People
By Community Correspondent An intrepid group of veterans created history by becoming the only team of limbless swimmers to cross the English Channel twice. The former forces team, each missing a leg, completed their epic crossing in just 14 hours and 40 minutes in nine foot swells and swimming through
People
By Community Correspondent Three Merseyside Police officers have been honoured with the prestigious National Police Bravery Award 2025 for their courageous actions in responding to a serious incident in Southport. Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden, and PCSO Timothy Parry were recognised for their exceptional bravery and swift response while
Animals
By Jill Dando News Aberdeen is celebrating a conservation success as red squirrels make a strong comeback, with sightings across the city increasing — and grey squirrel numbers plummeting. Only one grey squirrel has been caught in Aberdeen during the first half of 2025, a dramatic drop from six in 2024.
Animals
By Jill Dando News Heal Somerset is thrilled to announce a landmark moment in its rewilding journey: the first confirmed sighting of a baby beaver born onsite. The appearance of the baby beaver — known as a kit — was captured on trail camera footage earlier this week and marks the first
Health,
By Community Correspondent Ovacome, the UK ovarian cancer support charity, is hosting a free Health and Wellbeing Day at the Mercure Norwich Hotel on Saturday 19 July 2025. The event is open to anyone affected by ovarian cancer, including those diagnosed and their loved ones. The day will include expert-led
Schools
By Education Correspondent Dozens of passionate new teachers have been celebrated as they graduated from Futura Learning Partnership’s Early Career Teachers (ECT) programme, marking a proud milestone in their journey into the teaching profession. The graduation ceremony, held at Clevedon School, brought together mentors, headteachers, and senior leaders from
Charity
By Community Correspondent Vital support services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness can continue with newly secured funding for Cambridge Cyrenians. Thanks to generous grants from the Garfield Weston Foundation, the Ann Docwra fund Cambridgeshire Area Quaker Meeting, Cambridge City Council’s Homelessness Prevention Grant (HPG) scheme and
People
By Community Correspondent Birmingham Airport has supported care experienced young adults into work, as part of a specialised Midlands-wide initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The regional transport hub hosted six care leavers aged 18 to 25 for a two-week work experience placement, providing them with a valuable insight into
People
By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent A moving tribute unfolded on Thursday evening as a new community defibrillator was officially unveiled in memory of Roy Chell, the beloved husband of Christina Chell. The device is part of the Defibrillator Legacy Programme, which places life-saving defibrillators across the region while
Animals
By Jill Dando News There’s a bear-y special new face at Edinburgh Zoo! Last week Edinburgh Zoo welcomed Cipísek, Scotland’s one and only sloth bear, who arrived from Zlín Zoo in the Czech Republic. At just two years old, Cipísek is already showing off his playful personality. While
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent Founders of an award-winning Derbyshire consultancy have shared key findings on how to encourage more men and over-50s to get help for their mental health after working with the NHS on the issue. Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis, founders of brand and human transformation company Q
Business
By Business Editor Blinds by Mark, a trusted name in premium window and shading solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of their product range with a stylish and highly functional collection of retractable awnings, now available for both domestic and commercial clients. Known for their craftsmanship and customer-first service,
Science
A new study by researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Université Paris Cité has revealed how ants actively adapt their wax layer to protect against dehydration, especially in rising temperatures. While it’s known that insects use a wax coating to retain moisture and communicate, this study is the
Science
By Science Correspondent A new study in collaboration with BAS scientists reveals for the first time that zooplankton migration contributes significantly to carbon storage in the Southern Ocean – a process currently overlooked in climate models. A ground-breaking study published in Limnology and Oceanography reveals that small, but mighty, zooplankton—including
Animals
By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming video created in collaboration with Lilo & Stitch, experts at Woodgreen answer queries from a curious owners about their new ‘dog’s’ antics because nobody gets left behind or forgotten, even mischievous pets. Some of the rather unusual questions posed to Woodgreen – home
Health,
By Health Correspondent A new toolkit to support babies, children and young people in healthcare access high quality health play services was launched at UCLH last week with UCLH chief nurse Vanessa Sweeney welcoming visitors from NHS England and the play charity Starlight. Therapeutic play helps safeguard children against the