Animals
By Animals Correspondent This Easter, there’s a brand-new reason to head to Woburn Safari Park – and they’re small, fluffy, and already stealing hearts. Two tiny Asian short-clawed otter pups, born on 28th January 2026, have made their debut at Otter Falls, and they’re already causing a splash
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A UK researcher is developing a cutting-edge app that could warn users they’re becoming anxious — before they even realise it themselves. Luigi Moretti, a doctoral researcher at UWE Bristol, is behind MEMoPAD — a new digital tool that uses smartwatch data to track early signs of
Animals
By Animals Correspondent The Celia Hammond Animal Trust has unveiled plans to develop a purpose-built rescue and rehoming facility next to its current veterinary clinic in Lewisham, South East London. To give the community an insight into the project, the charity will host a public Open Day on Saturday 11
Jill Dando News
By Poppy, 13, and Isabella, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy Students from Priory, Poppy, Rosie and Isabella, visited Heron’s Moor Academy to deliver an engaging journalism workshop for younger pupils. The action-packed afternoon began with a presentation from the visiting students, who shared tips on
Charities
By Community Correspondent Finding Your Feet, Scotland’s only nationwide charity supporting people and families affected by amputation or limb difference, is offering temporary workspace at its Paisley charity hub to businesses displaced by the devastating Union Street fire in Glasgow. The fire, which broke out on Sunday 8 March
People
By Community Correspondent TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating a special family connection this Mother’s Day, as a mum and her two daughters proudly share their journeys building careers together on the railway. Sarah Beauvoisin, a conductor based in Newcastle, works alongside her daughters Frances Beauvoisin, a conductor based in
Health
By Health Correspondent A simple fibre supplement taken each day could help ease the pain of knee arthritis, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that people with knee osteoarthritis who took the prebiotic fibre inulin reported less pain and improved strength after just six weeks. The study,
Health
By Health Correspondent People living with dementia are being given the chance to escape to the wild Highlands as part of a groundbreaking new wellbeing project. The pilot scheme will see participants and their carers spend three days surrounded by nature at a vast rewilding estate in Glenmoriston this month.
Sport
By Sports Correspondent Two of the Midlands’ most recognisable institutions – the University of Warwick and Aston Villa Football Club – have unveiled a major new partnership bringing together leading education, elite sport and advanced research. The collaboration is designed to reshape how universities and professional sports organisations work together, combining academic
People
By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent I recently had the amazing honour of speaking at my first international conference – the Global Partner Conference with Smartbox – and what an unforgettable experience it was. As a motivational speaker, I’ve been incredibly lucky to share my story with professionals and communities, but
Schools
By Schools Correspondent Mary Elton Primary School pupils in Clevedon, Somerset, had a fantastic time celebrating British Science Week across the school, with curiosity and questions taking centre stage! Throughout the week, pupils across the school explored a wide range of investigations and hands‑on challenges. In KS1, they experimented
Education
By Education Correspondent A university expert has landed new funding to tackle one of education’s toughest challenges – how to better support children who cannot attend mainstream school. Dr Craig Johnston from UWE Bristol has been awarded £5,000 to research how Alternative Provision is being used across a group
Animals
By Animals Correspondent Spring has officially arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, and with it comes a delightful wave of newborn lambs and goat kids — all sporting cheese-inspired names. The first Bagot goat kids of the season have already been named Brie and Camembert, kicking off a growing herd
Charities
By Charities Correspondent A group of big-hearted Swindon volunteers have gone the extra mile — and then some — after smashing a 1,000-mile charity challenge to support bereaved youngsters. In just one month, 33 staff from Swindon-based medical device manufacturer Vygon UK walked and ran a staggering 2,722 miles to
Animals
By Animals Correspondent One year after their dramatic rescue, three Syrian brown bears – Aram, Nairi and their young daughter Lola – are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their recovery. The bear family has successfully completed their very first natural hibernation at the wildlife rescue centre run by the Foundation for the
Jill Dando News
By Laura, 13, Good News Room at Worle Community School Academy Harry Styles – a cultural icon whose music brings together people from many different backgrounds. His songs merge classic pop with rock and R&B influences, celebrating diversity among his audience while gaining huge attention from the media and