Animals
By Conservation Correspondent The range of red squirrels in the Scottish Highlands has increased by more than 25% after a 10-year reintroduction project by rewilding charity Trees for Life. Surveys show over a dozen new populations are now thriving and breeding successfully, with many spreading and linking up. Trees for
People
By Community Correspondent Walliscote Primary School – a school community representing 47 spoken languages – met at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset in an event hosted by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr Mohammed Saddiq. Their choir, conducted by school Headteacher Shelley Flanagan, opened the service with the first verse of
Jill Dando News
By Jill Dando News The first-ever graduate of the Jill Dando News Network has praised the rapid expansion of the Good News Room project, calling it a life-changing scheme that is now spreading positivity across schools, communities, and the world. Olivia, 21, now studying medicine at Bristol University joined Jill
Business
By Jill Dando News The Mayor and Mayoress of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset officially switched on the first-ever Christmas lights extravaganza at Il Michelangelo on the seafront. Weston-super-Mare Mayor Cllr Williams and Mayoress Brenda Charles marked the start of the festive season by illuminating the venue’s Christmas outside display. Children,
News
By Community Correspondent Cambridge Cyrenians’ six-plot community allotment is far more than just a green space. Twice a week, people who have experienced, are facing, or are vulnerable to homelessness come together to plant produce, share food and stories, learn new skills, and build friendships. Nestled in the heart of
Animals
By Animals Correspondent The humid climate of Asia and Africa is being recreated in a new habitat at Bristol Zoo Project. The Tropical House features 14 new reptile, mammal, insect and bird species, many of which are listed as threatened on the IUCN red list of species, living together in
Animals
By Conservation Correspondent An RSPB nature haven built from the tunnel excavations of London’s Elizabeth line is now home to a record number of birds, with nearly 40,000 birds arriving last winter. The site, Jubilee Marsh on RSPB’s Wallasea Island nature reserve in Essex, was walled off
News
By Community Correspondent Bristol walkers have been discovering an unusual and uplifting sight over the past few weeks: small glass bottles tied to trees and benches, each containing a handwritten, positive message. The bottles have appeared in well-known city spots including Brandon Hill, College Green, and Queen Square, and are
News
By Community Correspondent A teenager who stopped breathing when his lungs collapsed has helped to train his classmates in the life-saving skills which saved his life. Earlier this year, mum Donna Rosenwould collected her son Ollie, 17, from school as he wasn’t feeling well. Once at home, he was
Mental Health
By Community Correspondent Two potentially life-saving benches are now in place within two Ipswich parks as part of a nationwide initiative to support individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts. The benches have been created by the Legend-on-the-bench non-profit making charity which was set up with the aim of reducing the number
Health,
By Community Correspondent A dedicated fundraiser and breast cancer survivor has donated a specially designed garden to the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre (NBCRC). Alice Greaves, 27, from Leicestershire, who was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer aged just 24, has already raised £60,000 to fund vital research in
Business
By Charities Correspondent Family business F.H.Brundle has played a key role in helping transform the facilities of a Cheshire-based children’s cancer charity, after donating over £3,500 worth of materials to the BBC Children in Need DIY SOS Big Build for The Joshua Tree. The project, a
Animals
By Animals Correspondent A foal callously taken from his mother at just six weeks old and dumped in a stubble field next to a railway line has been transformed thanks to the compassionate, expert care of World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre, in Somerset. In
Charity
By Charities Correspondent Only four tickets remain for one of Weston-super-Mare’s most anticipated festive events in Somerset, as the Elementa Education Group prepares to host its annual Black-Tie Charity Ball & Gala Dinner this Saturday (6 December) at the Winter Gardens. The prestigious event will bring together local businesses,
Business
By Business Editor Bristol-based Blinds By Mark is making a strong impact in the window treatment industry with its high-quality plantation shutters, offering homeowners a locally manufactured alternative to long-lead-time imported products. Led by Mark and his experienced team, the company has built a reputation for supplying UK-made shutters with
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a