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By Jill Dando News Christmas cards designed by children in foster care, highlighting what Christmas means to them, were the star of Barnardo’s festive offering this year – showcasing the work of budding young artists across the UK. The card collection – which has proved incredibly popular – is raising vital funds
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By Zoe, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge held its annual awards evening on Wednesday (18th December), celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from the past academic year. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise excellence across a range of academic, sporting, and extracurricular pursuits.
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By Jill Dando News The community surrounding Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater, Somerset, has shown incredible generosity this Christmas, raising more than £500 to support the school and its pupils. In an extraordinary display of teamwork and festive spirit, the school’s Student Council kick-started the initiative by voting to
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By Jill Dando News Australia Zoo’s adorable animals are excited to celebrate Christmas with seasonal treats and enrichments, while the reopening of the world-famous Crocoseum adds even more holiday cheer this season! As part of the holiday festivities, Australia Zoo is treating our resident wildlife to an array of
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By Jill Dando News Callun Purnell, a Google five-star rated, rapidly emerging expert in the UK’s solar energy sector, is celebrating his most successful year to date as demand for his services continues to soar across the South West and beyond. Driven by the UK’s booming adoption of
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By Jaiden, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent Priory Community School in Weston Super Mare held a special Christmas Concert on Thursday 19th December. Raising the cheer whilst receiving donated items for Weston Foodbank, the concert supported the local organisation as the school’s charity of the year. Foodbank provides three
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By Jill Dando News Bristol resident Matt Hill will attempt a grueling 24-hour tyre flip challenge at Whitchurch Aerodrome this weekend, aiming to raise funds for Variety, the Children's Charity. Beginning at 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 21st, Hill will flip a 100kg tyre continuously, hoping to
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By Jill Dando News The holiday spirit came roaring in at Animals Asia’s Vietnam sanctuaries, where over 200 rescued bears celebrated the end of the year, and their newfound freedom, with a party that was as heartwarming as it was “un-bear-lievably” joyous. With their playful paws and curious noses,
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By Jill Dando News Lifeboat crew from Chiswick RNLI were called to help breakfast radio DJ Jordan North when he got into trouble in the River Thames after he rescued a dog struggling in the water. On Monday (December 16) at 5.05pm a member of the public raised the
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By Jill Dando News In a heartwarming tribute to community service, the Donate For Defib WsM Project honored Tich, a dedicated steward at the Weston Super Mare Social Club, for his extraordinary support in promoting life-saving cardiac awareness. On Thursday, project leaders presented Tich with a special certificate, recognizing his
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By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent During December, all students in a trampolining club or school had the opportunity to take part in a competition representing their school and club. This competition was held in Taunton from 7am to 8.30pm. All the ages from year 1 to year
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By Jill Dando News The Departure Lounge at Bristol Airport is currently home to a piano for the festive season. The installation of the piano is the latest element to the Airport’s Christmas festivities and to bring some joy to passengers departing from the Airport this December. The piano
By Jill Dando News Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week is only two months away (3-9 February), and we are busy preparing for a week filled with fun activities and great conversations around this year’s theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself. This year Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health
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In a heartwarming transformation, Ashton Park School in Bristol has been recognised as one of the most improved schools in the UK. Just a few years ago, the school faced challenges, but today, it stands as a shining example of educational success. Recent government statistics highlight a remarkable rise in
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By Jill Dando News Marks & Spencer has committed to train and support a further almost 2,000 hard to reach young people through its Marks & Start programme over the next three years as part of an ambitious multi-year strategy with The King’s Trust. M&S is
By Jill Dando News Three-time Olympic gold medallist Adam Peaty OBE has been awarded an honorary degree from Loughborough University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to swimming. The ceremony, held at the university’s East Midlands campus, celebrated Peaty’s remarkable sporting career that has seen him become one