Animals
By Jill Dando News The Cornish Seal Sanctuary are thrilled to announce the celebration of a remarkable milestone : the 50th birthday of Sheba, who is thought to be the oldest Grey Seal living in human care. This unprecedented achievement is a testament to the exceptional care provided by the team
Happiness
By Happiness Correspondent, Jill Dando News On World Gratitude Day (September 21st), celebrated inspirational speaker and TV presenter Peter Cohen is calling on people worldwide to make gratitude a cornerstone of their daily routines. Peter Cohen, an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, bestselling author, and performance coach, is highlighting the transformative
homelessness
By Charity Correspondent, Jill Dando News Prince William visited Aberdeen to meet with essential workers from across the homelessness sector in the local area and representatives from the Homewards Aberdeen Coalition. His Royal Highness used the opportunity to thank all those involved in supporting people experiencing homelessness across the local
weston-super-mare
By Jill Dando News The community spirit of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset was on full display as local Member of Parliament Dan Aldridge rolled up his sleeves to serve hot meals alongside volunteers at Aishah's Food Charity. Established with the simple yet powerful mission of providing hot meals to
People
By Jill Dando News Amazing Ezra Metcalfe is about to showcase his work in public for the first time tomorrow. Earlier this year he was announced as the successful recipient of the Robert Richards Award, which is organised by the charity Somerset Film, with the support of Arts Council England,
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By Jill Dando News Students volunteers found more than they bargained for during an archaeological dig in Northern France. In an incredible twist of fate, they unearthed a message from the past, bringing a 200 year gap in archaeological history. The discovery occurred when the team, sifting through the remains
Charity
By Oliver, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondent Candice Rollings, who runs the Ship Inn, Uphill, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset started a campaign for Target Ovarian Cancer after her mum, Janette, known as ‘net’ died in June 2023. Target Ovarian Cancer is a charity that aims to work with professionals to make
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News Andy Waring, a 66-year-old retired salesman, has transformed a corner of his allotment in Buckland Newton, Dorset, into a thriving vineyard. What began as an impulsive decision to fill empty space has blossomed into a passion project producing award-winning wines. Waring's journey into winemaking
Sport
By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Editor Everyone knows Jurgen Klopp as an inspirational leader and coach. But he is also an exceptional human being. The former Liverpool manager, was among the crowd as the Para badminton started on Day 1 in Paris. Jurgen was courtside at Porte de La Chapelle Arena
Animals
By Jill Dando News After an absence of over three years, Belle, a cocker spaniel, has been reunited with her owners, Josh Burns and his partner Shellee. The dog, who disappeared from their Sturry home near Canterbury in March 2021, was recently found by a dog warden in a park
People
By Jill Dando News 2051 IKEA employees broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the largest gathering of people in two-piece pajamas (in one place) in Älmhult on August 28. The record marks the beginning of a year-long focus on improving sleep for the many people. The bedding was freshly
Charity
By Jill Dando News Jon Air, founder of a UK-registered charity, is marking 25 years of bringing high-quality education and hope to some of the world's most disadvantaged children. To commemorate this milestone, a special celebration event is being held. Event Details: * Date: 18th September * Time: 7PM * Location:
Climate
By Jill Dando News More than 1.9 million trees – enough to fill over 1,200 football pitches – were planted across the Northern Forest in the last year. This brings the total to nearly eight million new trees since the project began six years ago. A new map shows the
Science
By Jill Dando News A new independent economic study has concluded that the Met Office will deliver benefits worth £56 billion to the UK economy over the next ten years, equivalent to a return of almost £19 for every £1 of public money spent. This underscores the significant economic benefits
Business
By Jill Dando News As part of its growing portfolio of digital tools to help companies better understand how they can work to make sustainable supply chains a reality, Fairtrade International has built a new Living Income Reference Price tool. The tool, which is also accessible from Fairtrade International website,
Animals
By Jill Dando News The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has been preparing thousands of extremely rare Partula snails reared at Edinburgh Zoo to be released into the wild in French Polynesia. The wildlife conservation charity has been part of a collaborative initiative, coordinated by London Zoo's