Charities
By Animals Correspondent A police spaniel who helped find the bodies of six missing people, a German Shepherd who faced an armed suspect and a retired police dog who has undergone £20,000 of treatment have been honoured at this year's Thin Blue Paw Awards. The four-legged
Jill Dando News
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent Meet Zoe, a 29-year-old disability advocate, published author and part-time care assistant from the UK. She was born with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge syndrome, a condition that has affected many areas of her life. Because of her
sports
By Josh Harris, 18, Sports Correspondent Ronnie Allen, 18, from Backwell, North Somerset, has found a new home in New York after accepting a football scholarship from Genesee Community College. However, Ronnie’s journey to the States has been far from easy. Three broken ankles and two surgeries in just
Jill Dando News
By Oliver Masley, 16, Member of Youth Parliament for North Somerset North Somerset’s Youth Parliament has unanimously backed a campaign to save the UK Youth Parliament, following the announcement that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport will no longer fund it from March 2027. The decision came during
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A former GP who spent 40 years working in the NHS has shared how The Salvation Army’s Gloucester House helped him overcome alcohol addiction and find hope for the future. Nicholas, 65, spoke about his journey at a special Open House event at the residential addictions
Charities
By Charities Correspondent More than 18,000 brand-new books are being sent to Sudan to help students, researchers and young readers continue learning despite the devastating impact of war. Book Aid International is sending the books, all donated by UK publishers, to partners including the University of Khartoum, the
News
By Community Correspondent A young man who spoke on BBC Breakfast about his struggle to find work has landed a new job after his appearance caught the attention of an employer watching at home. Alex Batty appeared on the programme to talk about his experience as one of the UK’
Animals & Nature
By Animals Correspondent Trail cameras capture newly released beavers grooming and settling into their new home There could be a new beaver romance blossoming on Exmoor after trail-camera footage captured two newly released animals spending time together at the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate. The pair have been filmed
People
By Community Correspondent A Keynsham man has been reunited with the ambulance crew who helped save his life after he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at home. Edd Pocock, 43, was at home with his wife Terrianne in the early hours of Monday, 23 March 2026, when she realised something
Animals & Nature
By Community Correspondent Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm celebrates its biggest ever pumpkin harvest with a spectacular tribute to one of the region’s most recognisable landmarks. Thousands of home-grown pumpkins and gourds have been transformed into a spectacular giant mosaic of the Clifton Suspension Bridge at Noah’s
News
By Community Correspondent A new monthly singing group for people living with dementia and their carers has launched in Weston-super-Mare, creating a welcoming space to enjoy music, make connections and share memories. The Salvation Army’s Singing by Heart programme began on Friday, 11 September, at its Carlton
Community
By Community Correspondent Children waiting for trains at Thirsk Station now have somewhere to sit down with a good book. A new children’s Book Nook has opened at the station, with a selection of books and comfortable seating for young passengers to enjoy while they wait. The space was