By Jill Dando News Anyone who is a recent visitor to Weston-super-Mare AFC will sense the buzz and vision around the Somerset club. Now the high flying team have more to celebrate with their former player Ollie Watkins shining on the world stage. The club is led and supported by
Mental Health
By Mental Health Correspondent A beacon of hope for those struggling with mental health issues is preparing to mark a significant milestone. In Charley's Memory, an inspirational charity born from tragedy, will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year, having touched thousands of lives since its inception. Founded in
schools
By Rupert, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondent Students brought happiness and joy to various members of staff of Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare Somerset. They included Mr Tidman, Miss De Sousa, Mr Pickles, Miss Newson, Miss Wadly and Mrs Burlinson as they sang the wonderful riptide by vance joy.
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By Jill Dando News Decathlon has announced its ‘No Tent Left Behind’ campaign, meaning customers can return their tents after use, in a bid to an effort to reduce festival waste. Decathlon has said 250,000 tents are left behind at festivals each year, with most going to landfill. Those
Music
By Adam Hunter, Concert Correspondent Jon Landau once saw Springsteen as the future of rock n roll. I cannot say the same about the Killers as they have been around for over 20 years now, but they are the present of rock n’ roll. This was the 4th of 6
News
By Jill Dando News It’s good news in the wake of Labour’s landslide victory and their declared manifesto goal of creating “a new Young Futures programme with a network of hubs reaching every community”. Now the Oasis Trust will open a pilot at the beginning of September to
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By Ellise Hollie Hayward, Disabilities Editor, Jill Dando News Smashing her dreams as a performer! Anastacia is my younger sister who is 21 years old! She performed locally with dance and musical theatre companies, in fact, I joined the same musical theatre company with her and we both performed at
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By Isabella, 12 and Grace, 12, Jill Dando News Correspondents Nine Malawian students from Mnjiri Secondary School, Malawi, joined forces with Priory Community School Academy, Weston-super-Mare to interview each other in a cultural and journalistic exchange. Both groups of teens have become part of the Jill Dando News phenomena; they
By Evie, 10 and Frankie, 10, Jill Dando News Correspondents Castle Batch Primary School children in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, took part in a transition day to meet new class staff and teachers. Transition day is a day at Castle Batch where you meet your new year teacher and new school staff.
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By Jill Dando News The Old Inn in Hutton Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is driving a fundraising effort for a new defibrillator. The campaign includes an Enthuse Page for donations, a £5 Bar Tab Competition, and a recent Music Fundraiser. Maya, the "Defib Dog Mascot," joined the team and owners
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News Some £6,000 raised for mental health as 25 people abseil down the side of the biggest building in a town. The abseiled down Holy Trinity Church Tower in Nailsea, Somerset to raise funds for Wellspring. The event was a resounding success, generating an impressive £6,
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News A mental health counselling service has introduced two innovative programs: mobile counselling and nature-based therapy. Being out in nature is well known as being fabulous for mental well-being and is increasingly being used in therapy. Now Roving Marie provides an essential service by visiting clients'
Charity
By Josh, Jill Dando News They say a golden key for happiness is gratitude – the power of giving thanks. The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project team in Somerset have been giving thanks galore after their 80's Charity Night at Tropicana Weston to raise funds for publicly accessible defibrillators,
Charity
By Jill Dando News It’s a quite staggering coming together of the community and businesses to help feed 1000 children and families the whole of this summer. St. Paul's Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is tackling child hunger this summer with its fun and friendly "Little Kings&
By Jill Dando News A colorful tapestry of local memories is set to make waves at the prestigious Festival of Quilts 2024. Earlier this year, Libraries Unlimited commissioned Devon-based textile artist, Allegra Galvin to work on an ambitious project across Brixham, Churston, Paignton and Torquay libraries. Her proposal, Social Fabric,
Sport
By Oliver, 14, and Oscar, 14, Jill Dando News Correspondents Bella in Year 9 at Worle Community School Academy in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was interviewed by England Rugby and subsequently was invited up to the Bristol Bears High Performance Centre. Bella was taken on a tour by Holly Aitchson and was