Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent The team behind the University of Bristol’s ‘Science of Happiness’ course had already discovered that teaching students the latest scientific studies on happiness created a marked improvement in their wellbeing. But their latest study found that these wellbeing boosts are short-lived unless the evidence-informed habits learnt
Happiness
By Jill Dando News People the world over are to remember the extraordinary person, life and fast-expanding global good news legacy of Jill Dando with a 7-days charity tea and cake marathon - 25 years on since she died. Jill showed positivity, enthusiasm, authenticity, humility, kindness, empathy and ambition to
Animals
By Dog Correspondent, Jill Dando News Meet Maya is helping save lives by becoming the new Defib Dog Mascot and and will be unveiled on Weston Rotary Dog Day. Maya, a three-year-old sheepadoodle has a lovely temperament! She'll will make her first appearance at the Beach Lawns during
Charity
By Jill Dando News In a move rooted in its core mission of providing outreach and early intervention wellbeing support, In Charley's Memory (ICM) announces its takeover of 'The Zone' youth club, located in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset This initiative marks a significant step forward in the safeguarding
Business
Review by The Editor Their website says it all, but a visit to Revo Kitchen and Terrace in Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, England has to be experienced to be believed. They offer a relaxed environment with breath-taking 180-degree views across the coastline and beyond. It is one of the most relaxing
achievement
By Zoe, 15, Emily, 13, Kira, 13, and Freya, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondents Dawson, 17, has one a prestigious ‘Youth Award’ amazing service to the community and his school. The inspirational student from the King Alfred School Academy won the award at the Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge annual Civic Service
Education
By Jill Dando News An apprentice hairdresser from Burnham-On-Sea in Somerset has won a top award at a national hairdressing competition. Rosie MacBeth, 17, a former student of King Alfred School Academy, started her professional apprenticeship in September 2023 at West College and is currently in year 1 of a
Jill Dando news
By Oliver, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent In 2005, 20 years ago today, after 16 years without any new content, fans of the longest running science fiction series in the world, Doctor Who, were given exciting news. Russell T. Davies, a megafan of the show, was to be the showrunner,
Climate
By Jill Dando News Rare coastal lichens, wildflowers and butterflies are being given a helping hand through the conservation and creation of "micro-habitats" across a landscape in Cornwall, the National Trust said. The project aims to help wildlife recover across the entire 2,400 hectare (5,900 acre)
News
By Rose, 10, Jill Dando News Correspondent Our Jill Dando News teams went to London to interview Mr Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. Sir Lindsay Hoyle was very jolly and had amazing answers to all their questions. Some of the students now want to be journalists. They started off their trip
schools
By Jill Dando News Berrow Primary Church Academy in Somerset will now have a sparkling renovation of all their classrooms and communal areas after the £600,000 funding news. The money will ensure the children are provided with the best possible learning environments which will also involve the upgrading of
Jill Dando news
By Jill Dando News In a remarkable display of skill and teamwork, Churchill Primary School has emerged victorious as the south-west football champions, proudly representing Somerset. The school's triumph on the field has earned them the prestigious opportunity to compete in the national finals, taking place at Derby
Charity
By Oliver Masley, 13, Jill Dando News Correspondent For 24 hours a pool marathon will be attempted by her boyfriend Harry Lowe and her best friend Harry Gadsden in memory of much-loved former WCSA student Evie Ruck, who tragically passed away in October 2023, following a short battle with cancer.
Jill Dando news
By Hazel, Lily and Leah, Jill Dando News Correspondents The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, Somerset hosted a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Students, staff, and the wider community all came together to enjoy cake and coffee in support of this life-changing charity. Students and staff
News
By Jill Dando News It’s good news out of bad as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is campaigning for urgent action to help millions of young people. They support the Children’s Commissioner’s recommendation for counselling in schools, more early support hubs and expanded mental health
Charity
By Jill Dando News A new community facility has been set up for people in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, who are struggling to buy food. The Waffle Hub Community Cafe will open the community fridge in April, offering fresh food to people on low incomes. It will be located at Burnham-On-Sea Methodist