PCSA
By Isabella, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Shawn Jones, the actor who plays Mickey in the play version of Blood Brothers, came in to visit Priory Community School in Weston-Super-Mare on the 20th of September. Shawn, who has played Mickey for 25 years, spoke about lots of different
Animals
By Jill Dando News A pair of miniature donkey foals, who were born to mares following The Donkey Sanctuary’s biggest ever rescue operation, are part of the herd enjoying life in a new nature inspired enrichment paddock in the heart of the Sidmouth sanctuary in Devon, South England. Close
Charity
By Jill Dando News 89% of Brits think that helping others and volunteering is the key to happiness Brits feel down an average of nine days a month with money worries (55%), the weather (42%) and getting old (36%) the main pressure points 87% say they feel lifted when they
People
By Jill Dando News Ellise, the 22-year-old Disabilities Editor who has recently been named the latest patron of Jill Dando News, has captured international attention with her inspiring story. Ellise has now been interviewed by CBS News, bringing her message of hope and resilience to a global audience. The interview
Education
By Jill Dando News Clevedon School students were one of the first schools in the country to be selected for a new project called ‘Lessons at Number 10’ This gives the opportunity for students to not only arrive and walk up to the famous doorway, but also experience a day
People
By Jill Dando News Two veterans had an emotional reunion last month as they met by coincidence at our Llandudno rehabilitation centre, 70 years after serving together in the jungle during the Malayan Emergency. When blind veterans Arthur and Joe decided to book into our rehabilitation centre in North Wales
Animals
By Jill Dando News The internationally renowned Watoto Children’s Choir, currently on the last leg of their 2024 Australian tour, made a special stop at Australia Zoo where they not only performed, but had the incredible opportunity to live out a dream—spending time with some of Australia’s
schools
By Emily, Zoe and Leah, Jill Dando News Correspondents Students at The King Alfred School an Academy have been celebrating their annual Raise and Give (RAG) week, raising money for the Highbridge Area Foodbank. TKASA’s Sixth Form organised and hosted an array of brilliant events. A favourite was ‘Soak
Animals
By Jill Dando News A kind gesture by an East Devon football club means the four-legged residents of The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth can enjoy continued well-being through exercise and play. Feniton Football Club donated 60 used footballs to the sanctuary after hearing that the resident donkeys often play with
Sport
By Joel, 16, Jill Dando News correspondant A new multi-million-pound sports hub has opened at King George V Playing Fields in Portsmouth thanks to a £4.4 million grant from the Premier League, The FA and Government’s Football Foundation. Portsmouth City Council provided £3.7m towards the scheme. Local
People
By Jill Dando News The Grand Title award for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60 has gone to Shane Gross for his captivating image of ribbons of tadpoles swimming through a pond. In The Swarm of Life, a drove of inky-black and gold western toad tadpoles swim among towering plants
Health,
By Health Edifor, Jill Dando News Michael Mosley’s family have set up an obesity and diabetes research fund in memory of legend of health. Dr Michael Mosley’s family, in partnership with the Chronic Disease Research Foundation, are proud yo launch the Michael Mosley Memorial Research Fund (“the MM
Animals
By Amelie, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ Priory School Until the 3rd of November, the donkeys of Sidmouth invite tourists to trick or trot with them - if they dare! The Donkey Sanctuary began as a UK rescue mission over 50 years ago and has continued to grow since into
People
By Jill Dando News A deaf lady who was involved in a road traffic accident has paid tribute to the firefighter who used his recently acquired British Sign Language skills to look after her. June Carol Lush described Ben Middleton as ‘a huge comfort’ after he was called to the
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Charity
By Parliament Correspondent, Jill Dando News Sir Lindsay Hoyle, his tortoise Maggie, cats Clem and Attlee, and parrot Boris, can be spotted in five designs which feature festive scenes in and around Westminster. For every pack sold, the House of Commons will donate £2.80 from the retail price to