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By Jill Dando News Finalist Alexander spoke about his late brother who had a learning disability, driving a huge number of donations to Mencap from fans of the show So far, the charity has received around £30,000 from over 2,000 donations A finalist of The Traitors, Alexander Dragonetti,
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By Jill Dando News Former Rugby Pros Jake and Josh Caulfield Trade Tackles for Tools in Launch of Evolution Developments When you think of professional rugby players, grit, discipline, and teamwork come to mind—qualities that Jake and Josh Caulfield are now channeling into their ambitious new venture. The dynamic
Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2025
By Jill Dando News The Pride of Somerset Youth Awards (POSYA) honours remarkable achievements of young individuals throughout the county who have made their families, friends, or community proud over the last twelve months. Founded by the Rotary Club of Taunton, and now in their 18th year, the awards celebrate
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By Jill Dando News St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset near Bristol has become a beacon of hope for the local community, providing free, freshly prepared hot meals every Thursday evening throughout the winter months. The initiative, which began as a response to rising living costs and the
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By Jill Dando News Clevedon School welcomed over 100 attendees to the first Winter Warmer evening of the year - the biggest and best yet. Every Wednesday throughout January, the school offers a complimentary three-course meal from 5pm to 6:30pm for the whole community, served by an enthusiastic team
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By Jill Dando News Teen Journalist Grills Mr. Speaker and Secures Westminster Work Experience Ben, a 14-year-old student from Worle School in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, is proving that young voices can truly make a difference. As part of the Jill Dando News project, Ben joined a team of 10 young reporters
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By Jill Dando News It’s been a record year for Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and the new Diamond Fund with 61 individual local projects benefiting from both funds. In total, £118,000 was granted to support local community projects, with grants ranging from £400 to £8,000
Animals
By Jill Dando News Three tiny kittens are safe in charity care after being found filthy, hungry and abandoned in a carrier on Christmas Eve. A kind member of the public found the one tabby female and two black male kittens while out walking his dog in Totton. Unsure what
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A leading local health inequalities charity is to co-deliver a project to support young mums in the region with their mental health. Ways to Wellness, whose current projects operate throughout the North East and North Cumbria, has joined forces with the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA)
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent At just 21 years old, Jack Millier has been appointed Chair of Trustees at In Charley’s Memory (ICM), an award-winning mental health charity based in the South West. This milestone coincides with the charity’s 10th anniversary year, marking a significant moment in its history.
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By Jill Dando News Book Aid International is pleased to announce that in 2024, with the generous support of the UK publishing industry, it sent a record 1,344,059 brand-new books to readers in 23 countries around the world. The charity’s mission is to give people, who would
Business
By Jill Dando News Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset proudly unveiled a life-saving defibrillator, made possible thanks to a generous donation from the Weston-super-Mare Chamber of Commerce. The defibrillator, now installed at Westcotts’ premises, was funded through the Chamber’s fundraising efforts and installed by local
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By Business Editor Andrew Scott, CEO of the Ascot Group, has been appointed to the prestigious Forbes Business Council. As a vetted professional organisation that allows only a select few to become members, this is an incredible achievement for Andrew who, for the last 30 years, has demonstrated an unwavering
Good News Tonic
By The Editor In today’s fast-paced world, finding effective ways to relax is essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. We can’t always head to nature, an oasis or Hawaii. But there are cheaper quicker alternatives. One of the most powerful techniques for managing stress is Progressive
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News In Charley’s Memory (ICM) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of providing vital support and raising awareness about mental health, following the tragic death of Charley in 2014. His mother, Jo, established the charity with the aim of preventing other families
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Jill Dando News Disabilities Correspondent Caroline Keep is an educator and data scientist, and she is currently working on her PhD in digitization in education at the University of Central Lancashire. She is also a maker (someone who creates—think maker culture and makerspaces!) and one