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By Rosie, 12, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy On the 21st and 22nd of March, The Dance Company in Weston-super-Mare are putting on a show that unfolds like a journey — one that is as emotional as it is visually striking. Our Ariel emphasises the shared human experience
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Clevedon sixth form students have been crowned regional champions after winning the South West debating competition organised by the European Youth Parliament The Year 12 team from Clevedon School in Somerset impressed judges throughout an exhilarating day of debates, tackling complex international issues ranging from artificial intelligence
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A lifeboat legend who has spent half a century saving lives at sea was given a surprise celebration — after being lured out on what he thought was a routine training exercise. Volunteer Bill Deans, of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), arrived at Aberdeen lifeboat station expecting
People
By Community Correspondent A frontline social worker racing to 999 emergencies across London has been thrust into the national spotlight — and hailed for helping save lives in moments of crisis. David Russell, who works with the London Ambulance Service, is believed to be the only social worker in the country
Charities
By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent A local electrical firm is being hailed as a quiet force behind a growing network of lifesaving equipment across Weston-super-Mare. AMS Electrical has partnered with community initiative Donate For Defib, which works alongside the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, to install public access defibrillators in
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Ackworth School in Yorkshire is celebrating after scooping a major national honour at the prestigious Music & Drama Education Awards 2026. The award recognises the school’s outstanding drama programme, shining a spotlight on the creativity, ambition and commitment shown by both students and staff. The awards
Science
By Science Correspondent Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret in the fight against plastic pollution — bacteria that “team up” to destroy waste. In a major breakthrough, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that biodegradable plastic doesn’t break down on its own — it takes a whole community of
Animals
By Animals Correspondent This Easter, there’s a brand-new reason to head to Woburn Safari Park – and they’re small, fluffy, and already stealing hearts. Two tiny Asian short-clawed otter pups, born on 28th January 2026, have made their debut at Otter Falls, and they’re already causing a splash
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A UK researcher is developing a cutting-edge app that could warn users they’re becoming anxious — before they even realise it themselves. Luigi Moretti, a doctoral researcher at UWE Bristol, is behind MEMoPAD — a new digital tool that uses smartwatch data to track early signs of
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By Animals Correspondent The Celia Hammond Animal Trust has unveiled plans to develop a purpose-built rescue and rehoming facility next to its current veterinary clinic in Lewisham, South East London. To give the community an insight into the project, the charity will host a public Open Day on Saturday 11
By Poppy, 13, and Isabella, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Students from Priory, Poppy, Rosie and Isabella, visited Heron’s Moor Academy to deliver an engaging journalism workshop for younger pupils. The action-packed afternoon began with a presentation from the visiting students, who shared tips on
By Community Correspondent Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting people and families affected by amputation or limb difference, is offering temporary workspace at its Paisley charity hub to businesses displaced by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow. The fire, which broke out on Sunday 8 March
By Community Correspondent TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating a special family connection this Mother’s Day, as a mum and her two daughters proudly share their journeys building careers together on the railway. Sarah Beauvoisin, a conductor based in Newcastle, works alongside her daughters Frances Beauvoisin, a conductor based in
By Health Correspondent A simple fibre supplement taken each day could help ease the pain of knee arthritis, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that people with knee osteoarthritis who took the prebiotic fibre inulin reported less pain and improved strength after just six weeks. The study,
By Health Correspondent People living with dementia are being given the chance to escape to the wild Highlands as part of a groundbreaking new wellbeing project. The pilot scheme will see participants and their carers spend three days surrounded by nature at a vast rewilding estate in Glenmoriston this month.
By Sports Correspondent Two of the Midlands’ most recognisable institutions – the University of Warwick and Aston Villa Football Club – have unveiled a major new partnership bringing together leading education, elite sport and advanced research. The collaboration is designed to reshape how universities and professional sports organisations work together, combining academic
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I recently had the amazing honour of speaking at my first international conference – the Global Partner Conference with Smartbox – and what an unforgettable experience it was. As a motivational speaker, I’ve been incredibly lucky to share my story with professionals and communities, but
By Schools Correspondent Mary Elton Primary School pupils in Clevedon, Somerset, had a fantastic time celebrating British Science Week across the school, with curiosity and questions taking centre stage! Throughout the week, pupils across the school explored a wide range of investigations and hands‑on challenges. In KS1, they experimented
By Education Correspondent A university expert has landed new funding to tackle one of education’s toughest challenges – how to better support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Dr Craig Johnston from UWE Bristol has been awarded £5,000 to research how Alternative Provision is being used across a group
By Animals Correspondent Spring has officially arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, and with it comes a delightful wave of newborn lambs and goat kids — all sporting cheese-inspired names. The first Bagot goat kids of the season have already been named Brie and Camembert, kicking off a growing herd
By Charities Correspondent A group of big-hearted Swindon volunteers have gone the extra mile — and then some — after smashing a 1,000-mile charity challenge to support bereaved youngsters. In just one month, 33 staff from Swindon-based medical device manufacturer Vygon UK walked and ran a staggering 2,722 miles to
