Animals
By Animals Correspondent Visitors heading to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta aren’t the only ones enjoying the sight of hot air balloons over the city. The meerkats at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm have also been getting a good view, with the colourful balloons drifting overhead. The annual Bristol
Science
By Science Correspondent University of Warwick researchers are helping develop new technology that could give vegetable growers an earlier warning when damaging pests appear in their crops. The TRACER-Pest project is working on an automated system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor pests in onion and brassica crops. The
News
By Community Correspondent Young people from across North Somerset were recognised for their achievements, resilience and community spirit during a special awards ceremony at Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier. Hosted by Reset WSM at the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare, the ceremony brought together finalists, families, community
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A sea of handcrafted pink poppies has returned to Cardiff Castle, with a special celebration marking the opening of City Hospice's annual Forever Flowers display. Thousands of handcrafted pink poppies are now on display at Cardiff Castle as City Hospice's annual Forever Flowers
Community
By Ethan Cooke, 18, Travel Correspondent Bali, Indonesia Many visitors to Bali only see its beaches and tourist attractions. During my visit, I had the chance to experience a very different side of life on the island. My time was spent with local people, eating, sleeping and living as they
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Aidan Holmes is 21 years old and has been using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) since he was six years old. He has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair and relies on an AAC device to communicate every day. Aidan has a strong interest in
People
By Bethany Garty, Community Correspondent Dave Jordan, known as Sonik, has been clearing the environment for 14 years. He started off with grapple hooks and now uses magnets to clear large areas across the UK. While the larger projects are in Northampton, for example taking two lorry tyres out of
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Seven of the UK's leading food redistribution charities have joined forces with an ambitious goal – to rescue three times more surplus food over the next 10 years. The organisations have signed a new agreement promising to work more closely together to save perfectly good food
News
By Community Correspondent More than 15,000 knives and other dangerous weapons have been taken off the UK's streets through a national surrender scheme designed to help make communities safer. Figures released by the Home Office show that more than 14,500 weapons have been placed in anonymous
Science
By Science Correspondent A new edible coating made from seaweed could help keep strawberries fresher for longer, reducing food waste and cutting the need for refrigeration. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed the clear coating using agar – a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed that's
Sport
By Sports Correspondent One of the UK’s fastest-growing sports took centre stage as the first community event was held on Worle’s newly transformed £120,000 tennis courts. Players and spectators gathered at @Worle and Worle Community School Academy as the refurbished facilities were officially launched with an
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By Matthew, Year 7, Mark, Year 8 and Sadika, Year 11, Good News Room at Clevedon School Each year, Clevedon School takes part in activities to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with support from the Holocaust Memorial Trust. The annual programme encourages students to reflect on who they are, the importance
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Eight students at Priory Community School have been taking part in the Cook5 with CRuNCH programme, learning to cook five simple, healthy meals while developing practical cooking skills, confidence and teamwork. CRuNCH believes that food is power. The charity's mission is to improve the long-
Animals
By Community Correspondent London Zoo's newest Humboldt penguin chick has been given a very special name after children from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) paid her a visit. The fluffy chick, who hatched on 30 April, has been named Mildred after the hospital's Mildred Creak Unit,
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Derby's new mayor is preparing to swap the council chamber for the skies as he takes on a 15,000ft charity skydive to support two local causes close to his heart. The Mayor of the City of Derby, Councillor Jonathan Smale, will make the tandem
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Thousands of children and staff from schools across the South West have smashed the world record for Random Acts of Kindness after carrying out an incredible 38,527 good deeds in a single day. The achievement was led by Futura Learning Partnership, a family of 26 schools,