at Royal Star & Garter care homes have been remembering Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 80 years ago. They recalled celebrations and festivities which took place on 8 May 1945, following Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender to Allied forces in WWII, and the end
By Jill Dando News This week is Hedgehog Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect time to learn more about one of Britain’s most loved wild animals. Hedgehogs are small, spiky garden visitors that play a huge role in our environment. They help control pests by eating slugs, beetles
By Jill Dando News Tesco joins the nation to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day and recognise the Armed Forces community. Veterans, serving personnel and their families can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount between Thursday 8-Sunday 11 May when shopping in store to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE
By Leah, 14, Jill Dando News The King Alfred School Academy’s Jill Dando News Centre is growing rapidly, with over 20 students now proudly part of the dynamic young journalism team! The Somerset school is seeing these enthusiastic reporters already hit the ground running—covering exciting school events and
By Community Correspondent Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset, is proud to announce the successful outcome of a pivotal meeting with Cllr Mike Bell, Leader of North Somerset Council, which took place this week. The meeting, which focused on expanding public access to defibrillators and life-saving training across the
By Science Correspondent Scientists have developed a groundbreaking antivenom that protects against bites from 19 of the world’s most dangerous snakes, including black mambas, king cobras, and taipans. Described on May 2 in the Cell Press journal Cell, the new antivenom combines protective human-derived antibodies with a small molecule
