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By Jill Dando News It was 60 times lucky for a learner driver who failed their theory test 59 times before finally passing. By Jill Dando News Winston Churchill famously said never to give up while leaders across the world past and present all talk about the power of grit
Charity
By Jill Dando News Charity Correspondent Weston Hospicecare’s Pines for Pounds charity Christmas tree collection will return in early 2024. The initiative provides the public with a Christmas tree collection in exchange for a donation to Weston Hospicecare - a charity hugely supported by Jill Dando in the 1990s
Climate
BY Sam,13, and Jaiden, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents COP28 is taking place from 30th of November to the 12th of December in Dubai, the capital of United Arab Emirates to discuss pressing climate matters. The UAE is a global hub and growth engine for sustainability, technology, business, commerce
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By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is helping people with their finances by stocking affordable wonky Christmas trees. The visionary zoo is one of the first to be stocking wonky Christmas trees for sale this Christmas. Chris Brookes, Catering and Retail Manager at the Zoo described the
Education
By Jill Dando News A brilliant school-based Sixth Form is topping the charts of Somerset schools for students going on to Oxbridge or Russell Group universities The King Alfred School Academy Sixth Form Centre was found to be the best local school for both Oxbridge and Russell Group university admissions.
Animals
By Francesca Boswell, 19, Jill Dando News Correspondent This is really good news for the Sumatran Rhino - one of the worlds most critically endangered species. It is being threatened by the destruction of tropical forest habitats and poachers who kill the rhinos for their horns. However Indonesia’s improved
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By Filip, 9, Jill Dando News Correspondent, Ashcombe Primary School Weston café owner, David, published a book called Sam the Quarry Fox. Sam the Quarry Fox, which was published during the covid pandemic, features photos by David ZV Lewis and text by Angela MW Lewis. You can purchase this book
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By Oscar, 13, Music Correspondent, JIll Dando News @ WCSA It’s good news as the venue where Banksy made Dismaland world famous is to have a huge renovation for 2024. Banksy turned the Tropicana into a world famous location in Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, UK in 2015. Now it
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By Evie, age 12, Jill Dando News @ PCSA Students from Priory Community School Academy weston-super-Mare, Somerset, were praised for their successes during a marvellous night of celebrations at the Winter Gardens in the town. The Academy gave awards for excellence and hard work in areas including sport, maths, English, science,
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent Adam Grant, an organisational psychologist, University of Pennsylvania professor, podcaster, and the bestselling author of multiple books, says studies, prove that givers and generous people are happier than takers. He declared his findings in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, In the
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Story and photos by Zoe 15 and Grace 14, Jill Dando News @ TKASA The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset has launched their brand new expanded Preloved Uniform and Books Store. The opening of the store follows the launch of their Preloved Prom Store which has proven very successful
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By Jill Dando News Friends and family of an “outstanding, kind, happy, polite and perfect” student who died have launched a project to set up a subsidised café and restaurant opposite the Bristol Royal infirmary in her memory The brilliant Evie, 16, passed her GCSEs at Worle Community School Academy
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By Zoe 15, Jill Dando News @ TKASA Students, staff, and parents have shared festive cheer at a Christmas light switch on The King Alfred School Academy held their annual Christmas light switch on, joined by staff, students, parents, and Burnham and Highbridge’s Mayor, Lesley Millard. The Mayor marked the
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By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ WCSA Brilliant Little Learners learn tips from Avon Fire and Rescue. The Little Learners from St. Anne’s Church Academy, located in the West Wick site weston-super-Mare, Somerset, received a visit from the Red Watch. They worked together to come up with questions
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By Amy, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent @ PCSA Schools are looking for heroes - help us to find them! Schools across The Priory Learning Trust in Somerset want to find students who go the extra mile to make the world a better place, who show incredible kindness, character or heroism.
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By Lelia, aged 9, and team of Jill Dando News reporters (live at the scene) (Photo by Luke, 9) St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset young Addison dreams to be a big star actor. Not only that but she is raising money for charities that help to people