Good News Rooms
By Jill Dando News Children as young as four are becoming journalists as a Weston-born project inspired by Jill Dando spreads across local schools, thanks to the generosity of a big-hearted charitable trust. A local charity is helping a new generation of young reporters find their voices, celebrate
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Two unusual animals with a rather surprising smell have arrived at Knockhatch Adventure Park in East Sussex. The pair of binturongs, known as Whiskey and Drew, are often nicknamed ‘bearcats’ and are said to smell like freshly buttered popcorn. The female and male have moved temporarily from
Good News Post
By Rosie, 11, Good News Room at Priory School On Wednesday the 11th of November, students at Priory Community School in Weston-Super-Mare remembered those who died for England in World War 1 and 2 and all those service men, women and families who have given the dedication to
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent A baby Southern white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo is continuing a remarkable family history, more than 50 years after the first calf of its kind was born in Europe at the Bedfordshire zoo. The male calf, named Mazinda, was born at around 4pm on Sunday 1
Good News Rooms
By Jill Dando News, Good News Room at Walliscote Primary sponsored by The Axentis Michael Charitable Trust Two young journalists from Walliscote Primary School have enjoyed a memorable broadcasting experience after appearing live on BBC Radio Bristol's Breakfast Show. The pupils were invited into the studio by presenter
Community
By Community Correspondent A specially decorated LNER train honouring the courage and sacrifice of armed forces personnel was unveiled at Newcastle Central Station last week. Named 'Remember', the Azuma train features photographs and stories of veterans from the World Wars and more recent conflicts. Its design was inspired
Charities
By Conservation Correspondent Atlantic Salmon are thriving in a Lake District river a decade after a major restoration project brought itbackto its natural course. Latest Environment Agency surveys have found significantly more young salmon in Swindale Beck at Wild Haweswater, near Penrith, offering fresh hope for the endangered species. The
Charities
By Charities Correspondent After 12 years serving in the Royal Air Force, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Pete McCarthy has found a new way to serve – helping people on some of the worst days of their lives. Now a paramedic based at Isleworth Ambulance Station, Pete says swapping his
Charities
By Charities Correspondent An extraordinary wave of public generosity has seen more than £645,000 raised for a charity supporting homeless military veterans, with more than 24,600 people donating to help give former members of the Armed Forces a safe place to call home. The fundraising campaign for Help4HomelessVeterans
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A cat who disappeared from home for almost 500 days has finally been reunited with his delighted owner, thanks to a microchip that helped bring him back. Ginger tomcat Frank went missing in June 2025, leaving his owner Joan wondering if she would ever see him again.
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A curious squirrel had to be rescued by firefighters after getting itself stuck in a bird feeder in Reading. The animal found itself in a bit of a pickle prompting a call to Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service for help. Firefighters arrived at the scene armed
Charities
By Charities Correspondent From helping a neighbour to offering support to a stranger, small acts of kindness happen every day. Now, Rowan Atkinson and a host of familiar British faces are helping to celebrate the people who make them happen. The actor has joined Joely Richardson, Mimî M. Khayisa and