Education
By Jill Dando News Students, staff and the whole community of St Anne’s Church Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset are delighted with their latest SIAMS inspection report. Inspectors from Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) praised St Anne’s Church Academy for realising its vision 'Learn to
Mental Health
By Happiness Correspondent The popular ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ tune is simple but carries a huge life tip. This catchy genius song by Bobby McFerrin was a huge hit in 1988 but is still as relevant as ever. Maybe make the song your 2024 anthem. If you worry you
Education
By Jill Dando News Worle Community School Academy, part of the high-achieving The Priory Learning Trust, has rolled out dozens of exciting Period 6 clubs including in the Arts, Media, Music and Sport before and after the school day. The popular Academy has launched clubs including an array of sports,
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By Jill Dando News Dozens of amazing pupils aged 9,10 and 11 have started finding positive and inspirational news again from across the school, community and world. Pupils at Ashcombe Primary School In Weston-super-Mare, Somerset submitted dozens of applications to become Jill Dando News reporters. The school began a
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By Jill Dando News Some 30 new Jill Dando Journalists have started writing real-life positive good news stories in memory of Jill Dando after a visit by her brother Nigel. He visited the enthusiastic pupils who are aged 9 and 10 at the West Wick site of St Anne’s
Culture
By Oscar, 13, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News @ WCSA Rob O’Byrne was stunned after Coldplay singer Chris Martin invited him to play the harmonica whilst at a Coldplay concert. Chris, the lead singer of the band, looked at Rob who had been ‘crowd surfing’ during the concert and invited
Charity
By Jill Dando News A kind-hearted schoolboy has donated 250 gifts to The Salvation Army’s Present Appeal which ensures vulnerable children have a parcel to open on Christmas morning. It is the second time Oscar, 11, from Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, has brought festive joy to kids across the region
Animals
By Jill Dando News Many of us were shocked by recent negative descriptions of homelessness as a lifestyle choice. Norwich-based dog harness and accessory specialist Topdog have decided to respond with a more supportive act this Christmas! Over the festive period, proceeds from all Topdog harness sales will go to
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Radio station: We spoke about our hobbies, interests and things we enjoy and the man behind the radio told us about his experiences which are rather incredible. Hook-a-duck: When we were hooking ducks (when we hooked the ducks, ugh) there were country names on the bottom of each duck and
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, 21, Disabilities Correspondent, Jill Dando News (Ellise Hollie Hayward is the Disabilities Correspondent for Jill Dando News and the Good News Post. She started the role after giving yet another motivational talk - this time at Priory Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, the school that paved
Music
By Oscar Evans, Music Correspondent, Jill Dando News It’s good news for fans of the English and Albanian singer and songwriter with her new huge hit worldwide. She has got a lot of awards such as six Brit Awards, three Grammy Awards and two Guinness World Records. In 2014
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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.