Schools
By Schools Correspondent Northgate Primary School has received glowing praise from inspectors in its latest Ofsted report. Children love being at the school, staff feel lucky to work there, parents are grateful, and leaders are “passionate and proud”, the watchdog said. “Respect is at the heart of this school,” the
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A Coleg Gwent team has taken on a 10-mile challenge in the Brecon Beacons to raise awareness of meningitis and encourage young people heading to university to check whether they can receive the MenB vaccine. Nearly 40 family members, friends and Coleg Gwent colleagues took part
Charities
By Charities Correspondent Sainsbury’s is putting more than £1.5 million into projects helping children and families across the UK get access to nutritious food. The funding comes as children return to school and will support breakfast clubs, school food pantries and improvements to school kitchens. Two charities tackling
News
By Community Correspondent Bath Christmas Market has been given permanent planning permission, securing the future of one of the city’s biggest annual events. The popular market attracts more than 440,000 visitors and is estimated to bring up to £64m into the local economy each year. Under the new
Science
By Science Correspondent New research has revealed that the extinct animal known as the “American cheetah” was actually more closely related to modern pumas — and some populations living near the Arctic appear to have eaten almost exclusively fish. The findings, published September 4 in Current Biology, challenge long-held assumptions
Schools
By Education Correspondent New research involving more than 19,000 secondary school pupils has identified positive school experiences linked with a lower risk of suspension. Researchers at The University of Manchester found that pupils who felt they belonged at school, had positive relationships with staff and were satisfied with their
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Ever wondered whether your cat really remembers you when you're not around? The good news for cat owners is that they probably do – and much better than you might think. According to clinical animal behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings, Senior Behaviour Engagement Manager at Cats Protection,
News
By Community Correspondent Nuneaton railway station has been given a colourful summer makeover thanks to a team of dedicated volunteers. The Friends of Nuneaton Station adopter group has been busy planting new flower displays across the platforms, adding a splash of colour for passengers to enjoy. The makeover includes new
Charities
By Community Correspondent A Bristol Airport firefighter is heading to Atlanta this weekend to take part in an emotional stair climb marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Firefighter Lexi Grant will be one of 343 firefighters taking part in the Terry Farrell Memorial Stair Climb at Atlanta
Charities
By Community Correspondent Families came together for free food, friendship, fun and games at Feltham Salvation Army’s annual Good Grub Club throughout August. Now in its sixth year, the London-based initiative gives local families the chance to enjoy a free breakfast and a morning of activities together during
Charities
By Community Correspondent Hem Heath Woods near Barlaston has had a major makeover, with new paths, benches and planting making the popular Stoke-on-Trent woodland easier to enjoy. Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has spent the past year carrying out work at the site, including laying 2,500 metres of surfaced
News
By Community Correspondent A group of neighbours in Deptford are growing sunflowers as part of an unusual campaign to bring renewable energy to their homes. Members of Deptford Housing Co-operative have been planting and caring for the flowers in their shared garden since June, inspired by a similar sunflower
Science
By Science Correspondent A mysterious 10-sided shape has been spotted around Saturn’s South Pole, with observations from the University of Leicester helping scientists investigate the unusual feature. The structure, known as a decagon, was seen in images from the Hubble Space Telescope and by amateur astronomers around the
Science
By Science Correspondent A simple change to the soil could help commercially grown tomatoes taste better — while also giving food and garden waste a new lease of life. Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that tomatoes grown with food organics and garden organics (FOGO) compost were sweeter, more
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A horse has been safely rescued from the River Thames foreshore after it was put at risk by the incoming tide. Gravesend RNLI was called by London Coastguard at around 1.20pm on July 19 following reports that a horse and its rider were in difficulty near
Business
By Community Correspondent A Gaywood pizza maker is celebrating after being crowned the winner of Best Margherita at the UK Pizza Championship 2026. Danny Child, who runs The Pizza Slice Guy with his wife Lucy, won the People’s Choice award after his Margherita was voted the favourite at the