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With the resurgence of Nottingham Forest over the past few months, visionary owner Evangelos Marinakis spoke about the club becoming a ‘dominant force’ in English football, and has said ‘all things are possible’ - our motto for Jill Dando News. Some 40 years ago, manager Brian Clough said and did
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By Jill Dando News Happy students start at ‘the big school’ It was an exciting week at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset as students arrived for their first taste of ‘the big school’. They enjoyed a raft of fun learning activities and enjoyed meeting new friends. The
Science
By Science Correspondent, Jill Dando News Space and the universe has kept many a scientist in awe and baffled for the longest time. Now they are buzzing after the possible discovery of evidence of a new Earth-like planet - Planet Nine. The team behind the research say the planet may
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By Jill Dando News King Charles III has recorded a message and released a favourite photograph of Elizabeth II to mark the first anniversary of his mother's death. In the message, the King said he recalled the late queen's "devoted service and all she meant
Mental Health
By The Editor (Happiness), Dawn Carey, Jill Dando News Emma McAdam’s latest posting shows people how to do mindfulness, which is a proven boost for mental health. The American based expert with a Therapy in a Nutshell podcast gives regular tips to help people feel better mentally. Her latest
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By Jill Dando News Liam Shepherd who died aged 11 was remembered in a match involving his former football club. The match at Banwell, Somerset was not only a celebration of the beautiful game but a testament to the power of unity, love, and remembrance and a number of tributes
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By Education Correspondent, Jill Dando News Year 6 pupils are having a great first few days back at school - especially using their new 'outdoor classroom. The classroom at St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is getting well used in the lovely September weather with fabulous activities
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent, Jill Dando News A journalist has advocated eating ice cream out of a wine glass as part of a raft of little tips to make people feel happier. Arwa Mahdawi, a Guardian columnist has has written a terrific column giving little mind boosting tips. One of them
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By Jill Dando News He has only been at his school for a few days, but already super Sam has made his mark with brilliant community kindness. The brilliant Year 7 student has helped his school, to raise over £1000 in cash and 179kg in food. He also helped to
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PHOTO: Principal, Mark Tidman, with a few of the high achieving students at WCSA. Students at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset have celebrated brilliant individual GCSE exam performances today. WCSA welcomed its Year 11 class of 2023 back this morning to receive their GCSE results. With exams regulator,
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By Jill Dando News TOP PERFORMANCES: Pictured left to right is Divine Agho who achieved 8 grade 8s and 3 grade 9s, with Principal Angelos Markoutsas, and (right) Samuil Vasilev who will be one of the highest performers in the country with an incredible 10 grade 9s and one grade
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By Jill Dando News There were amazing individual GCSE exam performances at The King Alfred School Academy today. Year 11 students at The King Alfred School Academy received their GCSE results with some brilliant individual performances across the board. Despite the difficulties of studying over the past two years for
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By Jill Dando News An expanded forest school is just one of a wave of new improvements at a Somerset primary school that has entered an exciting new era. Berrow Primary School has been making huge improvements since being supported by the The Priory Learning Trust since January. Earlier this
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By Jill Dando News Positive Year 13 results at The King Alfred School Academy have rounded off a great year. BRISTOL BOUND: (above photo) Emily Murphy is heading to Bristol University after gaining two A* grades in Maths and Further Maths and one A grade in Chemistry. Year 13 students
Sport
By Jill Dando News Several young swimmers are celebrating success after taking part in two leading events this month. Taking part in his first Welsh National Summer Championships, Leo Woodrow, 12, from Somerset, UK scooped five medals from the nine events he entered. The Championships took place over five days
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By Jill Dando News Four young archery enthusiasts from Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset, UK have brought home a haul of medals after competing in Archery GB’s annual Youth Festival Tournament in Shropshire this month. The members of Burnham Company of Archers - all part of The King Alfred School Academy