Charity
By Jill Dando News A night of music will be helped to raise money for an international global charity working in some of the poorest communities of the world. St Paul's Church in Weston-super-Mare, is set to host a special evening of music featuring Philippa Hanna and Lou
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By Student Reporters @ Priory School, Jill Dando News 127 Drama and English students from Priory Community School Academy (PCSA) enjoyed an outstanding performance at The Playhouse, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Having studied Willy Russell's notorious play 'Blood Brothers' for their GCSE course, a theatre full of 14 and
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By Adam Hunter, Jill Dando News Correspondent In a heartwarming celebration at the Winter Gardens, Broadway Lodge, Weston Super Mare, Somerser one of the UK's leading addiction treatment centres, marked its 50th anniversary. The charity, founded in 1974, has been at the forefront of addiction recovery, proudly treating
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By Jill Dando News The Wealth Summit in Devon, UK raised the funds for the well in Uganda. In recent months Uganda is suffering huge droughts leading to hundreds of deaths. In June the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said at least 518,000 people, or 40% of the
Charity
By Jill Dando News Fierce winds tried to unseat him and the sea almost swept his tent away, but nothing could stop University of Bristol student Ed Watson cycling the entire length of Norway for charity. The Medicine student, along with his brother and friend, cycled around 100km every day
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News From Captaining the Chelsea football team to playing for England in the World Cup, Millie is no stranger to pressure. She plays as a defender for Chelsea and has represented England on numerous occasions including as part of the Lioness squad during the historic EURO 2022
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By Student Reporters at Priory School, Jill Dando News A series of special delicious chocolate treats have been launched by Cadbury to help students say thank you to their teachers. Each chocolate gift can be personalised now with messages such as ‘thank you’, ‘my hero’ or ‘best teacher’. With schools
Charity
By Jill Dando News A summer club run by a Salvation Army family centre in Sunderland provided youngsters with a range of exciting activities and days out to help families who struggle with costs over the holidays. With funding from Sunderland City Council’s Together for Children and support from
Animals
By Jill Dando News The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone : the 50th birthday of Sheba, who is thought to be the oldest Grey Seal living in human care. This unprecedented achievement is a testament to the exceptional care provided by the team
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By Jill Dando News The community spirit of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset was on full display as local Member of Parliament Dan Aldridge rolled up his sleeves to serve hot meals alongside volunteers at Aishah's Food Charity. Established with the simple yet powerful mission of providing hot meals to
People
By Jill Dando News Amazing Ezra Metcalfe is about to showcase his work in public for the first time tomorrow. Earlier this year he was announced as the successful recipient of the Robert Richards Award, which is organised by the charity Somerset Film, with the support of Arts Council England,
Charity
By Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Candice Rollings, who runs the Ship Inn, Uphill, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset started a campaign for Target Ovarian Cancer after her mum, Janette, known as ‘net’ died in June 2023. Target Ovarian Cancer is a charity that aims to work with professionals to make
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News Andy Waring, a 66-year-old retired salesman, has transformed a corner of his allotment in Buckland Newton, Dorset, into a thriving vineyard. What began as an impulsive decision to fill empty space has blossomed into a passion project producing award-winning wines. Waring's journey into winemaking
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Charity
By Jill Dando News Jon Air, founder of a UK-registered charity, is marking 25 years of bringing high-quality education and hope to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. To commemorate this milestone, a special celebration event is being held. Event Details: * Date: 18th September * Time: 7PM * Location:
Science
By Jill Dando News A new independent economic study has concluded that the Met Office will deliver benefits worth £56 billion to the UK economy over the next ten years, equivalent to a return of almost £19 for every £1 of public money spent. This underscores the significant economic benefits