Health
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,
Health
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.
Sport
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
People
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
Education
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
Animals
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
Charities
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
Animals
By Animals Correspondent One year after their dramatic rescue, three Syrian brown bears – Aram, Nairi and their young daughter Lola – are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their recovery. The bear family has successfully completed their very first natural hibernation at the wildlife rescue centre run by the Foundation for the
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By Laura, 13, Good News Room at Worle Community School Academy Harry Styles – a cultural icon whose music brings together people from many different backgrounds. His songs merge classic pop with rock and R&B influences, celebrating diversity among his audience while gaining huge attention from the media and
Schools
By Erin, 12, Good News Room at The King Alfred Academy After six months of rehearsals and commitment, students from The King Alfred School Academy lit up the stage with their spectacular four-night run of Grease in March 2025. Their hard work and passion were celebrated at the David Beach
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Dog lovers from across the Midlands are being invited to enjoy a special afternoon tea this March – all while supporting people with physical disabilities. The charity Canine Partners, which trains assistance dogs for adults with physical disabilities, is hosting a Dog Friendly Afternoon Tea at its National
Schools
By Isabeau (13) and Evan (13), Good News Room at TKASA The King Alfred School Academy marked World Book Day with costumes, decorated doors, and a shared love of reading. World Book Day, which was on 5th March, is a global event dedicated to celebrating authors, illustrators and the joy
Charities
By Charities Correspondent The The Salvation Army has launched a coffee van with a difference — serving drinks, conversation and support to students across the North West. Nicknamed the “Brew Van”, the mobile coffee shop will visit universities and student events across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. The aim is
Education
By Education Correspondent A patient safety campaigner whose teenage daughter died after mistakes in hospital care has visited medical students in Leicester to see how a unique teaching approach is helping future doctors develop empathy. Merope Mills, who founded the campaign behind Martha’s Rule, met students at the University
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A brother and sister have turned heartbreak into hope after launching a coffee brand in memory of their late dad — and they’ve already raised £2,000 for charity. Simon Smallwood, 37, and Steph Kelsey, 39, from Caerphilly created Rob’s Roast after their father Robin Smallwood
Business
Two dedicated firefighters now have a brand new 70kg “training buddy” to help them prepare for one of the toughest competitions in the emergency services world. Lauren Addis and Lisa Norgate-Barnes, both serving on-call firefighters, are gearing up for the 2026 British Firefighter Challenge — a brutal international event that tests